2019 MINI NATS (AND TRUCKS!) @ TFTR AUG 25TH
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We thought Mini Nats might have a rest this year, but NO! It's been re-invented, re-jigged, and re-invigorated for a Brand New Year!
Welcome to the all new Mini Nats, still supported and sanctioned by us at rc-mini, but this time around its being done by the very capable guys at TFTR.
With Jason and Tim behind it you can expect the same level of professionalism (and fun) but this time all in a one day format and at a suburban Melbourne track with TFTR's awesome facilities.
Plus...in the spirit of all things Mini, this time they're adding Race Trucks as well! Either Tamiya Trucks or 21.5 TC based Trucks, whatever floats your boat, Thats gotta be fun.
We'll all still be there of course but we're handing the reins over to the TFTR boys to run it. It's gonna be HUGE! (even though it's mini)
Entries aren't out yet (we'll let you know when) but there's info available HERE.
Welcome to the all new Mini Nats, still supported and sanctioned by us at rc-mini, but this time around its being done by the very capable guys at TFTR.
With Jason and Tim behind it you can expect the same level of professionalism (and fun) but this time all in a one day format and at a suburban Melbourne track with TFTR's awesome facilities.
Plus...in the spirit of all things Mini, this time they're adding Race Trucks as well! Either Tamiya Trucks or 21.5 TC based Trucks, whatever floats your boat, Thats gotta be fun.
We'll all still be there of course but we're handing the reins over to the TFTR boys to run it. It's gonna be HUGE! (even though it's mini)
Entries aren't out yet (we'll let you know when) but there's info available HERE.

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Entry form is available at https://forms.gle/aft376EADqAdXVBd6
Entry list so far:
FWD Mini (50 entry limit):
1. Tim Boundy*
2. Tony Gray*
3. Jason Milbourne
4. Graeme Dettmann*
5. Matthew Johnson-begg*
6. Jay Dixon*
7. Greg Lemon*
8. Tony Parreiro*
9. Aaron De Fina*
10. Nathan Tasca*
11. Chris Putnam*
12. Clinton Allen
13. Nic Michaelides
14. Brendan Hollis*
15. Cameron Zammit*
16. Michael Bruce*
17. Ashley Peeler
18. Damien Kent*
19. Tim Keiller*
20. Steve Wyatt*
21. Scott Pocock*
22. Jordan Lowery
23. John Dennis*
24. Nude Dryden*
25. Gregory Dennis*
26. Brad Portelli*
27. John Krilis
28. Luis Sola*
29. Andy Cooke*
30. Jason Dickson*
31. John Daou*
32. Richie Domingo
33. Francisco Canonigo*
34. Michael Watson*
35. Shem Boyle*
36. Theodore Theodorou
37. Ron Lugg*
38. Douglas Anderson*
39. Nick Hazledine*
4WD Mini (20 entry limit):
1. Tony Gray*
2. Jason Milbourne
3. Graeme Dettmann*
4. Tony Parreiro*
5. Aaron De Fina*
6. Michael Bruce*
7. Tim Keiller*
8. John Dennis*
9. Vincent Chu
10. Tully Bowman
11. Scott Rawlings*
12th GT (13.5 Blinky Pan Car) (20 entry limit):
1. Tim Boundy*
2. Dave Stevens
3. Lachlan James
4. Trevor Waye*
5. Brian Stewart
6. Chris Bismire*
7. John Krilis
8. Paul Sims
9. Carter Sims
10. Andy Cooke*
11. Bailey Graves
12. Lee Graves
13. Scott Rawlings*
Tamiya Truck (20 entry limit):
1. Matthew Johnson-begg*
2. Clinton Allen
3. Douglas Anderson*
4. Brendan Hollis*
5. Ned Dryden*
