what speed controller what motor and what batteries?

[antonyb123]

hi guys

new on here so bare with me
After returning to racing after a lengthy 10 year break, i have seen all sorts of new electrics being used.
Now......i started racing my xray t1 last night, (with all my old electric) and unfortunately for me, my motor got that hot it burnt itself out, but also very kindly unsoldered its wires from the motor connectors, it smelt....well.....expensive.
so after speaking to someone down at the club, i have realized that my knowledge of electrics for rc cars is, lets say, none existent. The days of plug and play seem to of gone to some degree.
So rather than throw money at "old fashioned" motors and batteries, I've decided to bite the bullet and buy a new speed controller, motor, batteries and charger.
Now to my question....... i was being told to buy a certain amperage speed controller, which, depending on which one i buy will determine what motor i can buy. and correct me if im wrong it also means i can only buy certain 'capacity' batteries (i may have misunderstood the battery side of things)
Could someone kindly give me a detailed lesson in the electronics as i dont want to buy a speed controller to then blow it up the minute i start racing because i have bought a motor to powerful.

Thank you in advance

Antony