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The National Championship Air Races were revived at Reno, Nevada, in 1964 after a 14-year gap. Here, racing teams push the envelope of aerodynamic improvements and modify their 2,000 and 3,000-horsepower engines to wring out every ounce of speed to carry them to the winner's circle. In the Unlimited class, many racers are extracting more than double the manufacturer's recommended horsepower to turn speeds in the 480 to 490 mph range. Today, racers in six classes (Formula 1, Biplane, sport, T-6, jets, and Unlimited) compete for top honours. All six racing classes are shown in detail and richly illustrated with scenes from the competition in Nevada's high desert. Author Philip Handleman shows the races from an angle that only someone wit behind-the-scenes access can deliver. He showcases everything from aircraft turning the pylons at nearly 500mph speeds, to racers in the pits being fine tuned for the next race to the heartbreak when a $100,000 Rolls Royce 12 cylinder engine is pushed beyond its limits ending a team's chance for the Gold race trophy and prize money. Also shown are the cockpits, nose art, and static display aircraft of the Reno Air Race.

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Internet Modeler, August 2007, reviewed by Chris Banyai-Riepl For those interested in air racing, this is a nice addition to the library.

Internet Modeler, August 2007, reviewed by Chris Banyai-Riepl <br> For those interested in air racing, this is a nice addition to the library.

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