Part 7. Let’s Build A Race Car – A Pajero Ute. Fitting The Roll Cage.
Fitting The Roll Cage You Have To Get This Right! Last time, we “modified” the Pajero with some metal artwork, courtesy of an angle grinder! … Read more
Off-Road Racing
The Secret World of Off-Road Racing
Off-road racing is an often-forgotten section of motorsport.
What Is Off-Road Racing?
Well, there are lots of categories. The ones we’ll be concentrating on are cross-country racing and forest rallies.
What’s Cross-Country Racing?
It’s where competitors race on farm tracks and often no tracks at all. Sometimes the “track” is nothing more than a fence line through rough, rocky scrub… or two points on navigation notes with only bush in between. Accurate navigation is crucial. It’s not unusual get lost – even the with top competitors. Cars have to be built tough to handle brutal punishment – mostly 4 wheel drive with high ground clearance.
What Are Forest Rallies?
Forest rallies are conducted on defined tracks, normally dirt forestry tracks through state forests. Accurate navigation is still essential. It’s very easy to get lost in a pine forest!
These rallies are easier on the vehicle. Lots of people race old modified road cars – anything from Datsuns to custom-built Ford Escorts. Our team races a Pajero – just because we can!
So in this section, we’ll look at:
- how we’re converting an NP Pajero into a racing ute, and
- all sorts of off-road events.
We’ll keep adding posts along the way, so be sure to check back here from time to time.
Have a question? Please ask! We’re happy to help.
Articles:
A More Conventional Pajero Race Vehicle… Sort Of
A More Conventional Race Vehicle… Sort Of Ralliart Special Last time, Dave finally raced his wild hybrid ute. Go here if you missed it. As you’ve … Read more
Part 6. Let’s Build A Race Car – Time For Some Metal Artwork!
Time For Some Metal Artwork! Last time we test-fitted the engine into the Paj. Go here if you missed it. Metal Artwork With An Angle Grinder… Dave … Read more
Part 5. Let’s Build A Race Car – Why Is The Motor So Far Forward?
Why Is The Motor So Far Forward In The Engine Bay? Last time, we dropped the LS1 into the engine bay to see what problems … Read more
Pajero Ute On The Race Track
Pajero Ute On The Race Track Last time, David Glazier completed his first Pajero off road ute build. Go here if you missed it. Time To … Read more
Part 4. Let’s Build A Race Car – Will An LS1 V8 Fit?
Will An LS1 Fit In A Pajero Engine Bay? Last time we stripped the Pajero back to a bare body. Go here if you missed it. An … Read more
A Pajero Ute Is Born
A Pajero Ute Is Born Last time, we learnt how Dave Glazier was infected by the cross-country racing bug. Go here if you missed it. Mitsubishi’s Glory Days … Read more
Part 3. Let’s Build A Race Car – Stripping Out The Mechanical Components
Stripping Out The Mechanical Components Last time in our on-going mission to build a race car, we started stripping out the interior of our forest … Read more
Dave Gets The Racing Bug
Dave Gets The Racing Bug Fast Cars And Dust Growing up, David Glazier was good mates with Warren Denham. Warren’s dad Terry had (and still … Read more
Part 2. Let’s Build A Race Car – Stripping Out The Interior
Let’s Build A Race Car – Stripping Out The Interior Last time we looked at how this project came about. Go here if you missed … Read more