Called traxxas, had to hold XL-5 ESC button 1 red beep, 2 red beep, 3 red beep, 4 red beep, 1 red beep, release. That took it back from race mode back to normal. Ran great. Also told guy that I didn't feel motor should have failed in 8 days. He sd unfortunately they do not cover motors under their warranty.
Said if it's not broken in correctly then it will not last long. I advised him I did double the break in period. He asked how I broke it in. I told him that I ran it on flat pavement 1/2 throttle for 2 entire battery packs. He said okay that he would send me a new motor. Took my address information and said I will have it within a week. AWESOME! Thanks Traxxas, you're awesome! Now I have a spare motor. Again guys, thanks for all your help! Hopefully one day, I'll have the knowledge and can pass it on to another foe.
