Cars the size of those in your scalectrix when you were a kid,(at heart at least if you are an adult who still has a set),without the limitations and confines of that funny metal strip down the middle of the track.

The racing has become fast and furious due to the increased grip since moving to the new carpet at Loughmoss. Mini-z's have been racing at Loughmoss since some enthusiastic 10th scale racers (ie Lee Cutler) took the notion to give racing them a try, quite a while back. Since Lee moved south Robert Smith has been organising the Carryduff event and doing a good job at that.

The race pace can be so fast, that it would challenge the capabilities of even the most talented r/c driver, just try and do a trouble free 5 minute run. If you don't believe me, look at the photo's the camera cant pick up the cars they are moving that fast, even when cornering, and yet they are easy to drive and maintain, and can handle like a dream with very little work. The cars are easily tuned by changing tyres, springs, motors, etc.

All the cars and parts are relatively inexpensive, and this leads to a cheap, yet competitive, one make race series, and should not be taken for granted, by even the most experienced r/c campaigner's.The car's feature interchangeable scale bodyshell's and wheels, that would challenge diecast models for realism. The bodyshell's range from full on race cars like GT Porsche 911's, Corvette C5r's, Honda NSX, Nissan Skyline GTR's to road going Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Viper, VW Bettle, and Peugeot 206's to mention just a few. We also have F1 category with Ferrari, Jordan, and McLaren.

Current prices for these type of virtually ready to run r/c cars can range from £48 to £80.

Now I am sure you all have been waiting eagerly for the latest results of the championship. Well here they are!

1st peter 1600pts

2nd lee 1577pts

3rd daniel 1560pts

4th nigel 1520pts

5th norman 1263pts

6th conrad 1175pts

7th jack 1139pts

8th ed 765pts

9th ronnie 754pts

Contact Robert on ; rabscav@hotmail.com

Contact Lee on ; leecutler92@msn.com

RACE DATES FOR LOUGHMOSS LEISURE CENTRE CARRYDUFF@7PM;

New Race Dates Announced For 2008

16th January

30th January

13th February

27th February

12th March

26th March

9th April

23rd April

7th May

21st May

4th June

18th June

A CLUB CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TRY THIS RACING BEFORE BUYING THEIR OWN CAR.