So you’re interested in racing? Great! Not sure what type of car to buy, or how it needs to be fitted out to make it race ready? Read on.
| Pro Buggy | Buggy with engine not exceeding 6000cc for petrol engines or 7200cc for diesel engines |
| Prolite Buggy | Buggy with engine up to 3500cc, naturally aspirated |
| Sportslite Buggy | Buggy or Extreme 2WD with production car based petrol engines, with engine capacity for naturally aspirated engines to a maximum of 2500cc or four (4) cylinder forced induction engines to a maximum capacity (swept volume) of 1600c |
| Super 1650 Buggy | Buggy with engine not exceeding 1650cc |
| Sportsman Buggy | Buggy with engine not exceeding 1330cc |
| Performance 2WD | Modified 2WD with engine not exceeding 6000cc for petrol engines or 7200cc for diesel engines |
| Extreme 2WD | Highly modified 2WD with engine not exceeding 6000cc for petrol engines or 7200cc for diesel engines |
| Production 4WD | Production 4WD with engine not exceeding 6000cc for petrol engines or 7200cc for diesel engines |
| Extreme 4WD | Highly modified 4WD with engine not exceeding 6000cc for petrol engines or 7200cc for diesel engines |
| SXS Turbo | Off Road recreational vehicles (e.g. Polaris, Can-Am) with a supercharged/turbocharged engine capacity not exceeding 2050cc |
| SXS Sport | Off Road recreational vehicles (e.g., Polaris, Can-Am) with a naturally aspirated engine of a capacity not exceeding 1200cc |
| Extreme Lite Buggy | Small single seat off road buggies intended for use in short course off road competition. Refer to Off Road Extreme Lite Buggies on the CAMS website for further regulations |
To be eligible for events, vehicles must comply with the following rules and regulations set by the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS):
Log books contain information about the vehicle and record its competition history. Vehicles need valid CAMS log books to be able to enter an event. To apply for a log book, contact a CAMS-approved Scrutineer and arrange an inspection of your vehicle, then download and complete a log book application form from the CAMS website.
If you have any further questions about making your race car compliant with current specifications, contact a CAMS-approved Scrutineer – they hold a wealth of knowledge about the specific requirements for your car. You can find their contact details on the CAMS website.
Photo: Emma Scott
