Detroit Memorial Regatta

Lake Sacajawea Park
Longview, Wash.
DATE: Saturday, June 5, 2021

2021 ERCU COVID GUIDELINES (updated 5/30/21)
This is a brand new race in 2021, which will be established in order to memorialize and celebrate ERCU members who have passed away over the years. The race format, and other details will soon be announced.

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.
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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.
  • Classic Triple Crown Series event #2

2021 Race Results
1/10-Scale Modern Class (In Memory of Harry Gatjens)
  1. Paul Dunlap, 2015 Dalton Industries
  2. Chuck Murray, 2000 E-Lam Plus
  3. Jim Latimer, 1994 E-Lam Plus
      DNF David Heilbrunn, 2019 J&D's
      DNF David Newton, 1985 Miss Budweiser
      DNF Ron Daum, 2009 Grandview on the Lake

1/10-Scale Classic Class (In Memory of Howard Price)
  1. Paxton Reunanen, 1979 The Squire Shop
  2. Gerry Bordon, 1974 Miss U.S.
  3. Kelly Groul, 1982 Oh Boy! Oberto (Owner: Brad Lewis) ^
      DNF Jerry Dunlap, 1986 Boat
      DNF David Heilbrunn, 1984 Executone
      DNF Chuck Murray, 1983 Miss Houston

1/10-Scale Vintage Class (In Memory of Marti Newton)
  1. David Newton, 1960 Miss Thriftway (Owner: Kerry Kjos)
  2. Jay Fonville, 1975 Sunny Jim
  3. John Howell, 1965 Savair's Mist
      DNF Paul Dunlap, 1968 Miss Bardahl ^
      DNF Nelson Holmberg, 1964 Miss Exide (Owner: David Newton)
      DNF Paxton Reunanen, 1952 Such Crust IV (Owner: David Newton)
      DNF Kelly Groul, 1962 Miss Supertest (Owner: Brad Lewis)

1/7-Scale Modern Class (In Memory of Harry Gatjens)
  1. Nelson Holmberg, 1972 Notre Dame (Owner: Gary Hansen)
  2. John Sjostrom, 1982 Captran Resorts
      DNF Denise Sjostrom, 1974 Miss U.S.
      DNS Craig Mullen, 1975 Pay 'n Pak
      DNS Rob Edwards, 1982 Gilmore Special

1/7-Scale Vintage Class (In Memory of Marti Newton)
  1. Craig Mullen, 1976 Vagabond (Owner: Mike McIntosh)
  2. John Sjostrom, 1960 Miss Thriftway
  3. Terry Harmer, 1986 Miss Bahia
      DNF Jim McKeon, 1958 Maverick
      DNS Denise Sjostrom, 1980 Evergreen Roofing
^ - Started final heat as trailer

Detroit Memorial Regatta All-Time Results
1/10 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners
2021 – 1960 Miss Thriftway. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Kerry Kjos
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.

1/10 Scale Classic Race Results
2021 – 1979 The Squire Shop. Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.

1/10 Scale Modern Class Race Winners
2021 – 2015 Dalton Industries. Driver: Paul Dunlap. Owner: Rick Evans
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.

1/7 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners
2021 – 1976 Vagabond. Driver: Craig Mullen. Owner: Mike McIntosh
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.

1/10 Scale Modern Class Race Winners
2021 – 1972 Notre Dame. Driver: Nelson Holmberg. Owner: Gary Hansen
Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Longview, Wash.