turboprops race?

[taglialavore]

To be honest, I posted this subject in the other site.
So IŽll make the same question: Does anyone know why it doesnŽt exist a category of Unlimited Turboprops racers in Reno?.
In the other site I saw a PC7 in a hangar of September Pops, so I thought (only sometimes), it surely wonŽt have the charming of piston engine Unlimiteds but...could it be another class of race?.
There are pistons and jet racers. Was it tried anytime before?.

[laminar]

Re: turboprops race?

I think the closest to that we'll get anytime soon is if someone builds a homebuilt jet that meets the new staight wing no burner rules. Something like a BD 10 for instance...AWESOME!!!

[Red]

Re: turboprops race?

Rules clearly state recip only, plus where is the cool sound?

[AirDOGGe]

Re: turboprops race?

I've suggested several times that (hopefully Unlimited) turboprops are in Reno's future, but only when the big recip engines become too (select one or more: SCARCE, EXPENSIVE, WORN OUT, HISTORICALLY VALUABLE) to race with.

[taglialavore]

Re: turboprops race?

Yes, I agree with all the statements from you all. But, is there any ... technical issue with them? or is only about peopleŽs desire, tendencies?
From the very starting point, they wonŽt have the charming of the unlimited warbirds, but also, they could be more interesting than sports?

[AirDOGGe]

Re: turboprops race?

I can't think of anything technical, but them-thar' turbines sure are dang expensive!

[Skyracer]

Re: turboprops race?

I can't think of anything technical, but them-thar' turbines sure are dang expensive!

And race prepped Merlins, 3350's, etc. are sooooo cheap!