Ode to Sport Silver
(a less than epic poem)
Despondent I sit, in the 69 pit
On Wednesday, my first practice day
Missed PRS
My formation’s a mess
And I pass by some pylons wrong way
2013 Sport Class “Rookie” School – Thrills Without the Spills
After nine years of crewing for friends in the Sport Class and watching racers circle the course at Stead field in front of adoring fans (many in Orange), I finally bit the bullet and signed up for the 2013 Pylon Racing Seminar and FAST formation clinic. I arrived in Race 52, a borrowed Lancair Legacy named “Poncho” (built and owned by Jim “JT” Thomas), on Sunday afternoon ahead of some impressive afternoon thunderstorms and was quickly tucked away into the cavernous Sport Class hangar on the west end of the ramp. Read More
Glasair that is! Jeff LaVelle and his one man crew Grant Samanski have methodically refined their Glasair III over the past 4 years and in 2012 it paid off. While Jeff did not offically record speeds over 400 mph, he was unofficially clocked at 403mph during his final Gold race. Keeping last year winner John Parker at bay on Sunday, Jeff will bring home the 2012 Gold win and quite allot of nasayers about just how fast the Glasair III can go.
There is a little good news that can be gleaned from the September air races and that is we won the only Sport Gold Race that was completed. The Thursday race was canceled when Mike Dacey had an engine failure on takeoff and put his Venture down in the infield. The good news is that Mike is back home in San Louis Obispo facing a long recovery. Thanks to many of you who donated to fly him back in a King Air arranged by Kevin Eldredge. As much as I would like to, of course, it is impossible to avoid touching on the unpredictable tragic event with our friend Jimmy Leeward that happened on Friday just after we won the Sport Gold. Our condolences go out to everyone affected by this tragic accident.
After 32 years of pylon racing success, and innovation, aIr racing legend Jon Sharp, and team leader of Nemesis® Air Racing is “Callin’ It A Day” by announcing his retirement from pylon racing, He’s walking away as the winningest pilot in the history of Air Racing.
Jon and his Team holds many of the most cherished records in air racing, including speed records on every race course flown in both the Formula 1 “Nemesis®”, and the most recent Sport/Super Sport class NemesisNXT®. His Team’s prestigious pylon racing resume includes winning a record 15 Reno Air Racing National Championships.
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Another one comes to life! EFII Lycoming 540 in new Glasair III![]()
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Almost done with this exceptional Glasair III. 2024 GLASAIR III • $200,000 • AVAILABLE SOON • Brand new build. Fresh Lycoming 315hp Efii 540 New Hartzel “j” blade propeller. Panel by Pacific Coast Avionics - Dynon HDX Skyview Efis w/autopilot, Avidyne IFD440 IFR Navigator/com, Garmin Com, VPX Vertical Power Pro, EFii Dual fuel/ignition system. Wired for G5 Efis or second HDX Skyview. Short/Long wing tip tanks, ceramic treated exhaust, Advanced extended windscreen, new custom canopy cover w/plugs. Interior- custom seat cushions and painted surfaces. Paint prep work has been completed to 95% and is ready for buyers’ scheme or take it as is. Seller to complete Phase 1 prior to delivery. • VISIT MY WEBSITE • Contact Kevin Eldredge , - located Deer Park, WA 99006 United States • Telephone: 509-890-5371 • Posted February 3, 2024 •
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