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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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$78 RTR Review Do NOT Buy!- Feiyue Eagle-3 – Velocity RC Cars Magazine

Issue #25 of Velocity RC Cars Magazine will feature the review of the Feiyue Eagle-3, which we picked up for $75.88 +2.99 shipped to our door. Is this $80 worth buying. Yes, and no. See what we thought in this video review, and...
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Putting the “Pro’s” in Pro-line

Pro-line Racing has put together several great videos from the RCX show, featuring some of your favorite Pro’s. It’s always exciting to see what they have to say and to get the inside scoop on what they are bolting ...
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Hot Bodies Ups Their Racing Muscle

Team HB is pleased to announce the addition of Shin Adachi to it’s ranks. Shin has been racing R/C cars since he was 3 years old and has ammased an impressive list of achievements throughout his career. He will be a valued ad...
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Breakdown: Nitro Fuel – Free Article!

To many hobbyists, the fuel we use in our nitro powered cars is just the stuff that makes it go. Similar to the gasoline they put in their full scale cars. Never taking time to understand what it is made of and why it does what...
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We got a Ferrari – Tamiya F104 V2 is now here.

Did you guess that Derek loves Formula 1? The next issue will have an amazing in depth article about Tamiya’s F1 affair and it all revolves around their new f104 V2 Pro kit that arrived at the office today. Can’t wa...
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Computer Radio Programming

Computerized radios, or digital radios as they’re more commonly called, have come a long way over the years. Price points have dropped enormously and features have greatly increased. Some of it can get pretty complicated,...
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Hitec X4 AC Plus 4 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger

What could be better than the ultimate LiPo charger? How about four ultimate LiPo chargers. Well, that’s what just showed up at the office in the form of an X4 AC Plus from Hitec. Expect a full review in issue #1 of VRC M...
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MacCachren Replica SLASH

Traxxas adds another replica to their super gnarly Slash roster! NEW Race Replica Model: Rob MacCachren Edition Slash, Now Available! Now you can drive the Mopar/RAM Pro 2WD of Rob MacCachren! Desert-racing legend and Off-Road ...
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