2026 ERCU Championship Series
Detroit Memorial Regatta
Woodland Creek Park — Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course • Lacey, Wash.
DateSaturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Contest DirectorsERCU Board of Directors
Drivers MeetingApproximately 9:15 a.m.
First HeatApproximately 9:30 a.m.
This was a brand new race in 2021, established in order to memorialize and celebrate ERCU members who have passed away over the years. Many thanks to Brad Lewis and David Newton for not only dreaming to create such an auspicious event, but also for their work in putting it all together. It will most certainly be a very special event, so mark your calendars now, and plan to attend.
As a club, we’ll be acknowledging three members from days gone by during an extended drivers’ meeting, which is to start at 9:15 a.m. There will be lots of additional action both on and off of the race course throughout the day. Stay tuned for more details.
Race Format
- LOVE PLAN: 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 final as a trailer. First connie winner advances to the final as a front line starter.
- Second place boat in the first connie is an alternate for the final.
- Winner-take-all championship finals for vintage, classic and modern.
In 2026 We Will Remember
- Bill Amick, Legendary RC boat racer – modern heats
- Chris Denslow, Passionate RC & real hydroplane fan, former RC racer and treasured hydroplane photographer – classic heats
- Mike Schultz, Long-time 1/10 scale hydroplane racer in both ERCU (2016-19) and Classic Thunder – vintage heats
2026 race stats
2026 race results
1/10-Scale Modern Class (In Memory of Bill Amick)
- Paxton Reunanen, 2019 Graham Trucking American Dream
- David Newton, 2006 Miss Emcor
- Mike Henricksen, 2026 Royer Miss Madison
DNFDavid Heilbrunn, 2015 Dalton Industries
DNSNelson Holmberg, 2015 Graham Trucking (U-7)
1/10-Scale Classic Class (In Memory of Chris Denslow)
- Paul Dunlap, 1971 Country Boy (Owner: Tom Markos)
- Jim Hagan, 1983 American Speedy Printing
DNFDavid Newton, 1986 Squire Shop Britannia (Owner: Nelson Holmberg)
DNFNelson Holmberg, 1975 Pay 'n Pak
DNFMike Campbell, 1987 Eliminator
DNSCarl Lewis, 1974 Lincoln Thrift
1/10-Scale Vintage Class (In Memory of Mike Schultz)
- Paxton Reunanen, 1960 Miss Thriftway (Owner: Kerry Kjos)
- David Heilbrunn, 1965 Blue Chip
- Wayne Beason, 1967 Gale's Roostertail
- Mick Shutt, 1972 Miss Budweiser
DNFPaul Dunlap, 1964 Miss Exide
DNFMarc Connelly, 1969 Notre Dame
1/7-Scale Modern (In Memory of Bill Amick)
- Paxton Reunanen, 2023 Beacon Plumbing
- John Havens Jr., 1991 American Spirit
1/7-Scale Classic Class (In Memory of Chris Denslow)
- Mike Gossler, 1977 Squire Shop
- Scott Whitestine, 1972 Notre Dame
- Chuck Murray, 1977 Natural Light
DNFMike McIntosh, 1973 Red Man
DNFNelson Holmberg, 1974 Lincoln Thrift (Owner: Carl Lewis)
DNFCarl Lewis, 1976 Miss Vernors
1/7-Scale Vintage Class (In Memory of Mike Schultz)
- Paxton Reunanen, 1969 Pay 'n Pak Outrigger
- Joey Caines, 1970 Pay 'n Pak (Hemi)
- Scott Whitestine, 1972 Notre Dame
- David Heilbrunn, 1965 Blue Chip
- Bob Van den Akker, 1959 Miss Seattle Too
DNFPaul Dunlap, 1967 Miss Budweiser
^ – Started final heat as trailer
detroit memorial regatta all-time results
1/10 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners2021–2026
- 20211960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20221960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20231960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20241960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20251960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20261960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
1/10 Scale Classic Race Results2021–2026
- 20211979 The Squire Shop. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20221983 Miss Houston. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Owner: Chuck Murray. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20231973 Red Man Too. Driver: Paul Dunlap. Owner: Rick Evans. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20241983 Miss Rock KISW. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20251983 Miss Rock KISW. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20261971 Country Boy. Driver: Paul Dunlap. Owner: Tom Markos. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
1/10 Scale Modern Class Race Winners2021–2026
- 20212015 Dalton Industries. Driver: Paul Dunlap. Owner: Rick Evans. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20221991 Winston Eagle. Owner/Driver: Mike Hughes. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20232003 Miss Budweiser. Owner/Driver: David Newton.
- 20242019 Graham Trucking American Dream. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey
- 20252019 Graham Trucking American Dream. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey
- 20262019 Graham Trucking American Dream. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey
1/7 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners2021–2026
- 20211976 Vagabond. Driver: Craig Mullen. Owner: Mike McIntosh. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20221969 Parco's O-Ring Miss. Owner/Driver: Gerry Bordon. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20231958 Hawaii Kai III. Owner/Driver: David Newton. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20241976 Oh Boy! Oberto. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20251966 Notre Dame. Owner/Driver: Mark Manchester. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20261969 Pay 'n Pak Outrigger. Owner: Mike McIntosh. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey
- 1/7 Scale Classic Class Race Winners2021 – 1972 Notre Dame. Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Owner: Gary Hansen. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20221970 Pay 'n Pak. Owner/Driver: David Newton. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20231974 Lincoln Thrift. Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Owner: Ron Hartley. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20241976 Olympia Beer. Owner/Driver: Tyler McKeon. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20251974 Lincoln Thrift. Owner/Driver: Carl Lewis. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey, Wash.
- 20261977 Squire. Owner/Driver: Mike Gossler. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey
1/7 Scale Modern Class Race Winners2022–2026
- 20222021 Graham Trucking. Owner/Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20232021 Goodman Real Estate. Owner/Driver: David Heilbrunn. Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.
- 20262023 Beacon Plumbing. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen. Location: Bill Mowatt Memorial Race Course, Lacey