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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