Fastlane Tamiya Mini Class Rules

The Tamiya Mini Class is becoming popular at Fastlane and it's time to publish the official Fastlane rules for the class. These rules are based on TCS rules as modified by the leading Mini racers in the KC area. These rules will be in effect for the upcoming Midwest Grand National On Road Race as well as weekly racing. As with any rules, Fastlane reserves the right to make changes at any time as it deems are in the best interests of competition.

Tamiya Mini Class Rules

Modifications in this class are very restricted. The intent is to create close, competitive and fun racing. Tamiya TCS rules apply except as specifically noted below.

Chassis: Tamiya M03 Chassis Only! Any variation of the M03 chassis is legal, including M03-M03M-M03L-M03R. MO4 Chassis are not permitted.

Option Parts: Tamiya parts only. No parts from other manufactures unless specified here. Any Tamiya Hop-Op Option and spare part allowed under TCS rules is acceptable as long as it is used in the way it was designed, and on the vehicle it was designed for. It is strictly forbidden to cut, mill or lighten the chassis. It is strictly forbidden to re-engineer or modify the car in any way other than with Tamiya Hop-Ups.

Electrical and electronics: Any connector or direct hard wiring of the motor and / or batteries is allowed. Any manufacturer's electronic speed control, radio equipment, servo saver, servo, antenna, antenna mount is permitted.

Miscellaneous hardware: Any manufacturer’s ball bearings are allowed. Screws and nuts may be replaced with those from other manufacturers. The use of thin shims to space out the slop or play in suspension arms, steering bell-cranks and wheel axles is permitted. Shimming the steering arms to reduce bump steer is also permissible. Any other alteration of the steering / suspension geometry of the car or its basic geometric design is not legal.

Batteries: Only Orion/Peak 3200 Lipos or UNMATCHED "Sport" style stick packs rated 3300 maHr or lower are allowed.

Motors: “Silver Can” box stock motors only. Old style Johnson, new style Johnson,
standard Mabuchi and non-shiny new style Johnson motors only. Any motor other than these will not be legal for races.
Tires and inserts: Inserts from any manufacturer are permitted. Any Tamiya tire designed to fit the "M" chassis is permitted as long as the tires and wheels conform to the scale look of the body and are no bigger than the Tamiya 60D tire. Running 26mm or 24 mm sedan wheels and tires is not allowed. The use of tires of different diameters on the front and rear of the car is not allowed (i.e. standard M chassis tires on the rear and M-chassis 60D's on the front).
Bodies: Any Tamiya body intended for the M chassis.

Any modification not specifically allowed above is prohibited. The Race Director retains the right to disqualify any car deemed to violate the letter or spirit of the rules of this class.

(sticky) Mar 26th, 2008 (2:54 PM)