I'm not a pro level driver so even if a had a $600 plus motor I'm still not going to make the "A". I personally like the Piccos since they got there durability up. .21's go for around $300 us and the .12's under $200. That is about all I'm willing to spend on a engine. I don't care if I'm not fast enough to make the A at a big event I'll have fun racing people of like skill level.

BTW I have a red dot and for the money it is hard to beat. No problems at all.