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 9.
  • There will be no Triple Crown racing at the ERCU Gold Cup.

2022 ERCU Triple Crown Standings

1/10 Scale Vintage
2022 Triple Crown Races: Champion Spark Plug Regatta, President's Cup, Roger Newton Memorial
  1. 1960 Miss Thriftway, 4,800 points
  2. 1963 Coe-Z-Miss, 2,925
  3. 1968 Miss Bardahl, 2,675
  4. 1970 Parco's O-Ring Miss, 1,850
  5. 1957 Thriftway Too, 1,388
  6. 1971 Hallmark Homes, 1,369
  7. 1962 $ Bill, 1,300
  8. 1980 Evergreen Roofing, 1,219
  9. 1964 Savair's Mist, 1,125
  10. 1963 Tahoe Miss, 1,025
  11. 1965 Miss Exide, 925
  12. 1961 Gale V, 732
  13. 1964 Blue Chip, 169
  14. 1960 Gale V, 0
1/10 Scale Classic
2022 Triple Crown Races: Diamond Cup, Detroit Memorial Regatta, Governor's Cup

  1. 1983 Miss Houston, 3,200
  2. 1985 Executone, 2,575
  3. 1979 Squire Shop, 2,400
  4. 1985 U-33, 2,364
  5. 1985 Boat, 1,763
  6. 1976 Spirit of Dayton Walther, 1,325
  7. 1974 Valu Mart, 1,294
  8. 1972 Notre Dame, 938
  9. 1983 Miss Rock, 825
  10. 1973 Red Man Too, 700
  11. 1982 Miss Prodelco, 0
1/10 Scale Modern
2022 Triple Crown Races: Seafair Trophy Race, Jack Regas Memorial, Stan Sayres Memorial
  1. 1991 Winston Eagle, 3,500
  2. 2021 Goodman Real Estate, 3,175
  3. 2000 Miss Elam Plus, 3,019
  4. 2018 Oberto Beef Jerky, 2,644
  5. 2021 Homestreet Bank, 2,195
  6. 2012 Miss Red Dot, 919
  7. 2004 Llumar Window Film, 545
  8. 2012 Peters & May, 525
  9. 2015 Graham Trucking U-7, 169
1/7 Scale Vintage
2022 Triple Crown Races: Champion Spark Plug Regatta, President's Cup, Roger Newton Memorial
  1. 1969 Parco's O-Ring Miss, 2,700
  2. 1960 Miss Spokane, 1,450
  3. 1965 Kirby Classic, 1,400
  4. 1986 Miss Bahia, 1,164
  5. 1966 Savair's Mist, 1,096
  6. 1968 Eagle Electric, 1,088
  7. 1957 Maverick, 869
  8. 1960 Miss Thriftway, 625
  9. 1980 Evergreen Roofing, 400
  10. 1976 Vagabond, 225
1/7 Scale Classic
2022 Triple Crown Races: Diamond Cup, Detroit Memorial Regatta, Governor's Cup
  1. 1970 Pride of Pay 'n Pak, 2,600
  2. 1972 Notre Dame, 2,027
  3. 1982 Captran Resorts, 1,619
  4. 1973 Pay 'n Pak, 1,325
  5. 1974 Miss U.S., 1,219
  6. 1976 Olympia Beer, 1,150
  7. 1982 Gilmore Special, 1,019
  8. 1974 Lincoln Thrift, 994
1/7 Scale Modern
2022 Triple Crown Races: Seafair Trophy Race, Jack Regas Memorial, Stan Sayres Memorial
  1. 2021 Goodman Real Estate, 3,550
  2. 2021 Graham Trucking, 3,500
  3. 1990 Oh Boy! Oberto, 600