2003 Awards Banquet
This year's banquet was graciously held by Nelson Holmberg in Portland, OR. It was a great success with a record 68 people attending! Thank you Nelson, everyone appreciated the work that had been put into it.
Our guest of honor this year was Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum Executive Director - David Williams
David shared some stories of how he has made many laps in several different unlimited hydroplanes. David also kept us up to date with the happenings of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum. We thank you very much, David, for your intriguing stories, and we'll remember to be wary of the pitfalls of stepping down to racing smaller sized hydroplanes.
Our thanks goes out to Don Mock for MC'ing this event.
We would also like to thank Patty Alfonso from the Oberto Sausage Company for making it out to our Awards Banquet. You are always welcome back! Your assistance in securing the Oberto sponsorship for our club is much appreciated! We look forward to working with you in the future!

Contribution Awards

John Gatjens

Steve Schmitz

Jeff Stubbers
"Top 10" Season Points

This years Top 10 Drivers, starting from left to right, from 1st place to 10th.
2003 Season Driver High Points Champion
Dave Brandt

Dave won 8 races in the 2003 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season.

Boat: 1995 PICO American Dream

Points: 19,019

2nd Place Season Points
Don Mock

Don won 4 races in the 2003 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season. Don also won the Triple Crown Trophy for the 4rd year in a row!

Boat: 1984 Atlas Van Lines

Points: 18,457

3rd Place Season Points
David Newton

David won 1 race in the 2003 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season.

Boat:
2002 Miss Budweiser (T-6)

Points: 16,664

4th Place Season Points
Lee Robertson



Boat: 1978 U-65 Squire Shop

Points: 15,248


5th Place Season Points
Bill Brandt

Bill won 1 race in the 2003 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season.

Boat: 1997 Close Call

Points: 14,916


6th Place Season Points
Harry Gatjens



Boat: 1994 Miss Budweiser

Points: 12,730


7th Place Season Points
Jeff Stubbers

Boat(s):
1983 Miss Rock
1983 Miss Houston
1986 Boat

Points: 12,488


8th Place Season Points
Greg Ross



Boat: 1989 Risley's Express

Points: 11,203


9th Place Season Points
Robert McIntyre



Boat: 1978 Squire Shop

Points: 10,305


10th Place Season Points
Gary Jensen



Boat: 1972 Hallmark Homes

Points: 10,257


Other Awards
2003 Season Rookie of the Year
Robert McIntyre



Boat: 1978 Squire Shop

Points: 10,305

Most Round Nose Points in 2003 Season
Gary Jensen

Gary won by earning the most points for a roundnosed boat racing his 1972 Hallmark Homes in the 2003 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.

Boat: 1972 Hallmark Homes

Points: 10,257

Glenn Ono Sportsmanship Award
Ron Hartley

Ron earned this award by displaying what it means to be a true sportsman, like this awards namesake. Always showing up to the race with a great attitude and having words of encouragement to others.

Most Improved Driver
Greg Ross

Greg has really improved his performance and consistancy since last season. Great job, Greg!

Contest Director of the Year
Mike Walcker (Apple Blossom Regatta)

Mike did the homework and ground-work to make sure we could run the Apple Blossom Regatta in Crescent Bar. His race turned out to be a huge success, and marked the first career win for David Newton.

Crewman of the Year
Bill Brandt

The Season Champion gets the honor of naming the Crewman of the Year. This year, Bill Brandt was chosen for all the help he has given throughout year, to his son Dave.

Triple Crown Award
Don Mock

Triple Crown Trophy is awarded to the driver who scores the most points in R/CU's Atomic Cup, Diamond Cup and Gold Cup races.

High Point Champion Boat
1984 Atlas Van Lines

This award goes to the boat that scores the hightest total points for all races in a season.

Owner/Driver: Don Mock

Points: 24,047

'Winner' of the Brian Lepinski Trash Trophy
Robbie Roberts

The 'Trash' award is made up of parts from boats in the past that have been 'trashed' due to crashes. Each year a 'winner' is selected due to what has happened during that season. The 'winner' will add a piece of their boat to the perpetual trophy that helped them 'win' this not-so-coveted award.
Thank You Sponsors!
American Power Boat Association
Bill Brandt, Rattlesnake R/C
Bridgestone Racing
Cooper Racing Team
Ephrata Raceway Park
HydroProp
Jim Harvey Motorsports
KISW Radio (Seattle)
KFXX "910 The Fan" Sports Radio (Portland)
Pam Villwock, Miss Budweiser Racing Team
Oberto Sausage Company
Powerboat Magazine
Dave Reiser, Rose City Model Yacht Club
Roger Newton, Ken Muscatel, Superior Racing Team
The Unlimited Zone
Ultimante Hobbies (Jantzen Beach)
Alan Lagervall