Losi Late Model Carpet Oval Class

Like many tracks, Fastlane depends on developing a flow of new racers. This is a challenge because the "start up" costs for many classes can be significant. One solution to this problem for carpet oval racing is a stock class for the new Team Losi 1/18th scale Mini Late Model. These cars run well on our carpet oval right out of the box. Add a couple extra batteries (and a fast charger if needed) to the Losi RTR package and you're racing. In order to keep costs for a competitive car under control, here are the rules we're following for the Losi Mini Late Model Stock Class:

Losi Mini Late Model - run "out of the box" with the following allowable changes:

- Changes to springs / shock oil / spring spacers / internal limiters
- Adjustments to toe & camber. If a racer wants to upgrade to the Losi titanium link set / heavy duty ball cups to minimize breakage, we permit it but don't encourage it.
- Any Losi tire / wheel combination made for Mini Slider or Mini Late Model (we've found the stock tires work well on the carpet right out of the box without needing CA or traction compound)
- 6 cell NiMH batteries only. Maximum 1400 mAhr
- Stock motors. Brushes & springs may be replaced.
- Stock differential (shimming allowed) or Losi Ball diff (PN LOSB1125)
- Electronics: Stock receiver, ESC and servo must be used. Any compatible radio may be used.
- The pinion / spur gear may be replaced to alter the gear ratio.
- Stock body must be used but custom painted Losi clear bodies can be substituted for the RTR body.
- Fasteners may be replaced with alternates of same size

We're open minded about an open, modified class for these cars if there is sufficient interest. Our policy is we'll create a class if 3 or more guys with similar cars show up and want to race. But we're committed to developing the stock, Mini Late Model class as a fun, affordable class where a new guy can start at a reasonable price and be as competitive as his (or her) driving skills allow. The majority of the guys who currently have cars and run at our place feel the same. So we can pretty much guarantee a turn out of stock Mini Late Models to run against when you come to Fastlane.

(sticky) Jun 20th, 2008 (9:20 AM)