Im in the same position as you, sdp30. I used to be into rc back about 15 or so years ago. Recently i Went to a local track with my son just to check it out and remembered how much i enjoyed it. Now im in the process of getting all of my equipment to race. I believe i would have much more fun racing then just driving it around yard. I just bought a xxx-t cr yesterday and a new 2.4ghz remote. Im still deciding on a esc and motor. But hope to start going to track and practicing soon.