ERCU Gold Cup

Woodland Creek Community Park
Lacey, Wash.
Date Saturday, Sept. 16 & Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023

RACE CIRCULAR: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Gold Cup has long been held in high regard. It’s been referred to as “boat racing’s Indy 500” – the granddaddy of them all. It’s no different in model boat racing. In ERCU, the Gold Cup is the most coveted of all trophies. Consistent with boat racing history and the tradition of the Gold Cup, the race is one of endurance and survival. Thus, the course will be longer than others during the 2021 season, and there will be four flights of heats rather than the regular three. Winner take all finals will determine the winners of our club’s Gold Cups for 2021. There will be five Gold Cups awarded at the end of the day: 1/10 scale modern; 1/7 scale modern; 1/10 scale classic; 1/10 scale vintage and 1/7 scale vintage. The club is doing its best to make sure the five actual cups are present at the event to be awarded in person.
PictureNo matter what level of boat racing, the Gold Cup is the most coveted trophy of all.
Race Format
The 2022 ERCU Gold Cup is a TWO-DAY event!

Saturday, Sept. 10
  • 9 a.m. - Set racecourse/club equipment, registration & heat draws
  • 10 a.m.-noon - Open water
  • 11:30-noon - Lunch break (participants provide their own lunch)
  • Noon-1:30 p.m. - Optional time trials (two runs for each boat in a period of at least an hour). Fastest qualifier in each class wins the Bill Muncey Memorial fastest qualifier award. Points will be awarded for positions in time trials as follows: 1st – 100 points; 2nd – 80 points; 3rd – 70 points; 4th – 60 points; 5th – 50 points; 6th – 40 points; Seventh place through last place – 30 points each.
  • 1:30 p.m. - Saturday Gold Cup Drivers Meeting (mandatory for those in attendance)
  • 1:45 p.m. - 1/10 Scale Modern Heat 1A, followed by first flight heats for all other classes/divisions.
  • 4-5 p.m. Open water
  • 5 p.m. - Clean up pits, club equipment and depart
  • Approximately 5:30 p.m. - Swap meet/dinner, at Woodland Creek Park

Sunday, Sept. 11
  • 7-8 a.m. Reset club equipment/Heat Draws
  • 7-8:30 a.m. Open Water
  • 8:30-8:45 a.m. ERCU Gold Cup Drivers Meeting (mandatory for those in attendance) & 9/11
    Observance
  • 8:50 a.m. Heat 2A, 2B, etc. (1/10 modern; 1/7 modern; 1/10 classic; 1/7 classic; 1/10 vintage;
    1/7 vintage)
  • 9:50 a.m. Heat 3A, 3B, etc. (1/10 modern; 1/7 modern; 1/10 classic; 1/7 classic; 1/10 vintage;
    1/7 vintage)
  • 11:50 a.m. Lunch break (club provides lunch for all members in good standing in attendance)
    12:30 p.m. Heat 4A, 4B, etc. (1/10 modern; 1/7 modern; 1/10 classic; 1/7 classic; 1/10 vintage;
    1/7 vintage)
  • 2:30 p.m. Ted Jones Memorials for all appropriate classes. (Gold Cup First Connies are the Ted Jones
    Memorial and count as a race win. Winners move up as trailer in Gold Cup Final)
  • 3:30 p.m. Winner Take All Gold Cup Final Heats (1/10 modern; 1/7 modern; 1/10 classic; 1/7
    classic; 1/10 vintage; 1/7 vintage)
  • 4:30 p.m. Club equipment breakdown and packing – ALL HANDS
  • 5:15 p.m. Awards Presentation

2022 Race Results
1/10 Scale Modern Class
  1. 1991 Winston Eagle, Mike Hughes
  2. 2021 Goodman Real Estate, David Heilbrunn
  3. 2004 Llumar Window Films, Ron Daum
  4. 2015 Graham Trucking, Tom Markos
      DNF 2000 Miss Elam, Chuck Murray
      SCR 2019 Miss HomeStreet Bank, Paxton Reunanen

1/7 Scale Modern Class
  1. 1990 Oh Boy! Oberto, Bill Mowatt (Owners: John & Denise Sjostrom)
  2. 2021 Graham Trucking, Nelson Holmberg
  3. 2021 Goodman Real Estate, David Heilbrunn

