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Originally Posted by jlucas
Hi Carl
2wd is the predominant class these days being supported in larger numbers than 4wd at club level.
Yes we do race short course trucks but only at large meetings on a general Thursday/Sunday club meeting it's 2wd and a few 4wds
Brushed motors and esc and nimhs don't really get used for racing anymore although perfectly useable brushless and lipo is so much more efficient and hassle free
Steer well clear of the hobao you will spend forever in apex models ordering parts they are not a very strong car. Best bet is to look at what everyone at the track runs then go from there I would recommend a losi 22. Nothing wrong with a second hand roller
Hope this helps
James
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Have to admit I am a little disappointed with the response, not so much about the car as everyone has their favourites and so do most clubs, but the lack of an entry level class for the younger generation seems an oversight.
My boy is 12 and although he has a good handle on the Hyper Mini ST, he doesn't know racing and control on a small track, chucking him straight in with a brushless lipo setup is not only expensive but a bad way to learn and potentially destructive. I was looking at tarmac racing (not really where my heart is) and both clubs I looked at offer a stock class as an introduction series and I was hoping for similar here. Ah well, there just isn't the budget to buy a car, brushless motor/esc setup and lipo's and charging rig. I can run to a car and a couple of additional batteries (I already have a NiMH peak AC/DC peak charger) as I already have some brushed ESC's spare and a choice of LRP brushed motors, there seems little point in pursuing it if he is already at the back because of budget.
Back to the drawing board then, look like it may be back to tarmac touring cars at Aldershot.
Carl.