ORIGINAL: couldbemage
There is an outside world, try visiting it. Nitro is NOT the new kid. NOT the hot NEW thing. Electric isn't something from the archaic past, it's something that is just now becoming worthwhile. 3 years ago NIMH batts were exotic items used in expesive planes. 6 years ago most people didn't know about them.
Does anybody actually run a 30 min main? We frequently lose half the cars in a 5 min race. Broken arms, outdrives, belts pop off, all sorts of crap. A 30 min race would be won by an aluminum billet with wheels....
I race at Fisk, North Central, ER Speedway, The Shoe, and 3 tracks in Arizona. Nitro ISNT the new kid... but BL is and for its price and the lack of performance that I have with MY SS5800 (I wont go novak again)... BL wont be strong unless they sell out to the younger kids who are starting off nitro these days.
Have I been beaten by a BL before? Heck no but I would love to see the challenge pop up. And as for 30 minute mains... I do them every other week at the races like ER Speedway and the shoe. Whats the last thing I broke? rear shock tower... landed on by a Tmaxx off a 5 foot table :P I am not saying electric sux... because thats the babysitter that got me out of trouble and into the hobby.
Oh and back to the 30 minute mains... only 2-3 cars drop out due to engine issues or just battery issues. Rarely is there a big break.... but sometimes we DO get fires.
This thread is starting to get outta hand... the guy just wanted advice between an electric buggy and nitro buggy. Hook up with the majority... and race nitro. BUT find out what your local area drives most! For most offroad tracks, its mainly Nitro Stadiums... some might allow buggies in the same race.