2002 News


2002 News

12/25/2002 - Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

12/20/2002 - Chelan newspaper article on RCU Gold Cup.
Our thanks goes out to Jim Latimer for sending us this article from the Lake Chelan Mirror newspaper. A full page spread on the front page of the B section of the Mirror tells the story of our Gold Cup race, as well as going into the background of the 1/8th scale '65 Miss Lapeer hydroplane.

To read the articles, just click on there respective thumbnail images.
Article part1 = 204KB, and Article part2 = 239KB

11/21/2002 - Added the 2002 Awards Banquet Page.
You can access the page by going to the Drivers Standings page, and click on the link. ...or click here.

11/18/2002 - Updated 'Hall of Fame' artices.
The statistical articles in the 'Hall of Fame' section of this site have been updated with 2002 season ending results.

11/17/2002 - Updated Master Hull Roster.
The Master Hull Roster has been updated on the Information page.

10/18/2002 - Ride of a lifetime.

R/C Unlimiteds long time member, Don Kaeding, got the ride of a lifetime in the Miss Madison October 5th on Lake Chelan. During R/CU's Gold Cup, held in the town of Chelan on the lagoon, the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum held their annual crew day on the lake. Don was invited to go for a ride with driver Gale Whitestine in the Allison powered craft.
CLICK HERE to read the full story.
10/14/2002 - R/C Unlimiteds banquet deadline approaching.
Club members will want to get there registration in for the banquet by November 5th. The
cost is only $21.50 per person. Please make your check out to "RCU" and send it to Chet Lepinski. There will be great food and fun for all.
10/8/2002 - David Jensen wins his 12th Gold Cup in season finale'!
Updated Gold Cup/Norm Evans Memorial, Race Schedule, and Driver/Boat Standings pages.

Photo taken at RCU's 2002 Gold Cup.

10/2/2002 - Driver Standings updated.
Updated Driver Standings, and Boat Standings.
9/30/2002 - Don Mock wins his 3rd race this season.
The Race Schedule, and Willamette Cup pages have been updated. Drivers/Boat Standings should be updated tomorrow, once information is received.
9/24/2002 - Added boat bio.
Added the 1994 Smokin' Joe's II to the 'Our Boats' section of this site.

9/19/2002 - Added boat bio.
Added the 1956 Shanty I to the 'Our Boats' section of this site.
9/16/2002 - Dave Brandt wins his 7th race this season.
The Race Schedule, Drivers Standings, and Champion Spark Plug Regatta pages have been updated

9/11/2002 - Updated Master Hull Roster
The Master Hull Roster has been updated on the Information page.
9/10/2002 - Donating time.

Club member, Brian Lepinski graciously donates his time to help out the club.
CLICK HERE to read the story.

9/3/2002 - Lee Robertson wins his 1st race this season.
The Race Schedule, Drivers Standing, and Diamond Cup pages have been updated

9/3/2002 - Added boat bio.
Added the 1983 American Speedy Printing, and the 1978 U-65 Squire Shop to the 'Our Boats' section of this site.

8/28/2002 - Discount rates at the Caravel Resort in Chelan.
John Walcker, our fine sponsor for the Gold Cup/Norm Evans Memorial, has announced his special R/CU Member Room Rates at the Caravel Resort in Chelan for race weekend.

THREE (3) NIGHTS for the PRICE OF TWO.

15% DISCOUNT for ONE(1) or TWO(2) NIGHTS

10/18/2002 - Ride of a lifetime.
	R/C Unlimiteds long time member, Don Kaeding, got the ride of a lifetime in the Miss Madison October 5th on Lake Chelan. During R/CU's Gold Cup, held in the town of Chelan on the lagoon, the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum held their annual crew day on the lake. Don was invited to go for a ride with driver Gale Whitestine in the Allison powered craft. CLICK HERE to read the full story.