I've heard
the question a hundred times, why is International Formula One Air Racing
called International? Well, Jeff Zaltman and his team have put the
International back into IF1.
Last year,
in their inaugural season, Air Race 1 put together a great race in Spain. This
year, they have a 3 Race Series – starting in Tunisia and finishing in Reno,
NV. They are revisiting their roots in Spain in the middle of the season. In
fact, the teams are heading to Spain as we go to press.
First thing
you’ll notice is a bunch of familiar names from the IF1 Class at Reno. Only 2
competitors are not Reno Air Races veterans. And the planes are very familiar
as well!
This is the
first Air Race to be hosted on the African continent. The crowds were treated
to a series of great races and a few tricks here and there. Apparently, the
rules in Tunisia are a little bit more lax than here in the USA.
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Caption: Thom Richard, Jay Jones and Michael Mundell in the Gold
Credit: Used with permission from Air Race 1
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Thom
Richard, you know – Precious Metal Thom – ended up winning the Gold on Sunday
with his new IF1 plane, Hot Stuff. You may remember this aircraft being built
and flown by Brian Reberry several years ago. Now, it will be making the rounds
in the IF1 Circuit. Congrats to Thom and the rest of the teams! I loved hearing
the stories and receiving picture from everyone. I wish I could have been
there!
Results - Class: Air Race 1 World Cup
Monastir 2015
Round: Gold Final
Time: 16:00 Date: Sun, Jun 07 2015
No
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Pilot
|
Plane
|
Plane Name
|
Avg
MPH |
1
|
Thom Richard
|
3M1C1R
|
Hot Stuff
|
231.87
|
45
|
Jay (Jaybird) Jones
|
Cassutt
|
Quadnickel Racer
|
215.36
|
33
|
Michael Mundell
|
Cassutt IIIM
|
Second Wind
|
211.54
|
99
|
Kent Cassels
|
Cassutt IIIM
|
Margaret June
|
204.2
|
20
|
Philip Goforth
|
Cassutt
|
Pooder
|
175.24
|
53
|
Justin Phillipson
|
Cassutt
|
Kermit
|
175.24
|
87
|
Steve Temple *
|
Boyd GR-7 Panther
|
Madness
|
207.29
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Results
- Class: Air Race 1 World Cup Monastir 2015
Round:
Silver Final
Time:
14:00 Date: Sun, Jun 07 2015
No
|
Pilot
|
Plane
|
Plane Name
|
Avg
MPH |
20
|
Philip Goforth
|
Cassutt
|
Pooder
|
184.01
|
53
|
Justin Phillipson
|
Cassutt
|
Kermit
|
177.15
|
11
|
Des Hart
|
Cassutt IIIM
|
Hart Attack
|
171.61
|
2
|
Trevor Jarvis
|
Shoestring
|
Silver Bullet
|
DNF
|
15
|
Dave (Homey) Holmgren
|
Cassutt IIIM
|
Last Lap Player
|
DNS
|
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Caption: Thom Richard in Hot Stuff
Credit: Used with permission from Air Race 1
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Pylon Racing Seminar – 2015
For the
third year in a row, PRS had record breaking attendance. The increase in Air
Racing Students is a serious sign of faith for the upcoming event in September.
The
breakdown was 3 Biplanes, 8 IF1, 10 Jets, 12 Sport Class, 2 T6 and just 2
Unlimited Students. In fact, the 2 included Dan Martin who has been racing at
Reno off and on for years. He will be sharing the flying duties with Sal Rubino
on Grim Reaper.
Mike Brown,
a former National Champion Unlimited Racer in 232, was unable to attend with
his aircraft. He recently purchased Risky Business and some changes are still
being made and the racer wasn’t available. We are hoping to still see Mike and
Risky in September.
Other
interesting notes include 2 new types of Jets – one is the L139, which is a one
off aircraft, bridging the gap between the L39 and the L59. Vicky Benzing will
be flying this beautiful Jet in September. The other is a Soko G-2, which is a
Yugoslavian Trainer – looks a bit like the T-33 – but definitely Eastern
European. Rookie, Peter Ireland will likely be flying her.
See you in September?
Entries were due June 26th – which means we should hear what the preliminary numbers are soon. Full packages are due
towards the end of July – so we have a few more minutes to get our paperwork
together.
We certainly hope you have scheduled your vacation, purchased
your tickets, reserved your hotel rooms and made your flight arrangements. We
are racing in September – and we hope to see you there!
If you are looking to sponsor a Biplane Racing Team, check
out our RubyRedRacing.com website. There is a Donate button on the left side.
Also we’d love to talk with you about other opportunities.
Marilyn Dash
Ruby Red Racing
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Caption: Goforth and Philipson going for the Silver
Credit: Jane Jarvis - used with permission from Air Race 1
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