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Call for technical proposals in FE/gas

Posted 11/8/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

The R/CU Board is looking to solicit any proposals for revisions to the technical rulebooks for the FE or Gas Scale classes. These would be proposals that affect the technical aspects of the boats such as engine manufacturer or propeller size, not aspects that affect the racing rules. Please submit proposals to Gary Grembowski at ggrembo21@gmail.com no later than December 1st.

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Statistics page updated following the 2026 season

Posted 11/8/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

R/CU Statistician, Beau Rarig, has posted updated files from the 2026 season. These files can be found on the Statistics page. Check them out for career points updates, career race wins, and more!

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White canopy cover from Chelan is missing

Posted 11/8/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

If anyone picked up a white canopy cover in Chelan from the grass near the toilets, please let us know. You can contact the webmaster via the link above and to the right. Monty Hopkins is missing his cover.

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Roger Newton Gold Cup race recap is posted

Posted 10/13/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

For the final time in 2026, the Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC hit the waters in Chelan, for a picturesque finishing weekend. Check out the race recap for photos and a wrapup on the last race of the season!

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Announcing the 2026 champions

Posted 9/23/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

The 2026 Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series Powered by Rattlesnake RC has concluded; here are your 2026 champions!

1/8th Scale Nitro

Dave Brandt returned to his winning ways in 2026, taking the drivers' championship by 805 points over Kirk Maupin and Steven Kinney. The 2026 title is his 13th in nitro and 17th overall in R/CU, continuing a lifetime of success. Along the way he collected four wins, including the NAMBA National title. He drives the 1978 Squire Shop (U-65), registered under his wife Brenda, and this boat won its 3rd boat championship.

1/8th Scale Electric (FE)

Steven Kinney had a dream 2026, winning his first career drivers' championship by a comeback in the final race, taking the title by 283 points over Henry Oord and Paxton Reunanen. Steven won three races including his first career win, and his version of the 1978 Squire Shop (U-65) endured a tough year in its second year with some rebuilds to take the boat title for the first time.

Gas Scale

Mike Henriksen also collected his first title in 2026, winning the drivers' championship by 1712 points over Jim Whyte and Henry Oord. Mike won one race in 2026, but collected heat wins and consistency to take the title. His 1982 Miss Machine Rock Band was brand new for 2026 but immediately quick, taking its first boat championship.

1/10th Scale Electric

Brooklyn Kinney returned to her winning ways in 2026, taking the title by 2575 points over Lexy Brandt and Enzo Henriksen. Her 1974 Miss U.S. was dominant, taking five victories, including the last three of the season, en route to the boat championship.

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GoFundMe for Paxton Reunanen after house fire

Posted 8/26/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

Our fellow racer and member Paxton Reunanen was racing on Saturday with our sister club, ERCU, when he got a call that his house had been destroyed in a fire. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported to his family or anyone else. Devastatingly, the fire destroyed all of his belongings.

Paxton has long been a racer that dedicates his time and energy to helping others. When he is not racing, in every heat he is likely either coaching, launching a boat, or rebuilding engines or speed controllers for other racers. On top of this, he has earned a Hall of Fame induction for career race wins, and is the reigning Gold Cup champion in the gas class.

Let’s do our part in now returning the favor, more than he has ever needed. If you are able, please visit the GoFundMe below and donate to help him and his family. R/CU is in full support of Paxton, Brianna, and the dogs.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE GOFUNDME

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Meyers Auto Tech return for 2026

Posted 2/25/2026

By: rcuwebmaster

As the eve of the 2026 season draws nearer, R/C Unlimiteds is proud to announce that Meyers Auto Tech and Rattlesnake RC have returned as presenting sponsors for the 2026 season!

Meyers Auto Tech returns for the Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series, continuing a partnership that began in 2013. That's right, it is year 14 of the Meyers Auto Tech Championship Series!

Scott Meyers is a member of R/CU, and with his wife founded one of the best small businesses in the Tri-Cities (WA) area. From their website at meyersautotech.com:

"Meyers Auto Tech is a local, family-owned Christian business that has been serving the Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Washington area since 1998.

The Beautiful New 6000 sq ft Meyers Auto Tech building was constructed in 2004 at the Corner of Canal and Quinault Ave in Kennewick, WA.

Founders Scott & Jessica Meyers worked hard to create a friendly, trustworthy, capable team to service all of your automotive and truck service needs.

They put the customer ahead of profit and went beyond what the customer expected.

Their view on customer service was simple; “If we don’t take care of our customers, someone else might!”

The new owners, Ben & Wendi Gatewood have carried on this Meyers Auto Tech philosophy since 2014."

Meyers Auto Tech has a history with boat racing as well. He was the owner/sponsor of a successful 2.5 liter limited hydroplane for many years during the late 2000s, and sponsored Freedom Racing's brand new unlimited hydroplane. Brian Perkins piloted the U-21 Meyers Auto Tech during the 2007 Columbia Cup on the Columbia River in front of hundreds of thousands of race fans.

To contact Meyers Auto Tech: 1120 N. Grant Pl, Kennewick WA, 99336 (509)735-8436.

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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!

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."

Thank you Rattlesnake RC!

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