IF1 Web Site in Transition - Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ 04:55:16 PST - Gary Davis
FYI: The IF1 web site will be moving to a new Server soon. A smooth and transparent transition is planned but there is always a possibility that the site will experience problems and could even be "down" for a period of time. If you experience problems in the next few weeks PLEASE be patient while construction is in progress. These changes are part of an effort to update and improve the IF1 web site.

2008 Reno Race Applications Available - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 @ 10:29:40 PST - Smokey Young
The Race Entry Application is now available on the website. www.airrace.org The applications (entry form and entry fee) must be received by June 30, 2008. The final paperwork deadline is August 1, 2007. There are a few new fees this year: -There will be a $100 fee for any change, no matter how minor, that is made to the entry information after it is submitted. So pick your plane name and race numbers carefully. -There will also be a $100 fee for each alternate pilot on each plane regardless if they are already racing or not. -There will also be a $115 fee to sell merchandise. This is paying for the airport permit and a temporary business license.. This year we will be collecting Alternate Pilot headshots ahead of time so that we can have the pilot badges ready. You can e-mail these pictures to anytime before August 1st. The RV Lot: On the Credential Form in the package, please indicate to me the total number of RV spots you will need. Each entry will only get one spot when they enter and after June 30th it will be first come first serve. Letting me know how many total spots you need early will help your chances of getting them and being together. The process will be the same as last year (on-time and conditional entries). Please don’t ignore these deadlines! We want everyone to be able to participate. I will be mailing out postcards as proof of your entry being accepted and completely signed off by the RARA board and the FAA. Once you receive this postcard, you can be sure that everything is in order and all you need to do is show up at registration in September. There are a lot of you to track down so keep in contact with me. Please don’t assume everything is in order…call or e-mail me and check. I will be happy to update you and help you. If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with everyone again! Dana Weikel Pilot Coordinator

Important: Please Read :IF1 HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A VOLUNTEER - Sunday, March 16, 2008 @ 08:05:23 PST - Smokey Young
IF1 HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A VOLUNTEER WITH WEB SITE MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW IF1 WEB MASTER WITH WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE. Our IF1 Web Master, Ray Debs, has put a tremendous amount of time and effort into our outstanding web site and IF1 owes him a big Thank You. Unfortunately Ray's busy schedule no longer allows him to continue in this capacity and we need to find a new Web Master. Ray has graciously offered to help with the transition. Please contact IF1 Vice President, Gary Davis, via email at texasflyer@hotmail.com or via phone at 940-458-5515 if you have this type of experience and are willing to help with the IF1 web site, or if you know of someone that might be.

PRS Package is up! - Saturday, March 08, 2008 @ 17:10:09 PST - Ray Debs
Hello Everyone,

The PRS package is available on our website: www.airrace.org

The entry deadline in May 16th. Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working with you again this year.

Dana Weikel
Pilot Coordinator

National Championship Air Races
14501 Mt. Anderson St.; Reno, NV 89506
phone (775) 972-6663; fax: (775) 972-6673
September 10-14, 2008 - Presented by Breitling

PRS Date Change! - Saturday, March 08, 2008 @ 17:06:38 PST - Ray Debs
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give you a heads up. If you haven't heard from your class president already, the dates for PRS has been changed due to a major military exercise that will be held at Stead. The dates for PRS will be: June 18-21, 2008 The entry package for PRS will be available on our website March 1st. Let me know if you have any questions. Dana Weikel Pilot Coordinator National Championship Air Races 14501 Mt. Anderson St.; Reno, NV 89506 phone (775) 972-6663; fax: (775) 972-6673 September 10-14, 2008 - Presented by Breitling

Change to PRS 2008 - Thursday, February 14, 2008 @ 09:46:01 PST - Smokey Young
URGENT NOTICE!!!! We have just learned of a major military exercise that will be held in Reno June 12 - 20!!! This exercise known as Vigilant Guard will have a direct impact on PRS Race course flight operations (Jun 11 - 14) at Stead Field. This impact could compromise flight safety. We have been assured by our contacts that the exercise would be in a "wind down" mode starting on June 15-16 with the debriefing on the 20th. The Executive Committee felt that we have no option but to reschedule the seminar and will do so for Jun 18 - 21. Although this will move us to the beginning of the Rodeo we do not think there will be a problem. We are working on changing all arrangements surrounding our Seminar and will keep you posted. Received from Mike Houghton 13 Feb 08

