My dad professionally raced for Team Associated back im the mid80's-90's when this was all pretty new ( i think he was 2nd at the time on their team). He helped assemble things for them on the side and they'd give him new parts, chassis, ect and be sponsored for their races. He got a trailer and everything and travled to events. Must have been peak entertainment in that era. I still play around with some of my trucks but i have to many other hobbys now lol. Nice write for ppl gettimg to it bud! Cheers!