Traxxas did make race vehicles back in the day with the TCP 1/10th 2wd Buggy and the SRT 2wd Truck and they were very competitive and quality could easily rival Losi and Ae vehicles of that era. Traxxas then started the RTR idea and it has worked very well for them.I think they have the means to make a racer but they make a killing in the RTR market and they bank on that. I believe there are far more bashers than racers so they buy traxxas and for the most part are highly satisfied with their cars and the after market parts support for them.