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 […]
On-road racing is in a “break-up” phase with the world. There are pockets of racing around the country, but the reality is it became too complicated and expensive for the average wheel to absorb. Rally Racing isn...
“Over the course of Cody’s racing career thus far, we have had a few experiences that removed all doubt about how important a body shell can be.” Many opinions exist about body shells and their effect on an RC...
I stopped in to visit AKA Racing and Joel Johnson was kind enough to give me some samples of their new Truggy tires. They are lighter, faster and better than the previous “truck” bead designs, but there is one thing...
After years of dominating the 1/12 scale circuit, CRC has decided to enter the lucrative Touring Car racing end of competition with their VBC Racing Wildfire. The main chassis and upper deck were developed from highly sophistic...
To an RC enthusiast venturing into 1/8 scale for the first time, working on the differentials can be intimidating (and, worst case scenario, discouraging). “Can I assemble these and keep them from leaking?”, “Look at this...
Think of a standard nitro engine…and now imagine: More than double the runtime… Cheaper fuel costs… Widely available fuel… Easier starting… No tuning hassle… Quieter running… Cleaner ru...