To celebrate the 2007 National Air Races, I'm posting a few glimpses the September 1967 races at Stead. In looking at these pictures for the first time in a long time, I'm struck by the fact that of the Unlimited and Transcon pilots only Bob Hoover and Darryl Greenameyer are active. For the younger folk, the races back then were only recently resurrected, but were highly competitive and covered all the major classes that we see today.
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Re: 40 Years Ago
Look at the bacground, the hills at Red Rock. Wiiiiide open spaces, It's totally built up now.
Nice shots! More, more!
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Originally posted by jarrodeuWhy don't the Unlimiteds start like the T-6's did last year?
Jarrod
1. Not enough room for a reasonable "chute" to stabilize the lineup before the start.
2. Eight airplanes at 350 mph+ coming into the "funnel" line abreast and trying to get sorted out before the first turn pylon. YIKES!!!
3. Proximity of the residential area to the West of Stead.
Or, forget all of the above and say, "SAFETY".
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Originally posted by speeddemonLove the shot of the start, with Greenamyer and Lyford on Hoover's wing."Racefuel, It's not just for breakfast anymore!" http://www.twracefotos.net
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Originally posted by t-dubNo doubt Speed, that's a cool shot! Look how low they are! Brings back childhood memories.......
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