@asc6000 - The esc does have a high temp cut off. Yesterday is the first day I actually got to play with it. I just drove it around on my track in the backyard and yes the motor got HOT. Even the tranny case was warm. It is hard to control it now but I did change gears and that moves my final gear ratio up by like 3. something. I did not get to play today as it is raining today but I will let u know how it works out. Thx