Capitol Air Show 2008 - Thursday, January 24, 2008 @ 14:31:12 PST - Smokey Young
The Capitol Air Show will be held March 15-16, 2008 at Mather Field in Sacramento, CA. This is a big event which brings in a major US military aerial demonstration team each year along with civilian air shows acts and other military demonstrations. Mather Field offers a great environment for Formula 1 air racing. There is plenty of real estate along with close proximity to interstates, hotels and restaurants. Ray Sherwood has been working to develop this venue for IF1. We would like to have a static display of F1 racers this year at the air show with the hope of eventually racing there. If you can support this effort please contact Ray at Rayyjayy@aol.com

Pylon Racing Seminar 2008 - Thursday, January 03, 2008 @ 13:17:33 PST - Smokey Young
PRS will be June 11-14, 2008. More details will be available after the class presidents meeting to be held Feb 22, 2008. The entry package for PRS will be posted on the RARA website (www.airrace.org) no later than March 1st. If possible please send an email of intent to participate to Smokey Young (smokeyshra@aol.com) so that IF1 can begin planning for an adequate number of instructors. Kirk Murphy, Pilot Commititee Director will be the overall point of contact for PRS. Smokey

2007 Race Entry Application - Wednesday, April 04, 2007 @ 13:52:55 PST - Ray Debs
Just received the following email from Dana Weikel at RARA. Hello Everyone,

Here we go! The Race Entry Application is now available on the website.

www.airrace.org

The applications (entry form and entry fee) must be received by June 29, 2007.

The final paperwork deadline is August 1, 2007.

If you have received a package prior to April 3rd, please print an updated one off of our website. There were a few minor changes made.

The RV Lot will be tight this year, but I am doing my best to make sure that we can fit everyone in. On the Credential Form in the package, please indicate to me the total number of RV spots you will need. Each entry will only get one spot when they enter and after June 29th it will be first come first serve. Letting me know how many total spots you need early will help your chances of getting them and being together.

The process will be the same as last year (on-time and conditional entries). Please don’t ignore these deadlines! We want everyone to be able to participate. I will be mailing out postcards as proof of your entry being accepted and completely signed off by the RARA board and the FAA. Once you receive this postcard, you can be sure that everything is in order and all you need to do is show up at registration in September.

There are a lot of you to track down so keep in contact with me. Please don’t assume everything is in order…call or e-mail me and check. I will be happy to update you and help you in any way I can.

If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to working with everyone again this year


Dana Weikel
Event Coordinator
National Championship Air Races
14501 Mt. Anderson St.; Reno, NV 89506
phone (775) 972-6663; fax: (775) 972-6429
September 12-16, 2007 - Presented by Breitling

Proposed Bylaw Amendments and Procedure Rule Changes Available on the IF1 Web Site - Thursday, November 16, 2006 @ 14:44:38 PST - Gary Davis
The full text of the proposed Bylaw Amendments and Procedure Rule Changes are now available on the IF1 web site for current IF1 members reference.

Just click on "Community" in the top left corner of the home page, sign in as an IF1 member at the bottom of the page that pops up, click on "Members" right under "Members Only" on the next page that pops up and then click on "(Poll) Proposed Rules and Bylaws Changes" to view the page with the proposals. Click on each link to view the full text of the proposal.

Proposed changes are highlighted. A link for a free Adobe Reader to view the files is right there if you need it. You can even cast an electronic test vote on line (The electronic vote doesn't count in the actual vote).

The actual mail ballots, along with the annual membership renewal paperwork will be arriving in your mailboxes soon. Please vote on the Ballot and return it along with your membership information and dues in the included pre-addressed envelope.

2006 Reno Entry Packet - Wednesday, May 17, 2006 @ 13:25:50 PST - Ray Debs
I received this today from Dana:

Hello Everyone,

We are getting ready to gear up again. The Race Entry Packet is now available. I am e-mailing the packet to all the participants from last year and by special request. Other than that the packet is available on the website. www.airrace.org

Please pay special attention to the changes that have been made this year. These changes are outlined in the informational letter included in the packet.

