The Ontario Off Road Racing Association (OORA) is the premier short course series in Eastern Canada. The club holds wheel to wheel off road races all over southern Ontario and has members from London to Ottawa and everywhere in between. The courses vary a lot in that’s some are basically oval with high banked corners and some jumps while some are more technical with lots of left and right hand turns. There are a variety of classes on the OORA, ranging from high dollar rigs with massive amount of horse power and suspension travel to basically stock vehicles.

Tough Trucks

There are basically 3 classes of tough trucks, 4, 6& 8 cylinder. The concept is pretty simple…one vehicle on the track at a time; two laps counter clockwise, then two laps clockwise on the second run. The fastest combined time wins! We have seen everything from Escorts and Subaru’’ to Brand new Mazda 4X4 pickups to full blown race trucks. If there are enough vehicles entered, the classes are split depending the modifications made to the vehicle. This is an awesome way to start out in off-road racing. It is inexpensive and you can use your daily driver or even a beater picked specifically for the weekend.
Class 6/ Enduro
Class 6 is an interesting class that is gaining popularity. The concept is to keep costs down while still having fun. You take a stock truck or car, knock out all the windows, place a single roll bar behind the drivers head and one bar across the drivers door, install a fuel cell or boat cell and a 5 point harness (recommended), grab your approved helmet and fire suit and you are off to the races! It is an inexpensive way to get involved in off road racing and an excellent way to gain wheel to wheel racing experience.
Mini Buggies
The mini buggies are new to the OORA last year. They are small buggies with snowmobile and motorcycle engines. We have a variety of classes from stock engine powered vehicles with limited wheel travel to full-blown race buggies. There is even a kid class! WE are excited about the addition of this inexpensive class and already have a number of racers building new buggies to compete in our series.
Class 1600 Buggies
Is a limited class that features some great racing due to the fact that it relies more on driver skill than who has the deepest pocket. The engine is limited to 1600cc and runs a restrictor plate. The suspension modifications are also limited. With all the limitations, the cost is kept down and the racing is very close! The drives have a variety of experience as some have been racing for over 20 years and the last year was the first for others. Class 1600 is definitely one of the most exciting classes to watch.
Class 10 Buggies
Are allowed a few more modifications than Class 1600. They are limited to a 1650cc water-cooled engine or an 1850cc air-cooled engine with a single 2-barrel carb, but the suspension modifications are pretty much unlimited. These cars love to fly and always put on an awesome chow. They are extremely nimble and quick.
Unlimited Trucks
Unlimited Trucks, aka Class 4, seems to be the most popular right now. It is also known as the heavy metal class as it is intended for the full size trucks. The class is real mix of vehicles with fords vs. chevs and dodges. Some of the trucks have exotic suspensions and huge horsepower engines while others are more budget orientated. The class is a mix of 2wd and 4wd trucks. It is very popular class with both racers and fans alike. There is a lot of older race vehicles being dusted off and being run very competitively.
Class 7 Trucks
Is very similar to Class 4 except that it is for 2wd Mini Trucks. All vehicles must be powered by a 4-cylinder engine and allowed a minimal amount of modifications. Because of the limited upgrades allowed, this class is very competitive and always provides lots of action.

Contacts:

Bob Joseph (President) at 905-578-7977 or bobjoseph33@hotmail.com