If your area doesn’t have perfectly manicured on-road race tracks look at the Kyosho Inferno GT.
They’re inexpensive, fast, and durable. They can be run on almost any surface; including dirt.
The GT chassis are based on their World Champion Off-Road Buggy. They’re shaft driven (no belts to pick up rocks& break) they have 2 speeds, are great looking, realistic details and parts for them are everywhere.
Classes are starting up for them at many tracks and best of all, they’re just a lot of fun.
Something to think about.
Check it out
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/videos/...INFERNO_GT.wmv