2019 Racing 

October Play-by-Play

Overview
Competition Saturday in October was brisk with a slight wind out of the north. Only four of the nine T-28 racers showed for racing, with only three actually racing. Interest in racing has really declined as of late. Will it be worth holding next year? You guys let me know! If you missed out on the October racing this was the last competition day left of this year, maybe for good. With ony three racers we had 1 session 3 heats.

Reno had three pilots show up today so there was Reno racing. A big well done to our chef of the day, KC who filled in for Charlie today. Charlie was there and helped on the pylons. the burgers and dogs were great! Good job fill-in chef!!

Weather
The weather was slightly overcast most of the day, and it stayed fairly brisk. There a was light wind out of the north with some mild gusts, but at least we could make a northbound takeoff. By about 11:00 it was in the sixties. But, by then T-28 racing was over and it was on to the Reno guys.

T-28 Class
Three T-28 pilots began the race day in the T-28 class of racing that day. Kc had electronic issues during practice and couldn't continue. Terry was back and so was Rick, so we had a threesome.

Heat 1: Section 1, Terry took first with Rick in second and Duane tail end Charlie. No real excitement this heat.
Section 2, No Section 2

Heat 2: Section 1, Terry took first with Rick in second and Duane tail end Charlie again. Terry was out front the whole way.
Section 2, No Section 2

Heat 3: Section 1, Terry took first with Rick striking the number 2 pylon early in the race and crashing out. Duane got a second place finish.
Section 2, No Section 2

T-28 Wrap Up: Without Terry and Rick back the racing was back to normal. There were a couple of cuts by Rick and Terry, but that didn't affect the racing much. This wraps up T-28 for this year.

Reno Class
Reno class had three pilots show up to fly today.

Heat One: Terry took first followed by Rick in second and then Greg third.

Heat Two: Terry took first followed by Rick in second and then Greg crashed out.

Heat Three: Terry took first followed by Greg in second and then Rick third.

Reno Wrap Up: There were some cuts during the heats but I failed to write down who and when. This wraps up Reno for this year.