Some old Reno pics

[SpinB]

And the Dieckman Bearcat. This one seemingly came out of nowhere in 2007, and went really fast for a stock Bearcat. Not only that, but the new competition made Howard run his 25 mph faster than usual. 2007 was the only time I've ever seen 400mph racing from stock airframes.

That last photograph brings back good memories! Now a days, that's $7+ million bucks (USD) flying side by side!

[wingman]

And the Dieckman Bearcat. This one seemingly came out of nowhere in 2007, and went really fast for a stock Bearcat. Not only that, but the new competition made Howard run his 25 mph faster than usual. 2007 was the only time I've ever seen 400mph racing from stock airframes.

[wingman]

How can someone not love Bearcats? They just drip with brutality

I certainly agree. Here is another of the great ones...

[BellCobraIV]

I like Bearcats

How can someone not love Bearcats? They just drop with brutality

[BellCobraIV]

And another, from Bakersfield

It certainly looks like a bird of prey in that shot, with it's talons all extended.

[BellCobraIV]

Reno 1967, A ground breaking person that was headed all in. His potential was just amazing.

[BellCobraIV]

Reno 1975 (John Tegler photo)

That looks like the Mojave ramp when it used to be in Reno.

[Jan]

Reno 1975 (John Tegler photo)

[Jan]

Reno 1975 (Ran Slaten photo)

[Jan]

Unlimited pilot... (John Tegler collection)

[Jan]

1970 again... (John Tegler collection)

[Jan]

1970 (Eric Everill)

[Jan]

1966... (Eric Everill photo)

[Jan]

1969 ... (Hal Loomis photo)

[Jukka]

I'm glad this thread is rumbling along in my unexpected and entirely unintentional absence. I've enjoyed the thread and it would be a shame if it went away...

I always have thought the P-63F was one of the most beautiful Warbirds. It had a 35 year racing history, though it was never raced frequently or hard. Actually its beauty was not perfect -- there were some bad angles.

Neal

Some data of P-63s recently popped up in Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruoDK2MlAlg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRyKys89QeE