Jeepspeed
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Jeepspeed is an off-road organization and class of racing vehicle. The Jeepspeed organization was founded by Clive Skilton in 2001 after a visit to the Dakar Rally
in Africa with his son and multi-time Dakar Rally competitor, Darren Skilton, with the intent to build a racing vehicle and series around the affordable and durable Jeep
. Jeepspeed developed relationships with race promoters like MORE and Best in the Desert
to create a five to seven race Jeepspeed racing series each season. The class has since expanded into two division and opened up to other Jeep vehicles in addition to the XJs.
Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race, organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation...
in Africa with his son and multi-time Dakar Rally competitor, Darren Skilton, with the intent to build a racing vehicle and series around the affordable and durable Jeep
Jeep
Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler . The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second...
. Jeepspeed developed relationships with race promoters like MORE and Best in the Desert
Best In The Desert
The Best In The Desert Racing Association is an American desert off-road racing association. It is operated by Casey Folks and it is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada.-Events:It has 10 events scheduled for the 2009 season ....
to create a five to seven race Jeepspeed racing series each season. The class has since expanded into two division and opened up to other Jeep vehicles in addition to the XJs.
Mission statement
"We are a Jeep off road club for racing, rallying and adventures with safe, affordable Jeeps. The vehicle rules are written to create equality and durability, while keeping construction costs at a minimum."Jeepspeed divisions
- 1700 Class - the "stock" class with limited suspension and engine modifications permitted Dirtnewz.com described it was the largest grassroots racing class in America in 2008.
- 3700 Class - the "open" class allowing increased suspension and engine modifications
Notable Jeepspeed teams
- Barry Thompson
- Billy Bunch
- Eric Helgeson
- The Currie Family
- Ray Giffith
- Eric Heiden
- Tom and Mike Barnett
- Chris Nissley
- Dust Junkies
- Filarski Bros
Notable Jeepspeed builds
- Xtreme 4x4Xtreme 4x4Xtreme 4x4 is a half hour series airing on Spike TV that began in January 2005 as part of Spike's weekend Powerblock line up. The show uses a how-to format, where the hosts build or modify vehicles in order to turn them into off-road-oriented rigs. They also periodically show various forms of...
Television show aired in 2006 season episode 10 titled "Jeepspeed Build" featuring the construction of a Jeepspeed race vehicle. - The "10 Day Jeepspeed" by Jason Lafortune and TMR crew.
- ATK Wrangler built by Jon Krellwitz and campaigned in the 3700 class (and SCORE InternationalSCORE InternationalSCORE International is an off-road sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing and is famous for its flagship event, the Baja 1000 as well as the Baja 500 and San Felipe 250. SCORE races are held in United States and Mexico...
Class 3). Also a complete build up of the vehicle from start to finish can be found on the Jeepspeed website