*Picks the beer back up*

Ok, so let me ask you this. Everytime I bring up the Hobao 8.5 Pro with people racing in my area, why is it met with giggles?

It seems there is a thought in my area that the 8.5 Pro is more of a starter kit/buggy when compared to say the Losi 8ight or Mugen and X-Ray. Why is it that it doesn't get as much respect when I see the buggy placing high in European races?

Thoughts?

KickABuck