6. Brian Stewart
7. Heath Murray*
8. Nick Hazledine*
9. Shem Boyle*
10. Theodore Theodorou
11. Aaron De Fina*
12. Baden MacDonald*
13. Bailey Graves
14. Lee Graves
15. Scott Rawlings*
Open Truck (21.5 Blinky Touring Car): Cancelled due to lack of numbers
* - confirmed with payment
Entry list so far:
FWD Mini (50 entry limit):
1. Tim Boundy*
2. Tony Gray*
3. Jason Milbourne
4. Graeme Dettmann*
5. Matthew Johnson-begg*
6. Jay Dixon*
7. Greg Lemon*
8. Tony Parreiro*
9. Aaron De Fina*
10. Nathan Tasca*
11. Chris Putnam*
12. Clinton Allen
13. Nic Michaelides
14. Brendan Hollis*
15. Cameron Zammit*
16. Michael Bruce*
17. Ashley Peeler
18. Damien Kent*
19. Tim Keiller*
20. Steve Wyatt*
21. Scott Pocock*
22. Jordan Lowery
23. John Dennis*
24. Nude Dryden*
25. Gregory Dennis*
26. Brad Portelli*
27. John Krilis
28. Luis Sola*
29. Andy Cooke*
30. Jason Dickson*
31. John Daou*
32. Richie Domingo
33. Francisco Canonigo*
34. Michael Watson*
35. Shem Boyle*
36. Theodore Theodorou
37. Ron Lugg*
38. Douglas Anderson*
39. Nick Hazledine*
4WD Mini (20 entry limit):
1. Tony Gray*
2. Jason Milbourne
3. Graeme Dettmann*
4. Tony Parreiro*
5. Aaron De Fina*
6. Michael Bruce*
7. Tim Keiller*
8. John Dennis*
9. Vincent Chu
10. Tully Bowman
11. Scott Rawlings*
12th GT (13.5 Blinky Pan Car) (20 entry limit):
1. Tim Boundy*
2. Dave Stevens
3. Lachlan James
4. Trevor Waye*
5. Brian Stewart
6. Chris Bismire*
7. John Krilis
8. Paul Sims
9. Carter Sims
10. Andy Cooke*
11. Bailey Graves
12. Lee Graves
13. Scott Rawlings*
Tamiya Truck (20 entry limit):
1. Matthew Johnson-begg*
2. Clinton Allen
3. Douglas Anderson*
4. Brendan Hollis*
5. Ned Dryden*
6. Brian Stewart
7. Heath Murray*
8. Nick Hazledine*
9. Shem Boyle*
10. Theodore Theodorou
11. Aaron De Fina*
12. Baden MacDonald*
13. Bailey Graves
14. Lee Graves
15. Scott Rawlings*
Open Truck (21.5 Blinky Touring Car): Cancelled due to lack of numbers
* - confirmed with payment
Last edited by gigaplex; 08-18-2019 at 05:50 PM.
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Hmm, well into heat 3 now, will we get 4 heats again?
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Mini Nats 2019 Race Schedule:
7:30am to 8.15am: Open practice, transponder, payment and grid listing checks
8:15am: Drivers meeting and concourse
8:45am: Qualifiers (3 rounds)
12:45pm: Lunch break, finals grid listings
1pm: Finals (Triple mains for A, Double mains for everyone else)
4:30pm: Presentations
The coffee truck should be at the track from 7:30am
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General Class Rules:
We're aiming for a chemical free event. No brake cleaners or other harsh chemicals are to be used to clean or sauce the tyres. The only approved tyre sauce is TDK (12th scale exception - see section below). Pitlane Green Clean or Simple Green are acceptable tyre cleaners.
For those who are paying their entry fee on the day, payment must be finalised before the first qualifier starts. Non-payment before then, and you will be disqualified.
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Mini Class Rules:
Eligible chassis – Tamiya M03/M05/M07 series and/or 3 Racing MG EVO Mini, assembled as per Instruction Manual.
