reno 09

[t-dub]

Re: reno 09

Yeah, and Machbuster was on the entry list one year I believe.

That contraption was SCARY!

[johnnyrace]

Re: reno 09

Some great airplanes missing...but it still looks to be a very interesting year headed our way...Wildfire!!...been a long time since I have seen the term "original design" on the unlimited entry list...Galloping Ghost!!...can't wait to see her on the pylons again...WW in VooDoo with the small canopy...could be Voo Doo finally gets its due...Stevo in the Witch...YIKES!!...its NOT like Strega needed youth to get her going fast...Dreadnought!!!...heres to seeing the "Buick" back in form...Dan Martin back with Ridge Runner III...Always a very fast "stocker"...I use that term loosely...Czech Mate looking very, very fast at PRS and my sentimental fav...The Bear..well, what do you say about The Bear?...certainly the favorite...Spirit of Texas...a true beauty with great speed...Miss America...a CLASSIC...Cloud Dancer...Always fun to see Jimmy and certainly quick...WW looking to go even faster this year in Steadfast...a couple P-40s and a Corsair...silhouettes that bring class and beauty to the pylons...along with the usual suspects such as Riff Raff (miss you Hoot) and Pardue impressing all with his super fast stock cat...I am filled with hyperbole I know and apologize for leaving some folks out...certainly Browns trio of racers ,the Super Corsair, and Dago will be missed...but WOW!!!....looks like this year will be a good one full of surprises!!!...Counting down the days like a prisoner waiting for parole.

[BuckyD]

Re: reno 09

Thanks, Johnnyrace- Outstanding appraisal of this year's Unlimited entry list. "Full of surprises" sums it up perfectly & think there's maybe one or two more 'surpises' in store between now & the September entry deadline. Kind of refreshing to see so much change-up going on in the ranks of the Big Iron racing class. The Bronze will be one of the most colorful (Pair of P-40s, Corsair, Wildcat, cruiser 51s, etc., +?) in awhile and we're certainly in store for some fine RACIN', no doubt, regardless of speeds.

Bet all the air racers - in all classes, show up ready to do the 100-Year Anniversary proud. GO RACERS!!!

DBD

[Jeff E]

Re: reno 09

Its cool to see 2 Thundermustangs on the Sport Class list including Mr Parker in Blue Thunder 2!

[jhall@jetav.com]

Re: reno 09

I don't see Hoot Gibson registered to fly anything either, too bad.

[J.SMITH]

Re: reno 09

On the Dan Martin front. I'm sure that the power plant that he is punting in Ridge Runner III this year is the one he was having build for Dago before she was sold, so don't count out Dan "the Man" Martin.

[Ken from PG]

Re: reno 09

I don't see Hoot Gibson registered to fly anything either, too bad.

I'm thinkin' he will be in with the jets.

[J.SMITH]

Re: reno 09

Ridge Runner III is getting all dressed up for the show. The clipped wings are on and the Race Engine is being installed as of today

[JET1]

heh....

That contraption was SCARY!

they actually brought it and had a bit of a rowe with RARA as it was entered but was only a static display in the pits, which really didnt fit in the rules although its a good way to get passes and a place to hang out!

[sierra fox]

Re: reno 09

Ridge Runner III is getting all dressed up for the show. The clipped wings are on and the Race Engine is being installed as of today

Thanks Jay!!!

[MMPerk]

Re: reno 09

Sweet!!

Good news abounds...

LP

[Lockheed Bob]

Re: reno 09

Good Luck to Dan Martin. He is another one long overdue & he deservers a Gold. You know he learned some good inputs from flying Dago Red. It is becoming a most interesting year even if I have to sleep in my car this time.

[dineega]

Re: reno 09

Pretty sure you won't need to sleep in your car Bob We might have an extra couch if you can pry yourself away from Stead long enough......

[J.SMITH]

Re: reno 09

And in talking to Dan and Mike Barrow today this is the power plant that they built for Dago. So I do hope that Dan gets his day in the sun.