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[IFMAR] Announcement on the Rescheduling of the 2026 IFMAR 1/10 ISTC World Championship

2026 IFMAR 1/10 ISTC World Championship Relocated to Bangkok, Thailand

IFMAR has officially confirmed that the 2026 IFMAR 1/10 Electric Touring Car (ISTC) World Championship, originally scheduled to be held in China, has been relocated and will now take place at HUGE R/C Circuit in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2026.

2026 IFMAR 1/10 Electric Touring Car ISTC World Championship relocated to HUGE R/C Circuit Bangkok Thailand

This week, IFMAR and FEMCA reached a formal agreement with Huge RC and MAXIMA Motorsport to jointly host the 1/10 ISTC category of the 2026 IFMAR Electric Track World Championships.

In its official announcement, IFMAR expressed its appreciation to Sischart Ratanarat and Surikarn Chaidejsuriya for their cooperation and commitment in hosting the event at one of the world’s premier RC racing facilities — HUGE R/C Circuit. The venue is a renowned professional indoor on-road RC facility featuring an asphalt racing surface and has previously hosted the 2014 and 2024 IFMAR I/C On-Road World Championships, giving it extensive experience in organizing major international RC racing events.

2026 IFMAR ISTC World Championship Schedule

  • Day 0 – Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Check-In
  • Day 1 – Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Open Practice
  • Day 2 – Thursday, November 12, 2026: Controlled Practice and Qualifying Round 1 (Q1)
  • Day 3 – Friday, November 13, 2026: Qualifying Rounds 2–5 (Q2–Q5)
  • Day 4 – Saturday, November 14, 2026: Qualifying Round 6 (Q6) and Finals

In addition to the official race schedule, two International Practice Days (IPD) will be available on November 8–9, 2026.

IFMAR has confirmed that the track layout will be changed after the two IPD sessions and before the official start of the championship, ensuring equal preparation opportunities for all competitors.

International Practice Day Eligibility

Participation in the IPD sessions is restricted to the following racers:

  • Non-local (non-Thai) racers
  • Racers who have not attended any event or practice session at HUGE R/C Circuit between the date of this announcement and November 8, 2026

More Information to Follow

Additional event information, including the official Stage 1 Report, entry details, accommodation information, and technical regulations, will be released in the near future.

The Bangkok event will officially replace the 2026 IFMAR Electric Track World Championship that had originally been scheduled for Foshan, China.

IFMAR thanked competitors, manufacturers, team managers, and national organizations for their patience and understanding during the uncertainty surrounding the originally planned event in China. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a fair, professionally managed, and world-class RC racing championship for all participants.

2027 IFMAR 1/12 Electric Track World Championship Update

Regarding the 1/12 Electric Track World Championship, IFMAR stated that the overwhelming majority of feedback received from existing entrants favored holding the event on a carpet track.

As a result, IFMAR will now seek hosting proposals from its four regional member blocs (BLOCs) and intends to select a suitable venue in 2027 for the next IFMAR 1/12 World Championship.

Further information regarding the 2027 IFMAR 1/12 Electric Track World Championship will be announced once additional details become available.

JConcepts 2010 Ford Raptor Vertex-6 Body

As the most radical off-road production pickup ever, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor makes a great looking body shell on just about any RC car. Back in 2010, JConcepts was the first to deliver a Ford Raptor body to RC enthusiasts and now, the first to deliver it to fit the Redcat Vertex-6. From a toughness standpoint, nothing appears as mean as a Raptor and that fits right in with this 6th scale giant RC crawler. As full-scale trucks hit the mid-2000’s, they were looking for a body to spice things up, look racier and add another dimension to the appearance and the Ford Raptor fit that bill.

In the 1:6th genre of RC, there are not a lot of body options on the market, and the Redcat seemed like a perfect candidate to add Ford looks with JConcepts proven performance. The team from Groveland, Florida took some liberties and adapted some trophy truck inspiration to this item with big swooping fenders and mini winglets at the top of the shell. The item has extended cab window treatment and Raptor quality stepped down front window trim. The front-end represents very aero styling used in the 2010’s on Ford truck bodies and the included decal sheet allows the user to treat the front-end with grille and headlight decals. In front of the windshield, the hood scoop makes its presence known and with Raptor decals and finishes off a clean look. The rear of the bed drops down below the bedside rails to mount directly to the Redcat and a clearance section is incorporated to fit around the standard Vertex-6 chassis layout.