If you want to race dont buy FW at all...buy kyosho v-one-s RRR...but its a bit expencive...I would also recomend FW RRR its a great car but dont expect high top racing performance. Dont forget that with the right tuning all cars are competitive but if you choose to upgrade your FW to professional stage it will cost as much as a v-one-s RRR which i concider as the best 1/10 on road car ever made in this planet...your money...your decision.