Race 5 mayday

[taglialavore]

Re: Race 5 mayday

Some time ago I felt very well when read that SteadFast was prepared for 400+ for Reno, and afterwards I felt much better when read that Will would fly Voodoo.
Now I feel pleased and relaxed that you Will brought yourself and Voodoo safe to land.
Will Whiteside, thank you for bringing us a lot of emotions.
GO STEADFAST

[Whiteside]

Re: Race 5 mayday

I was told yesterday that my laps in Voodoo were clocked at 460MPH.
I had gone from our low "RACE" power to our high "Race" power about 5 pylons prior to declaring a Mayday. I added quite a bit of power just before it broke. I can only guess that Voodoo would have made 475+ MPH laps or so once it settled down on the course. I am amazed at how slick that airplane really is. I have to believe that we would have been a contender this year had that engine held together. Thanks to Bob Button and his crew for the opportunity of a lifetime. I cannot tell you guys enough, how much fun it is to go that fast on that course.

Will Whiteside

[Peashooter]

Re: Race 5 mayday

Oh man, Will, wait till the race canopy and boil-off are installed! You will be duking it out with Galloping Ghost!

[Sneauxman]

Re: Race 5 mayday

It ain't over til Bob says "It's over". They swapped engines Monday. Does Will get the ride to race or will Bob cruise the rest of the week is the question.