i think the MBX5T is still very competitive just like it is. a good tire choice will help tons. this is a great truggy to get started racing. later on you might want to get some 16mm shocks for it, they help alot but the 13mm ones that come with the mugen are actually pretty good but the with the 16mm it will be a more consistent. just try different setups on your truggy and you will be capable of winning later down the road. and maybe next year you might want to get a newer truggy, Maybe MBX7T if they come out with one this year.