Every top driver started at the bottom. They didn't just wake up and become a great racer with the absolute best equipment.
Good thing I didn't quit because one of the top racers kicked my ass because I would of done that 24 years ago.
Go to the races to have fun, meet new racers, see some of the best in the world racers, and learn from the Pros as they very approachable and 99% are normal guys that just happen to be able to wheel an R/C better than most.