If I may introduce myself, I’m holding my Proud Bird ARF with Bernie Vanderleest (left) and Jim Nikodem (right). These are two of the gentlemen who brought me along during my first couple of seasons pylon racing.
My name is Tim Lampe and I have been asked to write the 2026 edition of NatsNews for RC Pylon Racing. I started pylon racing in 2013 and I’ve been all-in since then, though many have been racing for double, triple or quadruple that time and have contributed much more to pylon racing.
A profile Bearcat makes a landing during the 2025 Nats.
Monday, July 6 is the official start of the Control Line Navy Carrier events. The Navy Carrier events came about when the Nationals were sponsored by the US Navy and people wanted a Navy-themed event.
Jim Aron's Symetra at the 2024 Nats. It is a concourse winner.
This year is marked with several noteworthy milestones. This is the 250th anniversary of the USA, the 100th AMA Nationals, and my 30th Nationals that I will have competed in.