I would suggest this , you can bash it during the week and take it to the track and be competitve on weekends. [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFAB6&P=ML]rc10T4[/link] with an ESC like this [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRE96&P=7]LRP [/link] and an FM radio like this [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNHS2**&P=7]Futaba[/link] . A stock motor like the [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLXT7&P=ML]Co27[/link] (it's more geared for racing, but fine for bashing) will get you going with somewhere around an [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXS409&P=7]18 tooth pinon[/link]. The total would be 359.25, and then you have to decide how nice of a charger you want and what quality of 6 cell battery packs you'd like. But the items listed above will be a great way to get into the hobby and you will almost always be able to find replacement parts for a kit like that at local hobby shops. The cool thing about tower is they usually have like a $30.00 off coupon available for when you spend over $200 or some kind of deal going on so keep an eye out. Good luck.