[JustinWood]

Hi Chris

I returned to racing a year and a half ago after a quarter century absence. I remembered the brushed motor days where you wanted the fastest motor you could get that batteries could handle for 5 minutes.

So I bought a 7.5T motor. This was so fast the car pulls a wheelie off the start. The NBC track is bumpy so it favours less outright speed and more driving skill and car set up. Like Dave says, you get the hang of it quite quickly (although I am still looking to get the hang of it!).

In the end I bought a 10.5T motor which is more manageable. I subsequently discovered I could have used the transmitter to reduce the motor speed, so I needn't have bothered getting the slower motor! Oh well, it gives me a spare! I imagine the 10.5 would not be quick enough on astro or smooth clay tracks.

The guys are right about LiPos, life is much easier with two (or three). Have you chosen your car yet?

I found everyone friendly at the club so pop down for the next race day on 29 May and come see.

Cheers

Justin