The applications must be received by June 30, 2006. Also, there is a new special incentive to getting your packets done early. All pilots will completed packets no later than July 20, 2006 will receive a personalized RARA jacket at registration in Reno

If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to e-mail or call.

2002-Present Formula Forum Newsletters Now Online - Saturday, April 08, 2006 @ 09:56:18 PST - Ray Debs
The title pretty much says it all. Bill and I have been working to get all these online. If you are a member and logged in, you will be able to access the forums from the past 12 months. All other issues are available to everyone. Check them out!

Thanks Bill!

PRS, Qualifying, and Racing Articles by Smokey Young - Friday, March 17, 2006 @ 00:22:22 PST - Ray Debs
Checkout the new articles about PRS, Qualifying, and Racing by race pilot Smokey Young in the IF1 Library. These are the first in a series of articles that we will be posting in the near future, so check back often. Also, we are accepting article submissions from everyone, so now's your chance to share some of your racing knowledge with those of us fledgling racers.

Tunica Air Races Cancelled - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 @ 17:52:52 PST - Ray Debs
Just received this from GrlPlt146. There is an attached letter in the IF1 Library.

Thanks for your interest in the 2006 Tunica Air Races. Unfortunately the Tunica Air Races for 2006 have been cancelled. Air Racing WILL RETURN to the Memphis Area in 2007 in West Memphis Arkansas for the MidSouth - American Air Races May 31-June 3, 2007.

For more information please contact us at AirRacing@mac.com or 615-370-2165. Thanks..

Jeff Landers American Air Races

2006 PRS Entry Packet Available - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 @ 08:14:25 PST - Ray Debs
Hello Everyone,

We are getting ready to gear up again. The PRS Entry Packet is now available. I am e-mailing the packet to all the participants from last year and by special request. Other than that the packet will be available on the website in the next day or so.

Please pay special attention to the changes that have been made this year. There is a lesser charge for those of you certified to race who wish to come out and practice on the race course. Also, there are a few extra fees requested by the Unlimited Class and the Formula One Class to help offset the cost of using the aircraft needed at PRS.

If you have any questions or need anything, please don't hesitate to e-mail or call.

New Gallery Exhibit by Victor Archer - Monday, March 06, 2006 @ 12:45:14 PST - Ray Debs
Check out the new Gallery Exhibit by Victor Archer. His awesome photos can be reprinted up to 20"x30"!

Thank you Victor!

Cassutt Racer on eBay - Saturday, March 04, 2006 @ 10:34:07 PST - Ray Debs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cassutt-Racer_W0QQitemZ4618611409QQcategoryZ63679QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Cheap!

Website Redesign - Sunday, February 19, 2006 @ 00:08:26 PST - Ray Debs
Tonight the redesigned IF1 website goes live!

The visible changes are pretty minor, but the software has been largely rewritten, and will provide a good base for upcoming changes. You can see where some of the new features are going to go (Library). Also, I drastically reduced the amount of work it will take to do global changes to the presentation. Enough of the technical details for now (if you are interested, I will be posting more detail in the "Website" forum of the Community section).

This redesign was largely brought about by the addition of the Formula Forumn online, and this will make it easier to publish more.

If you have any suggestions, comments, or complaints, please let me know. This is your website, and it is what the outside world sees of IF1, so let's all make it better. On that note, please update your biography and plane's bio so fans can get to know you better.

Happy Flying!
Ray Debs
IF1 Webmaster, Race Pilot

P.S. if you don't see the new page, try forcing a rewrite of your cache by holding down the shift key (or control key for some browsers) and pressing the reload button.

New News Archive - Tuesday, January 10, 2006 @ 16:17:34 PST - Ray Debs
In case you were wondering why the News page loads so much quicker, it is because I moved all of the news items older than 2005 into the "News Archive" page. If you are looking for older news, there are links to the archive at the top and bottom of the News page.

