a few of the more expensive redcats can make good racers...but the sub $300, NOPE. I mean, can you get it around a track quick, sure. But can you race it, NO. While things like wheels and tires and shocks can be upgraded with better parts, the steering knuckles and wheel hubs will always have a bit more play than a $300 brushed RTR car (compare, $200 brushless with a battery to other $300 brushed and often without a battery)

I have had a few redcat lightning epx pro's. while they are fun in a parking lot, they are not that fast on a track. I could never get the steering tight (would never fully go back to center) The steering bell crank and servo saver design do their job, but are not mean for precision...and these parts there are no aftermarket parts for.