I don't have the review on-line, but you can look at the video to see how it ran. That track has not been run on or preped in over a month and was far from being race ready. IMHO, I'll be changing my recommendations from Traxxas Rustlers to the Evader.
While I didn't abuse it I found it solid, handled super out of the box (that video is bone box stock) and has a ton of value. The design is based heavily on Losi's XXT (even uses Losi wheels) with tons of adjustments if you are racing.
The radio, while it has a DuraTrax name on it, os actually made by Futaba. We all know the quality of Futaba radio gear. No, it's not high end, but it's a solid "sport" model.
While slightly over sprung for racing, it's just about right for backyard bashing.
What I didn't like was the chassis has more flex then I would like to see. The rear suspension/motor plate where it bolts to the chassis is plastic and I'd like to see that metal, but then those plastic parts have a 1 year warranty so it's a trade off.
I think I'll race mine this winter and next summer. It's seems capable enough to me with a few of the hop-ups DuraTrax offers. First would be lighter springs front and rear. Next would be the aluminum motor plate (hopefully that solves the above flex problem) and the front aluminum brace. Maybe a few more "eye candy" things.
Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the darned thing and it performs much better then Traxxas' Rustler.