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  • #2
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    Results are UNOFFICIAL at this time. Finish line photos say otherwise!

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    • #3
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      No. Strega disqualified for flying too high.

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      • #4
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        I wonder why they didn't announce that 45 minutes later when they were still trying to determin who won the photo finish?

        Race 29
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        • #5
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          I just saw on RARA's website that Tiger was in fact disqualified (still unofficial). I know the rules have to be followed, but I didn't think he was THAT high, and I'm a Voodoo fan! Just my opinion. At least it was a GREAT race, and everyone is on the ground safe!

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          • #6
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            I believe that there was an appeal process put in place as a result of the stalemate and near strike of the unlimited class last year. Not sure if that might play into things here.

            Regardless, what a race! Just wish I had seen it live. I'm eternally grateful to have liveairshowtv, was glued to my phone that whole race.
            Last edited by omalley1537; 09-13-2014, 06:48 PM.

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            • #7
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              They knew who crossed the Finnish line first. The question was flying to high, and had to get that info in. Also there is an appeal process.

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              • #8
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                Un believable race... too bad abt the high dsq though. Just left the pits, Strega's engine is full of water, no metal though. Not looking good for tomorrow but who knows...

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                • #9
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                  Does anyone know why Tiger maydayed and landed basically deadstick? Is he out or just a heat issue or some such?
                  BTW BEST finish to a race I have seen in 38 years! I wondered if he got too high on the back, and if he could get low enough bu 8, but, WOW!
                  Last edited by Leo; 09-13-2014, 07:40 PM.
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                  • #10
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                    I am in agreement. .. what a spectacular race. Tiger flew his ass off and ran the plane hard enough to win. I really wish he had saved it for tomorrow!

                    $$

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                    • #11
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                      I also have been going since Lefty won back in 1976, and that was the best finish ever. I hope that they can get Strega back in the hunt on Sunday.

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                      • #12
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                        Tiger said Strega running rough just after the finish, maydayed to a very quick landing, not deadstick, though, still had power.
                        He said he had plenty left on the last lap and just kept moving up, not pushing that hard he felt. Fast landing without cooldown may have blown something in the cooling system, engine wound up full of water. But the original roughness might have been burned piston according to crew. The weren't sure yet as of ~ 7 pm. Didn't look good for Sunday...

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                        • #13
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                          Watching the Strega Facebook page, sounds like they just took her out for a run-up. Back working on her. Sounds like they might be racing tomorrow.

                          Also, check out the photo posted with Strega a spinner ahead of Voodoo.
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                          • #14
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                            Strega was just out for a motor run, sounded good!

                            Florian
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