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In the Media

CNBeta: Baja 1000

I have no idea what they are saying, but check it out! Were featured on CNBeta! Read the article on CNBeta’s website

Posted on November 7, 2017February 22, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

The Torque Report: VW to sponsor the ProjectBaja.com Class 11 Beetle

The Torque Report just put out a great article on Volkswagen’s Support of our team! It’s been 50 years since Volkswagen started racing the Baja Bug and to celebrate it, VW has announced that it will sponsor the ProjectBaja.com Class 11 Volkswagen Beetle in the […]

Posted on November 7, 2017February 22, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

Volkswagen Sponsors Project Baja!

Yes, you heard it right. This year, Volkswagen has sponsored our effort at the Baja 1000! We can just barely believe it ourselves. Years of research and development and a little bit of, being in the right place at the right time, have lead to […]

Posted on November 6, 2017February 24, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media, The Update

DPC Cars Feature Story

DPC Cars came out to Barstow to check out our car along with a few more. Check out the great article they put together from the event. 50 Years Of Volkswagen Baja Desert Racing – Video

Posted on October 18, 2017February 22, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

Maravilloso: ‘Vochito’ de 1970 está listo para un rally

Hay autos que tienen carisma, como el Volkswagen Escarabajo. Y el equipo ProjectBaja.com restauró y preparó para la Baja 1000 –prueba off road que se corre en la Península de Baja California, en México- un ‘Vochito’ de 1970. https://elcomercio.pe/ruedas-tuercas/internacional/maravilloso-vochito-1970-listo-rally-noticia-472398

Posted on October 11, 2017February 22, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

Sweet and Sour on The Wheel Network

After a great trip to Barstow our car was featured on The Wheel Network. Check out the review: 1967 was the first Baja 1000 off-road race. Back then, most entries were Volkswagens and now 50 years later, the VW Beetle is still running strong. We […]

Posted on October 4, 2017February 24, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

Offroad Xtreme: Minterview

Offroad Xtreme released a longer version of the interview they did with us at the Mint 400 this year. Check it out here: http://www.offroadxtreme.com/news/minterview-josh-mcguckins-desert-racing-dream/ Special thanks to: Baja Designs | Rock Barbers | FOX | Painters Grinding | Rugged Radios | Gates | C-FAB

Posted on March 25, 2016November 21, 2018 by Josh McGuckin
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Offroad Xtreme Short Interview

We had a nice interview on Offroad Xtreme during Tech and Contingency. Take a guy like Josh McGuckin, a Colorado resident who joined with his friends to form Project Baja. Project Baja was all about taking a 1970 VW Beetle and transforming it into a racer, […]

Posted on March 20, 2016February 18, 2019 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

Jalopnik

Our own Josh McGuckin was featured on Jalopnik for the unfortunate incident at Pikes Peak this year. Check it out here

Posted on October 24, 2012November 21, 2018 by Josh McGuckin
Posted in In the Media

My Life at Speed

We have been fortunate to have My Life at Speed following along with our build. Check out the latest entry on their site from our build process. Link to My Life @ Speed

Posted on June 15, 2012November 21, 2018 by Josh McGuckin
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The first races in this car will be all Rallyx, so The first races in this car will be all Rallyx, so a full cage isn’t needed, but we laid the groundwork for a cage with the base bars and seat mounts, after a race or two we’ll probably dust off the tubing bender again. #snowball
#snowball the #rallybeetle is alive and well. This #snowball the #rallybeetle is alive and well. This thing started as a cheap parts car, but the patina and the reasonable level of completeness we couldn’t just tear it apart. With a motor just sitting around on the rack and some silly ideas this thing is starting to breath some fire. It’s earned the nickname snowball after… well, mostly after the disc conversion, porsche wheels and coil over conversion. @chrisj5285
I think they say the equation that defines the num I think they say the equation that defines the number of race cars you should have is n+1… here we go! #hillclimb #rally #rallycross
STOLEN: @idiot.racing is missing their car. Last s STOLEN: @idiot.racing is missing their car. Last seen headed east on hwy 3. If you have any info please contact idiot racing ASAP!
The go pro catches some funny things out there now The go pro catches some funny things out there now doesn’t it. #class11 @vw
Eat your heart out Kenny Powers, your Lincoln rock Eat your heart out Kenny Powers, your Lincoln rocket car ain’t got nuthin on an f250 with wings
Not exactly the spring weather we’re looking for Not exactly the spring weather we’re looking for
Rest In Peace Bruce. We’ll always remember the g Rest In Peace Bruce. We’ll always remember the great stories you shared.
Ahh, that just crossed the line feeling.. Ahh, that just crossed the line feeling..
Well, now that is interesting! #Repost @vintageb Well, now that is interesting! #Repost @vintagebugee with @get_repost ・・・ Alright so check this out. The SIK16 is at the start in @dakarinsaudi now. I had no idea when I bought this car it would end up with a team in Belgium. Check out Racing Wings. They are all vintage and going for it. #dakar2021 #bajasociety #thebestbajas #vintagebugee #vwbajas #bajabug #vwbuggy #meyersmanx #kingshoks #dunebuggy #foxshocks
Happy holidays everyone, from our race family to y Happy holidays everyone, from our race family to yours!
So, does the student get a charge or a discount? So, does the student get a charge or a discount?
Spaghetti is heading out, wiring is getting consol Spaghetti is heading out, wiring is getting consolidated in our new panel.
Maybe we have a problem, but it turns out a quick Maybe we have a problem, but it turns out a quick cut part was faster than ordering a drain cover.
These things just keep showing up at the shop. Par These things just keep showing up at the shop. Parts car or project? We’ll figure it out soon
Engines were starting to take up too much floor sp Engines were starting to take up too much floor space... stacker to the rescue!
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