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Mini-Z Driver 50% Rules

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Class RulesMini-Z Driver 50%Effective Aug 16, 2026· Updated 3 months ago

Summary of recent changes

Published from nimrc.club/classes.

Spec sheet

Governing
Notes
1/28 Mini-Z, 50% throttle; four AAA (alkaline/NiMH/NiCd); wheelbase 90/94/98/102mm; 6T-9T pinion; no traction compound.
Motor & ESC
Spec motor
Kyosho MZ9P or MZ9E (from RTR)
Tires
Tire additive
Banned
Weight & body
Body
Molded hard-shell body, max 180mm x 83mm, headlight covers required, no lexan
Chassis & Suspension
Chassis
Kyosho MR03S/MR03S2/MR03 RTR/MR04 RWD or Associated SR27 (RWD)

1.Who it’s for

Second-tier RTR Mini-Z class (50% throttle). Specifications identical to Rookie 50%.

2.Chassis

Kyosho MR03S, MR03S2, MR03 RTR, MR04 RWD, or Associated SR27 (RWD only) — must remain stock. Wheelbase 90, 94, 98, or 102mm only.

3.Motor & ESC

Kyosho MZ9P or MZ9E from the RTR. Max 20-gauge wire; safety switch may be removed; no other modifications.

4.Gearing

6T–9T pinion. Stock Kyosho gear diff only.

5.Wheels & tires

Any 1/28 production wheels — front max 8.5mm wide, rear max 11mm, diameter 19–20mm. Tires max 25.5mm mounted diameter. NO traction compound, tire warmers, foam, silicone, urethane, or ethyl carbonate — clean with 70% alcohol or water only.

6.Batteries

Four AAA (alkaline, NiMH, or NiCd). One additional battery allowed for the transponder.

7.Electronics

Stock RTR radio only (NIMRC exception: aftermarket radios allowed). No modifications.

8.Body

Any molded hard-shell body fitting the allowed wheelbase — max 180mm long × 83mm wide. Original headlight covers required. Lexan prohibited.

9.Option parts

Bearings, wheel nuts, springs, and T-plates from any manufacturer; original Kyosho suspension parts only. No tungsten or brass weight additions. King-pin flip permitted if the lower pin is shortened to prevent track damage.

Version history

v1Published.
Aug 16, 2026