Originally Posted by cleong

Many of the Danville veterans run stock Tamiya tanks that are built and set up correctly, with an emphasis on reliability and robustness, instead of worrying about stuff like maximizing IR range, or speed attributes. An out of control tank not only places your own property at risk but you also risk ramming someone else's pride and joy. Tactical manuevering, teamwork, and situational awareness can determine a battle's outcome more than just the equipment that is being run. Its more important to make sure that your tank doesn't throw a track when its on an off-camber slope, that your wires don't jam your turret rotation, than to think about how quickly your tank can cover a set distance.