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Reminder on annual registration fees

Posted 1/22/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

This is a reminder that annual registration fees are due January 31st. Payment can be sent via check (made to R/CU) to R/CU Registrar, Steve Roman, or using the R/CU Paypal.

Any questions should be directed to Steve Roman. If you need contact info for Steve, please contact the webmaster using the link above and to the right and we will pass along contact info.

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2025 draft schedule posted

Posted 1/19/2025

By: rcuwebmaster

 

After much hard work by R/CU race coordinator, Steve Kinney, the 2025 draft schedule has been posted on the schedule page of the website. You may notice some changes compared to previous years; there are many factors that our local parks departments have to balance between our races and other events, hence some modifications. There are also a few weekends that the location has not been announced.

R/CU is working to post the full confirmed schedule soon.

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November board meeting minutes posted on members' page

Posted 12/21/2024

By: R/CU Secretary, Mike Henriksen

 

The November 2024 board meeting minutes have been posted on the members' page. As always, every meeting held by the Board is logged and posted. 

If you need the password to the members' page, please contact the webmaster at the link above and to the right.

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Roger Newton Memorial R/C Hydro Show set for February 15

Posted 12/21/2024

By: ERCU

It is with great joy that we announce the annual Roger Newton Memorial R/C Hydro Show will return in 2025! Please see all the details, as written by our friends at ERCU:

An annual February tradition in the RC model boat world is set!

The 2025 Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show is set for the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please bring a model or two (or all the models you have) to display on the floor of the museum alongside the amazing restorations that museum volunteers have done over the years. David Newton will again be presenting Best of Scale awards.

"This event is always such an awesome way to showcase the craftsmanship that RC boat modelers and racers always bring to the water," said event organizer David Newton. "The craftsmanship behind scale appearance of these models of all scales is something that my dad always loved and appreciated and was proud of. I always appreciate those who attend in order to remember Roger."

To be prepared for the event, it's advised that you bring your own table(s) and chair(s) as they will not be provided by the Museum. You'll be able to get into the Museum around 9 a.m. to set up and prepare for the show to open to the public at 10 a.m.

Lunch will be available for sale.

As always, please also consider making a donation to the museum, as they provide the space for this event to us at no cost.

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Hulls released for registration

Posted 12/5/2024

By: R/CU Registrar, Steve Roman

The following boats have been released for registration. Per the R/CU rulebook, registrations can be submitted to the Registrar using the R/CU Registration Form located on the Boats page anytime for these boats. If more than two registrations for any hull are received within 14 days, a draw will be held. Reference the R/CU Rulebook or contact Steve (contact info is listed on the R/CU Registration Form) for any questions.

Nitro Class

None

FE Class

Hull 7425, 1974, U-95

Hull 8255, 1985, U-100 Miss Rock

Hull 8401, 1988, U-00 Miss Circus Circus (Blue Sides)

Hull 92102.5, 2016-18, U-9 Les Schwab Tires

Hull 9601, 2008, U-7 Formulaboats.com II

Hull 9601, 2011, U-5 Graham Trucking

Hull 0001, 2006-10, U-5 Formulaboats.com

Hull 0001, 2011, U-7 Valken Sports

Hull 0001, 2012, U-12 Graham Trucking

Hull 0302, 2004-06, U-2 Graham Trucking

Hull 0706, 2021-23, U-1/91 Goodman Real Estate

Hull 0925, 2017-19, U-11 J&D's Hydraulics Presents Reliable Diamond Tool

Gas Scale Class

Hull 0721, 2021-22, U-40 Beacon Plumbing

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Career points updated

Posted 10/30/2024

By: Beau Rarig

The career points for all three official R/CU classes have been updated, and the files are posted on the Statistics page. Check it out!

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Call for FE and gas class technical rules proposals

Posted 10/30/2024

By: The R/CU Board

Per the R/CU rulebooks, the Board will solicit any revisions to the FE and gas scale technical rules at this time. Proposals can be submitted anytime by December 1st, at which point the solicitation period will end and the technical rules will be finalized for the 2025 racing season. Submit any rules revisions to Gary Grembowski at ggrembo21@gmail.com.

The current rulebooks (including technical rules) can be found on the Rulebook page.

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

Posted 10/2/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

For the final time in 2024, the Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC raced with the coveted Roger Newton Gold Cup up for grabs. Check out all the action at the race report here!

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2024 champions

Posted 09/25/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Congratulations to the 2024 champions, in R/CU's 50th year!

1/8th Scale Nitro: Dave Brandt collected his 12th career drivers' title, winning 4 races along the way. The boat he raced with, Brenda Brandt's 1978 Squire Shop (U-65), was the boat champion for the second time.

1/8th Scale Electric (FE): David Newton won his first career drivers' title, winning an amazing 9 races in 2024, including the Roger Newton Gold Cup. The boat he drove, Don Mock's 1984 Atlas Van Lines, was the boat champion for the second time.

Gas Scale: Jim Whyte won his first career championship, winning only one race but using consistency to nab the title. His boat, the 1978 MIss Mark and Pak, won the boat title for the first time.

1/10th Scale Electric: Brooklyn Kinney won her second straight championship, doing so while winning three races. Her boat, the 1974 Miss U.S., was also a repeat champion.

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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. 

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

Posted 02/22/2023

By: rcuwebmaster

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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