Originally Posted by
rcjetman
That is a very valid point however the hobby shop is literally in the same building as the track so you can walk next door and buy anything at any time.
However I might buy another complete car anyway so I can do back-to-back testing on setups and if i break one i can always make the next round.
Please don't forget that if you go to other tracks it may not have a hobby shop affiliated or it may not stock parts for your brand of car. Or if you race outside opening hours of the shop.
Even though it is more expensive, having everything yourself guarantees you not going to a track in vain.