Having raced for 10 years in the National Reno Air Races, the team has seen a lot throughout the years.  The crew and our sponsors continue grow, and our race aircraft evolves weekly with new additions and tweaks here and there.  This is all to be expected of a race team, but did you know that the McDonald Racer Team was not always known by the “McDonald Racer” aircraft…. 

Check out our team timeline below and our racing stats below to learn more about our history… (Click on the Timeline to see larger / clearer image)

 

Race Results: Thumper Race 12 & McDonald Racer 37

 

Year 
Plane  Race                
   

Time         
Speed      
 Place 
 Notes
 2009  McDonald Racer 37   T-6 Gold Class  8:03.116  226.647  4th The McDonald Racer planned to break the speed record this year, qualifying at 230.106 mph, but suffered engine problems during the races.
 2008  McDonald Racer 37    T-6 Gold Class  7:47.651  234.142  3rd  The McDonald Racer qualified at 238.836 mph.
 2007  McDonald Racer 37    T-6 Gold Class  8:18.624  219.395  6th  
 2006  McDonald Racer 37    T-6 Gold Class  8:14.867  221.060  4th  This was the McDonald Racer’s first race year at the Reno Air Races
 2005 Thumper Race 12    T-6 Silver Class  7:08.809  212.596  4th  
 2004 Thumper Race 12    T-6 Bronze Class  7:15.916  209.129  2nd  
 2003  Thumper Race 12    T-6 Bronze Class  7:05.21  214.395  1st  
 2002  Thumper Race 12    T-6 Silver Class  8:38.88  206.542  6th  
 2001  Thumper Race 12    N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  The 2001 Reno Air Races were canceled due to 9/11.
 2000  Thumper Race 12    N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  Due to engine problems the Thumper, Race 12, could not complete the race.  Zayac was given the “Dagger” award as the new racer

 

Although there is bound to be a number of changes over time, the majority of our crew has been around for the races since day one, and our race pilot John Zayac, has always raced for the team.  

We’re excited to see what 2010 brings, and we can’t wait to let you guys know how we do! :)

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