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Fuel buy pickup update

Posted 03/20/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

The Torco fuel from the R/CU Fuel Buy has arrived, and we'd like to coordinate all of the pickup at this weekend's 50th Anniversary Celebration. If you are attending, please arrive a little early to pick up your fuel. If you are not attending, please arrange with someone to pick up your fuel. If you have further concerns or questions, please contact Gary Grembowski at ggrembo21@gmail.com.

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It's almost here: R/CU's 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Posted 03/18/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

We are hoping to see everyone at R/C Unlimited’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

If you are a former or current member of R/C Unlimiteds, another R/C club in the region, or are just a fan of unlimited hydroplanes, you are invited.

The big event is THIS SATURDAY, March 23rd, 4:00-8:00pm at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent.

 

The event is free and will feature pizza provided by R/C Unlimiteds. There will be a no-host bar featuring pop, beer and wine with all proceeds going to the Museum. Cash and credit accepted at the bar.

The highlight of the evening will be a feature video by Don Mock – 50 Years of R/CU. There will also be a display of R/CU raceboats from over the years.

To help us plan, please register using the following link or email Gary Grembowski at ggrembo21@gmail.com.

Or just show up at the Museum at 4:00pm on Saturday.

 

See you then and help us celebrate!

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Less than three weeks before the 50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted 03/04/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

We are less than three weeks away from R/CU’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum! The event is Saturday, March 23rd from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

So far, we have 50 people registered, so plenty of room for more.

 

We need your help though.  If you have contacts with previous R/CU Members, please let them know about the event.

We would like to see our former racers, or current racers with our sister clubs.

The event is free and R/CU will be providing pizza for attendees. There will be a no-host bar with proceeds going the Museum.

 

All we ask is that you tell us you are coming.

Please fill out the registration form: CLICK HERE.

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New draft schedule posted with revisions

Posted 02/19/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

The Board has made a few changes to the 2024 schedule.

We were unable to secure a May date at the Family Fishing Pond so we will be in Two Rivers Park in Finley for the Champion Spark Plug Regatta.

We will also be trying out a new concept this year. During the weekend of June 15th and 16th we will hold two full races at Ellensburg.

Saturday will be the Rose Cup and on Sunday we will hold the Dean Chenoweth Memorial. You have your options – you can race on Saturday only, race on Sunday only or race both days. Both days will have preliminary heats and finals as per a standard raceday.

We will then take a four week mid-summer break until mid-July.

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Note on 2023 season banquet

Posted 02/19/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

The question has been asked as to when the 2023 season banquet will be held. This event will be part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Banquet program (albeit a little shorter, given the program scheduled for the evening). 

There will NOT be a banquet at the first race of the season in the Tri-Cities, contrary to previous years.

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Technical proposals as voted on the Board

Posted 01/22/2024

By: rcuwebmaster

Using the feedback provided by the Membership, the R/CU Board has announced the following results of the technical proposals. Be on the lookout for a 2024 Rulebook for all classes to be posted soon.

Fast Electric

Proposal #1 – Forward Motion

Proposal #1 was passed unanimously.  The rules will be updated that if a FE boat stops prior to picking up the score up buoy, they will be disqualified from the heat.  Also, if a FE boat stops on the course, they must regain forward motion prior to the last place boat finishing.

 

Proposal #2 – Rewinding of Stock FE Motors

Proposal #2 passed unanimously with enforcement using option #1.  It will be illegal to rewind a stock approved FE motor.  Enforcement will be handled with the existing rules and process for measuring motor output.

 

Proposal #3 – Addition of NEU 1527 1.5Y 815KV to approved motor list

Proposal #3 was tabled with no action taken.  The Board felt it was unnecessary to add this motor to the list.  The motor already qualifies under existing rules.

 

Gas Scale

Proposal #1 – expand max cc to 34.99

Proposal #1 was tabled with no action taken.  The feedback from membership showed no support for this change.  The current max cc remain in place.

 

Proposal #2 – Air holes limited to 2 square inches

Proposal #2 was rejected unanimously by the Board.  Air holes will be limited to as they appeared in the real boat.  No additional air holes will be allowed.

 

In addition, the Board voted in favor of trying a change to the start procedure.  It will be tried at one race during the year and announced well beforehand.  The start procedure will closely mimic current H1 rules.  Start lanes must be established at the entrance pin to turn 3. (Current H1 rule).  There will be no lane changes between the entry pin to turn 3 and the start line.  In addition, there will be no cutting of the course following the 30 second mark.

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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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Congratulations to the 2023 R/CU season champions

Posted 09/27/2023

By: rcuwebmaster

After a long summer, the 2023 Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC is over. Congratulations to the season champions, who bested very competitive fields to take the titles!

1/8th Scale Nitro Driver: Kirk Maupin, 13658 points

The "Iceman" finally returned to the top after a five year absence. He collected his 7th title, the first since 2018, with a 1431 point advantage over second-place Steven Kinney. He won five races, including the Roger Newton Gold Cup.

1/8th Scale Nitro Boat: Steven Kinney's 1974 Miss U.S., 13552 points

Steven Kinney's Miss U.S. collected its first boat championship, with a 883 point victory over Brenda Brandt's 1978 Squire Shop (U-65). 

1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Driver: Don Mock, 15313 points

The "Ten Fingers of Doom" returned to the top after a one year absence. He collected his 3rd FE title, and 6th overall in R/CU, with a 1669 point advantage over Henry Oord. He won three races in 2023.

1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Boat: Henry Oord's 1983 Miss Houston, 15451 points

Henry Oord's 1983 Miss Houston collected its first boat championship, with a 1269 point advantage over Don Mock's 1985 Miller American. The boat won two races in 2023.

Gas Scale Driver: Dave Brandt, 13625 points

"Trooper Dave" backed up his 2022 title with one in 2023, with a 906 point advantage over Jim Whyte. It is his second gas title, and his 13th R/CU title. He won four races in 2023, including the Roger Newton Gold Cup.

Gas Scale Boat: Dave Brandt's 1983 KISW Miss Rock, 14425 points

The Miss Rock backed up his 2022 title with one in 2023, with a scant 205 point victory over Jim Whyte's 1978 Miss Mark and Pak. It is the boat's second gas title. It won four races in 2023, including the Roger Newton Gold Cup.

1/10th Scale Electric Driver: Brooklyn Kinney, 11347 points

Brooklyn collected her first title in her rookie season, with a 3895 point advantage over Geoffry Grembowski. She won three races in 2023.

1/10th Scale Electric Boat: Brooklyn Kinney's 1974 Miss U.S.

The Miss U.S. took the title with a dominant 5735 point advantage over Geoffry Grembowski's 2017 Spirit of Detroit. The boat won three races in 2023.

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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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