Roger Newton Memorial

2026 ERCU Championship Series

Roger Newton Memorial

Presented by Roostertail Talk

Woodland Creek Park | Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course • Lacey, Wash.

DateSaturday, June 27, 2026
Contest DirectorDavid Newton
Drivers MeetingApproximately 9:15 a.m.
First HeatApproximately 9:30 a.m.

Event Sponsors

This will mark the 18th running of the Roger Newton Memorial. Roger Newton, club founder and hall of fame RC scale racer, passed away in the summer of 2008. Since then the club has been dedicated to racing in his honor.

Roger spent his lifetime promoting and racing scale RC hydroplanes of all sizes. In the early 1970’s he created Newton Marine, a side business that sells 1/8-scale hydroplane plans. He then created R/C Unlimiteds in 1976, the first club dedicated to racing nothing but scale hydroplane models. He helped to form Classic Thunder in 1994 and then created ERCU in 2003. He was influential with scale RC racing around the world and spent his life fulfilling that dream.

David Newton will again direct the race. This year he plans to make the race bigger and better than previous years with more raffle prizes, awards, hot lunch and other surprises along the way. This will be a race you won’t want to miss!

Race Format

  • Three preliminary heats of five laps each for vintage, classic and modern classes
  • First and second connies for both classes (depending on boat count and attrition). Second connie winner advances to first connie as a trailer. First connie winner advances to the final as a trailer.
  • Second place boat in the first connie is an alternate for the final.
  • Winner-take-all championship finals for vintage, classic and modern.
  • Vintage Triple Crown Series event #3
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2026 race results

1/10 Scale Modern Class

Winner1995 Miss Budweiser, Paxton Reunanen
  1. 1995 Miss Budweiser (T-5) (Paxton Reunanen)1,600
  2. 2024 Beacon Electric (Mitch Dillard)1,295
  3. 2011 Albert Lee (Mike Dunn)1,269
  4. 2016 All Access Rentals (Brian Perkins)900
  5. 2019 J&Ds (Jaimie Neilson)825
  6. 2006 Miss Emcor (David Newton)652
  7. 2006 Emcor (David Newton)652
  8. 2024 Mercury's Coffee (Jaimie Neilson)600
  9. 2015 Dalton Industries (David Heilbrunn)495
  10. 2009 Mr. Home Loans/ServPro (Dustin Echols)450
  11. 2000 Miss Elam (Chuck Murray)320

1/7 Scale Modern Class

Winner2023 Beacon Plumbing, Paxton Reunanen
  1. 1989 Winston Eagle (Mike McIntosh)1,200
  2. 2023 Beacon Plumbing (Paxton Reunanen)700

1/10 Scale Classic Class

Winner1971 Country Boy, Paul Dunlap
  1. 1981 KISW Miss Rock (Brian Perkins)1,225
  2. 1976 Olympia Beer (Chuck Murray)1,200
  3. 1971 Country Boy (Tom Markos)1,100
  4. 1973 Red Man Too (Mike Walcker)750
  5. 1978 Mark 'n Pak (Wayne Beeson)625
  6. 1976 Olympia Beer (backup) (John Havens, Jr.)600
  7. 1985 Coors Light (Jerry Dunlap)525

1/7 Scale Classic Class

Winner1972 Notre Dame, Scott Whitestine
  1. 1972 Notre Dame (Scott Whitestine)1,600
  2. 1977 Squire (Mike Gossler)1,200
  3. 1971 Pride of Pay 'n Pak (Craig Mullen)1,094
  4. 1974 Lincoln Thrift (Carl Lewis)1,069
  5. 1982 Gilmore Special (Rob Edwards)977
  6. 1978 Mark 'n Pak (Wayne Beeson)975
  7. 1977 Natural Light (Mike McIntosh/Chuck Murray)825
  8. 1976 Miss Budweiser (backup) (John Havens)769
  9. 1976 Miss Vernors (Carl Lewis)320

1/10 Scale Vintage Class

Winner1955 Tahoe Miss, Mitch Dillard
  1. 1968 Miss Budweiser (Rick Stafford)1,225
  2. 1960 Miss Thriftway (Kerry Kjos)1,200
  3. 1969 Myrs Special (Brian Perkins)1,000
  4. 1964 Miss Exide (Paul Dunlap)925
  5. 1967 Gales Roostertail (Wayne Beeson)900
  6. 1957 Hawaii Kai III (Dray Newton)844
  7. 1969 Notre Dame (Marc Connelly)825
  8. 1965 Tahoe Miss (Mitch Dillard)800
  9. 1965 Blue Chip (David Heilbrunn)525
  10. 1964 Savair's Mist (Chuck Murray)400

