2021 NAMBA Nats Race Program

2021 NAMBA Nationals Page 77 Joe Monohan - Inducted 2006 (deceased 2018) Joe raced in District 19 for over 40 years. While he was mostly known as an outboard racer, he 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 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 was the longtime President of the Prop Nuts Model Boat Club and 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 LA. Mark is viewed as an expert in engine and prop modification, and has helped many model boaters get their boats running more competitively. 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. Roger Newton - Inducted 2009 (deceased) Roger started in model boating in 1973 when he ran a 1/8 th Scale Unlimited in C Hydro. Scale was not yet an official NAMBA class, but in the years that followed, he and others worked tirelessly to make it the prestigious class it is today. Roger, lovingly known as The Czar, traveled all over the country racing in and promoting his favorite class. While he set many records, he may be best known for his extensive library of scale hydro plans, used by scale boaters worldwide to accurately build their boats. Roger passed away in 2008, but his legacy in 1/8 th Scale Unlimited will live on. Jim Wilson - Inducted 2005 (deceased 2016) Jim Wilson was a long time District Nine boater and member of the Model Mariners. He served numerous stints as club Commodore and Contest Director. Jim served as the District Nine Rule and Technical Chairman, and was looked to for his knowledge and understanding of our hobby. He won numerous National Championships. He also won over 40 district championships. He was always helpful to other boaters, doing what he could to make sure that they get on the water. Dave Rychalsky - Inducted 2005 Dave has served as the Director for District One and as the District One Outboard Chairman. He has also served as the Contest Director for the 1993 and 1999 NAMBA Nationals. He has won several district and national championships. Dave was recently appointed to the newly created post of Nationals Chairman. In this position he will lend his Nationals CD experience to districts hosting the Nats. Dave has also contributed many articles to the Propwash , and is probably best remembered for his series of humorous “My First…” articles. Mark Anderson - Inducted 2004 Mark started model boating in 1977 at the age of 12 and has been going strong ever since. He served as the Director for District Eight for several terms. One of Mark’s true loves is the Sport Hydro class and he has previously served as the NAMBA Sport Hydro chairman. District Championships are numerous for Mark. In addition, he has won many championships at the Nationals. Mark served as the overall CD for the 1998 and 2002 Nationals. Mark is always willing to share his boating expertise and has helped many new boaters become competitive. Charles Fondacaro - Inducted 2004 Chuck first joined NAMBA in 1970 in Southern California. In 1972 he was part of the committee that petitioned NAMBA to hold a large national event. This event became the first NAMBA Nationals and set the stage for many more to come. In 1993 he was part of the group that held the first NAMBA sanctioned gas race. Chuck won several district gas class championships as well as winning several national championships. Chuck has also served as the District 19 Gas Chairman. Al Waters - Inducted 2003 Al joined NAMBA in 1989. He served two terms as District 19 Director, served as NAMBA’s Scale Hydro Chairman, NAMBA Vice President in 2002, as NAMBA President from 2006-2012, and now serves as Executive Security. Al created the District 19 web page and served as webmaster for several years. Al was the Co-Contest Director of the 25 th Anniversary Nats that boasted almost 1000 entries. Al has been an ambassador for NAMBA, attending races in different districts and different organizations.