2026 R/CU draft schedule posted

Posted 12/21/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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Here's an early Christmas present: the 2026 R/CU Draft Schedule has been posted on the schedule page of the website! It is considered "Draft" as there are still some final details to confirm, including the location of one race. Highlighted by the 2026 NAMBA Nationals in Kennewick in July, the 2026 season has 12 races slated across Washington state for another great summer of roostertails!

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Boats up for draw

Posted 12/21/2025

By: R/CU Registrar, Steve Roman

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The following boats have lapsed their registrations and are availble for registration. If multiple registrations are received within 14 days, a draw will be held. To register any of these boats, please fill out the form on the Boats page of the website.

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FE 5454 57-58 WILD ROOT CHARLIE

FE 9401 03-05 LLUMAR WINDOW FILM

NITRO 6907 69 NOTRE DAME

NITRO 8700 88 MILLER HIGH LIFE

FE 6004 60-61 MISS BURIEN

NITRO 6004 60-61 MISS BURIEN

FE 8501 85-86 MISS BUDWEISER

FE 5840 58-61 MISS BARDAHL

FE 9299 92 MISS BAKE SHOP

GAS 0001 00-04 MISS BUDWEISER

GAS 6740 68-69 MISS BARDAHL  (CHECKER BOARD)

NITRO 9601 11 GRAHAM TRUCKING

FE 6708 75-77 MISS VAN’S P/X

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2026 fees due

Posted 12/14/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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R/CU Registrar, Steve Roman, has posted an updated registry with 2026 fees updated. Please pay these as soon as reasonably possible, either via check or Paypal.

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All of the information can be found at the members' tab of the website, under the file titled "R/CU Registry." Need the password? Please email the webmaster at the link above and to the right.

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Steve's contact info and more information on how to pay can be found along the form.

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NAMBA Nationals coming to the Columbia Cup in July

Posted 11/20/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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In case you haven't heard, the 2026 NAMBA Nationals will take place over the week of July 18-25, 2026, at the Columbia Park Family Fishing Pond! Formally hosted by NAMBA District 8, we anticipate the nation's best R/C boat racers to attend in all NAMBA classes to compete for national titles all week long. As you may have noticed, this is when we anticipate the R/CU Columbia Cup will be as part of the Tri-Cities Water Follies, and that is correct! The scale races are expected to take place over Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, in the typical R/CU Columbia Cup dates. Stay tuned for more information for what should be among the biggest races in R/CU / Nationals history! https://nambanationals.com/

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R/CU statistics updated

Posted 11/18/2025

By: R/CU Statistician, Beau Rarig

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The R/CU Statistics page has been updated with career points, race files, and more from the 2025 season. Check it out today!

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​Call for technical proposals in FE/gas

Posted 11/9/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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The R/CU Board is looking to solicit any proposals for revisions to the technical rulebooks for the FE or Gas Scale classes. These would be proposals that affect the technical aspects of the boats such as engine manufacturer or propeller size, not aspects that affect the racing rules. Please submit proposals to Gary Grembowski at ggrembo21@gmail.com no later than December 1st. 

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Champions are crowned for 2025

Posted 9/23/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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The 2025 Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC has concluded, and congratulations to the season-long champions!

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1/8th Scale Nitro Driver

Geoffry Grembowski won his first career drivers' championship, scoring 14,952 points to win the title by 513 points. He did not record a race victory in 2025, but rode a consistent season to the top of the standings. Dave Brandt was second, and Scott Meyers finished third.

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1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Driver

Dave Brandt won his first career FE drivers' championship, and 15th overall R/CU drivers' championship, scoring 19,463 points to win the title by 5,802 points. He won seven races including the Roger Newton Gold Cup. Henry Oord was second, and Mike Henriksen finished third.

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Gas Scale Driver

Dave Brandt won his third career gas drivers' championship, and 15th overall R/CU drivers' championship, scoring 17,513 points to win the title by 2,663 points. He won eight races, including the first first six in 2025. Mike Henriksen was second, and Henry Oord finished third.

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1/10th Scale Electric Driver

Lexy Brandt won her first drivers' championship, scoring 9,608 points to win the title by 1,949 points. She won one race, but it was the biggest of them all, the Roger Newton Gold Cup. Brooklyn Kinney finished second, and Enzo Henriksen finished third.

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1/8th Scale Nitro Boat

Geoffry Grembowski's 1979 Miss Circus Circus won its second boat championship, scoring 15,582 points to win the title by 1,143 points. 

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1/8th Scale Electric Boat

Dave Brandt's 1987 Eliminator won its first boat championship, scoring 19,463 points to win the title by 5,802 points.

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Gas Scale Boat

Dave Brandt's 1983 KISW Miss Rock won its third boat championship, scoring 17,513 points to win the title by 613 points.

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1/10th Scale Electric Boat

Lexy Brandt's 1983 American Speedy Printing won its first boat championship, scoring 9,608 points to win the title by 1,949 points.

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Wooden hulls available

Posted: 9/6/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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Rob Lacalli has two wooden 1/8th scale hulls available. Please check out the for sale page for more information!

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"How to become a member of R/CU" posted on resources tab

Posted 02/22/2023

By: rcuwebmaster

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Interested in joining R/CU as a racing member? Check out this handy checklist that the R/CU Board has created, listed on the Resources tab here!

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