The track, is therefore an integral part of the hobby.  Visually, Mini4WD tracks are 3 or 5 lane tracks with each lane separated by a wall, though it is important to note that all lanes are connected via a crossover section.  Therefore, the track is one long “chute” that is coiled on itself 3 or 5 times.  A machine placed in a lane will travel down the track until it contacts the wall, at which point the rollers on the corners will roll along the wall and direct the machine forward or around a turn.  A 3-lane race will run for 3 laps and a 5-lane for 5 laps so that each car takes a turn traveling down each lane of the connected track.

The forced reliance on the interaction between the car and the track is what sets Mini4WD apart from other hobbies.  As there is no interaction between the racer and their machine once it hits the track, there is no competition of skill as it relates to personal performance.  Rather, the hobby is a test of a racers ability to learn, solve problems, and implement mechanical mitigations. It requires racers to understand how their machine will behave as it proceeds on its own through various combinations of turns, straights, inclines, pitches, and even jumps (Yes, jumps!).  Then, through a process of tuning, part swapping, or outright modification, racers must optimize their machine for the presented track conditions.  This leads to another distinction between Mini4WD and other seemly similar hobbies.  Racers must first conquer the track before they can compete against other racers.  The track is always the biggest competitor and the greatest equalizer because each race will feature a new track layout.  All racers and all cars, no matter what level of experience or history on the track will face a new challenge each race.