Mike Couts holds the starter motor as Bill Hughes holds Dave Rigotti’s 21 Proto, getting ready for another speed run.
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.
A profile Bearcat makes a landing during the 2025 Nats.
Perennial Nats competitor Bill Bischoff (Garland, TX) always comes well prepared with his fleet of race models.
Jim Aron's Symetra at the 2024 Nats. It is a concourse winner.
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