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Dean Chenoweth Memorial

Maupin, Kinney, and Brand top a strong field Saturday at the doubleheader

The Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC returned to Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park in Ellensburg, for the annual doubleheader race weekend. First on the schedule was the Dean Chenoweth Memorial, and 45 boats were on hand to enjoy the remarkably calm and sunny waters of Ellensburg.

After a quick setup on Saturday morning, it was game on and a full crowd was on hand to watch the action!

1/10th Scale ELectric Final

1st: 1983 American Speedy Printing, Lexy Brandt

2nd: 1978 Squire Shop (U-64), Chris Brown

3rd: 2018 Oberto, Enzo Henriksen

4th: 1962 $ Bill, Geoffry Grembowski

5th: 1974 Miss U.S., Brooklyn Kinney

The two ladies were dominant once again in the 1/10th scale class, but this time it was Lexy who took the edge over Brooklyn, who spun out in the final. Lexy took all heat victories and the final victory, her second in a row and second for 2026.

Gas Scale Consolation

1st: 1976 Olympia Beer, Steve Roman

2nd: 1977 Atlas Van Lines, Jim Whyte

3rd (DNF): 1971 Country Boy, Joey Caines

Steve Roman debuted his new Olympia Beer boat a few races ago, and it has been steadily growing quicker and more consistent. He used the boat well to take the consolation victory over Jim Whyte and the Atlas, landing a spot in the final.

Gas Scale Final

1st: 1983 KISW Miss Rock, Dave Brandt

2nd: 1982 Miss Machine Rock Band, Mike Henriksen

3rd: 1976 Olympia Beer, Steve Roman

4th: 1977 Atlas Van Lines, Jim Whyte

5th (DNF): 1988 Miss Stroh Light, Scott Meyers

6th (DNF): 1983 Miss Houston, Henry Oord

The Miss Machine Rock Band has immediately set itself apart with remarkable trolling ability, which allows it to get lane one nearly every time. On this time though, it was Dave Brandt and the Miss Rock who was able to emerge on top. It was Dave's second victory of the year in the gas class.

1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Consolation

1st: 1983 American Speedy Printing, Lexy Brandt

2nd: 1978 Squire Shop (U-64), Talon Moore

3rd: 1976 Atlas Van Lines, Wayne Beeson

4th: 1980 Evans Marine, Kyle Hirano

5th (DNF): 1972 Notre Dame, Corey Moore

6th (DNF): 1983 KISW Miss Rock, Rich Matkin

Lexy built on her successful 1/10th scale day with a victory in the 1/8th scale electric class as well, taking the Speedy to the front and managing the race from there to victory. Talon Moore used her dad's old boat with a lot of R/CU history to take second.

1/8th Scale Electric (FE) Final

1st: 1978 Squire Shop (U-65), Steve Kinney

2nd: 1983 Miss Houston, Henry Oord

3rd: 1989 Winston Eagle, Dylan Hirano

4th: 1983 American Speedy Printing, Lexy Brandt

5th: 2011 Red Dot, Jason Colean

6th: 1985 Miller American, Paxton Reunanen

7th: 1993 Miss Rock, Jake Gray

It was a rare FE final where all boats went out and all 7 came back. Steve Kinney nailed the start in the middle lanes with the Squire Shop, and never looked back as the quick boat was able to take his second victory of the year. Henry Oord was chasing hard in the Houston, while Paxton and the Miller hit a buoy and took a penalty while chasing.

1/8th Scale Nitro Consolation

1st: 1983 Miss Renault, Joey Caines

2nd: 1971 Pride of Pay'n Pak, Brent Edinger

3rd (DNF): 1974 Red Man, Steve Roman

The three boat consolation was hard fought, but Joey was able to emerge victorious with the Renault to advance to the final.

