Silver Cup
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August 10
Location: Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg, WA
Contest Director: Dave and Brenda Brandt
Schedule
This is a one-day, Saturday-only race. Course and pit setup will begin around 7 AM. Testing will last for about two hours once setup is complete. Racing will begin following testing.
Previous Race Winners
Race held in Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg, WA 2003-2005, 2010-present
Race held in Hisey Park, Granger, WA 2006-2009
Race held in Soap Lake, WA 2002
Race held in Mose Lake, WA 2000-2001
Race held in Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA 1987-1999
Race held in Kent, WA 1976-1986
Race held in Renton, WA 1975
-2019: Paxton Reunanen (1995 Pico American Dream) [nitro] and Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines) [FE]
-2018: Dave Brandt (1978 Squire Shop U-64) [nitro] and Bill Brandt (1972 Notre Dame) [FE]
-2017: Fred Olson (1976 Spirit of Dayton-Walther) [nitro] and Bill Brandt (1972 Notre Dame) [FE]
-2016: Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products) [nitro] and Bill Brandt (1982 Gilmore Special) [FE]
-2015: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream) [nitro] and David Newton (2012 Spirit of Qatar) [FE]
-2014: Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products) [nitro] and Bob Brackett (2008 Formulaboats.com II) [FE}
-2013: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream) [nitro] and Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products) [FE}
Prior to 2013, no FE class run
-2012: Mike Malloy (2010 Albert Lee)
-2011: Dave Brandt (1999 Pico American Dream)
-2010: Kirk Maupin (1975 Atlas Van Lines)
-2009: Kirk Maupin (1977 Miss Esquire Products)
-2008: Steve Schmitz (1985 Squire Shop)
-2007: David Newton (1985 Miss 7-Eleven)
-2006: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2005: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2004: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2003: Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines)
-2002: Dave Brandt (1995 Pico American Dream)
-2001: Eric Akeson (1986 Frank Kenney Toyota)
-2000: Gary Jensen (1969 Pride of Pay 'N Pak)
-1999: Jesse Robertson (1989 Miss Circus Circus)
-1998: Lee Robertson (1995 Pico American Dream)
-1997: Dave Blacksten (1988 Jackpot Food Mart)
-1996: Pat Bristol (1984 Tosti Asti)
-1995: Steve DeSteese (1984 Miss Renault)
-1994: Rocky Fridell (1987 Miller American)
-1993: Roland DeSteese (1984 Miss Renault)
-1992: Norm Nordby (1984 Lite All Star)
-1991: Don Mock (1984 Atlas Van Lines)
-1990: Ron Davis (1988 Miss Circus Circus)
-1989: Gary Jensen (1982 Gilmore Special)
-1988: Doug Tumlinson (1970 Miss U.S.)
-1987: Bill Smiley (1980 Pay 'N Pak)
-1986: Bill Smiley (1980 Pay 'N Pak)
-1985: Jerry Logan
-1984: Roger Newton (Miss Budweiser)
-1983: Ed Fisher-1982: Gale Whitestine (Tahoe Miss)
-1981: Jack Haugen (1957 Thriftway Too)
-1980: Curt Weaston (Hamm's Bear)
-1979: Bill Osborne (Slo-Mo-Shun V)-1978: Bill Osborne (Slo-Mo-Shun V)
-1977: Ron Erickson (Spirit of Dayton Walther)
-1976: Roger Newton (Slo-Mo-Shun IV)-1975: Roger Newton (Slo-Mo-Shun IV)
Reunanen collects second career victory, while Brandt and Mock add to impressive seasons
We apologize, as this will be an abbreviated race report, with limited photos and no videos. For any race videos, visit the facebook page of Rattlesnake R/C.
Video pit tour from the race, courtesy of Scott Meyers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbihScpemc8
After two consecutive weeks of unlimited hydroplane action in the northwest, it was time for the R/C's to take back the spotlight. R/C Unlimiteds returned to Ellensburg, for the ninth race of the Meyers Autotech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC and Nova Rossi Marine USA, the Silver Cup. With four classes in action, it was an impressive day of racing, as R/CU's best continued to battle through the 2019 summer.
1/10th Scale Electric
1st: 1973 Red Man, Rick Evans
2nd: 1962 Lumberville, John Earnest
3rd: 1960 Miss U.S., Jim Brittain
Congratulations to Rick Evans, who picks up his first career R/CU victory in his first R/CU race.
Gas Scale Final
1st: 1982 Gilmore Special, Dave Brandt
2nd: 1978 Miss Circus Circus, Mike Malloy
3rd: 1962 Miss Bardahl, Ken Olson
4th: 1982 Coor's Light, Jeff Griffin
5th (DNF): 1977 Atlas Van Lines, Jim Whyte
6th (DNS): 1970 Miss U.S., Ron Hartley
Congratulations to Dave Brandt, who continued his run of 8 for 8 in finals this year.
1/8th Scale Electric First Consolation
1st: 1999 Miss Madison, Henry Oord
DNS: 1974 U-95, Bob Brackett
DNS: 1986 Mr. Pringle's, Jim Brittain
DNS: 1984 Lite All Star, Brandon Sano
1/8th Scale Electric Final
1st: 1984 Atlas Van Lines, Don Mock
2nd: 1982 Pay'n Pak, Bob Hulliger
3rd: 1984 Lite All Star, Ron Cole
4th: 1962 Lumberville, John Earnest
5th (DNF): 1999 Miss Madison, Henry Oord
6th (DNF): 2008 Formulaboats.com U-5, Rob Brackett
7th (DNF): 1972 Notre Dame, Bill Brandt
Congratulations to Don Mock, who captured his second victory of the season, and continued to increase his point lead in the season high point standings.
1/8th Scale Nitro Second Consolation
1st: 1978 Miss Circus Circus, Mike Malloy
DNS: 1977 Natural Light, Ron Cole
DNS: 2007 Boeing Dreamliner, Rich Matkin
DNS: 2014 Spirit of Qatar, Jim Putich
1/8th Scale Nitro First Consolation
1st: 1995 Pico American Dream, Paxton Reunanen
2nd: 1982 Oh Boy! Oberto, Jim Brittain
3rd: 1983 American Speedy Printing (Red/Yellow), Mike Cathey
4th: 2016 Miss Homestreet Bank, Jeff Griffin
5th (DNF): 1963 Miss Exide, John Gatjens
6th (DNS): 1978 Miss Circus Circus, Mike Malloy
1/8th Scale Nitro Final
1st: 1995 Pico American Dream, Paxton Reunanen
2nd: 2011 Lakeridge Paving, Gary Grembowski
3rd: 1983 American Speedy Printing (Blue), Mike Cathey
4th: 1977 Miss Esquire Products, Kirk Maupin
5th (DNF): 1978 Squire Shop (U-64), Dave Brandt
6th (DNF): 1988 Miss Stroh's Light, Scott Meyers
7th (DNS): 1972 Notre Dame, Bill Brandt
Congratulations to Paxton Reunanen, who wins his second career race in nitro, after coming all the way from the trailer position!