1/10 Scale Classic Class
  1. 1979 Squire Shop, David Newton (Owner: Paxton Reunanen)
  2. 1983 KISW Miss Rock, Paxton Reunanen ^
  3. 1976 Spirit of Dayton Walther, Jay Fonville
  4. 1974 Valu Mart, Tom Markos
      DNF 1986 Boat, Jerry Dunlap
      DNF 1972 Notre Dame, Rick Evans

1/7 Scale Classic Class
  1. 1970 Pay 'n Pak, David Newton
  2. 1974 Lincoln Thrift, Ron Hartley
  3. 1975 Pay 'n Pak, Paxton Reunanen (Owner: Craig Mullen)
  4. 1982 Gilmore Special, Rob Edwards

1/10 Scale Vintage Class
  1. 1960 Miss Thriftway, David Newton (Owner: Kerry Kjos)
  2. 1963 Coe-Z Miss, Paxton Reunanen
  3. 1964 Savair's Mist, Chuck Murray
  4. 1968 Miss Bardahl, Bill Mowatt ^
      DNF 1964 Miss Exide, Paul Dunlap
      DNF 1957 Thriftway Too, Ron Daum

1/7 Scale Vintage Class
  1. 1958 Hawaii Kai III, Craig Mullen (Owners: Craig Mullen & Ben Keller)
  2. 1975 Kirby Classic, Jay Fonville
       DNF 1976 Vagabond, David Newton (Owner: Mike McIntosh)
       DNF 1969 Eagle Electric, Dennis Caines
       DNF 1960 Miss Spokane, Chuck Murray

^ - denotes started as a trailer
* - denotes a backup driver for the final

ERCU Gold Cup Time Trials
1/10 Scale Modern
  1. 2019 HomeStreet Bank, Paxton Reunanen, 12.9 seconds, 100 points
  2. 2015 Goodman Real Estate, David Heilbrunn, 14.61 seconds, 80 points
  3. 2000 Miss Elam, Chuck Murray, 14.65 seconds, 70 points
  4. 2004 Llumar Window Films, Ron Daum, 15.95 seconds, 60 points
  5. 2015 Graham Trucking U-7, Tom Markos, 16.05 seconds, 50 points

1/7 Scale Modern
  1. 2021 Graham Trucking, Nelson Holmberg, 12.85 seconds, 100 points
  2. 1990 Oh Boy! Oberto, Bill Mowatt, 13.97 seconds, 80 points
  3. 2021 Goodman Real Estate, David Heilbrunn, 14.53 seconds, 70 points

1/10 Scale Classic
  1. 1983 KISW Miss Rock, Paxton Reunanen, 12.21 seconds, 100 points
  2. 1979 Squire Shop, David Newton, 12.43 seconds, 80 points
  3. 1983 Miss Houston, Chuck Murray, 13.65 seconds, 70 points
  4. 1986 Boat, Jerry Dunlap, 13.9 seconds, 60 points
  5. 1985 U-33, Jim Latimer, 14.1 seconds, 50 points
  6. 1972 Pay 'n Pak, Ron Cole, 14.5 seconds, 40 points
  7. 1983 Executone, David Heilbrunn, 15.29 seconds, 30 points
  8. 1978 Miss Circus Circus, Mick Shutt, 18.56 seconds, 30 points

1/7 Scale Classic
  1. 1970 Pay 'n Pak, David Newton, 12.01 seconds, 100 points
  2. 1975 Pay 'n Pak, Paxton Reunanen, 12.45 seconds, 80 points
  3. 1974 Lincoln Thrift, Ron Hartley, 13.2 seconds, 70 points
  4. 1972 Notre Dame, Nelson Holmberg, 13.75 seconds, 60 points

1/10 Scale Vintage
  1. 1963 Coe-Z Miss, Paxton Reunanen, 13.4 seconds, 100 points
  2. 1960 Miss Thriftway, David Newton, 13.95 seconds, 80 points
  3. 1968 Miss Bardahl, Bill Mowatt, 14.1 seconds, 70 points
  4. 1971 Hallmark Homes, Robbie Roberts, 14.5 seconds, 60 points
  5. 1964 Savair's Mist, Chuck Murray, 15.09 seconds, 50 points
  6. 1968 Miss Budweiser, Mick Shutt, 16.43 seconds, 40 points
  7. 1957 Thriftway Too, Ron Daum, 17.3 seconds, 30 points
  8. 1964 Miss Exide, Paul Dunlap, 16.55 seconds, 30 points

