SODA (series)

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SODA (Short-course Off-road Drivers Association) was an off-road racing sanctioning body in the United States.

1 Demise
2 History
3 Video game
4 Classes
5 Tracks that held races
6 Drivers
7 References
8 External links

[edit] Demise

Most drivers from SODA moved to CORR (Championship Off-Road Racing) after the 1997 season, which basically ended SODA's existence. A greatly diminished series continued on for at least a few years afterwards.

[edit] History

The series was televised in the 1980s and 1990s. Series races appeared tape delayed on ESPN/ESPN2^[1] (often during in the winter months). Most races were held in Wisconsin but a few were held in Michigan. The crown jewel of the series was the off-road championship event held at the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway - the "home of the world championship off-road race".

The vehicles used were primarily Trophy trucks, buggies (which were based on the original Volkswagen Beetle called Baja Bug), and a few stock cars. All vehicles had heavily modified suspension.

[edit] Video game

In 1997, Sierra Entertainment released a SODA-themed racing video game called SODA Off-Road Racing.

[edit] Classes

Class 11, Stock 1600cc engine buggies with driver only
Class 12, Stock 1600cc engine buggies with driver plus co-pilot (Sometimes run with Class 11)
Class 1-1600, 1600cc engine buggies with driver only
Class 2-1600, 1600cc engine buggies with driver plus co-pilot (Sometimes run with class 1-1600)
Class 9, Modified Buggies with up to 1914cc Air-cooled engines, or 1600cc engines water-cooled
Class 4, 4 wheel-drive full size trucks
Class 5-1600, buggies with driver only
Class 7s, 2 wheel-drive four cylinder trucks
Class 8, 2 wheel-drive full size trucks
Class 13, 2 wheel-drive full sized trucks with more restrictions than Class 8