I see you Pete G
Better buy some super duper tires for the next race, you'll need them.
Long story short: Friend sold me a Losi SC for a decent price even though I've sworn up and down I'd never get another one. Another friend sells me a nib Novak SC system for a good price. I bring everything to the track with me, still boxed up. I ask another friend to drive his Losi so I could see how it handled before getting mine dirty. After 3 laps, I walked off the stand with a smile. Less than 1 hour later, I'm running mine on the track. It almost drives itself around the track, it's that good.