Run electrics in the nitro classes, even if you're the only one and can't finish the mains. Other racers will see how easy and hassle free electric is, and eventually more people will run electric. My electric stock motor stadium truck is as fast as the nitro stadium trucks, it just doesn't SOUND as fact (baecause you can't hear it). And I'm only running a stock motor with 3300 and 3700 packs. Brushless will definitely help. LiPo will help, but may be a year or two off.