I think you're a bit wrong there Lee - look at Japan and USA, they do believe.
Saying "its what we have all said before" simply isn't true - some people yes, you know, those same people who laughed at the Tamiya Durga until I proved it was competitive, or the 501X until Hupo won the euros, or the RB5 until woody put it in multiple A finals - etc.
The best design ever? hmmm, not sure. Capable of winning the worlds and Nationals? In the right hands of course.

If you think the XXX4 is a
vastly superior car, you're on crack!