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November 12, 2026

Team Associated RC10T Model 24 Kit

For this week’s kit release from Team Associated they are offering the RC10T Model 24 kit, which they say is ‘a faithful, downsized tribute to one of the most iconic radio control trucks ever created.’ Designed as an exact replica of the legendary 1:10 RC10T, 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 truck. Despite its compact size, the RC10T Model 24 delivers an authentic RC experience. This model is perfect for collectors, longtime RC enthusiasts, and newcomers alike who want to experience RC10T history in a smaller, more accessible format. Long-throw, fluid-filled racing shocks deliver smooth, controlled damping, while the lightweight yet rugged suspension provides real adjustability just like larger counterpart race buggies. The A-arm design allows precise tuning of camber, ride height, and spring rates, and an adjustable gear differential ensures balanced power delivery. With excellent ground clearance and a low center of gravity, the RC10T Model 24 delivers impressive balance and performance across a variety of surfaces.

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November 5, 2026

Associated returns to 1:12 with RC12R8 Factory Team Kit

Team Associated is returning to 1:12 racing, the American brand announcing the release of the RC12R8 Factory Team Kit. Absent from the category for a number of years, the RC12R8 is all-new 1:12 electric onroad racing platform developed by Area 51 for top-level competition. The RC12R8 features a dual chassis design combining hybrid steel and carbon fibre centre chassis with a 2mm 7075-T6 aluminum lower spring chassis. Its all-new triple central pivot design eliminates tweak while maximising cornering rigidity, providing consistent handling and precise chassis feel without the complexity of traditional rear pod designs. It also features a dual rotary damper rear suspension with four spring configurations for precise heave and pitch control, while the Advanced Front End offers extensive adjustment for droop, Ackerman, ride height, and camber. An ultra-lightweight hybrid aluminium and steel spool axle reduces rotating mass for improved acceleration and responsiveness, and a stiff TPU bumper provides protection while supporting increased front aerodynamic load.

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November 2, 2026

Jung becomes Korean 1:8 Buggy National Champion

One of Korea’s promising young international talents, Team Associated’ s Hyunkyu Jung has claimed the country’s KMRCA 1:8 Nitro Buggy National title. Finishing runner-up at the 2025 Championships, Spain’s Daniel Pariente the winner, Jung would dominate racing at the ‘TheTrack’ in Gimpo in South Korea. With his eBuggy win at the season final of the Asian Buggy Championships in Indonesia one of the Jung’s 2026 international racing highlights, in qualifying for the Nationals Jung would top all three qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of the Mugen Seiki of Tony Jeon and veteran Korean racer Dani Choi. Setting the fastest lap of the 1-hour final, Jung would take a comfortable win ahead of Choi, the Kyosho driver getting ahead of Jeon with them both finishing on the same lap.

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October 15, 2026

Team Associated RC10 Retro 80s Ultra Rider 2WD

For this week’s Team Associated release the American manufacturer gives us the RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD which they say ‘isn’t just a tribute’ but ‘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 Rider 2WD 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 Rider 2WD is the legendary front front and rear trailing arm suspension. This unique design captures the authentic look and feel of the era’s most innovative race cars and provides a nostalgic driving experience. AE say it ‘wouldn’t be a classic without the bling’ and their race-proven, oil-filled shocks offer smooth damping. With fully independent front and rear suspension geometry, the RC10 Ultra Rider 2WD soaks up bumps and sticks the landings with the poise of a modern champion. From the aggressive stance to the sleek, period-correct body lines, every inch of the Ultra Rider is designed to turn heads and stir up memories of backyard battles and local track glory.

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October 6, 2026

Back to back Australian 2WD titles for Donnelly

Lachlan Donnelly is the back to back Australian 1:10 2WD Buggy National Champion, the Team Associated driver doing the title double at the Canberra Off Road Model Car Club hosted championships by also taking victory in 4WD Buggy. Topping all three muddy qualifiers in 2WD to secure the TQ ahead of Jordan Isergin and Christopher Surdy, Donnelly would win the opening two A-Mains to wrap up the RCRC National title early. Winning A3, Isergin would finish runner with fourth place qualifier Ari Bakla completing the podium. In 4WD Buggy it was again Donnelly on the TQ after topping 3 of the 4 rounds with Q3 winner Lachlan Munday lining up P2 ahead of Sturdy. This time the title would go to the third main. Wining A1, after a bad opening lap Donnelly would finish 3rd in A3 behind Munday and winner Matthew Couper. In A3 Donnelly held off Sturdy by 0.050 to complete the weekend double with third place giving Couper the runner-up spot while Munday took the final podium spot.

