We run the Mini and Hotrod classes to the a very similar ruleset as the Rugmasters series, as these are an established ruleset and are used in other clubs that run the two classes.
Mini Chassis
Cars to use parts from the following options:
- Kamtec Mini Racer
- Mardave Mini Assassin
- Mardave Mini Racer S
Older cars from the above manufacturers are allowed.
A car may use different parts from each kit, but must have these parts mounted in the same position as the kit it was sourced from.
Mini Bodyshell
Lexan only, from the following list:
- Mini Classic
- Manic Mini
- Mini Sprint
- Mini Clubman
Anything that looks like a mini.
Rear wings are allowed if desired, and must be secured to the car in a sensible position.
Hotrod Chassis
Cars to use parts from the following options:
- Kamtec Hot Rod
- Mardave VRX OE/OES/OESC
- Schumacher SupaStox
Older cars from the above manufacturers are allowed. No GT12 parts from the Schumacher range to be used.
A car may use different parts from each kit, but must have these parts mounted in the same position as the kit it was sourced from.
Hotrod Bodyshell
Lexan only, bodyshells should be based on a hot-hatch type car.
Examples:
- Ford Fiesta
- Peugeot 205/6
- Renault Clio
- Vauxhall Nova
- VW Golf
If it’s on the BRCA GT12 list or looks like a GT car, then it’s not legal.
Rear wings are allowed and recommended as long as they are securely attached to the car in a sensible position.
Electrics
Motors
- Kamtec K20/K21
- Core 21
- Mardave G2
Speed Controllers
Any speed controller from the Mtroniks range including:
- K1
- Viper
- Oval RS
- Ultra RS
- HR3
- ECO
Batteries
Any 4-cell NiMh allowed, no maximum. 4600mah is popular. Batteries to be mounted centrally.
Servo
Any servo below £49.99 is allowed. Most servos are well below this price point. (Basically nothing designed for 12th scale racing)
Recommended options are:
- Futaba S3003
- Core RC 4012
- Core RC 9016
- Futaba S-U300
Gearing
- All cars to use 32dp gearing
- 14 to 17 tooth pinions
- 48 or 50 tooth spur gears
- Fixed solid rear axels
- No differential action of any kind allowed
Tyres
Dimensions:
- Max 26mm width
- Max 60mm diameter
- Wheel guards are allowed
Any shore(hardness) foam tyres from the following manufacturers:
- Contact
- Kamtec
- Mardave
Other Rules
- Power caps are allowed, with no limit on size
- Any water-based additive is permitted
- Cars may use reverse if the driver wishes, but please be cautious when reversing and do not reverse out in front of someone
- Tuning of caster and front and rear ride-heights is allowed
- Any strength suspension parts can be used
- Ball-raced bearings are allowed
- Any track rods, ball cups and balls
- Alloy drive hubs are allowed
- Swapping parts between kits is allowed, as long as the part is used in the way it was intended
Most Important Rule
Have fun!
This is not a class designed to be for serious racers. The rules are open enough to allow drivers to run what they own, without having to spend a fortune on new parts just to be able to compete.
Inevitably there will be a little bit of contact between cars while racing, as long as the racing is kept to a clean standard then there will be no problems.
If you see a rule that doesn’t look right or needs a clarification, do not hesitate to mention it to the committee and we will look to resolve it in the most fair way possible.