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.
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.