XRAY - Model racing cars

i was at the track last night and was racing with 4 guys much better than me. i started pushing the car and the more i hit the throttle the more it liked it. ended up sliding the car around most of the turns. was running ions and they showed more wear than the last 2 race days combined. motor was warmer than ever too. i had a blast but finished last lol.
i thought the best lap times were always by making the track as short as possible and keeping the car under control at all times. slow is fast. but this car seems to love the throttle.

opinions please?

I have only driven two 4wd cars, the Xray XB4 and a schumacher K1 Aero. I found that I could push the Xray to its limits and beyond driving it harder and it ate everything I put it through with minimal wear. The k1 felt like a dainty flower that needed to be babied. While I try not to slide the car around too much (tire wear) I find it to be a faster driving style.

The driver must be a fundamental right or not.