Rattlesnake RC return for 2026

Posted 2/15/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

 

​R/C Unlimiteds is proud to announce that Rattlesnake RC has returned as presenting sponsor for the 2026 season!

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Rattlesnake RC returns as Powering R/C Unlimiteds, continuing a partnership that began in 2016. That's right, this is year 10 of the partnership between Rattlesnake RC and R/CU!

 

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."

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Thank you Rattlesnake RC!

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2025 season banquet confirmed for season-opening weekend

Posted 02/15/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

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Similar to previous years, the banquet celebrating the 2025 champions and award winners will be held on the eve of the first race of the 2026 season. The Banquet will take place at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick, WA, on April 11, right before the season-opening Atomic Cup on April 12. Be on the lookout for the order forms to be posted on the website!

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2026 R/CU schedule is confirmed!

Posted 02/15/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

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The R/CU Board, thanks to the work of Race Coordinator Joey Caines, has confirmed the 2026 schedule. It promises to be an amazing 11 weekends of racing through the summer!

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The season kicks off with the traditional opener in the Tri-Cities at Two Rivers Park with the Atomic Cup, then heads to Ellensburg for the Bill Muncey Memorial. Next is a brand-new site for R/CU, as the series turns west to Toledo, WA, at South County Park on Wallace Pond in Toledo for the Champion Spark Plug Regatta. Be sure to be on the lookout for more information as we approach the race date about the new location for R/CU!

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Following Toledo, the series turns back to the Tri-Cities for the Rose Cup in May (combined with H1 Unlimited testing), then the annual double-header weekend in June in Ellensburg for the Dean Chenoweth Memorial on Saturday at the Bernie Little Memorial on Sunday.

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After a few weeks off for holidays, R/CU returns to Waughop Lake in mid-July for the Don Mock Memorial President's Cup. Then, it is time for the highlight of the summer, the 2026 NAMBA Nationals at Columbia Park in Kennewick, WA!

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The series wraps up identically to last year, with the Silver Cup in Fiorito Pond in Ellensburg, Diamond Cup in Lakewood, Apple Cup on Lake Tye in Monroe, and the Norm Evans Memorial/Roger Newton Gold Cup finale in Chelan, WA.

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We can't wait to send roostertails across Washington in 2026!

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Roger Newton Memorial R/C Boat Show set for February 28

Posted 02/14/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

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The annual Roger Newton Memorial R/C Boat Show is set for February 28, at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, WA. This is a great showcase for the sport, and racers are encouraged to bring boats and spend some time bench racing, shooting the breeze, and discussing the upcoming season! Newton Marine and Roostertail Talk will be presenting Best of Scale trophies for the show, which will run from 10AM-2PM. 

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If you are bringing a boat, it is encouraged to bring your own table(s) and chair(s). Lunch will be available for sale.

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Please consider making a donation to the Museum for hosting this event, as the museum is providing the event space at no cost.

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We hope to see you there!

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2026 fuel buy

Posted 01/27/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

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It’s that time again to think about Nitro fuel for the upcoming season. This year, the R/CU Board will arrange purchase. Shipping details coming soon. All fuel orders must be prepaid prior to placing the order.

 

The fuel is Torco and must be purchased in case quantities so if you need less than a case buddy up with someone. Following are prices based on 4 gallons per case and shipping to Lacey. These prices are the same as last year.

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ORDERS MUST BE PLACED AND PAID BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

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66%: $234.00

60%: $210.00

50%: $192.00

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Visit the Fuel Buy page (click HERE) in order to submit your order and more instructions on payment. In order to keep this to R/CU members, please enter the Member's password to access this page. Need the password? Email the webmaster at the link above and to the right!

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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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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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"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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