Area RC Racing Classes
Thank you to everyone for being patient as we refine and unify our Mini-Z racing rules. Every track does things a little differently, and rules can get confusing fast. Our goal is to make things clear, simple, and fair for everyone.
Our 3 Guiding Principles
Grow the Hobby
More racers, more shops, more products, more fun.
Support the Racers
RC is about dads, sons, families, and friends making memories together. These are the real VIPs.
Support the Hobby Shops and Tracks
These owners fuel the community. They deserve rules that help them survive and thrive.
To keep things fair and accessible, our rules focus on clarity and simplicity.
Driver’s Class (50% Class)
Built for close, door-to-door racing. Great for beginners and veterans looking for fun, equal racing. New racers are paired with experienced ones to improve consistency and race craft. Every car is performance-matched thanks to the 50% throttle cap.
RULES
• Kyosho Mini-Z only
• AAA 1.2V max per cell
• 50% throttle
• Stock remote
• Stock gearing (6T pinion)
• Stock Kyosho white-endbell motor
• Kyosho tires and T-plates allowed
• Kyosho 0 degree aluminum steering knuckles allowed
• Aluminum wheel nuts allowed
• Servo gear upgrades allowed
• Any body and wheel combo allowed
Why this class works
• Hobby Growth: Super easy, fun, cheap
• Racers: Minimal upgrades needed
• Hobby Shops: All stock parts, one brand to support
Kyosho Box Stock Class
A simple upgrade path for new racers. Lets drivers experience tuning and setup changes using only Kyosho parts, keeping costs and complexity down.
RULES
• Kyosho Mini-Z only
• AAA 1.2V max per cell
• Aftermarket remotes allowed
• Any gearing included in the box (max 9T)
• Stock Kyosho white-endbell motor
• All Kyosho upgrades allowed (except motor)
• Aluminum wheel nuts allowed
• Servo gear upgrades allowed
• Any body and wheels allowed (no Lexan)
Why this class works
• Hobby Growth: Easy first upgrade class
• Racers: Learn setup without chasing every brand
• Hobby Shops: Easy to stock and explain
Stock Class (Unified Standard Stock)
Designed so racers running “stock” at one track can travel and race anywhere without being disqualified. This is the most universal ruleset we could create.
RULES
• Kyosho Mini-Z only
• AAA 1.25V max per cell
• Aftermarket remotes allowed
• Any gearing from the box (max 9T)
• Stock Kyosho white-endbell motor
• Any brand tires and T-plates allowed
• Any brand durability upgrades allowed (no performance hop-ups)
• Camber knuckles: 0 degrees
• Toe plate: 0 degrees
• Any body and wheels allowed (no Lexan)
Why this class works
• Hobby Growth: Supports aftermarket brands and lowers cost
• Racers: One car works at multiple tracks
• Hobby Shops: Encourages collaboration between tracks
Open Mini-Z
For racers who want to push their Mini-Z to the limit. Brushless systems, high-end tuning, and advanced hop-ups allowed. This class keeps the spotlight on Mini-Z platforms instead of mixing them with 1/28 pan cars.
RULES
• Must be a Kyosho Mini-Z platform (PN R2.5W allowed)
• Must run AAA batteries
Why this class works
• Hobby Growth: Gives fast drivers a place to compete
• Racers: Unlimited tuning within the Mini-Z platform
• Hobby Shops: Boosts sales of Evo, brushless systems, and performance parts
Open Mod (1/28 Pan Car)
For the absolute fastest and most advanced mini platforms. Nexx, GL, Reflex, Team Associated RC28R, and more. If it is 1/28 and a pan car, it belongs here.
RULES
• 1/28 scale pan cars only
Why this class works
• Hobby Growth: A home for pure racers
• Racers: The highest performance class
• Hobby Shops: Keeps long-term racers invested in top-tier equipment