This won't be very popular but.. the motors are not the problem at big races. ALL 17.5 12th scale classes suck right now because it's basically wide open around the entire track. The only answer to this nonsense is either a way harder tire or carpet with way less grip. It's no longer a driver's class at all, show up with a 15th place car and yourey going to race for 15th. This is the real reason entries are down, it's not the motor. This is also the reason offroad is huge, drivers are the biggest part of the package, not a 5 dollar bottle of glue. Just saying