1/7 Scale Vintage Class

Winner1969 Pay 'n Pak Outrigger, Paxton Reunanen
  1. 1962 Notre Dame (Scott Whitestine)1,269
  2. 1969 Pay 'n Pak Outrigger (Mike McIntosh/P. Reunanen)1,200
  3. 1962 $ Bill (Bob Van den Akker)1,150
  4. 1967 Miss Budweiser (Team Dunlap)900
  5. 1962 Miss U.S. 1 (John Havens)844
  6. 1966 Notre Dame (Mark Manchester)825
  7. 1960 Miss Thriftway (John Sjostrom)794
  8. 1968 Eagle Electric (Dennis Caines)700
  9. 1980 Evergreen Rooifing (Denise Sjostrom)625
  10. 1975 Probe (Terry Harmer)600
  11. 1970 Pay 'n Pak Lil Buzzard (Joey Caines)400

Race points earned by each boat, from the 2026 season standings. Owners shown in parentheses. A full finishing order for this race was not published.

roger newton memorial all-time results

1/10 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners2008–2026
  • 20081968 Harrah’s Club. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20091968 Harrah’s Club. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20101969 Pride of Pay ‘n Pak Outrigger. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20111957 Hawaii Ka’i III. Owner: Ben Keller. Driver: Mike Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20121970 Parco’s ORing Miss. Owner/Driver: Gerry Bordon. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20131958 Coral Reef. Owner/Driver: Craig Bradshaw. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20141960 Miss Thriftway. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Driver: David Newton. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20151970 Parco's O-Ring Miss. Owner/Driver: Gerry Bordon. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20161960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20171960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20181971 Hallmark Homes. Owner/Driver: Robbie Roberts. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20191960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20201962 Miss Supertest. Owner/Driver: Brad Lewis. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20211960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20221960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20231957 Hawaii Kai III. Owner/Driver: David Newton. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20241970 Burien Lady. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20251959 Miss Pay 'n Save. Owner/Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20261955 Tahoe Miss. Owner/Driver: Mitch Dillard. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
1/10 Scale Classic Class Race Winners2020–2026
  • 20201982 Oh Boy! Oberto. Owner/Driver: Brad Lewis. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20211983 Miss Houston. Owner/Driver: Chuck Murray. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20221975 Pay 'n Pak. Owner/Driver: Mitch Dillard. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20231976 Olympia Beer. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Chuck Murray. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20241983 Miss Rock KISW. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20251976 Atlas Van Lines. Owner/Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20261971 Country Boy. Owner: Tom Markos. Driver: Paul Dunlap. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
1/10 Scale Modern Class Race Winners2008–2026
  • 20081974 Country Boy. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20091974 Country Boy. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20101974 Country Boy. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20111978 Miss Circus Circus. Owner/Driver: Mike Gossler. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20121992 Tide. Owner/Driver: Mitch Dillard. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20132000 Znetix. Owner/Driver: Robert Roberts. Location: Cherokee Bay, Maple Valley
  • 20142011 Valken. Owner/Driver: JimmeJames Cusworth. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20152011 Valken. Owner/Driver: JimmeJames Cusworth. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20161983 Miss Houston. Owner/Driver: Chuck Murray. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20172011 Valken. Owner/Driver: JimmeJames Cusworth. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20182014 Graham Trucking. Owner/Driver: David Newton. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20191972 Notre Dame. Owner/Driver: Rick Evans. Location: Gissberg Twin Lakes Park, Marysville
  • 20201985 Miss Budweiser. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Harry Gatjens. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20212000 Miss Elam Plus. Owner/Driver: Chuck Murray. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20222016 Grigg's Ace Hardware. Owner/Driver: Mitch Dillard. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20232023 Bucket List Racing. Owner/Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20242003 Miss Budweiser. Owner/Driver: David Newton. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20251991 Winston Eagle. Owner/Driver: Mike Hughes. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20262004 Miss Budweiser. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
1/7 Scale Modern Class Race Winners2022–2026
  • 2022No race due to boat count.
  • 20232021 Graham Trucking. Owner/Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 2024No race due to boat count
  • 2025combined with classic
  • 20262023 Beacon Plumbing. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
1/7 Scale Classic Class Race Winners2021–2026
  • 20211972 Notre Dame. Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Owner: Gary Hansen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20221970 Pay 'n Pak. Owner/Driver: David Newton. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20231974 Miss U.S. Driver: Craig Mullen. Owner: Denise Sjostrom. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20241974 Miss U.S. Driver: Craig Mullen. Owner: Denise Sjostrom. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20252024 Goodman Real Estate. Owner/Driver: David Heilbrunn. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20261972 Notre Dame. Owner/Driver: Scott Whitestine. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
1/7 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners2021–2026
  • 20211986 Miss Bahia. Owner/Driver: Terry Harmer. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20221975 Kirby Classic. Owner/Driver: Jay Fonville. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20231975 Kirby Classic. Owner/Driver: Jay Fonville. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20241962 $ Bill. Owner/Driver: Bob Van den Akker. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20251982 Island Security System. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
  • 20261969 Pride of Pay 'n Pak Outrigger. Owner: Mike McIntosh. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey

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