VRC Pro:Virtually Simulating Remote Controlled Toy Auto Racing

With every skill, practice makes perfect. And what better way to practice rc racing than skipping work and playing video games?

It just seems rigged when Bowser get's all the red shells

Here in rc car racing land we want to go faster, drive smoother and be more consistent. The tracks we run on are typically well groomed, watered often and in a controlled environment. Unfortunately, they are also usually 30 to 45 minutes from home or work, if you're lucky enough to have a track at all.

Most everyone at one time or another will attempt some "dialing it in" or "scrubbing the tires" in front of  their home. That may work okay for hand eye coordination, it also teaches how to rebuild or repair because of mud, dust and that all too familiar, cruel mistress, the high speed run for the neighbors:


High speed tests: Killing RC cars since day one


Time to pick up the pieces and google around for some sort of training aid. That's where VRC Pro comes in.

It's an rc racing video game. But' it's not that type of game. There are no points, no levels, no big bosses.  It uses your transmitter to actually practice remote controlled car racing virtually to practice remotely controlling cars... ugh. I got lost there...  it's better than RC Pro Am. It's a simulator. It also provides you with stock setups or you can venture out on your own in search of faster laps times

Maybe I should have finished grade school before perusing this gaming career

And it is free to download and play? Dang, homie.
You can use on road, off road, nitro or electric, 2wd or 4wd.  Sweet, right?
But don't take this unpaid blogger's word for it; Even Atsushi Hara and Hayoto Matzusaki get stoked it:


When it comes to number of gaming screens, three IS the magic number

So the simulator is 100% proven to be an affective tool for those stuck inside and gaining popularity. Usage is so high right now and it's even developing it's own world championships



Which will hopefully lead to more YouTube edits of famous awesomeness like this:


I really wish all rc racers had microphones to get some Leroy Jenkins going

So, there's all kinds of ways to practice your hobbies virtually, whether that's driving rc cars in a video simulator or attacking another guild in WOW.  These days you can fine tune your skill without the temptation to launch your precious new rig off a neighbors ramp or attack them with a long sword. That should keep maintenance down while gaining some new skills. Unfortunately, it could lead to rc racers staying indoors, and at more LAN parties than tracks. Which is a bad thing for this already niche hobby filled with tech junkies.

2021 IFMAR Worlds?

So variety is the spice of life, video games in moderation and change out of sweatpants to get groceries. It all makes for a better tomorrow.

Working on a questionnaire to email to Pro Drivers and RC Industry types in general. Email or comment with ideas and people you want interviewed.

Thanks for taking the time to read
-Tommy