From October 29 to November 2, 2026, the 2026 National RC Car Model Championship (Rock Crawling & Drift) took place at Hangzhou International Expo Center Phase II, China. RC enthusiasts and drivers from across the country gathered for five days of exciting competition, showcasing their skills in electric RC crawling and RC drift racing.

Featuring both individual and team competitions, the event highlighted the technical demands, driving skills, and excitement of RC car racing.

As a brand specializing in RC power systems, HOBBYWING supported drivers competing in both disciplines. With consistent power delivery and precise control, drivers using HOBBYWING products achieved outstanding results across multiple classes, earning numerous podium finishes throughout the event.

RC Rock Crawling: Low-Speed Torque and Precise Power Control

RC rock crawling requires vehicles to navigate challenging terrain, including rocks, steep inclines, uneven surfaces, deep ruts, and successive obstacles. These conditions place demanding requirements on vehicle capability, chassis stability, tire traction, and overall power system performance.

A capable RC crawler needs sufficient low-speed torque to overcome obstacles while maintaining smooth and consistent power delivery. Precise throttle response is equally important, allowing drivers to make fine adjustments to wheel speed and vehicle movement according to changing terrain conditions.

From starting on steep slopes to climbing over consecutive obstacles and navigating technical sections, motor torque, low-speed response, and ESC control all play important roles in achieving precise vehicle handling.

At this year's National RC Car Model Championship, drivers running HOBBYWING power systems delivered impressive performances across multiple rock crawling classes.

2026 National RC Car Model Championship – Rock Crawling Results
1/8 Electric RC Rock Crawler Class

1st Place: Ma Yishan
2nd Place: Wu Xuefeng

1/10 Electric RC Rock Crawler Class

1st Place: Wu Xuefeng
2nd Place: Ma Zihang

1/18 Electric RC Rock Crawler Class

1st Place: Wu Xuefeng

1/8 Electric RC Rock Crawling Team Competition

1st Place: Yunnan Team (Wu Xuefeng / Ma Yishan / Wang Yudong)
2nd Place: Yunnan Team (Huang Bingran / Nie Linhuan / Li Xinyu)

From individual competitions across different vehicle scales to team-based challenges, HOBBYWING power systems for crawler cars supported drivers in tackling a variety of crawling conditions with consistent and controllable power delivery.

RC Drift Racing: Responsive Power and Smooth Throttle Control

Unlike rock crawling, which focuses on low-speed torque and obstacle navigation, RC drift racing places greater emphasis on dynamic vehicle control, driving lines, and smooth transitions between consecutive drift maneuvers.

Drivers must coordinate throttle and steering inputs to maintain a controlled sideways slide while transitioning smoothly through corners. This requires not only precise driving skills but also a responsive and predictable power system.

Fast motor response, linear power delivery, adjustable throttle characteristics, and consistent output all contribute to vehicle control during demanding drift sessions. These characteristics become particularly important in consecutive corners, rapid direction changes, and tandem drifting, where maintaining a consistent drift line and coordinating with another vehicle are essential.

After multiple rounds of competition, drivers using HOBBYWING products delivered strong performances and secured numerous podium finishes in the electric RC drift classes.

2026 National RC Car Model Championship – RC Drift Results

1/10 Solo Electric RC Drift

1st Place: Guo Changxing
2nd Place: Sun Yang
3rd Place: Jiang Jinxuan

Notably, 8 of the top 9 drivers in the 1/10 Solo Electric RC Drift class used HOBBYWING products, demonstrating the brand's strong presence in this competitive category.

1/10 Tandem Electric RC Drift

1st Place: Li Muchen
2nd Place: Guo Changxing
3rd Place: Jiang Zhixian

In addition, 7 of the top 8 drivers in the 1/10 Tandem Electric RC Drift class used HOBBYWING products.

1/10 Electric RC Drift Team Competition

2nd Place: Gan Yiquan / Jiang Jinxuan / Li Muchen
From solo drifting to tandem battles and team competitions, HOBBYWING continued to support drivers with dependable power systems, helping them make the most of their driving skills and vehicle setups.

HOBBYWING: Powering Different RC Disciplines with Reliable Performance

Although rock crawling and drift racing demand different driving techniques and vehicle characteristics, both rely on the close coordination between the power system and overall vehicle performance.

For RC rock crawlers, low-speed torque, consistent power delivery, and precise control are essential for navigating challenging terrain. For RC drift cars, responsive acceleration, linear throttle control, and predictable power output help drivers maintain smooth and controlled drifting movements.

As RC motorsports continue to evolve, drivers are looking for power systems that meet an increasingly diverse range of vehicle configurations, track conditions, and driving styles.

HOBBYWING would like to congratulate all the drivers and teams who achieved outstanding results at this year's championship, and sincerely thank everyone who continues to choose and trust HOBBYWING ESCs and motors.

Moving forward, HOBBYWING will remain committed to innovation and continuous product development in the RC power system industry, delivering reliable and versatile motor and ESC solutions for rock crawling, drift racing, and other RC applications.