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Racing Bearcats and Corsairs examines two of the most competitive types of air racers flown at the Cleveland Air Races (1046-1949) and today's National Championship Air Races, held each year at Reno, Nevada. Bearcats, often modified with engines nearly twice their original horsepower, have dominated Reno beginning in the 1960s and have continued a winning tradition with Lyle Shelton's Rare Bear. Heavily modified Corsairs were the dominant airc...

This first volume takes a look at Griffon-Powered Mustangs and includes the evolution of the world record-setting Red Baron, World Jet Mustang development and racing history, the evolution of Miss Ashley II, airframe and cockpit modifications, including Lear Jet Wings, F-86 tail, Griffon engine development, and unlimited racing results. The author's research is supplemented with first-hand interviews of the participants-from engine builders to...