ERCU Triple Crown Series

The ERCU Triple Crown Series was introduced to the club in 2020. Its intent is to drive more participation and create more interest in both 1/10-scale and 1/7 scale fast electric hydroplane racing. It gives participants at ERCU races just another chance to earn a championship at the end of the season, whether they win individual races or not.

Here's a little bit of information about what the ERCU Triple Crown Series is.

The Triple Crown Series is essentially a points race within the race event itself.

Each Triple Crown "event" is based on the points earned by every boat in the identified division/class at three different races throughout the season. The cumulative points earned during those races create the Triple Crown standings and the owner/driver/boat that earns the most points during the season will be wear the Triple Crown.

Boats in each division and class, with the most accumulated Triple Crown points during the season will be crowned the Triple Crown champions.

• At races 1, 4 and 7, vintage boats will run for the Triple Crown.
• Classic boats will run for the Triple Crown at races 2, 5 and 8.
• Modern hulls will compete for the Triple Crown at races 3, 6 and 10.
• There will be no Triple Crown racing at the ERCU Gold Cup.

2025 ERCU Triple Crown Standings

1/10 Scale Vintage
2025 Triple Crown Races: Champion Spark Plug Regatta, Governor's Cup, Roger Newton Memorial

1. 1964 Miss Exide, Team Dunlap, 3,025
2. 1964 Savair's Mist, Chuck Murray, 2,350
3. 1959 Miss Pay 'n Save, Nelson Holmberg, 2,294
4. 1960 Gale's Roostertail, P. Reunanen, 1,900
5. 1957 Hawaii Kai III, Dray Newton, 1,600
6. 1964 Blue Chip, David Heilbrunn, 1,275
7. 1958 Miss Moses Lake, Jim Latimer, 1,125
8. 1966 Savair's Mist, John Howell, 944
9. 1972 Miss Budweiser, Mick Shutt, 638
10. 1961 Gale V, John Earnest, 525
11. 1960 Miss Everett, Jim Latimer, 400

1/10 Scale Classic
2025 Triple Crown Races: Diamond Cup, Stan Sayres Memorial, Seafair Trophy Race

1. 1985 Coor's Light, Jerry Dunlap, 3,094
2. 1976 Atlas Van Lines, N. Holmberg, 2,500
3. 1983 Miss Rock KISW, P. Reunanen, 2,304
4. 1982 Gilmore Special, Gary Dawn, 1,951
5. 1976 Olympia Beer, Chuck Murray, 1,950
6. 1977 AB Natural Light, Tyler McKeon, 1,600
7. 1973 Red Man Too, Mike Walcker, 1,344
8. 1986 The Squire Shop, Dray Newton, 873
9. 1983 American Speedy Printing, Jim Hagan, 769
10. 1981 Spirit of the Air Force, John Havens Jr., 619
11. 1983 Atlas Van Lines, Rich Matkin, 300
12. 1983 Miss Houston, Jerry Dunlap, 169

1/10 Scale Modern
2025 Triple Crown Races: President's Cup, Jack Regas Memorial, Bernie Little Memorial

1. 2015 Dalton Industries, D. Heilbrunn, 2,425
2. 2024 Flav-R-Pac, Nelson Holmberg, 2,325
3. 2019 Graham Trucking Am. Dr., P. Reunanen, 2,200
4. 2017 Oberto, J. Walters/M. Hendrickson, 1,664
5. 2001 Miss Budweiser, David Newton, 1,663
6. 2000 Miss Elam, Chuck Murray, 1,00
7. 2024 Bucket List, N. Holmberg/T. McKeon, 1,025
8. 1997 Miss Elam, Chuck Murray, 469
9. 2012 Matrix Systems, Brian Perkins, 450
10. 2024 Miss Apollo, Jason Colean, 169​

1/7 Scale Vintage
2025 Triple Crown Races: Champion Spark Plug Regatta, Governor's Cup, Roger Newton Memorial

1. 1967 Miss U.S. 5, Mike McIntosh, 3,194
2. 1982 Island Security System, P. Reunanen, 3,100
3. 1968 Miss Eagle Electric, Dennis Caines, 2,396
4. 1966 Notre Dame, Mark Manchester, 1,821
5. 1967 Miss U.S. 1, John Havens Jr., 1,819
6. 1957 Maverick, Jim McKeon, 1,535
7. 1970 Lil' Buzzard, Joey Caines, 1,200
8. 1976 Probe, Terry Harmer, 825
9. 1969 Pride of Pay 'n Pak, Rob Edwards, 619
10. 1964 Savair's Mist, Bill Smiley, 600
11. 1962 Miss Seattle Too, Bob Van den Akker, 563
12. 1962 Notre Dame, Scott Whitestine, 469
13. 1960 Miss Thriftway, John Sjostrom, 300

1/7 Scale Modern/Classic
2025 Triple Crown Races: Diamond Cup, Stan Sayres Memorial, Bernie Little Memorial

1. 2010 Miss Peters & May, Tyler McKeon, 2,795
2. 1976 Miss Budweiser (U-95), J. Havens Jr., 2,738
3. 2023 Beacon Plumbing, Mike McIntosh, 2,294
4. 1972 Pay 'n Pak, Craig Mullen, 1,900
5. 2024 Goodman Real Estate, D. Heilbrunn, 1,748
6. 1974 Miss U.S., John Sjostrom, 1,332
7. 1980 Miss Budweiser (backup), J. McKeon, 1,289
8. 1980 Pay 'n Pak, Nelson Holmberg, 1,225
9. 1990 Oh Boy! Oberto, Denise Sjostrom, 1,224
10. 1972 Notre Dame, Scott Whitestine, 1,075
11. 1975 Weisfields, Gale Whitestine, 1,075
12. 1982 Gilmore Special, Rob Edwards, 919
13. 1974 Lincoln Thrift, Carl Lewis, 881
14. 1977 Squire, Mike Gossler, 800