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RC cars, which stand for radio control, is one of those hobbies that is interesting because of the different elements that go with the cars. The reason that I enjoy radio control cars is because they are fascinating for a car guy like myself. There are a few different types of RC cars that are available to purchase in various locations in Des Moines. Wolfram RC Raceway is located in Merle Hay Mall and is known as a place to purchase RC cars and open opportunities to compete in racing leagues as well.

There are so many different parts that go with these RC cars. These parts include; wheels, electronics, motors, mounts, and even car bodies. The wheels for a lot of these cars include a lot of different styles of rims, which are mostly sold in a set of four for each of the cars they go with. The tires are a little bit different, while all tires look the same, there are different specifications for each in case people want to race their RC car or keep it as a hobby.

The electronics and motors of these cars are what make them unique and competitive. One important piece with the electronics involved with the RC cars is a transponder, which is something you can purchase that records lap times while running your car. The electronics included are the car’s batteries, which is important to make sure the cars run properly. The cars run on different batteries depending on what type of car you have, which each car has different power outputs for charging. Most of these chargers are ion chargers, which give up to 20C in power and are not designed to “cut off.” Lithium polymer packs give extended runtimes for atomic cars, which are professionally called JST-PH-3-Pin balance/power connectors.

The bodies you can equip on these cars are the best part because there are so many different options to choose from. The options include; sports car bodies, rally car bodies, and even GT racing bodies. There are bundles where you can purchase multiple bodies at once. Needless to say, when you stop and look at these cars as a whole, there are so many things that go into them and into the business of RC cars.

Nick Feigen, owner of Wolfram RC said they, “started selling things at local races.” These races were small events located around the Des Moines area. As the business has grown, so has the options for customization on the cars.

“The most visual thing is the car bodies,” Feigan said. “People have some options.” As the options and customer base grows at Wolfram RC, Feigan said the next thing is “looking for a bigger store space.” This space could have people looking forward to an indoor and outdoor RC car racing area that can hold different leagues where people can run their cars.

If you are wanting to join one of these leagues or just check it out, they typically take place on either Wednesday or Thursday nights during the year. Wolfram RC Raceway is a place that has everything an RC car enthusiast needs and is a great place to get your hobby started and running.