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Age probably accounts for the last few seconds but no reason why you can't race with others and find a level that suits your ability. Many of us will never be "quick" by the standards of a top RC driver regardless of age.

I am 51 and only started racing about 4 years ago but regularly get in the A finals of my local club races, have been 6th in the B final of a regional 2wd buggies round and have come 2nd overall at a national short-course race.

I am not quick but get round the track OK and enjoy my racing and always find someone to race with. I tend to overdrive and struggle with very high grip tracks and usually do best in low grip or wet conditions. This might be down to reaction times.