Shame if that is the case, it seems in the States that Nitro is still growing very fast and overtaking Electric completely now?
I still think the best compromise would be 1/8th buggy's but with 2 x Lipo's and big bad brushless motors - the sheer ease of running one would be so appealing yet they would still be as indestructable as the normal 1/8th buggy's! Best of both worlds