The whole point of a novice class is buy it Friday race it Saturday whether you have the right motor or tires or any skill. Any kid that buys an rtr then gets told he has to replace the motor at 90bucks and probably the esc since they usually aren't sensored. Oh and don't forget tires you have to change those too. Yeah that's another lost racer. Now tell that kid pay your 10 bucks go race with all those other new guys and HAVE FUN. that kid will be back as often as he can practicing or racing. Also the companies need to step up and offer decent upgradable rtrs for onroad. No more junk beginner cars that can't be made into a decent car. No one wants to ask how do I make my car faster and get the answer buy a real race car.