Most of the really fast pros that run 8-10T motors may run several laps without ever using full throttle. The use a squirt of full throttle to make a pass. Usually late in the race when they are fairly sure that have conserved enough batts to go for it. 1/12th Mod is all about strategy. Use the first few minutes of the race to set yourself up to be in a good position to make a late race charge for position. If you are the leader and you have a little gap on 2nd you roll the throttle and listen to the announcer. If 2nd is gaining you use a little more throttle to maintain your interval. The only way to learn to drive like this is to pracitce...A LOT. Running 1/12th Mod AND being really fast takes tremendous discipline.