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VRC Magazine Issue #43 – Download Now!

Posted  May 8, 2022  by  Derek Buono

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 […]

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Velocity RC Cars Issue #42 – Download Now! Just $2.99

Posted  June 18, 2021  by  Derek Buono

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 […]

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VRC Issue #41 – Download now for just $2.99!

Posted  December 11, 2020  by  Derek Buono

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 […]

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Velocity RC Cars Issue #40 – Germ Free and just $2.99! Download Instantly

Posted  July 2, 2020  by  Derek Buono

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 […]

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RC Babble Live! Join us every Monday at 5:30pm PST (8:30pm EST) for a live show.

Posted  May 1, 2020  by  Derek Buono

“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 […]

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LRP Goes All V2.0.4 On Us

NEW LRP v2.0.4 Software for Mac and PC is now available! All SXX speed controls and upcoming types can be pushed to a new level with the firmware update. Get prepared for future races! With the new software, you get the decisiv...
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How To GLUE SC Tires with Mark Pavidis

Velocity RC Mag fired up the cameras and pointed them at World Champ Mark Pavidis from AKA to see how to glue RC tires the proper way. Check out our YouTube vid and the full article coming in VRC Issue #2 that will be hitting d...
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HPI gives us ALL gas!

Nitro fuel is amazing, but the engines we run that type of fuel in aren’t the most user friendly. Tuning can deter lots of people away from the sport. Gas engines in larger vehicles are much better at holding a tune. Reme...
by Derek Buono
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Trim Your Spikes

The battle to remove traction isn’t a common one but it does happen. Ultra high-grip tracks are becoming the norm and whether it’s clay or carpet, traction rolling and flipping can be tough to eliminate. Altering th...
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We hate/love the Capo Racing JK – Video Review Pt. 1

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...
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M.I.P…Let’s kick it! Pro4mance chassis for Losi SC

Don’t sweat the Vanilla Ice reference…we’re old like that. M.I.P has been quiet for years, but now has stirred up some new tricks with a lot of new products. The most surprising is a performance upgrade for th...
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AE T4.2 Factory Team – In The VRC House

I pity the fool who doesn’t like the A-Team. Trucks have been out shadowed by other trucks these days (Short Course) but the fact is racers still like the open wheeled version and the newest from Team Associated is now in...
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Pro-Line Ambush RTR Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine

Pro-Line has been your tire choice for over 30 years, and they have dipped their toe into the kit market, but this new 1/25 scale Scale/Trailer Ambush had us scratching our heads. Will we finally love an micro kit? Tiny screws,...
by Derek Buono