I have not heard of any other warbird racing, perhaps they have not heard of us either?
The new 2 pole event (Club 40) is of particular concern to what we want as some might think it opens the door for us, and perhaps it does, how ever It also takes the most precious commodity there TIME. What may have been an opportunity has been taken by that class. It will be a tough sell to convince the AMA officials more 2 pole is needed where 3 pole has been the focus for so long.
To make it happen at the Nats you need a sanctioned set of rules approved by the AMA
You need your own course workers and equipment ( we can all see a challenge here ar far as workers goes)
We need it to be seen as a vible alternative to what is already there, hence the use of a Champ Race like we are trying to start now
You also need kit manufacturers to see this a profitable branch of their production. Thx to Richard V and Airborne we have started that process.
Joe, Your presence there is already a given. Ddnt think I had to ask? Wouldnt be the same w/o you. Hopefully its close enough to you and there is no wedding conflict
The Lodi field is definately cool, just need workers.
My wife doesnt like racing as much as I do. She has traveed with me to Ohio, Kansas, AZ, Ca to watch the Giant Scale Racing, but not sure if she would go as she generally likes to go to watch and not work. It is imperative we get club members as a primary labor pool and relatives secondly and even pilots. I want my wife to enjoy racing not regret going. Other wives love working a course - mine just doesnt, and yes she has done it for me.
At this time id love to inject: wouldnt automated pylon judges be great? Technology is almost there. We looked at in the USRA and were close but had it dropped and is now coming back off the back burner.
Q500 is cool, I currently have 424 class I race around Utah about 3 times a year. great Planes saw the need and has continued its production, at a much higher price this year but it lets us see what they (manufacturers) will build what profitable.