get a M18 or RS4 mini.......they are kick ass to run.....Diver's right the carpet racing is more expensive than nitro to support any type of racing habit.....or get a used TC3 and set it up for carpet racing...if you aren't going to race seriously why drop load of dough on another expensive RC.......I bought a TC 3 and I'm bored w/ it already cause I never get to the road track......