Quite a lot on this topic if you search for 2wd threads however to get you started:
Mid motor is the way to go for high grip (astro) circuits. Rear motor is the traditional route for clay/dirt circuits which are very rare in the UK.
B4 (.1 and .2) are rear motor as std but several conversion kits exist to convert them to mid motor. Vega, Centro and XFactory X6 to name three. They are all excellent but the final build cost will be pretty high as you are buying a full kit and then another £150 or so for the conversion kit.
The Durango 210, Kyosho RB6, Losi 22 and Schumacher SV2 are all mid motor or can be configured as either mid or rear motor. There are others but these are the most common and each have their advocates.
I would go along to the club first, introduce yourself, see what cars are being used, what the local shop stocks by the way of spares as you will get through a fair bit when you start. Oh and do not be tempted to get a huge motor when you start; get a 13.5 or 10.5 at most.
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