No chassis/power train modifications allowed, with the exception of the differential which may be of any style (eg - spool, ball diff, open gear diff, or sealed gear diff, no one ways), from any manufacturer. Original internal ratio must be retained.
Wheels/Tires – Any commercially available 55mm nominal OD rubber mini-sized tire, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard 0 deg offset mini-sized wheels.
Bodies – Body shells are open, with the following restrictions – No Post 1980 4 door Touring Sedans, or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am bodies.
Tamiya Cars - 20 Tooth (AV pitch) pinion max. 3 Racing MG EVO Mini 80/28 (48 dp) combo only.
Motor/ESC Combo – Hobbywing Max 10 Combo – 60 Amp ESC Model No 30102602, 3300kv Motor Model No 30402600 - COMPLETE SYSTEM
Or - 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM or re-branded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 60 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors or to ESC to Motor wiring.
3400kv max when tested.
Bearings and Tamiya/3 Racing Hot-ups intended for the specific car permitted.
Exceptions – official Tamiya optional alloy/carbon components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part.
M07 may additionally use aftermarket alloy front uprights (but not C-Hubs) and also the Arion Racing and Yeah Racing SWB conversion alloy rear uprights.
No Carbon chassis/upper chassis plates.
Dampers/Springs are open.
Batteries – Any 2S, Hard-cased Lipo packs that will fit the mini chassis (without modification to pack or chassis) charged up to 8.4V
Minimum weight limit of 1330 grams (with transponder).
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4WD Mini Class Rules:
Eligible chassis – Any standard M-Chassis-sized (210-240mm WB) 4WD Chassis
Wheels/Tires – Any commercially available rubber mini-sized tire, in any combination and/or compound, Max 60mm OD.
Bodies – Body shells are unrestricted
No gearing restrictions
Motor/ESC Combo – Hobbywing Max 10 Combo – 60 Amp ESC Model No 30102602, 3300kv Motor Model No 30402600
Or - 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM or re-branded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 60 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors. Wiring may be shortened.
3400kv max when tested.
Batteries – Any 2S, Hard-cased Lipo packs charged up to 8.4V
No Minimum weight limit
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Tamiya Truck Rules:
CHASSIS: Tamiya TT-01E series chassis only, assembled to the instruction manual. No power train or chassis modifications allowed.
Hop ups allowed listed below.
MOTOR: 540 brushed as supplied in the kit. (Replaceable Part)
No modifications allowed.
BODY SHELL: Body supplied in the kit (Replaceable Part)
TIRES: Tires supplied in the kit (Replaceable Part)
HOP UPS: Ball race bearings, part no. #BTE01 (#54025)
Aluminium propeller joint and shaft set part #54206
Metal motor mount part #53620
Racing steering arms only in kit #54058 (DO NOT USE THE ADJUSTABLE CUPS IN THIS KIT)
GEARING: 58T Spur gear #50357
22T Pinion #53665
BATTERY: NIMH or LIPO Stick pack, Dean plugs allowed.
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12th GT Class Rules:
As per the standard RCRA 12th Stock 13.5 Blinky Pan Car rules, with one crucial exception - the body must be a GT style body. No traditional wedge styled pan car bodies are allowed.
Conventional tyre goop will be allowed, we will not enforce TDK for the pan car tyres for this event due to insufficient testing.
7:30am to 8.15am: Open practice, transponder, payment and grid listing checks
8:15am: Drivers meeting and concourse
8:45am: Qualifiers (3 rounds)
12:45pm: Lunch break, finals grid listings
1pm: Finals (Triple mains for A, Double mains for everyone else)
4:30pm: Presentations
The coffee truck should be at the track from 7:30am
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Class Rules:
We're aiming for a chemical free event. No brake cleaners or other harsh chemicals are to be used to clean or sauce the tyres. The only approved tyre sauce is TDK (12th scale exception - see section below). Pitlane Green Clean or Simple Green are acceptable tyre cleaners.
