im not saying its an amazingly competitive truck. and i know that in regions or nationals or somethign it wouldnt do shit. but i mean if he is racing, chances are its a club race, meaning a rustler would probly do fine. and i would recommend a t4 and a mf2 over a rustler for racing. but have you ever raced a rustler? or seen a good driver race one? because they are competitive in club races.