True, but this class is different. I hate stock classes because of this, I agree.
Most choices should be left to the racer I think will let the class grow. But experience learns that its difficult to deal with higher kV motors temp wise. So for beginners this class is good and because there are not that many setup possibilities, one can be competitive with the experienced racers. At least for the pancars I believe with the direct drive this is.

Speeds are (very) high and so driving skills will end on top. The word stock is there for a little misleading.