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{{Short description|Light airplane racing class}} |
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[[File:Cassutt-wasabi-N26ES-090221-wc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.14|Cassutt formula one race plane Wasabi]] |
[[File:Cassutt-wasabi-N26ES-090221-wc.jpg|thumb|upright=1.14|Cassutt formula one race plane Wasabi]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Formula One Air Racing''' is an American [[motorsport]] that involves small [[fixed-wing aircraft|aircraft]] using engines up to {{convert|200|cuin|L|abbr=off}} in displacement. Racers can reach speeds over 200 mph.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Popular Mechanics|title=Comeback of the National Air Races|author=Thorn Bacon|date=Sep 1969}}</ref> |
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'''Formula One Air Racing''' is an |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Formula One air racing is sanctioned by the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale|International Aeronautics Federation]]. |
Formula One air racing is sanctioned by the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale|International Aeronautics Federation]]. |
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Formula One was first proposed in 1936 as "midget racing". The 190 Cubic in specification was set in 1946, and the first competition was set in 1947.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/Formula%20One%20Air%20Racing.htm |title=Formula One Air Racing |publisher=Airracinghistory.freeola.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-24}}</ref> Some 1930s air racers, like the [[Chester Jeep]] and [[Loose Special]] were retrofitted with smaller engines to compete. With the introduction of the [[Continental O-200]] engine, the maximum engine displacement was raised to 200 cubic inches in 1968. Aircraft must have a minimum wing area of {{convert|66|sqft|m2}}, and an empty weight of 500 pounds or more. The aircraft must also have fixed landing gear, and a fixed pitch propeller. Racers compete in a {{convert|3.19|mi|km|adj=on}} Oval course.<ref>[http://www.airrace.org/classF1.php ] {{ |
Formula One was first proposed in 1936 as "midget racing". The 190 Cubic in specification was set in 1946, and the first competition was set in 1947.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/Formula%20One%20Air%20Racing.htm |title=Formula One Air Racing |publisher=Airracinghistory.freeola.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-24}}</ref> Some 1930s air racers, like the [[Chester Jeep]] and [[Loose Special]] were retrofitted with smaller engines to compete. With the introduction of the [[Continental O-200]] engine, the maximum engine displacement was raised to 200 cubic inches in 1968. Aircraft must have a minimum wing area of {{convert|66|sqft|m2}}, and an empty weight of 500 pounds or more. The aircraft must also have fixed landing gear, and a fixed pitch propeller. Racers compete in a {{convert|3.19|mi|km|adj=on}} Oval course.<ref>[http://www.airrace.org/classF1.php ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809123132/http://www.airrace.org/classF1.php |date=August 9, 2010 }}</ref> |
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Several aircraft were capable of meeting the specifications for Formula One at its creation. Specific designs were introduced shortly after that maximized speed for the configuration. |
Several aircraft were capable of meeting the specifications for Formula One at its creation. Specific designs were introduced shortly after that maximized speed for the configuration. |
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==Aircraft== |
==Aircraft== |
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*[[Arnold AR-6]] |
*[[Arnold AR-6]] |
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*[[Howard DGA-3|Baker Special]] |
*[[Howard DGA-3|Baker Special]] |
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*[[Chester Jeep]] |
*[[Chester Jeep]] |
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*[[Condor Shoestring]] |
*[[Condor Shoestring]] |
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*[[Hot Stuff]] |
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*[[Loose Special]] |
*[[Loose Special]] |
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*[[Mustang Aeronautics Midget Mustang]] |
*[[Mustang Aeronautics Midget Mustang]] |
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*[[Wittman DFA|Wittman Bonzo]] |
*[[Wittman DFA|Wittman Bonzo]] |
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== Champions == |
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*Bill Falck - Rivets 1966, 1969{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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*Ray Cote - Shoestring 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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*Jon Sharp - Nemesis 1991-1999{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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*[[Gary Hubler]] - Mariah 2002-2006{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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*[[Steven Senegal]] - Endeavor 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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==See also== |
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* [[Reno Air Races]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Formula One Air Racing is an American motorsport that involves small aircraft using engines up to 200 cubic inches (3.3 litres) in displacement. Racers can reach speeds over 200 mph.[1]
Formula One air racing is sanctioned by the International Aeronautics Federation. Formula One was first proposed in 1936 as "midget racing". The 190 Cubic in specification was set in 1946, and the first competition was set in 1947.[2] Some 1930s air racers, like the Chester Jeep and Loose Special were retrofitted with smaller engines to compete. With the introduction of the Continental O-200 engine, the maximum engine displacement was raised to 200 cubic inches in 1968. Aircraft must have a minimum wing area of 66 square feet (6.1 m2), and an empty weight of 500 pounds or more. The aircraft must also have fixed landing gear, and a fixed pitch propeller. Racers compete in a 3.19-mile (5.13 km) Oval course.[3]
Several aircraft were capable of meeting the specifications for Formula One at its creation. Specific designs were introduced shortly after that maximized speed for the configuration.
