THE LEARNING HUB
Understand more.
Enjoy every lap.
Practical, approachable guides for your first car, your next setup change, and your first race. Start with the fundamentals. Build confidence one session at a time.
Your first 1/28-scale car
RTR or kit? RWD or AWD? Start with where you want to drive.
From the box to your first clean laps
A calm, repeatable first-session routine for a predictable car.
Know what is underneath
Layouts, wheelbases, motor mounts and the parts that must fit together.
Find grip before adding power
Understand surfaces, compounds, tyre condition and front-to-rear balance.
The low-cost tuning lab
A sensible order of operations: inspect, measure, test, then upgrade.
Electronics without the guesswork
Radio compatibility, motors, batteries and a tidy installation.
Drive the line, not the lap timer
Throttle control, corner sequencing and a better first club race.
A car that is ready next time
Differentials, bearings, consumables and a five-minute post-run routine.
Build your first competition chassis
A methodical bench-to-track sequence for a kit with separate electronics.
Turn lap times into useful decisions
A repeatable A–B–A test that separates a setup change from a lucky lap.
No matches. Try tyres, battery or setup.
A few good questions
Is Mini-Z the same as every 1/28 car?
No. Mini-Z is Kyosho’s product family. The wider miniature racing scene includes several independent brands with different parts, electronics and class eligibility.
Do I need the fastest motor?
No. A controllable, legal car with suitable tyres is a more useful starting point. Match speed to the space, class and your current consistency.
Can I use a LiPo in my AAA Mini-Z?
Do not substitute battery chemistry unless the manufacturer explicitly supports that configuration. Voltage, charging and protection requirements differ.
Can I race at home?
You can practise in a suitable clear area with soft barriers. Keep the car away from stairs, feet, pets and fragile objects, and choose speed to suit the space.
Are these Rick’s exact winning setups?
No. The car photos belong to the supplied archive; setup advice is general editorial guidance. Exact chassis specifications and winning setup sheets were not supplied.
Your best upgrade?
Another lap.
Find your local track, learn the basics, and enjoy the process. We’ll help with the rest.