Silly Season 2014
With a few exceptions (the "Crazy Rumors" thread being one), it has been awfully quiet for less than two months before race time. Let's start 'er up with the current statuses of the big dogs:
Race 5: Photos on Voodoo's Facebook page hint at a wing re-profile. Other than that, the usual preseason thrash. And there is that new "intriguing" mod that has been mentioned...we'll see in September.
Race 7: Not even going to try to speculate. Tiger brought her to PRS, never completely certified, had a WWE-style press conference with Stevo, rumors of her being sold to a group who also supposedly bought Miss America...we'll see in September.
Race 8: Old reliable is a question mark this time around...after the midair, not much has come out of that camp. Saw somewhere that the Sanders group plans on bringing all 3 of their Sea Furies, so we'll see.
Race 38: Once, again, the Florida crew is the most transparent wit their off-season activity. New Griffon has been hung...although it is anyone's guess as to how "new" it is. Will this be the big boy Griffon they intended to bring last year before it chucked a main bearing? Will it be closer to the "ferry motor" they had to end up using? We'll see in September.
Race 77: From what I've heard, new engine is being put on the old girl as we speak. The horizontal stab will apparently be painted purple on top...will this racer ever settle on a paint scheme? And more importantly, will RB ever be "un" cranky enough to put the coals to the Merlins again?
Race 86: After the little-big man's return last year, she sustained damage upon landing when she made it home. From what I've heard, damage was repairable and for the most part, taken care of by now. And more refinements are apparently in store. We'll see.
Race 232: Repairs have been made since last year's intake destruction on the course during Saturday's heat race. The new aluminum intake is on, the engine is already on the nose and runs have been made. Has she flown yet? And will they fix the stupid tailwheel? We'll see in September.
Honorable Mentions:
Race 11: Rumors are that she was bought along with Strega by the same group. Who knows...
Race 71: Suffered a gear collapse within the past month...team is sprinting to get her ready for September...
Race ???: Jim Tobul planned on bringing "Korean War Hero", a gorgoeus F4U-4 Corsair to race this year...but she ended up on her nose during an airshow earlier this year. However, it looks like they may make it after all. We'll see...
Word on the streets is that we may have around 18 Unlimiteds this year...
Anyone else have additional updates/corrections? Let the fun begin
Race 5: Photos on Voodoo's Facebook page hint at a wing re-profile. Other than that, the usual preseason thrash. And there is that new "intriguing" mod that has been mentioned...we'll see in September.
Race 7: Not even going to try to speculate. Tiger brought her to PRS, never completely certified, had a WWE-style press conference with Stevo, rumors of her being sold to a group who also supposedly bought Miss America...we'll see in September.
Race 8: Old reliable is a question mark this time around...after the midair, not much has come out of that camp. Saw somewhere that the Sanders group plans on bringing all 3 of their Sea Furies, so we'll see.
Race 38: Once, again, the Florida crew is the most transparent wit their off-season activity. New Griffon has been hung...although it is anyone's guess as to how "new" it is. Will this be the big boy Griffon they intended to bring last year before it chucked a main bearing? Will it be closer to the "ferry motor" they had to end up using? We'll see in September.
Race 77: From what I've heard, new engine is being put on the old girl as we speak. The horizontal stab will apparently be painted purple on top...will this racer ever settle on a paint scheme? And more importantly, will RB ever be "un" cranky enough to put the coals to the Merlins again?
Race 86: After the little-big man's return last year, she sustained damage upon landing when she made it home. From what I've heard, damage was repairable and for the most part, taken care of by now. And more refinements are apparently in store. We'll see.
Race 232: Repairs have been made since last year's intake destruction on the course during Saturday's heat race. The new aluminum intake is on, the engine is already on the nose and runs have been made. Has she flown yet? And will they fix the stupid tailwheel? We'll see in September.
Honorable Mentions:
Race 11: Rumors are that she was bought along with Strega by the same group. Who knows...
Race 71: Suffered a gear collapse within the past month...team is sprinting to get her ready for September...
Race ???: Jim Tobul planned on bringing "Korean War Hero", a gorgoeus F4U-4 Corsair to race this year...but she ended up on her nose during an airshow earlier this year. However, it looks like they may make it after all. We'll see...
Word on the streets is that we may have around 18 Unlimiteds this year...
Anyone else have additional updates/corrections? Let the fun begin
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