Depends on who you talk to... I have raced both... I prefer Electric cause its Cheaper and At the end of the day Faster.... Nitro is fun but In my opinion to much work... they neveer hold the same tune from one pass to another ECT..... Bottom line Electric is the Easiest , Cheapest & Fastest ...... But If you like a Challenge Go Nitro... This is Just my opinion , Have have Been R/C Drag racing for over 10yrs and race Both and this is What I found to Be the case for me.