AIT Exhibition Concurrent Event | AIT Mini 4WD Racing Competition Kicks Off in Dongguan on October 16 — 8 Clubs Battle It Out!

3,000+ Modified Cars: Drift | Off-Road | Mini Cars | Models | Itasha | Anime | Car Meets... Come to Dongguan from October 16–18 for an immersive automotive and lifestyle experience across 300,000 square meters in the Greater Bay Area! See cars, enjoy cars, and experience the fun of car culture!

The battle moves to Dongguan! Eight major Mini 4WD clubs are gathering for the AIT Mini 4WD Racing Competition, officially starting on October 16.

When you think of Mini 4WD cars, do you still picture the childhood toy that simply needed a battery to start racing? It's time to update that image!

Motors, bearings, rollers, chassis, tires — almost every component can be replaced, adjusted, and fine-tuned. Weight reduction and polishing, aerodynamic optimization, speed testing, troubleshooting... Behind this small car lies a complete world of mechanics, electrical engineering, and dynamics.

Mini 4WD cars are no longer just toys. They have become mechanical creations that can actually move — a new racing arena bringing together nostalgic players, model enthusiasts, and young engineering-minded fans.

Why Are Mini 4WD Cars Becoming Popular Again?

After years away from the spotlight, Mini 4WD racing is experiencing a new wave of popularity on short-video platforms. Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! remains a childhood memory for an entire generation. No introduction is needed — when classic cars such as Magnum Saber and Big Bang Ghost appear, fans immediately respond with nostalgic excitement.

The action itself is also made for short-form video. Mini 4WD cars speeding down tracks, taking corners, jumping over obstacles, and sometimes flipping over can create instant tension and visual impact within seconds.

Many of the children who watched the anime back then are now parents themselves. Bringing their children to build cars and compete together turns “Dad playing with the toy from his childhood with his kids” into a shared experience that appeals to both nostalgic fans and families. A basic car can be purchased for an affordable price, making it easy to get started, while the possibilities for advanced modification are almost endless. One competition can deliver two kinds of fun: reliving childhood memories and discovering a new hobby with the next generation.

8 Major Clubs Officially Join the Competition

Eight Mini 4WD clubs will gather at AIT for an exciting cross-city showdown. The clubs are listed in no particular order:

• Mingyang Mini 4WD Club — Xintang, Guangzhou

• Racing Studio Club — Huadu, Guangzhou

• Let's Go Mini 4WD Club — Zhaoqing

• Zhongshan MAX Mini 4WD — Henglan, Zhongshan

• Liefeng Mini 4WD Racing Club — Yuexiu, Guangzhou

• ZSOON Mini 4WD Club — Machong, Dongguan

• Gui Lao Mini 4WD Club — Liwan, Guangzhou

• Victor Base Model Space — Haizhu, Guangzhou

Experienced players will battle on the track, fine-tuning their cars down to differences of milliseconds, while first-time spectators can understand the winner and loser in an instant. That is the appeal of Mini 4WD racing!