Reno Stead Airport
June 23, 2005
Blue Thunder Air Racing Press Release Blue Thunder Air
Racing is proud to announce that on
Saturday June 4th, John Parker piloting
Blue Thunder, set two new world speed
records during the EAA Golden West Regional Fly-In and Air
Show in Marysville, CA. The
Class C1c 3km world record was upped
30mph to 374mph. In the same category,
the 15/25km world record was upped 75mph
to 376mph. Although it will be quite some
time before the NAA and FAI will certify
the event, Blue Thunder Air Racing is
confident that the new records will
stand. Blue Thunder’s fastest pass
was an astonishing 383mph, making Blue
Thunder without a doubt, the world
fastest normally aspirated aircraft.
 John Parker and
Blue Thunder Air Racing dedicated the
runs to the men and women of the United
States Armed Forces, especially those in
harms way in Afghanistan and Iraqi.
It’s these fine Americans that keep
this country free, and the world safe.
Your service is definitely and deeply
appreciated.
Success
was not accomplished alone and Blue
Thunder Air Racing would like to extend
it’s sincerest thanks to John
Gibson, Mary Hansen, Peter Requa, and the
rest of the volunteers at the Golden West
Fly-In, Brain Utley and Art Greenfield of
the National Aeronautic Association, Rick
Stockton of the FAA (Sacramento FSDO),
Ryan Falconer of Falconer Racing Engines,
Rick Gold of ERC Racing Fuels, Allen
Foreman of Red Carpet Aviation, the
entire O’Brien family, AeroMag, and
Steve Edmudson, Sean Gassaway, and Chris
Moldenhauer.
 While John
concentrated on the course, the crew kept
an eye on Blue Thunder’s vitals
using our new custom telemetry system
built by crewmembers Fred Roscher and
Bill Grant. It transmitted real time info
that was viewable on a laptop and saved
for further analysis.
The next
event for Blue Thunder will be the Nevada County
AirFest July 8th and 9th. This show
promises to be great with many warbird,
classics, and experimental aircraft
flying and on display. And you won’t
want to miss the CDF Airtaker
Demonstration. We will see you there!
Sincerely,
Blue Thunder Air Racing
www.bluethunderairracing.com
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