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Bomber_12th
September 20th, 2009, 18:59
I'd just like to pass on the word, that Steve (Stevo) Hinton Jr., son of the world-famous air racer, warbird pilot, and restorer, won the World Unlimited Gold Championship race at Reno today, while flying "Strega", the highly modified P-51 Mustang (which he also helps maintain). The speed he reached: an amazing 492+ mph! Earlier this week, he qualified at 486 mph, faster than his father ever reached while competing. Last year he became the youngest pilot ever to race at Reno. I think you can count the few number of pilots on one hand, that have been able to reach that speed while turning the course.
Quicksand
September 20th, 2009, 19:53
That is awesome, John. Happy for him, but jealous that it wasn't me scorching around those pylons at that speed. What a rush that must be...
luckydog
September 20th, 2009, 20:09
Wow !!:applause::applause::applause::applause:
Bone
September 20th, 2009, 23:30
Now that is sumthin'. Who couldn't be a Chick Magnet with credentials like that?
PeteHam
September 20th, 2009, 23:32
What a huge achievement for someone so young. :applause::applause:
He's certainly going places .......... FAST :icon_lol:
Pete.
stansdds
September 21st, 2009, 02:09
That is some kind of fast flying! :applause:
cheezyflier
September 21st, 2009, 08:00
they should have drag racing for planes too. top speed in 2 miles from a standing start, on the ground of course.
WarHorse47
September 21st, 2009, 09:08
Even looks fast just parked...
--WH
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