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 […]
VRC #2 – We went number two! The next chapter in Velocity RC Car Magazine has been written… and is it ever good! Over 130 pages of killer RC content for your digital viewing pleasure. We suggest you just buy it, and...
If you’re old enough to remember this truck…you’re old. The Bruiser just landed in our office and it’s headed over to Dave for a build and a review (something special too). We cant’ wait to play wi...
The “.1” Editions of AE vehicles are like the “S” editions of the iPhone. Faster and better. We tested the buggy at Thunder Alley Raceway with Engineer TJ Eller to see just how the changes work. The full...
Buying your first rc car can be somewhat scary; they cost a lot of money and they are extremely technical. There are different energy sources and a ton of features- half of which you may not even know what they are or what they...
I’ve been away from the hobby for quite a while, and man; how things have changed! Brushless motors, LiPo batteries, telemetry sent directly to your radio, etc., etc.; however, although all of that is amazing enough, I ha...
SLike DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince once sang…summer time! It’s around the corner. Time to get the spiders out of your grill and get your grill on. It’s also time to get outside and race! Electric is still the top do...
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...
We fire up X-Dyno to get some hard numbers on the Reedy VR-ST .21 nitro mill. Former factory Yamaha Supercross mechanic Brian Kinney is at the controls hacking out a perfect tune and maximizing output. BK has also designed nitr...