[Jeff Higgins]

Beautiful GT3 there David. And you are right, Elvis, maintanence on these is horribly expensive. I carry enough in the way of spares to a race to build two more complete cars. It can get pretty rough with a dozen of these racing side by side. Between race weekends I pretty much dissassemble and completely rebuild both cars in an effort to keep them race worthy and clean. Our engines last quite awhile by virtue of the fact that it is a restricted class. .12 two cycles are restricted to three intake ports, a maximum height on the exhaust port, and a maximum diameter of the hole through the crankshaft for the crank induction. We typically get a whole season out of a motor. The unrestricted .21's run in 1/8th scale, on the other hand, typically require a piston and sleeve for every gallon of gas. Most racers bring at least two motors to a race. These motors can run up to over $800 for a good one from a reputable tuner. Our .12's run around $200-$300. I've got about $300 in the four stroke, and it will run a couple of seasons between rebuilds. Not a cheap hobby, unfortunately. Loads of fun, though.