1/7 Scale Vintage
  1. 1960 Miss Spokane, Chuck Murray, 15.15 seconds, 100 points
  2. 1968 Eagle Electric, Dennis Caines, 16.75 seconds, 80 points

ERCU Gold Cup All-Time Results
1/10 Scale Vintage Class Race Winners
2003 — 1957 Maverick. Owner/Driver: David Newton.
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue
2004 – 1957 Maverick. Owner/Driver: David Newton.
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue
2005 – 1970 Pay ‘n Pak’s Lil’ Buzzard. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2006 — 1970 Pay ‘n Pak’s Lil’ Buzzard. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2007 — 1969 Pride of Pay ‘n Pak Outrigger. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2008 — 1969 Pride of Pay ‘n Pak Outrigger. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2009 — 1972 Miss Timex. Owner/Driver: Jason Hartley.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2010 — 1969 Pride of Pay ‘n Pak Outrigger. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2011 — 1971 Hallmark Homes. Owner/Driver: Bill Smiley.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2012 — 1957 Hawaii Ka’i III. Owner: Ben Keller. Driver: Nelson Holmberg.
Location: Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland
2013 — 1961 Miss Supertest II. Owner: John Earnest. Driver: Ryan Opfer.
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2014 — 1960 Miss Thriftway Owner: Kerry Kjos. Driver: David Newton
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2015 — 1975 Miss Vernors Owner/Driver: Robert Roberts
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2016 — 1970 Parco's O-Ring Miss. Owner/Driver: Gerry Bordon
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2017 — 1970 Parco's O-Ring Miss. Owner/Driver: Gerry Bordon
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2018 — 1969 Miss Schweppes. Owner/Driver: JimmeJames Cusworth
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2019 — 1957 Hawaii Kai III. Driver: Jerry Dunlap. Owner: Ben Keller
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2020 — 1971 Miss Madison. Owner/Driver: Ron Forister
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2021 — 1960 Miss Thriftway. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Driver: David Newton
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2022 — 1960 Miss Thriftway. Owner: Kerry Kjos. Driver: David Newton
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey

1/10 Classic Class Race Winners
2020 — 1985 The Squire Shop. Owner/Driver: David Newton
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2021 — 1976 Spirit of Dayton Walther. Owner/Driver: Jay Fonville
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2022 — 1979 Squire Shop. Owner: Paxton Reunanen. Driver: David Newton
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey

1/10 Modern Class Race Winners
2003 — 1980 Tempus. Owner/Driver: David Newton.
Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue
2004 – 1972 Pride of Pay ‘n Pak. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
 Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue
2005 – 1974 Country Boy. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2006 — 1972 Pride of Pay ‘n Pak. Owner/Driver: Jeff Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2007 — 1974 Country Boy. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2008 — 1978 Miss Circus Circus. Owner/Driver: Mike Gossler.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2009 — 1982 Executone. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2010 — 1982 Executone. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2011 – 1982 Executone. Owner/Driver: Mike Campbell.
Location: Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley
2012 – 2010 Formula Boats. Owner/Driver: Nelson Holmberg.
Location: Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland
2013 — 2011 Miss Peters & May. Owner/Driver: Ryan Opfer.
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2014 — 2011 Valken. Owner/Driver: JimmeJames Cusworth.
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2015 — 2014 Oberto. Owner/Driver: Ron Forister
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2016 — 1983 Miss Houston. Owner/Driver: Chuck Murray
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2017 — 1983 Miss Houston. Owner/Driver: Chuck Murray
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2018 — 2011 Valken. Owner/Driver: JimmeJames Cusworth
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2019 — 1972 Notre Dame. Owner/Driver: Rick Evans
Location: Lake Silverado, Adna
2020 — 1988 Miss Budweiser. Driver: David Newton. Owner: Harry Gatjens
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2021 — 1991 Winston Eagle. Owner/Driver: Mike Hughes
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2022 — 1991 Winston Eagle. Owner/Driver: Mike Hughes
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey

1/7 Vintage Class Race Winners
2021 — 1986 Miss Bahia. Owner/Driver: Terry Harmer
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2022 — 1958 Hawaii Kai III. Owner/Driver: Craig Mullen (Co-Owner: Ben Keller)
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey

1/7 Modern Class Race Winners
2021 — 1972 Notre Dame. Owner: Gary Hansen. Driver: Nelson Holmberg
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
2022 — 1990 Oh Boy! Oberto. Owners: Denise & John Sjostrom. Driver: Bill Mowatt
Location: Long's Pond, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey