160 mph is a tough nut to crack. My last exploits in pylon racing was Warbird racing in Sacramento. The rules required that the airplane needed to be a recognizable replica of a WWII heavy metal fighter. I choose the Italian Macchi 202. Made a plug and pulled some molds. The airplane has a 61” span and 520 sq. in. wing using my own airfoils. Power was YS 115 run on 30% and 40% nitro. Top speed was around 180. Our course was two pylons 750’ apart and we flew 10 full laps from an air start. My best time was 1:16.2. 160mph out of a 1/2A would be impressive indeed.
