I think people are hurt by this economy right now too. When it picks back up some, I think people will start running a lot more again. Im planning on some more MT videos soon as I have just bought a good used .28 for my MGT(even though the .21 on it is fine), and bought a new ring and pinion gear/shim kit for my savage to fix the rear differential, so they will both be in good running shape within the next 2 weeks or so. And when it quits raining, im planning on some hill climbing with video hopefully.
Sometimes i wish nitro fuel was cheaper, but honestly, ill keep paying it over running electrics. They are just waay too quiet and not nearly as much fun to run IMO. Plus, I kind of like the maintenance of the nitro's more since it requires a little mechanical know how. Not to mention, when you get one tuned perfect, you get a big smile because you know you can take the credit for it when its running awesome[8D]
I also guess thats why I like MT's. I live on a farm, and always run by myself, and I can have lots of fun running the MT's anywhere. Compared to a car that needs smooth terrain to run on. Not to mention you can run in the snow and mud
My MT's arent going anywhere. Ill at least always have one nitro MT i believe. They are just too much fun to be without.
Eric