March 25, 2026

Associated 13mm Green Front & Black Rear Springs

Team Associated has introduced two new soft spring options to its 13mm shock spring line-up.  Intended for the RC10 platform, the front lineup now includes a Green spring option, while the rear lineup now has a Black spring option. Giving racers a greater range of adjustability for various conditions the 13mm Front Green Spring is rated 3.1 lb/in, L44, 7.5T, 1.2D, while the Black Rear is rated 1.7 lb/in, L61, 12.5T, 1.2D.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


March 19, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Factory Team Kit

In its latest 1:10 2WD Buggy kit release Team Associated has added the RC10 Factory Team Kit.  Today’s R/C tracks demand a lot from a vintage platform and the AREA 51 Factory Team has been hard at work creating the ultimate RC10 for today’s tracks.  The features in this kit are exactly how our Factory Team drivers setup their RC10’s for modern racing. With big bore shocks, captured hinge pins, 12mm wheel hex’s, exclusive chassis colour, all new Mirage Pro body and more, this is an RC10 like never before.

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February 27, 2026

Team Associated RC10DS with Rally Body Kit

Having re-released the kit in 2024, it originally released in 1996, Team Associated has announced the RC10DS will now be offered complete with a Rally Body Kit.  The RC10 Dual Sport was engineered to deliver real racing action and performance to the type of less-than-ideal track conditions RC drivers frequently encounter.  Fully independent suspension and the World Champion Stealth transmission have been mated to the classic RC10 aluminium alloy tub with the latest iteration finished with a Porsche styled rally body shell.

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February 26, 2026

Team Associated Vintage RC10 White Chassis Set

Team Associated is offering a limited run of this White Chassis Set for its line of vintage RC10 kits.  If you’re looking to infuse your Vintage build with some quintessential 80’s and 90’s flair, the set includes the chassis, nose and motor plates, all expertly powder coated in white, in sunny So Cal with each chassis sporting an “AE Genuine Part” decal to set it apart.  It is compatible with the RC10CC, Classic 40th Anniversary, Jay Halsey Edition, 40th Anniversary Green Edition, Team Car Gold Edition, Graphite Kit, Metallic Edition, and the Brian Kinwald Edition.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


February 23, 2026

Ongaro opens Italian National Champs with double win

The four round 2026 1:8 Buggy AMSCI Italian National Championship kicked off over the weekend with 10-time consecutive Champion Davide Ongaro doing the double with wins in Nitro & eBuggy.  Racing at the Nitro Plaza Off Road Marigllanella track near Naples, qualifying would see Ongaro’s Team Associated top the ranking with 3 TQ runs ahead of the Sworkz of Mattia Polito, who took the opening round, and Xray’s Alex Zanchettin.  After Semi finals however it was Polito who would start on pole for the 45-minute main from Ongaro and Serpent’s Giuseppe Tescione.  Despite laying down the fastest lap of the race, Polito wouldn’t be able to deny Ongaro the win.  They would be joined on the podium by Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic, the Turkish racer winning the Last Chance Fnal to come from 13th in the grid to deny the WIRC of Andrea Trevisan a Top 3 finish.   In eBuggy Onagro also took the TQ and win ahead of Polito with Trevisan completing the podium.

Image: Mauro Ongaro [Facebook]


February 20, 2026

Team Associated RC10B6 Builder’s Support Kit 2

Team Associated has announced the release of this RC10B6 Builder’s Support Kit 2 which brings their race-winning technology to Builder’s assembling dirt oval sprint cars, late models, and custom drag cars.  With the applications are endless, the Builder’s Support Kit has the major sub-assemblies builders need in a value-packed kit, without having to pay for excess 2WD off-road buggy parts.  At the heart of the RC10B6 Builder’s Support Kit is the Laydown, Layback, and Standup transmissions with ball differential; all gearboxes are included. Putting the power down is the next-generation Octalock slipper clutch with Factory Team LCF slipper pads.  Along with the easy-access rear differential, the rear end includes standard pivot rear blue aluminium arm mounts, 69mm CVA bones and B7 rear hubs.  The kit also includes a set of four 13mm Big Bore shocks, all four with 23mm length bodies for custom build applications.  Builders need only select an appropriate application, and they can bolt on the suspension, shocks, hubs, drivetrain, and gearbox from the Builder’s kit.  The opportunities are endless to customise your dirt oval or drag car from any of the B6-based third-party specialty manufacturers in the industry.

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February 12, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Model 24 Classic

Following all its RC10 re-releases and special editions, Team Associated has scaled things down, sort of, with the release of the RC10 Model 24.  A faithful, downsized tribute to one of the most iconic radio control buggies ever created, it us designed as an exact replica of the legendary 1:10 scale RC10, this 1:24 scale version captures the same unmistakable silhouette, proportions, and design details that defined a generation of RC racing.  From the classic white wheels and gold-anodised aluminium tub, to the unmistakable suspension layout, every element reflects the heritage of the original championship-winning buggy.  Despite its compact size, the RC10 Model 24 delivers an authentic RC experience.  This model is perfect for collectors, longtime RC enthusiasts, and newcomers alike who want to experience RC10 history in a smaller, more accessible format.  The RC10 Model 24 isn’t just a mini RC car—it’s a celebration of innovation, performance, and timeless design that helped shape the world of radio control racing.

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February 5, 2026

Team Associated YZ-10 Classic Kit

Team Associated brings another Classic kit to market, the YZ-10 Classic their take what was originally the legendary 870c 1:10 4WD Buggy that was designed and released by Japanese brand Yokomo in 1988..  The YZ-10 Classic is an updated version of the previously released YZ-10, originally introduced in the late 1980s and re-released again this past year, carrying forward the same performance-focused features that made it a champion on the track.  This classic RC buggy retains all the hallmarks that made the YZ-10 famous, including its competition-ready design, off-road capability, and precision handling, while incorporating the iconic white and gold color scheme inspired by the original Team Associated RC10 buggy. The result is a perfect blend of vintage RC nostalgia and modern RC performance.

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