Even though it was a rookie class that my son ran his R1 in. But it was a stacked rookie class, a couple of them were running good enough time for sportman class. He qualified mid pack, but by the main everything just came together. End up winning the race. The motor has good power everywhere, never faded. It has a lot more potential for sure. The final set up was 100/46 25* medium size asphalt. Anyone on the fence should give this a try, you won't be disappointed