This issue was a soul searching, character building, nightmare. I though we’d get past the COVID issues from the last issue but it didn’t happen. But good news, this issue is out and we’ve upgrade a few things to get back on track and continue the magazine into the future. What’s in this issue? Features […]
2020 was a nightmare, and it looks like we screwed up the start of 2021…at least for us. This issue comes late unless you just subscribed…then it’s on time. Inside you’ll find our review of the amazing Element RC Builders Edition GateKeeper. Sure we technically ran it almost a year ago, but it might be […]
Many have been stuck inside for months, or you’re out partying like it’s 1999. Either way, a good RC read is always satisfying. In this issue, we’ve got some strange reviews. One of the Comical Tamiya Avante which is now AWD! Arrma has been batting 1,000 with some sick releases and we finally got our […]
Velocity RC Cars Magazine Issue 40 – VRC_040 It’s summer, or is it spring. Life has been hard on this planet for some, but somehow we still make a magazine. What’s the best part of this issue? No, it’s not the rad reviews, or the servo article…sure it might be the paint article we ran […]
“We’ll do it live!” We have no script, no ideas, and just babble about RC cars every Monday at 5:30pm. Derek, Jeff, Peter and some special guests get together, drink a beer, and discuss over 30 years of being in the RC world. Missed a show? Don’t worry. You can rewatch the live stream on […]
Came across some news while browsing the information superhighway. Looks like J-Concepts and OC/RC Raceway are teaming up to bring the Stock Nationals to town in April. One more reason it’s great to live in Southern Calif...
….but still remain friends. After 18 years of partnership and multiple National and World titles, the popular US and German companies announced jointly today that Team Associated will no longer be selling and servicing th...
This weekend is supposed to rain, and it rained on our plans of doing some video with our Traxxas X01 supercar. This could be the only supercar we all can actually afford. What other car you know can crack into 100mph territory...
We’re always looking for a deal, and now many of us HAVE to shop online. When you have to order a part, kit, or sticker you can use our link and shop. Nothing changes for you. You still get AMAIN’s killer deals, ser...
I (Derek) have built a lot of kits. Hundreds to be vague. Usually they assemble without a problem, occasionally they frustrate, but few have brought about the emotion of hate, love, pain, disdain, and almost tears as the Capo R...
Who remembers 1986? Some of you weren’t born, but it was the year of Nintendo’s release. Everything else in that year? Wel,l maybe not so good. Velocity RC Cars Magazine Issue #19 (VRC_019) will feature our full tes...
2WD electric racing is awesome. No other class of off-road will teach you how to drive like an overpowered race buggy. The class has been dominated by AE for…well forever, but that hasn’t stopped every race company ...
To all those 30-somethings who used to play with toy cars when they were younger and want to pretend they are 9-years old again; Tamiya is celebrating their 30th anniversary of the Sand Scorcher with an improved re-release of t...