Not a good pic of the controller.
SCD Electronic Finger. I have a 24 step version
http://www.chaskeelingscd.co.uk/controllers.htm
And a JK25 I believe from SDC
http://www.jkproducts.com/page5.html
I'm new to this after 40 years away so was advised to start with the Falcon class chassis / motor in 1/24 Sports Class.
Last but not least is the 1/24 production falcon class. These chassis are made from pressed steel and are quite robust. The handling is great for the cost of this cheap mass produced chassis. Bodies for the sports class are JK variations of Le-Mans racing sports cars. This is the quickest of the 3 Falcon based classes
First practice night to get used to it I turned a 4.4 second lap. Then got to 4.2s after 3 nights then last time out I got a 3.988s lap. Club pro used my car and got a low 3.8s lap.