Baja SSV Morocco – 3rd edition
- 08:00 AM
- Merzouga - Morocco
The first Baja SSV ONLY in Morocco
We are the first to have a Baja course, American style, without roadbook, just a GPS track to follow. You will be able to race solo or with a co-driver. Dangers will be noted on the GPS track allowing you to drive safely and maximize this unique racing experience.
Description…
> 5 days of racing around Merzouga
> A night special stage
> Dunes and technical tracks
> No liaisons
> Start and finish in Merzouga
> 6 nights in half-board at a luxury hotel
> The course is specially designed for SSVs because there are no trucks, cars or bikes in the race
> A course designed and validated by professionals SSV co-drivers with an international experience
> Helicopter for your safety
> Medical team with 4×4 ambulances
> Sweeper truck
> Refueling during the stages*
*Not included in the registration fees
The course
Enjoy 5 days of racing around Merzouga in the south of Morocco with lots of dunes and technical tracks.
The courses are specially designed for SSV.
Sunday April 30
Hôtel
Monday May 1
| DAY 1 | ||
| SS1 | ||
| SS2 | ||
Hôtel
Tuesday May 2
| DAY 2 | ||
| SS1 | ||
| SS2 | ||
| Night stage |
Hôtel
Wednesday May 3
| DAY 3 | ||
| SS1 | ||
| SS2 | ||
| SS3 |
Hôtel
Thursday May 4
| DAY 4 | ||
| SS1 | ||
| SS2 | ||
| SS3 |
Hôtel
Friday May 5
| DAY 5 | ||
| SS1 | ||
| SS2 | ||
Award ceremony party
Hôtel
Categories
Series
The main technical criteria for the Series category:
| Radiator and intercooler | Original but can be moved |
| Turbo | Original |
| Fuel tank and pipes | Original authorised |
| Suspension | Springs are free but you must keep the original amount |
| Shocks are free but must keep the original amount | |
| Driven suspension authorised | |
| Wishbones and suspension arms. Basic strenghtening authorised. | |
| Chassis | Original |
| Helmet | EC Homologated |
| Race Suit | Flame resistant compulsory |
| Track width | 1.9 m maximum |
| Brakes | Original |
| Rollcage | Original but must have reinforcements |
| Mud flaps | Compulsory |
| Seats | Competition seats are compulsory |
| Harnesses | 4 points harnesses compulsory |
| Hans Device | Compulsory |
| Protection nets | Protection nets for driver and co-driver are compulsory |
| Extinguisher | At least 1 x 2 kgs extinguisher is compulsory |
| Towing hook | 1 towing hook at the front and at the rear are compulsory |
| Windscreen | A windscreen or mesh-screen can be added |
| Circuit breaker | Compulsory |
| Lights | 2 extra stop lights and 1 fog light is compulsory |
| Tyres | Free |
| Rims | Original size |
| Spare wheel | 1 spare wheel minimum, 2 recommended |
Open
The main technical criteria for the open category:
| Radiator and intercooler | Free |
| Turbo | Free |
| Fuel tank and pipes | Free but if not original must be motorsport homologated |
| Suspension | Springs and shocks are free |
| Driven suspension authorised | |
| Wishbones and suspension arms can be upgraded | |
| Chassis | Free |
| Helmet | EC Homologated |
| Race suit | Flame resistant compulsory |
| Track width | Free width |
| Brakes | Free |
| Rollcage | Must be motorsport homologated |
| Mud flaps | Compulsory |
| Seats | Competition seats are compulsory |
| Harnesses | 4 points harnesses compulsory |
| Hans Device | Compulsory |
| Protection nets | Protection nets for driver and co-driver are compulsory |
| Extinguisher | At least 1 x 2 kgs extinguisher is compulsory |
| Windscreen | A windscreen or mesh-screen can be added |
| Towing hooks | 1 towing hook at the front and at the rear compulsory |
| Circuit breaker | Compulsory |
| Lights | 2 extra stop lights and 1 fog light are compulsory |
| Tyres & Rims | Free |
| Spare wheel | 1 spare wheel minimum, 2 recommended |
Registration fees:
What’s included:
- 5 days of competition in Morocco
- 6 nights in half-board at a luxury hotel in Merzouga
- Prize giving party/dinner
- Organisation public liability insurance
- Tracks
- A gift
What is not included:
- The transfer of the competitors and the vehicle to the
start of the event and return - The vehicle and its insurance
- Medical repatriation insurance (compulsary)
- Rental of the tracking system (400€)
- Mechanical assistance
- Fuel
- Lunches
- Drinks
Logistics:
To make participation at the Baja easier, we will organise transport solutions for SSV’s and equipment.
There will be different collection points in Europe.
The transporters will collect the SSV’s, deliver them to the start, stay at the event and then bring the SSV’s back to Europe.
Participants:
We can organize transfers from the airport to the hotel for participants.
Health and security:
Covid pandemic
- Strict health protocol in accordance with Moroccan government guidelines
- Additional health guidelines and procedures from
the organisers
Safety and medical plan
- Helicopter
- Stella tracking system in each vehicle
- Team of European and Moroccan emergency doctors
- Two 4×4 ambulances
- A Polaris Ranger ambulance
- A road ambulance
- Recovery team (return to the tarmac)
- Collaboration with the Moroccan authorities for all security aspects
Registrations are now open! For more information and registration forms contact:
Chris Armelin
+447966207715
info@bajassvmorocco.com
Registrations close on 1st April 2023
