<< The Everett Hatch Memorial prize fund money is still in the
bank collecting interest. Nobody entered in the Copper State
race so the first rotary powered airplane to exceed 200 MPH
in next years four races will win $500 cash money from that fund.<<<

Do they have to average greater than 200mph, or meerly be able to exceed that
speed?  Could be tough for some airframes.  I dont think there are many
RV-6's that can do that.  Even flying at Vne for most of the race it may be
able to turn in > 200 average after the climb is done.  On the other hand,
shouldn't be too hard for a lancair while being impossible for many of the
slower designs.

None the less, I think you should keep it at 200mph average..  makes it more
interesting.

Dave Leonard

Yes, must average more than 200 MPH.

Tracy Saylor's RV6 goes 232 MPH. Dave Anders RV4 goes 256 MPH.

Sun & fun 100 mile race is easy money. Copper State, Dayton OH to OSH
and Corona to Sacramento are tougher at around 300 to 400 miles.

Paul Lamar
 
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