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A better-equipped
pit table.

Find manufacturers and regional shops, learn the terminology, and bring a little structure to your next test session.

01 / Ready for the pit table

Your next run, with a plan.

Record a baseline, change one thing, and compare clean laps. Save a short note here or take the printable setup sheet to the track.

Download setup sheet (PDF) ↓
02 / Track-day checklist

Track-day checklist

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The pit-lane glossary

Understand the language before you buy the parts.

1/28
A common shorthand for this racing size. Exact body scales and chassis dimensions vary; it is not a universal parts standard.
RWD / AWD / FWD
Rear-, all- or front-wheel drive: which wheels receive motor power.
RTR / Readyset
An assembled package. Check the specific listing for transmitter, batteries and charger requirements.
RCP
A modular foam track system widely used for miniature RC. Not every event uses the same layout or preparation.
Wheelbase
The distance between front and rear axle centres. It must match the intended body and chassis configuration.
Offset
The wheel’s lateral positioning relative to its mounting face; it changes track width and body clearance.
MM / RM / LM
Kyosho motor-mount configuration labels. Confirm the exact chassis, motor position and body compatibility.
T-plate
A flexible plate connecting the rear pod to the chassis on many RWD designs.
Differential
A mechanism allowing the driven wheels to rotate at different speeds in a corner.
Camber / toe
Camber is wheel tilt viewed from the front; toe describes wheel direction viewed from above.
Shore hardness
A material hardness measurement. Tyre labels are not a reliable cross-brand grip comparison.
KV
A brushless motor’s approximate unloaded revolutions per minute per volt. Gearing and voltage also affect speed.
ESC
Electronic speed controller: controls motor power and may provide braking and programmable settings.
NiMH / LiPo
Different rechargeable battery chemistries requiring compatible charging and electronics.
Understeer / oversteer
The car turns less than intended / the rear rotates more than intended. Diagnose driving and tyres before changing parts.
A-main / B-main
Separate final groups, normally formed from qualifying. Winning a lower final is distinct from an overall class victory.
Transponder
A device used by a compatible lap-timing system to identify the car as it crosses the detection point.
Scrutineering
Checks that the car meets the event’s technical regulations.

Sources & further reading

Researched November 2026

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