Possibly getting back into racing

[MK999]

Hello!

It's been a while (You last visited: 16-05-2009)! But after finishing all the uni stuff and getting a real job I'm looking at possibly getting back into racing again to occupy my weekends. I would definitely prefer an off road format and used to run 1/10th off road electric after switching from 1/8th Nitro for cost reasons, still looking for something reasonably cost effective but won't be running on a shoe string budget any more, it's just that I have a 1/1 track car project also that should be getting the most wallet attention!

So, after a long time away, 3 main questions really!

What cars and kit should I be looking at?
I do tend to like to fiddle with setup as I have a background in vehicle dynamics, so looking for something not over simplified as I'd find it frustrating wanting to make a certain change and not being able to. Probably looking at 2WD (I assume there's a 2WD/4WD split still?) or are there other options now? SC trucks were kind of kicking off when I left racing. Is it worth getting a 2.4ghz radio if I have my trusty KO eclipse still? I will be getting new batteries/motor/speedo etc as I knew that would be well out of date if I ever came back as lipo/brushless was coming in.

Who are the main model shops around now?
I did notice a little while after I left MK Racing had closed so anywhere with the familiar smell of fibreglass being laid up would be great! I'm in the Banbury area now

What/where are the local clubs?
The BRCA postcode search doesn't seem to work at all!