Formula Forum Newsletter Now Online! - Thursday, January 05, 2006 @ 16:41:05 PST - Ray Debs
We are pleased to announce that the Print version of the Formula Forum is now available online as well. The IF1 Board of Directors has decided that issues less than 12 months old will only be available to paid IF1 Members, and older issues will be available to anyone. In order to enable this, I have added login/logout links on most of the website pages so you can register, login, or logout at any time. Once you are logged in, if you are a paid IF1 Member, you will be able to see the latest issues online. We are planning on offering other exclusive content as well in the future, so be sure to register. Some of the benefits of having the Formula Forum online are that if members opt to only receive the electronic version, IF1 can save a considerable amount of money on postage (especially for overseas members), and searching the Forum becomes very easy.

We hope you all enjoy this new feature. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Ray Debs (the webmaster).

Website Upgrades - Thursday, January 05, 2006 @ 16:33:23 PST - Ray Debs
For the New Year, I have been doing an overhaul of most of the software for this website, and am rolling it out now along with the online version of the Formula Forum. The upgrades include making it easier to modify the look and feel of the whole website in the future. What you may notice is that the menu and fonts are slightly different, and on most of the pages there are login/logout links. Current IF1 members will be required to login in order to access restricted content.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please let me know.

Reno 2005 Photo Galleries - Saturday, December 17, 2005 @ 12:49:59 PST - Ray Debs
There are some great Reno 2005 Forumula One photo galleries on the web now.

Victor Archer took some amazing photos.

Jan Peters has 3 Formula One Galleries.

Toshiki Satori also has a nice website with photos of each Formula One plane.

You can find more in our Links section.

IF1 Website Back Up! - Friday, December 09, 2005 @ 10:47:28 PST - Ray Debs
We are pleased to be back on the net!

Thank you to all the concerned emailers who were wondering how our website got hijacked. It turns out the Domain Name Provider had disconnected us. Now we have it all sorted out.

We hope to bring you some exciting new features in the near future. Check back soon.

Nellis AFB Air Race Videos - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 @ 10:04:23 PST - Ray Debs
The Nellis AFB - Las Vegas Air Show website has posted videos of the events and shows IF1 racing. This is great to have some television coverage of Air Racing. Share this with everyone you know and help publicize your favorite sport!

A big Thank You to all the IF1 teams, Tech Crews, and Operations Crews who made this possible!

Pictures! (Reno 2005) - Friday, November 11, 2005 @ 16:29:54 PST - Ray Debs
I took the liberty of posting a few photos from the Reno Air Races 2005 that were taken by Aerophile Racing Team Mom - Bev Weinman (Curtis' mom).

I would like to post photos from other teams. Please let me know if you have some you'd like to share.

Enjoy!
Ray Debs
Aerophile Racing Team/IF1 Webmaster

Reno 2005 Gold Race Results - Sunday, September 18, 2005 @ 20:40:27 PST - Grace
95 Gary Hubler - 252.3 mph
11 David Hoover - 250.7 mph
4 Jason Somes - 240.2 mph
12 Scotty Crandlemire - 240.1
57 Steve Temple - 235.8 mph
69 Charlie Greer - 223.5 mph
44 Holbrook Maslen - 221.7 mph
54 Gary Davis - 219.6 mph
50 Birch Entriken - DNS

You can see all the results on the RARA website: 2005 IF1 Results

Reno 2005 Silver Race Results - Sunday, September 18, 2005 @ 10:30:40 PST - Grace
44 Holbrook Maslen - 226.2 mph
54 Gary Davis - 225.7 mph
40 David Roelofs - 221.5 mph
81 Ray Debs - 218.5 mph
33 Ed Dutreaux - 214.7 mph
43 John Housley - 213.3 mph
2 George Budde - 209.3 mph
17 Carl Swenson - 207.6 mph

Reno 2005 Bronze Race Results - Sunday, September 18, 2005 @ 10:26:41 PST - Grace
43 John Housley - 216.7 mph
45 Jay Jones - 214.3 mph
96 Steve Senegal - 201.9 mph
37 Roger Keeney - 193.2 mph
13 Brian Reberry - 176.9 mph

Deadline for Reno Entries July 15!! - Monday, July 11, 2005 @ 06:34:31 PST - Ray Debs
Pilots planning to race in the 2005 National Championship Air Races and Air Show must submit complete paperwork to the Reno Air Racing Association by the deadline of 15 July 2005. The entry package is available for download in Adobe Acrobat [PDF] format. Go to the Reno Air Racing Association website for more information.