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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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All In A Days Work- National Champ, Ken Block, and an RTR Shoot
Sometimes a Thursday in the summer can be boring. Other times, it’s a race to be in 12 places at once. This morning I prepped the Arrma Fury for a photo shoot. As the 2000mah NIMH (yes they still make those) peaked and go...
SC8.2e RTR – We want
One of the more baffling trends is something that never took off. With 1/8-scale electric, and nitro, topping the “cool and trendy” bits of the hobby and Short Course being hugely popular the obvious mixed-breed of ...
Traxxas TRX-4 Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
Traxxas delivered what could be the best RTR scale truck on the market. Our video review is up and a tease for the full review in Velocity RC Cars Magazine #26. For now, just watch and enjoy our latest video review. If you have...
Got Gas? HPI Does
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...
Arrma Kraton 8S Review – Go big or Go home
Check out the video review of the Arrma Kraton 8S RTR. It’s giant, it’s fast-ish, and it’s durable. This is clearly a warning shot to Traxxas. Which do you think is better?
Protek Delux Transmitter Case
If you want to look like a pro, or at least an FBI agent then the new Protek transmitter case is for you. This aluminum case will protect your precious transmitter from abuse and make you look highend. You’ll need to get ...
The NEW Car – Yellow Edition
JQ Products has been ripping up the 1/8th scale buggy world for almost two years now with great success but they feel it is time for a new release, given all the knowledge they’ve obtained while racing and testing their c...
AE’s SC8E.2…still in love with the thing!
Short Course Racing is in all scales, and we still think that this 1/8-scale from AE is the most beautiful. It’s scale is almost deadnuts, the performance is nuts, and the durability is like gorilla nuts (Which we assume ...