Force Dingo
Force Dingo is a 1969 VW Beetle that has successfully campaigned the LeMons Rally and is being prepped for the 2018 Gambler’s 500. In the interim, it serves as 1107 Chase for the other race car, usually to fetch pizza and drinks. It gets washed on the weekend and occasionally gets driven up to San Francisco, but that’s it. You can follow Force Dingo on Twitter as we ramp up for the Gambler 500.
Model — 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Engine — Air cooled, four cylinder
Horsepower (est.) — 72-76
Compression Ratio — 8:1
Displacement — 1915cc
Top Speed — 75 MPH (then things get sketchy)
Transmission — 4 speed manual, Black Mamba shifter
Fuel — 91 octane Chevron
Fuel tank – Stock
Front/Rear Suspension — Bilstein
Chassis — Standard VW chassis
Body Length — 153 inches
Body Width — 65 inches
Height — 65 inches
Weight — 2,150 lbs. – fueled
Gear Ratio — 3.80 to 0.88:1
Wheel Base — 94.5 inches
Wheels — Aluminum Centerlines
Front/Rear Brakes — Disc front / drum rear
Front/Rear Tires – Fronts: 7.00-15LT General Tire Power Jets. Rears: 31×10.50R15LT General Tire Grabber MTs.
Front clearance — 14 inches
Rear clearance — 13.75 inches
GPS – LeadNav iPad system
Radio – VHF race radio