For those who are paying their entry fee on the day, payment must be finalised before the first qualifier starts. Non-payment before then, and you will be disqualified.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mini Class Rules:
Eligible chassis – Tamiya M03/M05/M07 series and/or 3 Racing MG EVO Mini, assembled as per Instruction Manual.
No chassis/power train modifications allowed, with the exception of the differential which may be of any style (eg - spool, ball diff, open gear diff, or sealed gear diff, no one ways), from any manufacturer. Original internal ratio must be retained.
Wheels/Tires – Any commercially available 55mm nominal OD rubber mini-sized tire, in any combination and/or compound, with any insert, and standard 0 deg offset mini-sized wheels.
Bodies – Body shells are open, with the following restrictions – No Post 1980 4 door Touring Sedans, or 12th scale type Wedge/Can-am bodies.
Tamiya Cars - 20 Tooth (AV pitch) pinion max. 3 Racing MG EVO Mini 80/28 (48 dp) combo only.
Motor/ESC Combo – Hobbywing Max 10 Combo – 60 Amp ESC Model No 30102602, 3300kv Motor Model No 30402600 - COMPLETE SYSTEM
Or - 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM or re-branded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 60 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors or to ESC to Motor wiring.
3400kv max when tested.
Bearings and Tamiya/3 Racing Hot-ups intended for the specific car permitted.
Exceptions – official Tamiya optional alloy/carbon components may be replaced with an equivalent aftermarket part.
M07 may additionally use aftermarket alloy front uprights (but not C-Hubs) and also the Arion Racing and Yeah Racing SWB conversion alloy rear uprights.
No Carbon chassis/upper chassis plates.
Dampers/Springs are open.
Batteries – Any 2S, Hard-cased Lipo packs that will fit the mini chassis (without modification to pack or chassis) charged up to 8.4V
Minimum weight limit of 1330 grams (with transponder).
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4WD Mini Class Rules:
Eligible chassis – Any standard M-Chassis-sized (210-240mm WB) 4WD Chassis
Wheels/Tires – Any commercially available rubber mini-sized tire, in any combination and/or compound, Max 60mm OD.
Bodies – Body shells are unrestricted
No gearing restrictions
Motor/ESC Combo – Hobbywing Max 10 Combo – 60 Amp ESC Model No 30102602, 3300kv Motor Model No 30402600
Or - 13T/3000KV Hobbywing OEM or re-branded COMPLETE SYSTEM with max 60 amp ESC and engraved /etched can. No modifications are permitted to motors. Wiring may be shortened.
3400kv max when tested.
Batteries – Any 2S, Hard-cased Lipo packs charged up to 8.4V
No Minimum weight limit
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tamiya Truck Rules:
CHASSIS: Tamiya TT-01E series chassis only, assembled to the instruction manual. No power train or chassis modifications allowed.
Hop ups allowed listed below.
MOTOR: 540 brushed as supplied in the kit. (Replaceable Part)
No modifications allowed.
BODY SHELL: Body supplied in the kit (Replaceable Part)
TIRES: Tires supplied in the kit (Replaceable Part)
HOP UPS: Ball race bearings, part no. #BTE01 (#54025)
Aluminium propeller joint and shaft set part #54206
Metal motor mount part #53620
Racing steering arms only in kit #54058 (DO NOT USE THE ADJUSTABLE CUPS IN THIS KIT)
GEARING: 58T Spur gear #50357
22T Pinion #53665
BATTERY: NIMH or LIPO Stick pack, Dean plugs allowed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12th GT Class Rules:
As per the standard RCRA 12th Stock 13.5 Blinky Pan Car rules, with one crucial exception - the body must be a GT style body. No traditional wedge styled pan car bodies are allowed.
Conventional tyre goop will be allowed, we will not enforce TDK for the pan car tyres for this event due to insufficient testing.
Last edited by gigaplex; 08-23-2019 at 02:43 AM.