Mini MOD (Oval)

Class RulesMini Midwest ModifiedEffective Feb 9, 2026· Updated 3 months ago

Summary of recent changes

Official ThunderDome rulebook (rev 2026-02-09). Discipline: Oval.

Spec sheet

Governing

Notes: 2s soft case max 2200mAh; SXT 3.0 Black sauce only; stock 60t spur, 16-17t pinion

Motor & ESC

Motor type: Spec brushed
Motor turn: N/A (brushed)
Spec motor: LC Racing L6048 short can
ESC: LC Racing L6148 (stock)

Battery & power

Battery chemistry: LiPo
Cells: 2S
Max voltage: 8.40V

Tires

Spec tire: Any 1/10 12mm hex rubber touring / LC buggy
Tire additive: Spec sauce only

Weight & body

Body: UMP Modified appearance, single-layer lexan (Riptide/7x)

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis: 1/14 LC Racing LWB or EMB-SCH SCT (no carbon, no added weight)

1.Chassis Spec

1/14th scale LC Racing Long Wheelbase Chassis or EMB-SCH short course truck. No fiber carbon parts. No additional weight can be added.

2.ESC

LC Racing L6148. Stock bullet connections ESC to motor. Battery connection to ESC open. ESC factory setting; change to forward/reverse only & voltage cutoff may be changed in settings.

3.Battery Spec

2s soft case max 2200mAh with any C rating. 8.40 max voltage.

4.Tire and Wheel Spec

Any 1/10 scale 12mm hex rubber touring car tires and wheels / LC buggy tires.

5.Motor Spec

LC Racing L6048 short can. Stock bullet connections ESC to motor.

6.Gearing

LC Racing stock 60t spur gear / LC Racing pinions 16t or 17t.

7.Body Spec

Modified body single layer lexan, appearance of UMP modified (purchased from Riptide RC or 7x Racing Concepts). Body mounts allowed — stock front mount only, rear mount L6020 or L6262.

8.Miscellaneous

Everything must be box stock unless otherwise specified. No modifying, replacing or removing any components unless otherwise specified. Shock oil and diff fluid/grease open.

9.Upgrades

LC factory springs / front springs L6117 1.1mm, L6137 1.2mm & L6139 1.3mm / rear springs L6111 1.0mm, L6136 1.1mm, L6138 1.2mm & L6197 1.3mm / rear dog bones to CVD L6126 / battery tray L6254 / aluminum front spindle L6083 / aluminum rear hub L6084 / aluminum front spindle carrier L6085 / aluminum bellcrank L6086 / aluminum wheel hex L6143.

10.Race Spec

2-4 minute heats / 60-75 lap mains.

11.Tire Sauce

SXT 3.0 Black ONLY.