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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.

A New Stage for Speed & Passion | Grand Opening of Hongyu·GDC Racing Center

Right in the heart of Qiandeng Lake, Foshan (Greater Bay Area, China), the Hongyu·GDC International Science & Racing Center has officially opened. Covering more than 10,000㎡, it is China’s first world-class RC racing facility — and the world’s only all-in-one RC hub.

Hongyu GDC Foshan


Four professional tracks are available:

  • Outdoor asphalt on-road track (3,300㎡ | 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, GT, electric & nitro)
  • Indoor clay off-road track (1,300㎡ | 1/8 & 1/10 off-road, electric & nitro)
  • Indoor asphalt multi-purpose arena (1,000㎡ | RC drifting, crawlers, scale engineering, mini RC, and more)
  • Indoor crawler course (supports 1/24, 1/10, 1/8 competitions)

Just 30 minutes away, the Foshan GDC RC Club (opened in 2023) continues to operate with an indoor carpet on-road track and an indoor off-road track, both open year-round for races and daily practice. Together, the two venues form a “Twin-Star RC Layout,” positioning Foshan as a true hub for RC activities.

Looking ahead: In 2026, the Hongyu·GDC Racing Center will host the IFMAR ISTC 1/10 Electric Touring Car World Championship and the 1/12 Electric On-Road World Championship, welcoming the world’s top RC drivers for a true world-class showdown.

Location: Hongyu·Longyu Center, Dali Town, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, China Maps: Search “宏宇 GDC” on Gaode Maps or Baidu Maps

Cancellation of Costa Rica IFMAR 1/10th worlds event.

IFMAR was just informed by FAMAR that the Costa Rica event needs to be cancelled due to noise issues with a neighbor party. Despite offers from the club to build a wall the local government is not willing to cooperate. To avoid late minute cancelling due to not having the necessary permits the organizing club decided to cancel now with about 5 months to go. IFMAR understand this is not the NEWS we want to submit, but this is force majeure and beyond IFMAR and the organizer. IFMAR are looking into the possibility to move to another location.