Mini 4WD Racing in Houston
Studio Mini Apex is a dedicated Tamiya Mini 4WD race track and hobby shop in Cypress, Texas, just northwest of Houston. Our indoor, climate-controlled track is open to racers of every level, from your first kit out of the box to a fully tuned machine chasing the podium.
Bring your car, or pick one up at the counter and build it right here. Parts, batteries and upgrades are all in the shop.
Track days are Fridays & Sundays
We club race and practice every Sunday, and one Sunday a month is our big Race Day. Friday evenings are for track prep, practice and pre-testing.
Bracket racing across every class, with prizes awarded the same day.
Club races plus open track time to tune and test, and Hot Laps for the monthly leaderboards.
Track prep, practice and pre-testing so your car is ready for Sunday.
One flat price. Pay once.
Pay your track fee at the counter before you run.
Race Day
- Max 3 cars per class
- Enter every class
- Practice runs before the race
- Prizes awarded the same day
Practice Day
- Unlimited cars
- Tune and test your setup
- Practice races if enough racers are present
- Bonus prizes as conditions allow
Hot Laps
- Open to every racer
- 3 timed runs per day
- Leaderboards: Boxstock, B-Tuned, B-Max
- Prizes announced end of month
Race day: free entry for 1 Boxstock car.
Practice day: free Experience Pack.
First visit only · one per person
Kits
Standard kits $12 to $18. Race-ready kits with Super Hard or low-friction tires $19.95.
Start simple. Move up when you’re ready.
Every car is legal in any class to its right. The full class sheet with parts rules is posted at the track.
Animal
Your first race. Tamiya Animal Racer kits. Kids welcome.
Boxstock
Standard kit built straight from the box.
B-Tuned
Your first upgrades, with tuned motors.
B-Max
International no-cut spec.
Open
Tamiya official rules.
Outlaw
No limits. Any brand, any motor.
Race hard. Race fair.
- Pay your track fee at the counter before you run.
- Respect your fellow racers and the staff.
- Never touch or adjust another racer’s car without their OK.
- Keep grease and oil off the track.
- No shoes on the track mat. Please stay off the mat around the track.
- Clean up your build station when you’re done.
- Children under 12 must be with an adult.
- Race officials have the final say.
Every car, every class
- Max 105 W × 70 H × 165 L mm
- 1mm+ ground clearance
- 90g minimum with batteries
- 4WD only
- AA NiMH batteries
- No motor disassembly
- Body painted or stickered
New to Mini 4WD?
What is Mini 4WD?
Mini 4WD are small, battery-powered Tamiya cars (2 AA batteries) that race on a slotted track with no remote control. All the skill is in the build: rollers, motors, gears, tires and weight decide how fast and how stable your car is.
Most kits take about an hour to build, and kids and adults race side by side. Check out our Tutorials to learn about gear ratios, mass dampers and more.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I race Mini 4WD in Houston?
Studio Mini Apex in Cypress has a permanent indoor Mini 4WD track. We club race every Sunday, hold a bigger race day once a month, and Friday evenings are for practice and pre-testing.
Where can I race Mini 4WD in Texas?
Studio Mini Apex has a permanent indoor Mini 4WD track in Cypress, TX, in the Houston area. Racers from around Texas are welcome at our weekly Sunday club races and our monthly race day.
Do I need my own car?
No. Pick up a kit at the shop and build it on site.
Is Mini 4WD good for kids?
Yes. Building a Mini 4WD is a great first hobby project, and our Boxstock class is made for beginners.
What batteries do I need?
Any AA NiMH rechargeable batteries for racing. We sell race batteries in the shop.
Ready to race?
Suite E-2, 16326 Mueschke Rd, Cypress, TX 77433