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Originally posted by PowerByPackard View PostForgive the ignorance, but what's going on today that you are out for? Is there a speed record attempt?
Living History Event featuring "Quest for Speed" and a chance to win a ride in a T-33!!!
Two of the Original "Chino Boys" Rob Patterson and John Maloney will join fellow racers Sherman Smoot, Will Whiteside and Steven Hinton Jr. in discussing everything AIR RACE! These pilots will be ALL be competing at this year's Reno Air Races. Don't miss this opportunity to hear them talk about races of the past, the aircraft they fly now, and their plans for this year's races!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Member Raffle Ride at Noon!
Members must be present to win!!!
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So Czech Mate is going to make it? Great!
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Originally posted by BaylesScott View PostCalling All Race Fans!!
Living History Event featuring "Quest for Speed" and a chance to win a ride in a T-33!!!
Two of the Original "Chino Boys" Rob Patterson and John Maloney will join fellow racers Sherman Smoot, Will Whiteside and Steven Hinton Jr. in discussing everything AIR RACE! These pilots will be ALL be competing at this year's Reno Air Races. Don't miss this opportunity to hear them talk about races of the past, the aircraft they fly now, and their plans for this year's races!
Date & Time: Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Member Raffle Ride at Noon!
Members must be present to win!!!
Sounds like and awesome event. Can't wait to hear the reports. Would love to know what Sherman has to say about his participation this year.
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If I heard Sherman right he did say that Check Mate would be at Reno this year.
His comments were along the line that the wing was going back together, that they were adding an little more than an inch in length to the propeller blades. But as Billy is famous for saying: "Ask me Monday". We really won't know who will make/can make the races until we see who is, one at Stead, and two is capable of racing.
Willie
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Pics of Sept Fury,
Mr Smoot was very entertaining and they all had great things to say during the question and answer. They ran out of time so I did not get to ask my question "what is the emotion like on race day? Suiting up, getting in the plane, making that last turn into the chute..."
It was interesting to hear about Smoots wing issue, that they didnt know about until they saw a photo of the rear section of the wing buckling. They have that plane traveling so fast that the pressure on the wing moved back and they have to strengthen the rear spar. He said they are hoping to be there (Reno)
It was fantastic, you should have came if you are local! Chino has lots to see.Last edited by bikenutty; 08-07-2011, 08:09 AM.
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Originally posted by bikenutty View PostPics of Sept Fury,
Mr Smoot was very entertaining and they all had great things to say during the question and answer. They ran out of time so I did not get to ask my question "what is the emotion like on race day? Suiting up, getting in the plane, making that last turn into the chute..."
I read on the Dreadnought FB page that the engine is "hanging up front". Can't wait to have the Sea Furies back out there!!!!Last edited by PowerByPackard; 08-07-2011, 09:55 PM.
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