What makes you think it cant be raced ericheller? You state untrue facts. A quote from Rcca magazine review " For any off-road nitro-power fan, particularly those with racing aspirations" " fast tough and raceable* both of those quotes from rcca review. Hey eric maybe you havent even read the review. Well why dont you take a look. http://www.hobbypeople.net/review/145610rcca.htm