| IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship | |
|---|---|
| First race | 1985 |
| Duration | 3 rounds of 5 minute heats (A-main) 1 round of 5 minute heat (others) |
| Most wins (driver) | 2WD = Masami Hirosaka (3) 4WD = Masami Hirosaka (4) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | 2WD = Team Associated (13) 4WD = Yokomo (7) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Dirt (1985–1991, 1995, 2002, 2005) Clay (1993, 1997–1999, 2007–2011, 2023) Blue groove (2003, 2013) Artificial turf (2015) |
The IFMAR World Championship for 1:10th Electric Off-Road Cars (officially "IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championship") is a world championship radio controlled car race sanctioned by the International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR). It takes place biennially on odd years since 1987 in its current format but inaugurated in 1985 as a championship for Stock (stock handout motor) and Modified class (modified motors and seven cells)[1] It is considered by the radio-controlled modelling industry to be the most prestigious event in the calendar that a number of mainstream hobby and toy brands have fielded factory entries.
The event is open exclusively to 1:10 scale electric off-road buggies with those of 2WD and 4WD drivetrain, competing separately. These are characterized by its large wheels designed for off-road driving and enclosed single-seater bodyshell with large rear spoiler.
Despite taking place under the same host and venue, the two championships are regarded as separate events, therefore in between them, the circuit is required to be rebuilt and reconfigured differently.
All the world championships took place on dirt or clay tracks until 2015 when the decision was made to run controversially on artificial turf.[2]
In the 2WD class Associated Electrics, holds distinction for the most wins for manufacturers with a total of 11; Masami Hirosaka of Japan, hold the record with three wins. In the 4WD class Yokomo holds distinction for the most wins for manufacturers; Hirosaka, holding the record with three wins.