why the hell not a traxxas tc? traxxas is sold in major electronic retailers here in canada. if they can make a rtr package that is valid for most of the club racing scene, why shouldn't they put it out.
its not like it costs them money to develop new parts as most of their cars are derivitives of other cars.
local parts support almost everywhere you go, pretty tough components and excellent customer service.
I cant think of a better way to get people into racing.
this is absolutely a business though. i personally think a $800-$1000 tc is rediculous, but in the right hands demonstrates how good that inovation can be. in the hands of jo blow club dude who cares, he spent $800 and probably still cant beat a more experienced guy running a $200 used car.
run what fits in your budget, fits your support network, fits at your local track if you are new and need to mooch and forget comparing oneself to the top 10 you see at all the races. paid or not, those guys are just exceptional drivers who could exhibit fine racing with an hpi sprint ha.