Apr 27, 2023 · The Baja Bug is a highly modified, custom-built Volkswagen Beetle that was initially designed for off-road racing and riding with a focus on desert terrain. It is named after the Baja California Desert, which is located in the westernmost region of Mexico just south of the Southern California border.

The Fun Cup is a one-make racing series created by Franz Dubois in 1997 in Belgium. The cars are identical, 130 bhp, 740 kg single seater racing cars with the bodywork styled upon the Volkswagen Beetle. The cars use a 1.8L Audi/VW engine and …

Feb 28, 2009 · It’s a 2.0-liter, SOHC eight-valve VW four, rated at 150 horsepower and mated to a five-speed manual transmission. At 94.5 inches, the car’s wheelbase is almost the same as that of the ’72...

Although my channel is quite heavy on the Ford side, the VW Drag Scene in the UK and Europe is one to admire. I do take a liking to a VW Beetle drag car as t...

Bad Bug Racing is centered around Bad Bug 2. The Bad Bug 2 is a 1956 VW bug that has been specifically modified for drag racing. The current engine is a 2553cc, turbocharged, intercooled and fuel injected genuine air-cooled Volkswagen engine.

Mar 17, 2022 · Class 11 Stock VW vehicles aren’t as extreme as other vehicles, but it is where some of the most down to earth competitors hang out. We wanted to take a look and find out what makes the VW Beetle one vehicle that can handle harsh terrain and still be able to finish a race with the driver’s head attached.

Feb 1, 2017 · A swarm of Volkswagen Beetle racers descended on Homestead-Miami Speedway last weekend, for the first U.S. running of the VW Fun Cup.

Jun 11, 2019 · Volkswagen Bug Drag Racing. The 44th Annual VW Bug Drag Race was recently held at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, CA. And yes, drag racing Bugs is not only a thing but it’s another great opportunity for Volkswagen lovers to gather here in Southern California.

Kafer Cup, Fusca Copa, these VW Beetle racers are so cool! My first car was a '72 Bug, so seeing these bugs brings back memories. Gotta build me a vw racer!

Mar 16, 2025 · A group of friends have brought their skills together to transform an old-school Volkswagen Beetle, named Tope, in order to take part in one of the world’s most ruthless races. The Baja 1000 is ...