Yes, it will take a beating. I have not held back from anything and I have pushed this truck hard. Nothing nice , I have been mean to this truck and it has held up fine. I'm waiting for the alum. steering link to come in. I broke the composite one in a roll, tumble, slide. Whatever you want to call it, for about 40' to 50' into the curb. My fault not the Redcats or the truck. My daughter made me do it. WIDE OPEN she said. It has alot of power and needs better tires for more traction.