losi mini 8ight slow?

[TARTMAN]

Just bought a new rtr losi mini 8ight, kit nimh battery and as kit.
OK, only slow chaged the nimh for an hour and half to test the car, all working OK. BUT
It seems slow. I know i am used to race speed 10th off rd, but seen these round a track and there damn quick. this is not.

Is it the nimh? the lack of a full charge? or something else you think people/ooplers?

Or do i need a fast motor etc? thought the kit ones were pretty quick from the box?

Not got the right plug so have not fast chaged the nimh, have ordered a couple lipos that should fit but in the meen time? Help>>???