About Tassie Mini-Z
The story behind the club, what we run, and how we run it.
About Tassie Mini-Z
Tassie Mini-Z is a Hobart-based radio control car club dedicated to the art and science of small-scale racing. We focus on the Kyosho Mini-Z platform, which combines the detail of a die-cast model with the performance of a hobby-grade race car.
Our Origin
While Mini-Z has been a global phenomenon since its release in 1999, the scene in Tasmania has often been a fragmented collection of garage racers. Tassie Mini-Z was founded to change that. We wanted to bring the structure and competitive spirit of the international Mini-Z Cup to Tasmania, providing a local home for anyone obsessed with palm-sized motorsport.
In a place like Tasmania, where winter nights are long and outdoor racing is often at the mercy of the Roaring Forties, the Mini-Z platform makes perfect sense. We race indoors on carpet and tile-based tracks, where the surface is consistent, the grip is high, and the wind doesn’t matter.
Our Mission
Our goal is simple: to host respectful, technically honest RC racing in our corner of Tasmania. We aren’t just about going fast; we’re about the community that forms in the pits. Whether you’re a veteran racer with decades of experience or a newcomer who just bought their first Readyset, you’ll find a level playing field and a group of people willing to share their setup secrets.
We believe that RC racing is a legitimate pursuit of engineering and reflex. We treat our race days with the same seriousness as full-scale motorsport, but without the ego.
How We Run
We operate on a fortnightly cadence, balancing a mix of practice nights and official race meets. This schedule allows our members to spend one week testing new parts or tuning their chassis, and the next putting those changes to the test under the clock.
The Classes
To keep racing fair and accessible, we focus on two primary classes:
- Box Stock: This is the entry point. It’s strictly for out-of-the-box Kyosho RWD cars with brushed motors and NiMH batteries. By limiting modifications, we ensure that winning comes down to driving skill and basic car preparation rather than who has the biggest budget.
- Open 2WD: This is where the engineering gloves come off. Modified chassis, brushless motors, and advanced electronics are all on the table. It’s fast, technical, and represents the technical extreme of the platform.
The Community
Tassie Mini-Z is a family-friendly environment. We have members ranging from primary school students to retirees. We emphasize a “plain English” approach to the hobby—we won’t bury you in jargon without explaining what it means first.
We are proud to be part of the broader Australian Mini-Z community, aligning our rules and formats with national standards to ensure that if you race here, you can race anywhere.
Join Us
If you’ve ever been curious about RC racing but felt intimidated by the scale or the cost of larger vehicles, come and see us. We meet every second Thursday in Hobart. Bring a car, or just bring yourself and have a look at what makes these micro racers so addictive.
We aren’t just a club; we’re a collection of Tasmanians who love the technical challenge of making a 15-centimetre car lap a track in under five seconds.
