Mini-Z

The Enzo allows for a very wide track due to the extreme offset wheels and low center of gravity with quite a bit of steering bite due to the extreme nose on the car, while the McLaren offers lightweight and very dynamic, nimble handling.

94mm chassis are also popular for racing due to lower polar moment of inertia and weight distribution.

Classic bodies include Lancia Stratos, Lotus Europa, Porsche 934 and 935, Lamborghini Countach, Shelby Cobra and many others.

[4] The first 3 cars were Subaru WRX, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI and Nissan Skyline GTR.

PN racing was one of the first aftermarket supplier to design an "H-plate" that allows the MR01 motor mount to be installed on an MR02 chassis.

Next, Kyosho produced the MR015, a narrow chassis with batteries stacked 2 up like the MR01, but with a servo saver and front suspension that is same as the MR02.

It is believed to be due to static build up when cars are run on foam RCP track, but this theory has never been proven conclusively.

[8] from their advanced factories;[9] a state of the art race track named, "KYOSHO OMOTESANDO"[10] located in Tokyo that includes renting the highest quality Mini-Z's to race on a banked racetrack that even includes a wet bar and a light meal for the guests; and a museum of sorts called the "Mini Car Gallery Pit"[11] where factory originals are on display of over 500 models for visitors to browse and even purchase current production models.

Small servo motor allows the batteries to be closer to the centerline of the car for lower polar moment if inertia.

The front end of the car has interchangeable parts to allow use of both narrow and wide AutoScale bodies.

The rear end of the car uses a different t-plate design but the motor pod mounting holes are the same.

They have a two surfaces on each tile; one is rough to allow for high traction and the flip-side is smoother to offer a more challenging racing experience.

The popularity of Mini-Z is partly due to the relatively low cost of the stock car compared to 1/10 scale RC racing and the small space requirement.

This is all relative though as a fully adjustable Mini-Z with high power motor, upgraded electronics and radio, suspension and exotic material support parts can easily end up on the expense level of some of the larger scales of RC racing.

This is unlike 1/10 scale racing where it is impossible to win without factory sponsorships that supply batteries that are handpicked from a production lot.

They start with regional races held around the country every year that concludes with the world cup final.

It is amazing to watch the best drivers compete in the finals of the higher levels of national and international competition.

The speed and size of the car requires high driving skills and quick reaction.

This innovative racing formal allows racers from different part of the country or even the world to compete in the same event.

The race includes simulated rain using hand out slick tires as well as night running where the lights are turned off for an hour, and cars drive using its own headlights.

Since Mini-Z can be run on a driveway or garage, larger scale racers have used it as a practice vehicle without having to drive to the track.