2004 Awards Banquet

This year's banquet was graciously held by Nelson Holmberg at the DoubleTree Hotel Jantzen Beach, OR. It was a great success. Thank you Nelson, everyone appreciated the work that had been put into it.

Our guest of honor this year was Hydroplane Legend - Chip Hanauer
After viewing movies of Chip driving the '82 Atlas and '99 Miss PICO, he shared some stories of how he got got into racing Unlimiteds. Chip also delighted those attending with stories of some of his most memorable race wins and descriptions of different boats he drove.



Our thanks goes out to Don Mock for MC'ing this event.



1882 Atlas Van Lines Restoration
 Marc Connelly gave a stirring testimonial about being on the 1982 Atlas Van Lines restoration crew.  It's not just about putting a boat together, but rather the camaraderie and great people you get the opportunity to get to know.
Contribution Awards
The melodious golden tones of Don Mock serenade Bill Brandt... "Here he is... Mr. Contribution man..."

Nelson Holmberg

Steve Schmitz

Jeff Stubbers
"Top 10" Season Points

2004's Top 10 Drivers, starting from left to right, Chip Hanauer then 1st place to 10th.

2004 Season Driver High Points Champion
Dave Brandt

Dave won 8 races in the 2004 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season. Dave also won the Triple Crown Trophy this year and the High Point Boat Trophy.

Boat: 1995 PICO American Dream

High Points: 22,919

2nd Place Season Points
Don Mock

Don won 5 races in the 2004 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season.

Boat: 1984 Atlas Van Lines

High Points: 20,928

3rd Place Season Points
Lee Robertson

Lee won 1 race in the 2004 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season.

Boat:
1993 Miss Budweiser

High Points: 17,659

4th Place Season Points
Jeff Stubbers

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

High Points: 16,375

5th Place Season Points
Bill Brandt

Boat(s):
1997 Close Call
1978 Squire Shop

High Points: 15,565

6th Place Season Points
Greg Ross

Greg won 1 race (and first win ever) in the 2004 R/C Unlimiteds Oberto Championship Series season. Congratulations Greg!!

Boat: 1989 Risley's Express

High Points: 15,252

7th Place Season Points
Steve Schmitz

Boat:
1985 Squire Shop

High Points: 14,482

8th Place Season Points
Curt Anderson

Boat:
1988 Circus Circus
1986 Frank Kenney

High Points: 13,639

9th Place Season Points
Gary Jensen

Boat:
1972 Hallmark Homes

High Points: 13,279

10th Place Season Points
Jeff Heimkes

Boat:
1982 Executone

High Points: 12,229

Other Awards
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2004 Season Rookie of the Year
Scott Meyers

Boat: 1994 Miss Exide

Points: 8,162

Most Round Nose Points in 2004 Season
Gary Jensen

Gary won by earning the most points for a roundnosed boat in the 2004 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.

Boat: 1972 Hallmark Homes
Points: 13,279

Glenn Ono Sportsmanship Award
Bob Hulliger

Bob 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 for others.

Most Improved Driver
Jeff Heimkes

Jeff has really improved his performance and consistancy since last season. In fact, he won his first race ever this year at the NW Scale Unlimited Hydroplane Championship. Great job, Jeff!

Contest Director of the Year
Jack Carson (Champion Spark Plug Regatta)

Jack did a great job this year with the Champion Spark Plug Regatta. His race turned out to be a success, and everyone appreciated the BBQ that he provided for all.

Crewman of the Year
Steve Schmitz

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

Triple Crown Award
Dave Brandt

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

High Point Champion Boat
1995 PICO American Dream

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

Owner/Driver: Dave Brandt
Total Boat Points: 27,469

Board Member of the Year
Don Mock

Don received the Board Member of the Year award for all his contributions to the club both as a member of the board and other contributions he had given such as setting up the course at all our races. Thanks Don!

'Winner' of the Brian Lepinski Trash Trophy
Nelson Holmberg

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.

RCU Hall of Fame Inductee
Dave Brandt

Dave Brandt was inducted into the Hall of Fame this year for his accomplishment of attaining three High Points Season Championships. Congratulations Dave!
Thank You Sponsors!
Alan Lagervall
AmericanImages
Atomic Screenprinting
Bob Adderly
Chet Lepinski
CSI Motorsports
D.A. Graphics — Dave Vallaincourt
Dawn Holmberg
DoubleTree Hotel — Jantzen Beach
Detroit River Regatta Association
HydroArt Prints
Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
Jack and Toddi Carson
Jackie Brandt
Jim Clary Marine Gallery
Meyers Auto Tech
Miss Budweiser Racing Team
Newton Marine (The Czar!)
NOSLEN Communication Services
Oberto Sausage Company
Powerboat Magazine
Rattlesnake R/C
Seafair
StubbersMedia.com
Tri-City Water Follies Association, Inc.
Wayne Rosburg, “Mister Home Loan”
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