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[[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'''isan [[United States|American]] [[motorsport]] that involves small [[fixed-wing aircraft|aircraft]] using engines up to 200 cubic inches in displacement. Racers can reach speeds over 200 mph.<ref>{{cite journal|magazine=Popular Mechanics|title=Comeback of the National Air Races|author=Thorn Bacon|date=Sep 1969}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Formula One air racing is sanctioned by the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale|International Aeronautics Federation]]. |
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Formula One |
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 ]{{dead link|date=August 2012}}</ref> |
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Nowadays the sport has increased its popularity with annual races in Reno, Nevada at the [http://www.airrace.org Reno National Championship Air Races] which have taken place every year since 1964, and also internationally. |
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The addition of the top international title for the sport came in 2015 with the sanctioning of the [http://www.airrace1.com Air Race 1 World Cup] which also held races in Monastir, Tunisia and Lleida, Spain. Annual events are planned for the series. |
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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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*[[Williams W-17 Stinger]] |
*[[Williams W-17 Stinger]] |
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*[[Wittman DFA|Wittman Bonzo]] |
*[[Wittman DFA|Wittman Bonzo]] |
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* [http://octaviancantilli.com/2015/06/13/hot-stuff-f1-class-air-race-team/ 3M1C1R] |
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* [http://www.apaf.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=1&lang=fr Arletty II Christian Guilié] |
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*Bill Falck - Rivets 1966, 1969{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
*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}} |
*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}} |
*Jon Sharp - Nemesis 1991-1999{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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*[[Gary Hubler]] - Mariah 2002-2006{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
*[[Gary Hubler]] - Mariah 2002-2006{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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*[[Steven Senegal]] - Endeavor 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 |
*[[Steven Senegal]] - Endeavor 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} |
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== World Champions ([http://airrace1.com Air Race 1 World Cup]) == |
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*Thom Richard (Sweden) – Hot Stuff Air Racing, 2015 |
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*[http://airrace1.com/Races.ink World championship rankings 2015] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.if1airracing.com/ International Formula One Air Racing website] |
*[http://www.if1airracing.com/ International Formula One Air Racing website] |
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*[http://www.if1airracing.com/images/Documents/IF1_Technical_Rules_Rev2011.pdf Technical Design Rules for IF1 aircraft] |
*[http://www.if1airracing.com/images/Documents/IF1_Technical_Rules_Rev2011.pdf Technical Design Rules for IF1 aircraft] |
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*[http://www.airrace1.com www.airrace1.com] |
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*[http://www.apaf.info www.apaf.info] |
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*[http://www.raec.co.uk www.raec.co.uk] |
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[[Category:Air racing]] |
[[Category:Air racing]] |
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Formula One Air Racing is an American motorsport that involves small aircraft using engines up to 200 cubic inches 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.
