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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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Why Fresh Oil?
Because fresh shock oil makes better shocks! Over time, contaminates can murky up your shock juice causing inconsistent damping which means poorer shock performance. Some hardcore racers change their oil after every run or two;...
Ready. Set. Action. AE FT B4.1 Worlds Edition.
Another Wednesday in the books. It’s garbage day here at the VRC main office (doesn’t it feel like every day is garbage day?). What did we do today? We took our new 10mm fish-eye lens and hit the track for a photo s...
Tekin Smoothes it out With Vegas V223
Vegas Evolution v223 is now available for download. HotWire v8.4.1 includes v223 Vegas Evolution for the RS, RSPro and RX8 ESCs giving users smoother throttle, smoother brakes, the ability to load, save and transfer custom ESC ...
Tamiya and VRC Magazine Hook Up! Over $300 off!!!
That’s right! We tested the amazing TA05 VDF in the current issue and teamed up with Tamiya to offer a special price on the kit. Normally, this kit sells for $700 from Tamiya, or if you can use good ol’ Google about...
Associated SC10 4×4 Goes Factory!!!
The SC10 4×4 taken to the next level with Factory Team treatment! Starting with the already awesome SC10 4×4, Team Associated takes their 4WD short course truck to the next level with the full Factory Team treatment! ...
Building Perfect Shocks – FREE Article
TIRES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR CAR, but even a perfect set of tires will do you no good if they can’t stay firmly planted on the ground. That’s where your shocks come into play; they fulfill many roles, including...
Sick Savage Style 1/5 Brushless SC
HPI is about to turn the electric 1/5 scale world upside down again with their new Savage based Short Course Truck. The Savage drivetrain is super flexible, allowing HPI monster trucks to reach legendary levels of durability an...
Pro-Line PRO-2 Contest Winner
Our latest sweepstake is over and Donovan Bremer is the big winner of a hot new Pro-Line PRO-2 Short Course Truck kit. Congratulations Don, we’ll see ya at the track! Keep checking back to our Facebook page and website fo...