MEGA MINI MADNESS & the Sunday Grand Prix at Jackson RC presented by Brownies Hobbies
08-03-2015, 06:46 PM
#1
MEGA MINI MADNESS & the Sunday Grand Prix at Jackson RC presented by Brownies Hobbies
MEGA MINI MADNESS
returns to
Jackson R/C
presented by
Brownies Hobbies
on
Sunday 8/30/15
"You can't even relax on the straightaway!"
"It's like a knife fight, in a crowded elevator."
"I don't even know where I finished, but I had the most fun ever!"
"Can I be the 21st car? I'll even run without a transponder!"
returns to
Jackson R/C
presented by
Brownies Hobbies
on
Sunday 8/30/15
"You can't even relax on the straightaway!"
"It's like a knife fight, in a crowded elevator."
"I don't even know where I finished, but I had the most fun ever!"
"Can I be the 21st car? I'll even run without a transponder!"
History of the race: Originally conceived as a time filler between the triple A-mains at a large touring car race, the Mega Mini Madness became an instant classic in its own right.
With 20 M-chassis cars on track for a three round, heads up, throw down, every inch of asphalt was contested for every minute of all three races. Racers were already asking when the next M.M.M. would happen even before the third main was over.
Amazingly, one racer won all three mains to claim the first Mega Mini Madness championship.
But who will put together three good runs to claim the championship at the revival race? 
Format: Every mini racer will run two, 3 minute, IFMAR style qualifiers in 10 car heats, and their fastest few laps will seed them into the main events. The top 20 fastest mini racers will run the 20 car triple A-main, and the next 20 mini racers will run a 20 car triple B-main, so on and so forth. The triple mains will run heads up, first to the finish line wins. Points will be awarded for each finishing position and ties will be broken by laps and finishing times. TCS/Brownie's Beach rules apply: TCS rules for basic stuff like weight and voltage, and Beach rules allow non-Tamiya bodies (no TC style bodies), and no one is going to care about aftermarket parts that are indistinguishable from Tamiya parts (ie: 3racing aluminum stuff) and/or offer no performance advantage (like my red TOP hex adapters). Basically, show up with a mini with standard gear ratios (no speed gear sets) and no outrageous modifications and you'll get to have the absolute most fun EVER with it!
The Sunday Grand Prix: All the usual Brownie's Hobbies Beach racing classes will be on offer, plus the usual Jackson R/C classes, and anything else anyone wants to run (4 makes a class). Three rounds of qualifying and single mains.
-TT01 (Beach rules)
-VTA (USVTA)
-F1 (UF1)
-17.5 TC (Solaris, ROAR)
-25.5 TC (any body, any tire)
Details:
Gates open at 8am
Racing begins at 11am
$25 unlimited classes
All spec tires will be available at the track.
Brownie's Hobbies will have some supplies on site, and can bring pre-orders to the track. Give them a call at (718) 727-2194.
The track addy that works in the navi is:
2 solar ave
Jackson, NJ 08527
Inexpensive hotels and motels: All of these hotels are next to MAJOR highways for easy drives to/from the track.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (NJ060) $56 on Kayak.com
187 US 130 & 206, Bordentown, NJ, US, 08505
Phone: (609) 298-5000 Fax: (609) 298-5009
Days Inn Bordentown $71 on Kayak.com
1073 Route 206 North
NJ Turnpike & Route 206 Exit 7
Bordentown, NJ 08505 US
Phone: 609-298-6100 Fax: 609-298-7509
Ramada Bordentown $72 on Kayak.com
1083 Route 206 N
Bordentown, NJ 08505 US
Phone: 609-298-3200 Fax: 609-298-8845
Days Inn East Windsor, NJ Hotel $87 on Kayak.com
460 Rte 33 East • East Windsor, NJ 08520
Phone: (609) 448-3200 • Fax: (609) 448-8447
Toll Free: 800-329-7466
Motel 6 East Brunswick #1083 $50 on Kayak.com
244 Route 18
I-95 at SR 18, Exit #9
East Brunswick, NJ, 08816
Phone: (732) 390-4545
FAX: (732) 390-5414
Camping/Motorhomes/Travel Trailers
Butterfly Camping Resort
360 Butterfly Rd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
www.butterflycamp.com
732-928-2107
This thread will always have the most up to date information.
Last edited by Greg Sharpe; 05-30-2016 at 11:47 AM. Reason: Rules clarification
08-09-2015, 07:16 AM
#3
are we doing some sort of roll call for this race ?
With this race being on A Sunday, I think we need Carl G to BBQ again!
I need some redemption fromTCS, I didn't get it right until the main .. but I was not in the main I wanted to be in, the locals up there have been Mini-fied, and they are all fast
With this race being on A Sunday, I think we need Carl G to BBQ again!
I need some redemption fromTCS, I didn't get it right until the main .. but I was not in the main I wanted to be in, the locals up there have been Mini-fied, and they are all fast
08-09-2015, 11:41 AM
#4
Tech Rookie
I'm in
I'm in for tt-01 and vta
08-09-2015, 06:13 PM
#5
Can't wait for this one! My mini was not up too snuff at tcs and I too need redemption!! I think I'm going to run some 17.5 tc also! 
08-09-2015, 06:34 PM
#6
Tech Rookie
Im in for mini, TC 25.5 or 17.5 We are going to have a lot of Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
08-10-2015, 06:26 PM
#10
I heard there's some buzz at other local tracks surrounding this race, but the rules package was holding some racers back from attending.
Basically, we're just trying to make sure that everyone has the standard internal gear ratios, weighs their mini and peaks their batteries to TCS standards, and doesn't use a TC style body. Beyond that, we just want to make sure no one shows up with a carbon double deck chassis, 4WD, boosted 13.5 3S "MINI".
Basically, we're just trying to make sure that everyone has the standard internal gear ratios, weighs their mini and peaks their batteries to TCS standards, and doesn't use a TC style body. Beyond that, we just want to make sure no one shows up with a carbon double deck chassis, 4WD, boosted 13.5 3S "MINI".
08-10-2015, 10:14 PM
#11
No brushed motors allowed??? It's impossible for some racers to keep up with the brushless motor of the week club! 1300grams is also way too high with lipos... Maybe with an energ 4600 nimh pack, but good luck finding one....lol...
Maybe brushed cars should have a lower minimum weight...
Maybe brushed cars should have a lower minimum weight...
Last edited by bertrandsv87; 08-10-2015 at 10:35 PM.
08-11-2015, 09:48 AM
#12
Bert, since TCS went with brushless, the cars have gotten very fast. I doubt the brushed motors could keep up even without a weight limit. However, you're welcome to bring out any previously legal minis with brushed motors and have fun at this race!
As for weight, most cars are right at 1300 without any additional lead, using brushless and shorty lipos.
As for weight, most cars are right at 1300 without any additional lead, using brushless and shorty lipos.
08-11-2015, 02:16 PM
#13
I raced against the brushless cars at critters last year, and I did not feel too underpowered...I still had a slower motor than my current red dot, but my car was full of heavy gear at 1215grams... Now I am close to or under 1100grams, but still with a heavy Lrp v7.1 speedo+ two huge capacitors... I guess I'll have to fill the car up with lead weights then.... I doubt that with all the possible wreckage that I will be left in the dust, without having fun... Everybody knows I race minis for fun only, not for TCS.... Hopefully I can make this race Greg.... Thanks for the clarification.......
Last edited by bertrandsv87; 08-11-2015 at 04:26 PM.
