that buggy is not too bad - it is built strong and with a good mill in it, it could be fun to race with at a novice level locally. However, there are two things that are important to remember. 1. it is still a duratrax, where other buggys hold up, the duratrax will break, 1/8 buggy tracks are brutal, and the chances of u breaking something on a hard landing is good. 2. although the os rg is a GREAT engine, it is not going to be too much faster than what u have now on a race track, since u do not get up to full speed. If u have the engine already - put it in there, the extra power will be nice, but the reliability of the OS engine is really where it will shine. Remember though - when racing it is 90% driving ability, and 10% car.