2024: 20XT

The 20XT has had a record breaking season so far, with a Hopkins best 6th place overall in California topped only by a 5th place finish a few weeks later in Pennsylvania.  The team took our renowned industry level design process to the next level with fully changing to a loaded half-shaft in the rear and using rigorous analysis to fully utilize CNC capabilities to lightweight components across the car.  We hit the ground running with manufacturing and had the car kicking dirt by early March and continued to train hard until the first race day.  All of the hard work paid off with the most successful season the team has ever seen against better and better competition across the board. 

 

Highlights: 


5th Place Overall out of 110 teams in PA

3rd (tied) in S&T

3rd Place in Hill Climb

2 Top-10 Finishes in Endurance


2023: 19XT

The 19XT continued the success seen with the 18XT, achieving back-to-back 10th place finishes against 150+ different teams.  With custom torque limiter, inboard front brakes, and the addition of the new Kholer Engine requirement, the team instituted a rigorous industry-like design process to optimize both the car’s design and the team’s design cycle.  This resulted in a car finished months earlier than previous years, allowing for more than 30 hours of system-level testing and driver training, which showed in competition results.  We’re excited to see the 19XT perform in Ohio in the fall!

 

Highlights: 

2 consecutive top-10 finishes

3rd place in design presentation

8th place Hill Climb

 

100+ miles driven in Endurance races

 

2022: 18XT

The 18XT built upon the team’s previous 4WD vehicles to decrease weight while increasing performance, durability, and maneuverability! It features a novel overrunning front differential and an electronic shifter. The team completed more testing and validation than ever before, proof testing on-car components, while pushing others beyond their limits to analyze their failure modes. Reestablishing our position as a top 10 team in the world, it was clear that our hard work paid off!<

 

Highlights: 

8th place Overall

1st place in design presentation

8th place in sled pull

44 Endurance laps in Arizona

Successfully completed Tennesse suspension and traction course

Received +100 bonus points overall for use of 4WD system

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2021: 17XT

The 17XT was the team’s 2nd iteration of their 4WD system and got to compete in the Louisville, Kentucky event! With a brand new custom front differential and anti roll bar, the 17XT’s traction and maneuverability performance was a hugely improved. The 17XT was the JHU Baja’s first 4WD car to go through technical inspection and pass 4WD check at competition –  a huge step for the team!

 

Highlights: 

4th place in sales presentation

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17th place in maneuverability

Received +100 bonus points overall for use of 4WD system

 

17XT


2020: 16XT

As JHU Baja’s very first 4WD vehicle, the 16XT marks a turning point in the team’s history. Due to the 2020 dynamic competitions being cancelled, the team didn’t get a chance to see the 16XT perform, but the robust design was outfitted with a data acquisition system and put to the test during multiple drive days. 

2019: 15x - Alfred

The team made landmark progress this year by taking home 8th Place Overall in California and joining the ranks of the 11x as a top-ten car! Some of the key features of the 15x included more durable, manufacturable components and putting a stronger emphasis on testing.

California: 8th Place Overall (3rd Place In Sales)

2018: 14x - Bernard

2017: 13x - Ulysses

2016: 12x - Hector

2015: 11X

2014: X10

2013: 910

2012: 810

2011: 710

2010: 610

2009: 510

2008: 410

2007: 310

2006: 210

2005: 110

2004: Original Team