Awards Banquet
This Year's banquet was graciously held by Eric and Beverly Akeson, for the second year in a row. It was very well put together, and everyone appreciated the work that they have put into it. Much enjoyment was had by all. Thanks guys!
Our guest of honor this year was Hydroplane Legend - Billy Schumacher
We watched some videos of Billy in action as he raced against some of his competition of the day. Billy gave a riveting recount of some of his favorite races. Some stories that we all will cherish.
Our thanks goes to Harry Gatjens for MCing this event.
Contribution Awards

Contribution Award

Bev Akeson

Bev has voluntarily taken up the thankless job of running the computer for our races. Without people like her, we would just be standing around our pit tables without racing our boats. Bev also takes pictures for the web site.

Contribution Award

Jack Carson

Jack has been kind enough to pull the trailer to so often from many of our race sites to the next.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Contribution Award

Jeff Stubbers

Jeff puts in many hours running the web site.
 
 
 

Contribution Award

Unfortunately, Fred could not make this event. No Picture available.

Fred Stock
Top 10 Season Points

2001 Season Point Champion

Don Mock

Don Mock won 3 races in the 2001 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds. Don has also won the Triple Crown award for the 2nd year in a row.
 
Boat - 1984 Altas Van Lines
18401 Points

2nd Place Season Points

Eric Akeson

Eric Akeson has won 2 races in the 2001 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.
 
Boat - 1986 Frank Kenney Toyota
15859 Points

 

3rd Place Season Points

Dave Brandt

Dave Brandt has won 2 races in the 2001 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.
 
Boat - 1978 Squire Shop
15302 Points

4th Place Season Points

John Hruby

John Hruby has won 2 races in the 2001 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.
 
Boat - 1978 Circus Circus
15288 Points

 

5th Place Season Points

Kirk Maupin

Kirk Maupin won 1 race in the 2001 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.
 
Boat - 1977 The Squire
15232 Points

6th Place Season Points

Jeff Stubbers

 
 
 
 
Boat - 1983 Miss Rock
13830 Points

 

7th Place Season Points

Jeff Snell

 
 
 
Boat - 1993 American Spirit
12680 Points

8th Place Season Points

Gary Jensen

 
 
 
 
 
Boat - 1969 Pride of Pay 'N Pak
12515 Points

 

9th Place Season Points

Bill Brandt

 
 
 
Boat - 1974 Lincoln Thrift
12393 Points

10th Place Season Points

Troy McIntire

 
 
 
 
Boat - 1991 Winston Eagle
12202 Points

 
Other Awards

Rookie of the Year

Kyle Bannister

Kyle has won the Rookie of the Year honors at the tender age of 9. There was a heated contest for this award. Kyle just edged out the 2nd place Rookie by just 43 points!
 

 

Top Place Season Points for roundnose

Bob Hulliger

Bob Hulliger won by earning the most points for a roundnosed boat racing his 1958 Miss Pay 'N Save in the 2001 Season of racing in R/C Unlimiteds.

Glenn Ono Sportsmanship Award

Mick Shutt

Mick earned this award by displaying what it means to be a true sportsman, like who this award was named after. Always showing up to the race with a good attitude and words of encouragement to others.

Most Improved Driver

Jack Carson

Jack has done a great job of racing this year. He has really stepped up his program in the 2001 season.
 
 

 

Race Sponsor of the Year

Jim Latimer

Jim has consistently done a fantastic job with sponsoring one of our favorite races at Rock Island.

Crewman of the Year

John Gatjens

The Season Champion gets the honor of naming the Crewman of the Year. This year, John Gatjens was chosen for all the help he has given this year.
 
 

 

The 'Trash' award

John Gatjens

The 'Trash' award is made up of parts from boats in the past that have been 'trashed' due to crashes. Each year a 'winner' is selected due to what has happened during the season. That 'winner' will add a piece of their boat to the perpetual trophy that helped them 'win' this not-so-coveted award.
John's not so lucky Tempest

.67 Mac Engine Winner

Jesse Robertson

Jesse's name was drawn out of a hat to win the brand new Mac .67 engine, graciously donated by Andy Brown of Competition Marine Designs Inc. Jesse is already a fantastic driver and now with a new Mac engine, .... look out!
2001 Banquet photos courtesy of Eric & Bev Akeson.
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