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September 5, 2026

Bernadzik takes Q3 at Asian Buggy Champs

Alex Bernadzik has kicked off Day 2 of qualifying at the Asian Buggy Championships finale in Jarkarta with a TQ run, the 3rd of the 5 qualifiers producing a Team Associated 1-2 as Hyunkyu Jung recorded the second fastest time on what was a slower track than yesterday. With Pekko Iivonen making the first day of qualifying at West Side Raceway his own, topping both qualifiers, it was Jung and Bernadzik who battled out Q3 as the Finn used the round to test a harder compound tyre. Unfortunately for Jung traffic in the closing stages of the run cost him the top spot with Bernadzik, once again setting the fastest lap of the round, securing his first TQ by half a second from the young Korean. With the run the slowest of the three so far, the track almost 5-seconds off yesterday afternoon’s Q2, the Top 3 would be completed by Infinity’s Jason Nugroho. A 46-second lap half way through the round saw Iivonen stop the clock with the fourth fastest time ahead of Jayden Edmunds, the Sparko driver struggling for pace after putting on a brand new set of tyre for the run.

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September 3, 2026

Bernadzik tops first seeding in Indonesia

Alex Bernadzik topped the opening round of seeding at the season finale of the Asian Buggy Championships today in Indonesia, the Australian heading a 1-2 for Team Associated. Over the 41-seconds West Side Raceway lap, he would have a 4/10ths of a second advantage over team-mate Hyunkyu Jung as each drivers best two consecutive laps were recorded. A more technical track layout than the Championships’ previous 2024 visit to the dirt track, traffic seemed to be the biggest challenge for drivers in the randomly created seeding groups. Completing the Top 3 for the first of the two seeding rounds, the second getting Friday’s action underway here in Jakarta, was Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen who was 7/10ths off Bernadzik’s pace. The Sparko of Jayden Edmunds was next up, the Australia fourth fastest ahead of the Infinity of Jason Nugroho, one of the few drivers not to sauce his tyres, and the Sworkz of fellow Indonesian Adrian Wicaksono.

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September 3, 2026

Associated RC10 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition

With the whose who of 1:10 Offroad Racing racing at the Team Associated Vintage Championships in Las Vegas this weekend, Team Associated has just announced its latest RC10 kit offering, the 4WD Jay Halsey Chain Drive Edition. The kit celebrates one of the most memorable cars in Team Associated history, inspired by the prototype chain-driven buggy raced by Jay Halsey at the inaugural 1985 IFMAR Off-Road World Championships in Del Mar, California. After winning the 2WD World Championship, Halsey drove the experimental 4WD buggy to an impressive second-place overall finish, showcasing the potential of Team Associated’s innovative four-wheel-drive design. Though not an exact replica of Halsey’s original race car, this special edition combines the proven vintage RC10 4WD platform with the classic short-arm suspension and a nostalgic chain drivetrain. A heavy-duty stainless-steel chain, hardened sprocket gears, carbon fiber chain separator, and adjustable chain tension system deliver reliable drivetrain performance, while front CVA axles, hardened driveshafts, and high-torque ball differentials enhance durability. Short front arm geometry, Worlds-style steering bell cranks, and long-travel fluid-filled alu shocks provide precise handling over rough terrain. Completing the package are a classic gold chassis, natural shock towers, RC10 Classic Protech body, Jay Halsey-style wing, full ball bearings, and compatibility with both 6-cell NiMH and 2S LiPo battery packs.

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August 20, 2026

Hara Factory Build RC10 Brian Kinwald Edition

While we have become used to weekly RC10 ‘Special Edition’ releases from Team Associated, with the upcoming Team Associated Vintage Championships is Las Vegas, RC Legend Atsushi Hara has built his very own ‘Hara Purple’ Brian Kinwald Edition for the race. In recent years the onroad and offroad World Champion, who is now a brand ambassador for Team Cayote, has leveraged his ‘Hara Purple’ with a number of product deals and limited edition kit releases. Along with his Yeah Racing Momentum signature tool series, the Japanese driver has endorsed Hara Edition Touring Car kits with Australian touring car manufacturer RC Maker and Hong Kong’s RC Xpress to coincide with representing these brands at legendary TITC race in Bangkok, Thailand. He also raced a Schumacher Mi9 at the 2025 Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) which had received the ‘Hara Edition’ treatment. This is all possible as Hara has a friend in the anodising industry who is able to get his trademark purple done on very limited numbers of parts. The 2026 Team Associated Vintage Championships takes place from September 2-7th at the The Orleans Hotel and Casino.

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August 13, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit

If on the release of the RC10 Factory Team Kit earlier this year you didn’t find the gold colour to your taste, Team Associated has you covered with the announcement of the RC10 Factory Team Blue Edition Kit. Offering a full blown ‘factory blue’ version of the 1:10 2WD buggy, the kits includes a new blue anodised chassis, noseplate and motorplate. On pre-order, the latest kit also includes a new rear shock tower that lowers the shock mounting position by 3.5mm. This update is designed to achieve better clearance and provides a larger tuning window when using big bore shocks.

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July 23, 2026

Team Associated RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit

Describing it as the ‘Ultimate Edition’, previous releases including the RC10 4WD Team Car Kit and the RC10 4WD Kit, Team Associated has just dropped the RC10 4WD Factory Team Kit. Another version of the iconic RC10 platform, the latest edition features a bronze anodized 6061-T6 aluminium monocoque chassis paired with Kashima coated 13mm Big Bore shocks and low centre of gravity carbon fibre shock towers. The kit also includes the American brands race-proven Stealth transmission and V2 slipper clutch. Completing the Factory Team Kit, the buggy gets all-black plastics, a Mirage Pro body, and a B7 rear wing.

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July 16, 2026

Team Associated RC8T4.2 Team Kits

Having released the 4.2 version of its World Championship winning RC8B Buggy Platform back in May, Team Associated has now given the Truggy an update with the release of the RC8T4.2 Nitro and Electric kits. New to Associated’s latest competition spec Truggy are a new -4mm chassis with improved chassis bracing options (Nitro only). New updated shock towers for height-adjustable gearboxes feature more body mount height options. The kit also gets new molded suspension arms front and rear for increased durability and modern look. A new molded top plate is also included. Coming with 16 degree KPI steering block this gives updated bump steer geometry. New rear anti-roll bar have a wider mounting points.

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June 18, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Fox Kit

While we are experiencing a quite period in terms of RC product news, Team Associated continue their roll our of RC10 iterations present the RC10 Retro 80’s Ultra Fox Kit. AE say the RC10 Ultra Fox isn’t just a tribute; it’s a high-performance celebration of engineering that defined a decade. Combining the iconic aesthetics of the 1980s with modern Team Associated precision, the RC10 Ultra Fox is built for those who remember the thrill of the first dirt jump and those ready to experience it for the first time. At the heart of the RC10 Ultra Fox is the legendary front mono-shock suspension. This unique design captures the authentic look and feel of the era’s most innovative race cars and provides a nostalgic driving experience. The Ultra Fox gets signature Gold Aluminium Shocks. These race-proven, oil-filled gold anodised shocks offer buttery-smooth damping and that unmistakable ‘Team Associated’ factory look. With fully independent front and rear suspension geometry, the RC10 Ultra Fox soaks up bumps. From the aggressive stance to the sleek, period-correct body lines, every inch of the Ultra Fox is designed to stir up memories of backyard battles and local track glory.

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