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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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This Week in RC – Derek Edition V3

Every week I bring to you what I think is important, or is cool, or what I just feel like sharing with you. This week we’re all about some teasing, so new kits, some tires, and a cat video.   Pro-Line Is a Tease. If ...
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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...
by Jeff Eveleigh
 

 
 

Shock-End Removal

Shock shafts are delicate and need to be treated that way. Gouges and scratches are your biggest concern as they will not only rough up the smooth stroke, but they can damage your o-rings causing oil leaks and constant maintena...
by Jeff Eveleigh
 

 

 

VRC Mag Video Review HPI Crawler King

Issue VRC_017 features a full review of the HPI Crawler King fitted with a stunning looking 1973 Ford Bronco body. The magazine will give an in-depth look at the RTR, but our view review gives you our quick take. Watch the vide...
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TRF419XR – Nice Tamiya Plug

TAMIYA TRF419XR The latest iteration of Tamiya’s high-end Touring chassis got some minor tweaks focused on increasing corner speed and steering response. A mature class like this doesn’t require many updates but spe...
by Jeff Eveleigh
 

 

 

The Inter “netagative” – The ultimate fail compilation!

Negative Expert The internet is a wonderful place. Where else can you buy your neighbor’s garbage on Craigslist, order meat from Amazon, watch a cat video, research outer space,  and post videos of yourself all day so you ca...
by Derek Buono
 

 
 

Need Nitro? We Got the Durango DNX408V2

Who doesn’t love a good old V2? Electric has been raging lately and nitro has been sitting around on the bench. We got some requests for “more nitro” so we used our direct line to Team Durango and got one drop...
by Derek Buono
 

 
 

We Rally Like You. Oh, really like Rally.

Derek is a huge WRC fan. One of the things he wants to do is sit in the woods with a BBQ, cooler of beer and watch a WRC event. We can all dream right. Since the WRC doesn’t come to the US, we can only do a scale rally. W...
by Derek Buono