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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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Signs, signs, every where signs…55mph? We laugh at you.

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...
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VRC_014 – Download Now! Over 130 Pages of Awesome.

We’re all about RC and every issue is proof. The only magazine to value content over advertising is here. We’re two years old and we’re cranking out over 130 pages of RC insanity. Download an issue now. Better yet, get si...
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West Coast Large Scale Nationals at Glen Helen!

Like’em real big and juicy? The 1/5 scale race scene has been growing every year and the 2012 West Coast Large Scale Nationals (We’ll ignore the oxymoron of being West Coast and National) is set to go down on Novemb...
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Build a Kit – Tamiya TA06

Very few people build kits anymore, which is a shame because it is so fun! And, you get the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of your specific chassis. Tamiya shot over a TA-06 kit rocking a Mercedes-Benz GT3 body and we...
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Free Article – Losi 8IGHT Gas Buggy RTR with video

Losi/Horizon Hobby 8IGHT Gas Buggy RTR Part #_ LOS04000 Street Price_ $499 Price as Tested_ $600 Setup Time_ 3 hours Experience Level_ Beginner-advanced This review is going to contradict itself several times. I’ve been revie...
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Factory Team 1/4″ Hex Driver Set

Yes we love motorized screw drivers, but there is always a need for a quality set of hex wrenches. Team Associated FT 1/4″ hex driver set comes with both mextric and standard tips so you can work on anything. This all-n-o...
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Tire Tip – Not Air Fresheners

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...
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HPI Bullet ST 3.0 – Photo Gallery

Check out the action shots of our HPI Nitro Bullet ST 3.0. The full review is in Velocity RC Magazine Issue #2. Like what you see? Support the magazine and buy an issue today! It’s only $1.99 for over 130 pages of amazing...
by Derek Buono