This is the most incredible airplane I saw at Copper State.
It is being built at Montgomery Field in San Diego Calif.
We had published some pictures in its earlier building stage.
Basically it is a dragster chassis with wings.

The engine is a 14:1 compression ratio big block Chevy
with a claimed normally aspirated 1100 HP at 6800 RPM.
The prop is direct drive.

If I were the owner/pilot I would have this engine disassembled 
after every Reno race meet and every part magnafluxed.
My guess on the engine life expectancy is two hours. It is not a question
of TBO as I suspect most parts such as the crank, rods and block would 
be cracked after two hours and would need replacement including the block.

This would be a hard airplane to parachute out of.
It will glide like a brick so you better have a runway under
you when the engine explodes.
 
Paul Lamar
 
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