Are you looking to race touring cars at club level ? If so, then there are far better choices than the HPI Rally. Just choose a good kit that's within your budget from any of the manufacturers (Tamiya, HPI, Schumacher, etc etc) that has easy parts backup and availability and is easy to set up and maintain. Don't let someone bs you into thinking one car is superior to another - the car is only a small part of the equation, the driver is the main ingredient.