Some things to look at....
Although nitro is appealing, you generally need another person with you to compete at meetings. The initial outlay is probably just as expensive as electric. It is good fun, but it can be a pain for a starter.
Electric is simple, you will need a car and electrics. Turn up charge your batteries and away you go. With local club meetings attracting around 40 drivers, you always have help and advice available.
Prices:
Nitro...
Car - Half decent one with good parts availablity £300
Engine - As above £175
Pipe - £30
Starter box - £50
Transmitter - £100
Servos - Good quality for 8th £100
Charger - £40
Receiver pack - £15
Wheels and tyres - £40 For one set...
Electric....
Car - Race spec losi, Schumacher, Kyosho, Durango £200
Speed control and motor - £165
Lipo - 65
Transmitter - £100
Servo - £50
Wheels and tyres - £25 a set
Charger - £40
Local clubs within 50 miles..
Stotfold MCC Elec
Herts Elec/8th
Silverstone RCMCC Elec
Telstar Elec
Watford (DMS) Elec
Local shops/internet sales
www.insidelineracing.co.uk
www.dms-racing.com