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    Hey everyone,

    Any one have a speed chart they can either tell me about or email me a copy? My kids went to PRS with me today and decided to time the racers, needless to say i was hit hard with "how fast is that and how fast is this" questions, mainly unlimited.

    FYI, they got two great looking P-40's out there, Steve JR. took about 15 or so laps around the course in Strega (just getting the feel from the looks of it) and Mate ran a 1.06, was thinking that was probably 420 range????? Know it is not for time but hey it gives the kids something to do.

    To those of you here in Reno, see ya tomorrow night!!

  • #2
    Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

    I do not have a speed chart but, you can use last years qualifing for reference

    http://www.airrace.org/raceResultsQueryDisplay.php

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    • #3
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      Jack Sweeney used to pass those out but Jack retired and hasnt been out here for a couple years. Shawn

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      • #4
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        Have them take a pocket calculator. If the Unlimited course is still 8.433 miles take 8.433 x 3600 and then divide by seconds. A 1:06 lap is 66 seconds so that would be 459.982 mph.

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        • #5
          Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

          If you've got internet access, try this:
          http://www.machinehead-software.co.u...time_calc.html

          You'll need to enter course lengths...

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          • #6
            Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

            The unlimited course length is officially 8.4803 miles.........
            "Racefuel, It's not just for breakfast anymore!" http://www.twracefotos.net

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            • #7
              Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

              NAG still puts out trhe speed sheet every year at theraces.
              So far`as`I know, the course lengths have not changed this year. That is one of my chores while I am here at PRS - get the official word, and then print them up to distribute at the RNCAR. Come to the NAG Shack in the Pits.
              Betty

              PS: Smoot was smokin'!!

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              • #8
                Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

                Off the RARA website:
                Attached Files
                "Racefuel, It's not just for breakfast anymore!" http://www.twracefotos.net

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                • #9
                  Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

                  459??? Dang that little guy was moving. Thanks everyone. Yea, thought about taking a calculator out there but given I am a finance guy I thought i would leave the math at home for the next few days.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

                    I don't have any knowledge, but Strega most likely only has a stock motor in it. I would not look for blazing laps from Strega.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

                      Originally posted by ShermB View Post
                      PS: Smoot was smokin'!!
                      I bet he cut a pylon (or three) .

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                      • #12
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                        I'm getting word here at pylon 4 that he just flew a 477 and change.

                        LP

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                        • #13
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                          Originally posted by MMPerk View Post
                          I'm getting word here at pylon 4 that he just flew a 477 and change.

                          LP
                          Well, count me as wrong then. I thought they would keep the stress off the race motor.

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                          • #14
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                            Originally posted by T. Adams View Post
                            Well, count me as wrong then. I thought they would keep the stress off the race motor.
                            What if they are? Ho baby!
                            Bill Garnett
                            InterstellarDust
                            Air Race Fanatic since 1965

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                            • #15
                              Re: Help Needed - Speed Chart

                              Originally posted by Bill@Interstell View Post
                              What if they are? Ho baby!

                              Oh baby is right!!!

                              What did Smoot do to that little Yak in the off season?

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