Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

[King]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

Hey Rich,

Just out of curiosity, what makes you believe the motor in 232 was "STOLEN" from the Cornell project racer? September Fury has had four (4) different motors since the racer evolved, so which motor of those do you "think" was stolen from Cornell?

Dave

Don't know if it was "stolen", but it was the first HOT engine Mike had.

[Inverted]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

here we go again....

[Hawkeye]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

Wouldn't it be something... if Rod Lewis were to buy 232 just to give back the engine that was stolen from Dave Cornell's pet project, now that he owns it?? Hmmmm...

I don't know where you got that info, but it is incorrect and I don't believe you were involved in the transaction. I was there.

[King]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

I don't know where you got that info, but it is incorrect and I don't believe you were involved in the transaction. I was there.

Key word...................transaction.

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

Key word...................transaction.

Key Word... "FIGURE OF SPEECH"...

[DWYER]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

here we go again....

You can see it coming too??

[John H]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

remember that thread last month where somebody said: "one more blown motor and Mike is gone" Many of us thought that was crazy and it's hard to believe it was closer to the truth than we thought.


John

[dvddude]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

remember that thread last month where somebody said: "one more blown motor and Mike is gone" Many of us thought that was crazy and it's hard to believe it was closer to the truth than we thought.


John

I've heard that he threatened to quit many times in the past, but never did. I wonder what made this time different?

[RichH]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

Key Word... "FIGURE OF SPEECH"...

EXACTLY... cripes people.

And from what I can tell... even though that motor has "blown" several times since, it's basic configuration hasn't changed much at all through 232's development cycle. And I would bet dollars to donuts that it still has the same nose case as when it was *purchased* from Matt Jackson...

[MRussell]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

I've heard that he threatened to quit many times in the past, but never did. I wonder what made this time different?

If there's a racing-related reason, I guarantee it's out there. I think I heard it but would be reckless to repeat it. From the way that hangar and house are decorated, you can sure tell Mr. Brown LOVES airplanes and loved racing at Reno.

[race9]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

I would guess that it is mainly economics. It's expensive fielding three unlimited aircraft!

[BellCobraIV]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

Mike,
To you and your crew, THANK YOU wholeheartedly for the Time, Money, and Dedication that you all gave the sport. You are a great competitor, I hope you find the peace that great warriors deserve after the conquests are done. Cheers.
John Slack

[paintboy]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

There could be any one of a hundred reasons why Mike Brown has decided enough is enough. He has certainly grumbled on past Sundays that he was threw with the air races, and only Mike knows the reason why now is the time. Everyone can speculate all they want, but instead of analyzing the what and why, how about we continue to give props for the efforts of Mike Brown, and the September Pops Team, as so many of you already have. For all the things Mike Brown may have been or not, he was showman who provided a much needed shot in the arm for the sport of air racing. I was fortunate to have been associated with the team from it's infancy, and Mike set out a goal and achieved it, which is a sight more than many who have tried before him have been able to accomplish. What we all should be concerned about is who or what is going to fill the huge hole now vacant in the Unlimited Class ramp. If it is also true that Howard Pardue has also retired, then what of the Texas contingent? There could be a lot of holes on the ramp next year. The future of air racing at Reno is what concerns me right now, and although the end may not come tomorrow, we should all be concerned about the future of this sport. Stepping down from soap box now.

Dave

[Inverted]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

Any chance he will chime in for an official word?

[Inverted]

Re: Mike Brown retiring from Air Racing?

The future of air racing at Reno is what concerns me right now, and although the end may not come tomorrow, we should all be concerned about the future of this sport. Stepping down from soap box now.

Dave

Thats exactly why I said there goes the 09 season. I think the future of Unlimited air racing is scary.