Last month, we covered the Sport, Jet,
Unlimited and International Formula 1 Classes. Let’s finish up with the Biplanes
and the T6s. And we can do some other updates as well.
Biplanes
Biplanes are having an interesting time this year. Only 15 racers in
the field – while 24 would be a full field. Quite a surprise for a class that
should be growing.
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| Biplanes! |
The good news though is that Phantom will be back. Andrew Buehler will
be flying again. But is there anyone in the lineup that can give Phantom a
challenge? I would say the best bet would be either Sam Swift in Smokin’ Hot or
Eric Zine in Yellow Fever. Either of them could be the spoiler.
Alan Hoover in There Be Dragons or Scott Thompson in Second Hand
might also put up a fight. Let’s see if Phantom stays hungry and does what we
know she can do.
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| Dennis Buehne - Midnight Miss Roger Cain - Photographer |
T6
Last year’s dramatic winner, John Lohmar in his Radial Velocity,
will likely give Dennis Buehne in Midnight Miss III and Six Cat’s Nick Macy another
exciting and challenging year.
Chris Rushing is back in Barons Revenge and William Walker III
will take the reins from his father in law, Gordo Sanders.
A full field in the T6s with lots of exciting racing will make
this another winning year!
Other
news
Since
our last edition, we were able to learn some additional good news. The National
Aviation Heritage Invitational will be returning to NCAR. This year, we will
have about a dozen classic antique aircraft – but next year we expect to
increase the number. It is very exciting to have this group back to give fans
something else fun to do between races. NAHI will take their spot on the East
Side of Stead.
There
will also be a Drone Zone with Drone races – on a smaller scale from last year,
but they will still be in attendance. This group will also be on the East Side
of the airport.
How
about Fly-overs? We will be having a U-2 and a B-52 perform fly-overs during
the week. I don’t know about you – but either of these sleek aircraft would
make me stare longingly at the sky – but BOTH!? YEAH!
The
Patriots will be our Jet Formation Team this year. They are the largest
civilian-owned aerobatic jet team in the western hemisphere. And, they are a
lot of fun to watch.
John
Klatt and his “Screamin’ Sasquatch” Jet
Waco will also be performing this year. Super fun to watch the beautiful Waco
turn into a JET right before your eyes.
The Commemorative Air Force Southern California
Wing will be bringing their toys this year. Their performance will feature a B25, F8F-2 Bearcat, F6F
Hellcat and Mitsubishi AM63 Zero and will include mock dogfights and aerobatics.
The Smoke
and Thunder Truck will also be there -- The Hot Streak II is a twin jet engine
57 Chevy Pickup capable of speeds of 350+mph that has been entertaining fans
across the country for over 20 years and is currently driven by Hayden Proffitt
II. Kids love the Jet Truck!
Finally,
the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team will be there to provide a
fast paced and exciting Demo!
The
Stihl Lumberjack Demonstration will also take place. The first time I saw this
Demo was in Alaska – and I really enjoyed it.
All
in all – a great lineup to share the stage with our races.
Looking forward to seeing all of you in September!
Tickets
are still available.
Volunteer
opportunities are still available.
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| Is it Dreadnought's Year? Ken Linde - Photographer |