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Tony Rhodes
Inducted 2006
Tony Rhodes started his model boating career in District 19 in 1990. Tony served as the
District 19 Outboard Chairman for six years and as the District Director for two terms. He
took on the job of NAMBA Vice President in 2006. Tony has always been competitive in any
class that he entered, winning numerous district and Nationals championships. Not only has
Tony attended many NAMBA Nationals, usually entering over15 classes, but he also was the
Contest Director for the 2004 Nationals that were held at Legg Lake in Los Angeles.
Joe Monohan
Inducted 2006
Joe has been racing in District 19 for over 30 years. While he is mostly known as an outboard
racer, he has also had forays into the inboard and scale classes. Joe recognized the need for
custom boat parts, especially for the outboards, and created 707 Specialties. His parts have
helped many model boaters become more competitive. He also was active in R&D work with
K&B in the development of various outboard engines. Joe has been the longtime President of
the Prop Nuts Model Boat Club and has hosted many District 19 races over the years.
Mark Grim
Inducted 2007
Mark started in model boating in 1972 as a young boy. In the mid 1980’s he started helping
out as a contest director at district races and continues to do so to this day. You cannot say
“NAMBA Records” without thinking of Mark. Not only has he held numerous records himself,
but he has also directed many straight-line and two-lap oval record events in District 19.
Mark has attended many NAMBA Nationals and was on the committee that organized the
2004 Nationals in Los Angeles. Mark is viewed as an expert in engine and prop modifcation,
and has helped many model boaters get their boats running more competitively.
Doug Twait’s Jr.
Inducted 2010
Doug Twaits, Jr. has been a prominent racer and innovator in the NAMBA Fast Electric classes
over many years. Not only has he helped to develop the boats being used, he has set and
holds many FE oval and straightaway records since 1991. He was the frst to use piano wire
drives to break some of these records. He has served twice as the FE Nats Contest Director
and has been on many Nationals committees. He has also served as the District One FE
Chairman.
Lohring Miller
Inducted 2011
Lohring Miller has been actively involved in model boating for over 20 years. He has served
as president of the Emerald RC Boaters. Lohring has also served several terms as District
Eight Director and was the overall Contest Director for two NAMBA Nationals. He is a regular
contributor of technical articles to the NAMBA newsletter. He has also spent some time
helping out with a full sized hydroplane. Lohring can always be counted on to lend help and
enthusiasm to any event he attends.