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