Determination...

[wingman]

This was the beginning of Saturday's Super Sport Heat race. The photo was taken from Pylon 5 -- perhaps the best place on the Race course to watch Race starts for the faster classes. After many years of struggle, Dacey clearly saw a chance this year, and was determined to make the most of that chance. I think this is about when I really realised who the Super Sport winner was likely to be.

The Venture may be a small aircraft, but was clearly the Big Dog on Saturday, and Dacey was taking no prisoners...

Neal

[Speed Quest]

Re: Determination...

Great action shot. That is what racing at Reno is all about.

[Big_Jim]

Re: Determination...

I agree that 5 is just a great place to shoot from--amazing lighting. And ironically, it seems every time I\'ve ever been out at 5, you\'re there too!

I put the camera down and just WATCHED this race on Saturday.

[Relentless]

Re: Determination...

I think your right about Dacey, his nose is down, his flying was smooth, and he went for the WIN! Congrats 71!!!

[wingman]

Re: Determination...

Speed is important. Power is important.

But in Air Racing, position is vital, and a good start is crucial.

Dacey always seemed to be in a position that would make anybody else have to really work to get around, and need a LOT more speed to do so. This is the Friday Heat, from pylon 2...

Neal

[T. Adams]

Re: Determination...

That little sucker is hard to photograph!!

[wingman]

Re: Determination...

Yes it was -- small, and moving very fast...