R/C Unlimiteds

Atomic 3

Atomic 1

Champion Spark 1

Atomic 3

1/6

Front Page News

Roger Newton Gold Cup / Norm Evans Memorial race report is posted

Posted 9/24/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

The Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC ended the year in chaotic fashion, battling waves and rollers in Chelan. Check out the full race report HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Champions are crowned for 2025

Posted 9/23/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Apple Cup race report is posted

Posted 9/17/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

The Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC raced in Monroe in front of a large crowd, and the action on the water was intense. Check out the full race report HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Don Mock celebration of life date/time set

Posted: 9/9/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

The date and time for the celebration of Don Mock has been set for October 18th at 2:00 PM. This event will take place at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, WA, and will involve both the hydroplane community and guitar community, both of which Don was a huge part of. We hope you can make it to celebrate R/CU's crew chief, "The 10 Fingers of Doom," Don Mock.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wooden hulls available

Posted: 9/6/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rest in peace: Chris Denslow

Posted 9/1/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

R/CU is deeply saddened to hear that longtime photographer, Chris Denslow, passed away on August 31 following complications from a short illness.

As H1 Unlimited eulogized:

For more than 20 years, Chris dedicated himself to hydroplane racing as part of the H1 Unlimited team. Though he often preferred to stay behind the camera, his work and presence were central to the sport. His photos captured not only the competition on the water, but also the spirit, history, and community that define H1 Unlimited racing.

A native of Tri-Cities, Chris grew up immersed in the sport’s traditions. What began as a summer passion became his lifelong contribution,

documenting the moments that made the sport what it is today. If it raced on the water in the Northwest, Chris was there with a camera – from radio controlled boats to the Unlimiteds and everything in between, he shot it all, and his contributions to H1 Unlimited, APBA and all the other series he witnessed cannot be understated.

Chris was an integral part of R/CU as well as all other classes of hydros, dedicating many weekends and hundreds of thousands of photos (including a printed book) to R/C Unlimiteds. Nearly all photos on this website were from his work through his Digital Roostertails moniker, as he graciously allowed R/CU to showcase his images with no cost. May he rest in peace.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Diamond Cup race report is posted

Posted 9/1/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

The Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC returned to Lakewood for the Diamond Cup, and had a competitive day capped off with a new victor. Check out the full race report HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

R/CU board nominations are open

Posted 8/27/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

It is "that" time of year again! The R/CU Board has three positions open for the 2026 racing season. Those positions up for renewal will be the positions belonging to Fred Olson, Steve Kinney, and Beau Rarig.

Steve has elected not to run for renewal, due to non-racing commitments. Therefore, at least one position will need to be someone not currently on the Board!

This is a great opportunity to volunteer and help assist the club over the course of the season. If you have any ideas as to how to improve the club, this is the way to do so! Commitments are intended to be minimal; the Board meets monthly via Zoom during the offseason and a few times during the season, and responsibilities are generally within the range of a few hours per month.

Experience within the club is not required. We welcome newer members to step up as they can bring a fresh perspective.

You may nominate someone else (please have their approval) or self-nominate. The exact positions (such as Treasurer, Registrar, etc) are not determined until the Board has been selected. Please send nominations to R/CU Secretary, Mike Henriksen, at conmandubber@gmail.com. Nominations will be accepted by the end-of-day September 20.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rest in peace: Don Mock

Posted 4/14/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

R/C Unlimiteds is deeply saddened to share that Don Mock passed away last night.

Don was instrumental to the growth of R/CU over its history, contributing greatly to the standards, marketing, and culture of the club. He did so while competing one of the fastest boats, with numerous victories, Gold Cups, and championships.

Don also was the crew chief of the Atlas Van Lines restorations at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum.

He had been battling health issues recently and passed away last night.

On Saturday, R/CU awarded Don with the Glen Ono Sportsmanship Award from 2024. This award is traditionally one of the most coveted, given to those who exemplify sportsmanship and respect both on the racecourse and off.

We will pass along info for celebration of life and more as we know.

For now, a salute to R/CU’s Crew Chief, Don Mock. You will be missed.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rattlesnake RC return for 2025

Posted 4/4/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

As the eve of the 2025 season draws nearer, R/C Unlimiteds is proud to announce that Meyers Auto Tech and Rattlesnake RC have returned as presenting sponsors for the 2025 season!

Rattlesnake RC returns as Powering R/C Unlimiteds, continuing a partnership that began in 2016.

Bill Brandt is not only a tremendous racer and contributor to the daily work of R/CU, but has been operating his store for over 25 years. Rattlesnake RC has been providing specialized R/C parts to racers around the NW and around the world now via his website, allrc1.com.

From his website, where the store is hosted:

"We are the Racing Brandt Family. I am the father and my name is Bill Brandt. I established Rattlesnake RC in 1990 as a hobby store to promote RC cars, both on and off road in the Tri-Cities, WA. Although I was a local Credit Union Executive at the time it gave me a way to further support mine and my son's enjoyment of RC Racing. At the time I had a pretty nice indoor track in the hobby store.

In 1996 our interests moved to 1/8 Scale Hydroplane Racing. We've loved the boats ever since we started. At National events we also get the opportunity to race our nitro twin riggers and 60 riggers. I've tried to have needed parts on hand for those racers that breakdown and I now continue the business in retirement.

I don't try to have everything but I specialize in supplying some unique and harder to find items at prices that meet or beat mail order.

My family races competitively and our experience along with our trials and errors hopefully helps you out."

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meyers Auto Tech return for 2025

Posted 4/4/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

As the eve of the 2025 season draws nearer, R/C Unlimiteds is proud to announce that Meyers Auto Tech and Rattlesnake RC have returned as presenting sponsors for the 2025 season!

Meyers Auto Tech returns for the Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series, continuing a partnership that began in 2013.

Scott Meyers is a member of R/CU, and his former company is one of the best small businesses in the Tri-Cities (WA) area. From their website at meyersautotech.com:

"Meyers Auto Tech is an automotive and truck repair and maintenance shop serving the Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland Washington areas since 1998.

Meyers Auto Tech is a locally owned Christian business that exists to serve the needs of two groups of people – Our Customers and Our Employees.

We believe these needs are best met by fostering relationships, both within our shop and within our community, that are based upon honesty, open communication, teamwork, and trust."

Meyers Auto Tech has a history with boat racing as well. He was the owner/sponsor of a successful 2.5 liter limited hydroplane for many years during the late 2000s, and sponsored Freedom Racing's brand new unlimited hydroplane. Brian Perkins piloted the U-21 Meyers Auto Tech during the 2007 Columbia Cup on the Columbia River in front of hundreds of thousands of race fans.

To contact Meyers Auto Tech: 1120 N. Grant Pl, Kennewick WA, 99336 (509)735-8436.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

R/CU merchandise available

Posted 05/28/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Thanks to Steve Roman and his family, there is shirts and hats available for sale in celebration of R/CU's 50th Anniversary Season. They are customizable with you name, a variety of colors, and sizes. The online link can be found at:

https://rewyrddesigns.com/shop/ols/products/rcu-50th-anniversary-shirt

Steve has also offered to assist in processing orders by emailing him directly (msteve0351@yahoo.com). You can also speak to him at all races this year.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------