It all depends on the car/motor you are buying. If you end up with high performance motor, NO, in VIC there are a few elec guys who have made the change and love the power of Gas cars. Also different tracks effect the run time you are geting. At the two tracks i commonly race at i get 7min, and 6 min. But don't forget when are running low, fill er up and keep going!!!! You dont even need to stop the car. Finals for gas car racing are generally at least 15mins, you tell me which class is more challenging??