1/8th Scale Nitro Final

1st: 1977 Squire, Kirk Maupin

2nd: 1978 Squire Shop (U-65), Dave Brandt

3rd: 1974 Miss U.S., Steve Kinney

4th: 1979 Miss Circus Circus, Geoffry Grembowski

5th: 2012 Matrix Auto Systems, Brian Anderson

6th (DNF): 1988 Miss Stroh Light, Scott Meyers

7th (DNS): 1983 Miss Renault, Joey Caines

It was a familiar sight for the Saturday final, as Dave Brandt and Kirk Maupin did battle with their two rocket ships. This time, it was "The Iceman" Kirk Maupin who took the victory, his second of the year. Dave finished second, with Steve Kinney and the Miss U.S. rounding out the podium.

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June 13

 

Location: Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg, WA

 

Contest Director: Jim Whyte and Mike Henriksen

 

Previous Race Winners

Race held in Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg, WA 1996, 2019, 2024-Present

Race held in Twin Lakes Park, Marysville, WA 1984-1986, 1989-1990, 1998-2018, 2021

Race held in Elma, WA 1987-1988, 1991, 1993-1995

Race held in Olympia, WA 1992

Race held in Lake Waughop, Tacoma, WA 1997

-2026: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) [nitro], Steven Kinney (1978 Squire Shop U-65) [FE], and Dave Brandt (1983 KISW Miss Rock) [gas]

-2025: Scott Meyers (1988 Miss Stroh's Light) [nitro], Dave Brandt (1987 Eliminator) [FE], and Dave Brandt (1983 KISW Miss Rock) [gas]

-2024: Geoffry Grembowski (1979 Miss Circus Circus) [nitro], David Newton (1984 Atlas Van Lines) [FE], and Paxton Reunanen (1986 Boat) [gas]

-2023: Race not held

-2022: Race not held

-2021: Beau Rarig (1983 American Speedy Printing) [nitro], Bill Brandt (1987 Eliminator) [FE], and Dave Brandt (1983 KISW Miss Rock) [gas]

-2020: Race cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

-2019: Dave Brandt (1978 Squire Shop U-64) [nitro] and Rob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com II) [FE]

-2018: Dave Brandt (1978 Squire Shop U-64) [nitro] and Bill Brandt (1972 Notre Dame) [FE]

-2017: Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products) [nitro] and Rob Brackett (2011 Valken Sports) [FE]

-2016: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) [nitro] and Bob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com) [FE]

-2015: David Newton (1996 Smokin' Joe's) [nitro] and Bill Brandt (1982 Gilmore Special) [FE]

-2014: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) [nitro] and Rob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com) [FE}

-2013: Kirk Maupin (1977 Squire) [nitro] and David Newton (2012 Spirit of Qatar) [FE]

 

Previous to 2013, only nitro class run

-2012: John Hruby (1978 Miss Circus Circus)

-2011: Dave Brandt (1999 Pico American Dream)

-2010: Kirk Maupin (1975 Atlas Van Lines)

-2009: Dave Brandt (1999 Pico American Dream)

-2008: Dave Brandt (1999 Pico American Dream)

-2007: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)

-2006: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)

-2005: Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines)

-2004: Lee Robertson (1993 Miss Budweiser)

-2003: Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines)

-2002: John Stubbers (1997 Miss Crazy Tomato)

-2001: Race not held

-2000: Race not held

-1999: Jesse Robertson (1989 Miss Circus Circus)

-1998: Jesse Robertson (1989 Miss Circus Circus)

-1997: Dave Brandt (1978 Squire Shop)

-1996: Jesse Robertson (1989 Miss Circus Circus)

-1995: Dave Blacksten (1986 Miss 7-Eleven)

-1994: Dave Blacksten (1986 Miss 7-Eleven)

-1993: David Jensen (1969 Pride of Pay 'N Pak)

-1992: Mike Phillips (1966 Miss Bardahl)

-1991: David Jensen (1969 Pride of Pay 'N Pak)

-1990: Ron Davis (1988 Miss Circus Circus)

-1989: Dallas Cook (1961 Tempest)

-1988: Dallas Cook (1961 Tempest)

-1987: Ron Davis 

-1986: Roger Newton (1984 Miss Budweiser)

-1985: Dick Ness

-1984: John Logan (Harrah's Tahoe Miss)

 

 

 

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