Too bad about Heng Long going backwards on the tracks as well. The old two pin plastic tracks were pretty robust, but it appears as if the new hollow tracks and single pin are the "New" HL standard. Kudo's for them changing how the wheels attach though. That is definitely a good thing, as removal of the old ones would almost certainly lead to a broken hub.
A set of Tamiya Plastic Pershing tracks will be something a person should consider