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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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Kyosho Optima 2016 Review – Velocity RC Cars Magazine
Issue #22 features the full review of Kyosho Optima 2016 Release. For those who don’t want to be bothered looking at words and having your brain use them, this video gives our quick video review of the kit from 1985 that ...
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...
WATER WHAT??? Waterproof – Hitec Gets Wet Without a Worry
Everybody likes to get wet, but this is usually a super-scary thought when it comes to the electronics in your radio control machine. Hitec has some of your worries covered with their new waterproof servos that have what it tak...
Tekin Gen 2 Gear is in the house
We love evolution. Monkeys, apes, humans…we’re all the same when it comes to electronics. We want the newest. We finally got the newest gear from Tekin with their Gen2 series of Speedo’s and motors. We’l...
Tamiya Bruiser – Legendary
If you’re old enough to remember this truck…you’re old. The Bruiser just landed in our office and it’s headed over to Dave for a build and a review (something special too). We cant’ wait to play wi...
Buggy Ride Height with TLR’s Adam Drake
Adam Drake has been one of the fastest drivers on the planet for some time now but he’s more than just a driver, he’s a great setup man. Velocity RC Magazine sat down with THE DRAKE to chat ride height and how it affects ha...
Nitro Tune with World Champs!
Our Nitro Tuning Tips video is live on Youtube now! 2010 Nitro Buggy World Champs Cody and Paul King offer up some useful ideas on finding that elusive perfect tune. Check out VRC_004 for the full tuning article written by mast...
Carpet Racers Documentary Airs On The Documentary Channel
A few years back a documentary called “Carpet Racers” made the circuit in the RC World. If you haven’t seen it yet, and get The Documentary Channel (Dish and Directv have it) you can set your DVR to record on ...