I think that companys like Traxxis and now Losi is saving rc! The rtr is a great way to get NEW people into rc with out spending a boat load of money and having to do lots of research, then if they like it and see the serious guys at the track racing say 1/10th mod buggy and having fun they are going to want to do the same. I think one of the biggest and best things I have seen is the Slash!! I don't know about everyone elses local tracks but we have a class close to 30 slashes every week!!