Jeepspeed Class 1700 Question

[crumbscomanche]

Hi all, random question. Checking out the jeepspeed organization and the class 1700 rules specifically say swb MJs are permitted. Does anyone know if LWB are not allowed in the 1700 class and, if they aren't, why?

 

Thanks

 

Here's the verbiage: The Jeepspeed Challenge is for short wheel base Jeeps with 6 Cylinder and 4 cylinder engines produced since 1984, excluding Pentastar DOHC engines and 2018 Wranglers which must run Jeepspeed Class 2700. Vehicles must be stock wheel base +/- 2" not to exceed 110.5". (Grand Cherokee WK 108.5, +/- 2") Short w.b. Comanche pickups will be permitted at stock wheelbase +/- 1" but rear wheel travel will be restricted to 10".Two door Wrangler JK models will be restricted to the 3.8 OHV engine

[Pete M]

it's to keep the class competitive.  I imagine they feel the longer wheelbase gives too much advantage.  I see they also limit the amount of wheeltravel for the shortwheelbase MJs.  

[Minuit]

The SWB Comanche's wheelbase is 113", which is just above their 110.5" cutoff so they allow it with some limitations. Everyone else's max rear suspension travel is 12".

[crumbscomanche]

so any lwb comanche would have to compete up a class in the 2700 I guess? I emailed Mike at jeepspeed but didn't hear back, though I think there's an event this weekend. 

[crumbscomanche]

update if anyone is interested. I spoke with Mike, one of the co-owners of jeepspeed, about this and the organization for awhile the other day. It all comes down to wheelbase and wheel travel.

 

since the MJs are spring under and are competing with SOA vehicles it supposedly would give comanches an unfair advantage when built to spec. I'm going to be meeting with him in the next couple weeks though to explore class 2700 options for my truck. with any luck I can get involved in the next couple of years! 

[Swampy]

Nice. Thats good to know. This type of racing is interesting, how would a jeep compete if its been converted to soa.

 Keep us updated 

[crumbscomanche]

I actually had a chance to meet up with Mike at Jeepspeed and it was great. He showed me around the shop and helped me come up with an initial build plan that would get me competitive, which if we do it ourselves would probably range from $12-17k, before an engine and tranny rebuild which I'll be due for shortly. That includes a full cage (engine, cab, and rear), king 3.0s, seats, fuel cell, fiberglass dash/panels, etc. 

 

The goal would be to compete in either the Parker or Mint series as a first race in 20, about 22 months away. We'll see how this goes! 

[Swampy]

That doesnt seem so bad of a price

[Pete M]

that sounds like a lot of fun!