I raced 1/10th scale indoor offroad carpet back when I was in Pa. I was running all associated stuff, T4, B4, and SC10. Kept it for a few months after moving out here then sold it all, because I wasn't racing anymore and didnt want to hold on and have it depreciate. Hobby is a blast. Really the recurring costs are not bad at all, it is the initial setup that scares people away from racing. I had an easy $1500 in my gear, but that was top end electronics for 3 cars. That was buying used equipment at "deal" prices too, only thing I bought new were motors($80). I liquidated my equipment in the span of about 2 track visits....broke about even. hobbypartz.com - chargers, batteries and if you want to skimp on any other electronics If you are going to race, see what people are running and what parts are available at the track....run that brand.