Images: Lachlan Donnelly [Facebook]

October 1, 2026

Team Associated RC28F Team Kit

Team Associated has expanded its 1:28 offering with the release of the F1 category RC28F Team Kit. Entering the 1:28 category in 2025 with the RC28 platform, and this year bringing racers the Team Associated 1:28 International race in Las Vegas, the RC28F Team Kit featuring a F1-style polycarbonate body and molded plastic wings, ample space for mounting electronics and overall weight reduction. It also gets a new F1-style inspired fixed arm style front end with optional molded upper arms to adjust caster and camber. The torsion side links (soft, medium, and hard included) replace the need for a side spring making setup easy while adding performance in areas a conventional spring does not. The new aluminium chassis and centre bulkhead allows wider 24mm battery packs and electronic mounting space while keeping overall weight to a minimum. The pitch, roll and droop can further be tuned/Adjusted with the threaded aluminium centre shock, spring collars and side damper tubes. The two-piece rear pod allows quick axle height adjustment utilising Factory Team carbon fibre shims.

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October 1, 2026

Ongaro comes good in Q3, Ronnefalk holds overnight TQ

Defending World Champion Davide Ongaro has concluded the first day of qualifying at the IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship in Texas with his first TQ run, but it is Xray’s David Ronnefalk who holds the overnight TQ at the Thornhill Racing Circuit. After topping seeding yesterday, Ongaro would not have the best of starts to qualifying as he managed only P5 while Ronnefalk topped Q1. Worse was to come in Q2 as Ongaro posted the 8th fastest time. With the frustration starting to show on the Italian’s face, while Sworkz’s Mason Fuller impressed with the Q2 TQ, the Ongaro smile would return in Q3 as the Team Associated driver just managed to pip the Xray of an impressive Chase Lemieux to the top of the timing sheets. Lemieux has put in a strong day posting a P4 on his first attempt which he duly backed up with a P3 in the second one before closing out the day with a very competitive 2nd fastest time. Overall it was a good end to the day for Team Associated with Spencer Rivkin putting together a P3, the leading drivers breaking 17-laps for the first time. For Fuller, new tyres left him struggling a little in Round 3 and he ended the day by adding a P4 to his TQ & P3 while Tekno’s Ryan Maifield, who surprised with the 2nd fastest time in Q2, completed the Top 5 ahead of Ronnefalk. The Swede felt he had a really fast car in Q3 but admitted he got carried away and this led to a number of mistakes that put him sixth for the round. Elsewhere having looked to have found his way in Q2, America’s pre-event title favourite Dakotah Phend, like he did in Q1, ran out of fuel. European Champion Juan Carlos Canas had been on a strong final run but the Spaniard had a costly last lap his Sworkz getting hooked up on one of the track’s roof support posts leaving him with a P9.

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September 28, 2026

Ongaro set early pace at Buggy Worlds

Having had three rounds of practice yesterday to familiarise themselves with the Thornhill Racing Circuit track layout on which IFMAR will crown its 20th 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion come Saturday, it is Team Associated’s defending Champion Davide Ongaro who is setting the early pace in Texas. With drivers best 3-consecutive laps improving in huge chunks over yesterday, Xray’s David Ronnefalk fastest on 1:58.124 in the first round, Sworkz’s Camden Lime fastest in the second run on 1:54.709, it was Ongaro who ended the day fastest with a 1:51.540 in the third free practice. With three more practice rounds on today’s schedule it was the Italian who opened proceedings with the fastest time. While a slower pace than yesterday evening’s run, Ongaro was, on like for like conditions, quickest from Ronnefalk with Kyosho’s Riccardo Berton third ahead of the Sworkz of Mason Fuller, Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo and the Associated of reigning eBuggy World Champion Marcus Kaerup.

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