How Registration Works

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STEP 1: RESERVE RACER SPOT

Pay the $5 Racer Registration Fee through MiniModGarage.com

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Register on Mini4WD Showdown

Complete your racer info and class entries on Mini4WD Showdown.

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Confirm

MiniMod Garage will match your $5 reservation with your Mini4WD Showdown form.

Registration is a 2-step process. Reserve your racer spot first, then complete your racer and car/class entries on Mini4WD Showdown. Registration is not complete until your $5 racer reservation and Mini4WD Showdown form are both completed.

MiniMod SD Alpha Cup 2026

Registration is a 2-step process. Reserve your racer spot first, then complete your racer and car/class entries on Mini4WD Showdown.

Registration is not complete until your $5 racer reservation and Mini4WD Showdown form are both completed.

STEP 1: RESERVE RACER SPOT STEP 2: REGISTER ON MINI4WD SHOWDOWN VIEW ALPHA CUP RULES

WHAT IS MINI 4WD

Mini 4WD is a high-speed Japanese hobby racing game created by Tamiya where custom battery-powered cars race through specialized tracks at extreme speed. Racers tune motors, rollers, tires, gears, and setups to survive the course and compete for victory.

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Beginner Friendly

Easy to start, fun to master

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Family Friendly

Build memories together

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Kids Welcome

Perfect for all ages

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No Experience Needed

Jump in and start racing

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Build • Tune • Race

The ultimate racing experience

First Time Racing? You're Welcome Here.

Alpha Cup 2026 is built for racers, beginners, families, and hobbyists who want to experience Mini 4WD in a fun and competitive environment.

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Beginner Friendly

Box Stock is designed for newer racers who want a simple entry point.

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Family Friendly

Bring the family, enjoy the hobby, and be part of the MiniMod community.

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Race With Integrity

Build it right. Race fair. Elevate the hobby.

Alpha Cup 2026 FAQ

Yes. Pay the $5 racer reservation fee first to reserve your racer spot, then complete your racer and car/class entries on Mini4WD Showdown.
No. Registration is complete only after your $5 racer reservation and Mini4WD Showdown form are both completed.
MiniMod Garage will match your $5 racer reservation with your Mini4WD Showdown racer form. Your spot is confirmed once both steps are completed.
Yes. Box Stock is beginner-friendly and designed as the easiest entry point.
Yes. Since we have a small group of racers and many have come from far away places, we will allow it this time.
Racers may register up to 4 cars per class for BMAX and Open. Box Stock is limited to 1 car.
MiniMod Garage will verify that your $5 racer reservation and Mini4WD Showdown form are both complete. Then you will be confirmed for Alpha Cup 2026.
Alpha Cup 2026 will be held in Escondido, California.

THE MOVEMENT

MiniMod Garage exists to grow Mini 4WD culture through competition, creativity, and community.

No gatekeeping. No ego. Just real builders helping the next racer.

ABOUT MINIMOD

WHY WE RACE

Mini 4WD is more than speed. It's creativity, engineering, friendship, competition, and culture.

MiniMod Garage was built to help grow the hobby and bring racers together.

BUILD RIGHT

Race with integrity and learn the fundamentals.

HELP THE NEXT RACER

Grow the hobby by helping beginners.

NO EGO

Community over status.

REPRESENT THE CULTURE

Bring positive energy to the hobby.

EVENT SUPPORT

MiniMod SD Alpha Cup 2026 is supported by the Mini 4WD community and event partners helping grow the hobby in Southern California.

Tamiya USA Support

Dukwho Workshop Community Connection

MiniMod Garage Hosted Event

San Diego Mini 4WD Community