<P> The Baja 1000 off - road race in the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico includes specific vehicle classes for both standard Beetles and Baja Bugs . These can be seen in the documentary movie Dust to Glory . </P> <P> The classes are: </P> <Ul> <Li> Class 5: Unlimited Baja Bugs </Li> <Li> Class 5 - 1600: 1,600 cc Baja Bugs </Li> <Li> Class 11: Stock VW sedans </Li> </Ul> <Li> Class 5: Unlimited Baja Bugs </Li>

How did the vw beetle get its name