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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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New R/CU logo to celebrate 50 years

Posted 01/16/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024!

This is a big year for R/CU as it is our 50th season as the premier scale R/C Hydroplane Club in the world.

Special thanks to Matt Johnson who has created our special 50th anniversary logo, which will be featured proudly on our website and across our social media channels.

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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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