07/30/2026
That's a wrap on the 2026 NAMBA Nationals!
What an incredible week of racing, camaraderie, and memories.
First and foremost, thank you to every racer who traveled from across the country to compete. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and passion for RC boat racing are what make the NAMBA Nationals the premier event of the year.
A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for your continued support of NAMBA and this amazing hobby. Your generosity helps make events like this possible.
A very special thank you goes to NAMBA District 8 for hosting an outstanding National Championship. From start to finish, your hard work, countless volunteer hours, and attention to detail created a first-class event that everyone will remember. Job well done!
A big congratulations to all of the 2026 NAMBA Nationals Champions! Earning a National Championship is an incredible accomplishment, and your hard work and dedication throughout the year paid off on racing's biggest stage.
The turnout of Scale boats this year was truly impressive. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality of the builds were spectacular. Thank you to everyone who brought these incredible boats to the Nationals and helped showcase this outstanding class.
Congratulations to this year's special honorees:
Richard Romero: Congratulations on your well-deserved induction into the NAMBA Hall of Fame. Thank you for your years of dedication and contributions to our incredible hobby!
Mark Grim: Congratulations on being named the 2026 Sportsmanship Award recipient. Your positive attitude, respect for your fellow racers, and willingness to help others truly represent the spirit of NAMBA.
Robert Holland: Congratulations on winning an incredible seven National Championship titles. Your consistency, determination, and success continue to set the standard for excellence in competition.
Tony Ojeda: Congratulations on receiving the handcrafted "Tony Ojeda Pit Boss Toolbox," beautifully built by Mike Hughes. This special award is a fitting tribute to your years of hard work, dedication, and willingness to help others. We appreciate you!
To everyone who raced, volunteered, judged, scored, announced, retrieved boats, worked behind the scenes, and cheered from the shoreline, thank you for making the 2026 NAMBA Nationals such a tremendous success.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2027 NAMBA Nationals
