New to mincups?
Here is some background information. The Super Minicup car is a ½ scale stock car built just like the Winston Cup cars you see on TV. They have tube chassis, adjustable suspension, coil-over Carrera shocks, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, etc. This is what they look like under their one piece fiberglass bodies.

The goal of the series is to provide an inexpensive entry level stock car racing experience for new drivers. There are two divisions that use the super minicup. One is for children aged 8-16 called Future Stars. These cars run with a restrictor plate and weigh less than the Open division for adults. The Open division has proven to be the largest since most minicup drivers so far have been adults. If you have always wanted to race but didnt have the money, time, and pit crew, minicups may be the answer.


Specifications for the MMRA style suspended chassis cars:

ENGINE: Honda GX 390 4 Stroke, OHV Single Cylinder Displacement - 389 cc Horsepower (stock) - 13 Air Cooled Electric Start Clutch - Dry Centrifugal

BODY: Hand Layed Fiberglass Lexan Windshield Gelcoat Gray Body styles: Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Ford Taurus, Pontiac Grand Prix, Dodge Intrepid

CHASSIS: 1.125 by .065 Mild Steel MIG Welded Upper & Lower Control Arms Caster, Camber, Toe Adjustments Movable Pedals Rack & Pinion

STEERING: Adjustable Coil Over Shocks Fully Adjustable Rear Suspension

WHEELS AND TIRES: 8 by 6.5 Polished Aluminum 4 or 6 Bolt Wheels 15 by 7 by 8S American Racer Slicks, Spec Compound

MISC: Five Point Racing Harness and Window Net Duel Caliper Disc Brake Quick Release Steering Wheel Aluminum Kirkey Seat, Adult Sizes 11 - 16 Aluminum Kirkey Seat, Child Sizes 9 - 11

Are you excited? Maybe minicups are your ticket out of the stands and into the action. If you would like to receive more information about minicup racing in your area,

ADVANTAGES OF MINICUP RACING


Here are 10 reasons to choose minicups over other forms of racing


Safety You have a full roll cage and body for protection similar to Winston Cup cars but you will be going less than half as fast. This combination means you shouldnt have to worry about having your life disrupted by an injury.


Inexpensive All racing is expensive but minicups are the lowest cost alternative short of go-karts and even though go-karts may be cheaper up front, minicups have full bodywork for sponsors and you shouldnt have to worry about spending time and money in the hospital (see #1 above).


Equality Most all minicup racecars are manufactured by a small number of manufacturers. As such, your car will be pretty much the same as everyone else's. You dont have to worry that someone with more experience or money will be able to buy a faster car. In addition, rules limit the engine modifications so you can buy a front running engine for about $1,400 and that one engine will last all season.

Nationwide/Organized The cars and rules are set nationwide by the MMRA and/or SRL so you can travel or move and still race competitively.

Value You will get more racing per dollar with minicups. Once you have the car, there is very little maintenance necessary. Youll spend more time racing and less working on the car.

Potential Minicups look and feel like real race cars. You can use this to your advantage when approaching sponsors.

Future Stars Minicups are the perfect vehicle for your son or daughter to get started in racing. MMRA has the Future Stars series with organized events and rules specifically for children.

Easy Working on the car is easy enough for one person to handle. One person can even replace the engine unassisted. The single piece fiberglass body also makes bodywork simple for the novice.

Fun You always wanted to go racing. You thought it would be fun. You were right get moving!

Dealers Chances are that there is a minicup dealer at your local minicup racetrack. Your dealer will be a tremendous help to you, especially when you are getting started. They will have the parts and supplies to keep you on track. To get in contact with the dealer in your area who can point you in the right direction and help you get started,