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    Airframe Family: Cassutt Cassutt Special
    Latest Model:Special IIIM
    Construction Number:1083
    Last Civil Registration:N135R
    Compressed ID:Cassutt Special IIIM cn 1083 cr N13...
    Latest Owner or Location:Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee, Onalaska, TX

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    Dates

    Event

    1991

    Constructed as a Special IIIM.

    To unknown owner with c/r N135R.

    25 November 1992

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX135R (CASSUTT III M, 1083) issued.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Patrick Rediker from Nampa. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 177.686 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 165.680 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 170.090 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 174.459 mph.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Nampa, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 176.677 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 164.092 mph.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Nampa. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 204.418 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 173.928 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 174.898 mph.

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridin. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 209.702 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.540 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 199.308 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.424 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 192.428 mph.

    From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 230.308 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Bronze. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.456 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.308 mph. Raced in Heat 3A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 216.251 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.513 mph.

    From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the International Formula 1 Lancaster in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 230.308 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.456 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.308 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 216.251 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.513 mph.

    From 5 December 1997 to 7 December 1997

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lauglin Air Races event. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 210.41 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 208.80 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 206.63 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 232.765 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 211.564 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.841 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 220.502 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 232.042 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 212.052 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.263 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 224.808 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 226.567 mph.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee,CA.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 221.941 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 207.824 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 220.497 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 219.174 mph.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 254.830 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.343 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 239.337 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 240.692 mph.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 231.973 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 234.163 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 235.515 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 232.960 mph.

    From 27 May 2005 to 29 May 2005

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Oklahoma City George Budde Race event. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 232.90 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 229.07 mph. Started Heat 4B, but did not finish. The race was black flagged due to an accident with #59.

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 220.250 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 230.094 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 231.302 mph. Did not start in the Championship race.

    From 10 November 2005 to 13 November 2005

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Appeared at the International Formula 1 Las Vegas, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Birch Entriken from Truckee, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 237.17 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 216.787 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.141 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.454 mph.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #50, named Scarlet Screamer.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Gary Davis from Sanger, TX. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 236.852 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 229.433 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 229.032 mph.

    11 September 2007


    Photographer: David Lednicer
    Notes: The Sport Class racer Sugarplum on the ramp at the Reno Air Races.

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #50.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Gary Davis from Sanger, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 237.097 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.482 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.98 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 239.332 mph.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #50.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Gary Davis from Sanger, TX. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 242.017 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 237.000 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.089 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.136 mph.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #50.
    Report from the team by Vito Wypraechtiger: I have done some modifications on the instrument panel, worked on the engine, and replaced some farings. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Anwil, Switzerland. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 242.043 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 235.648 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.471 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.093 mph.

    17 September 2010


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #50.
    Report from the team by Vito Wypraechtiger: The airplane has a new engine, new exhaust, some mods on the intake and a new fresh air system as we faced some air quality problems last year. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Anwil, Switzerland. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.486 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.257 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 241.902 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 240.481 mph.

    25 June 2012

    To Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee, Onalaska, TX keeping c/r N135R.

    8 September 2012

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX135R (CASSUTT III M, 1083) issued.

    From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

    Raced as #50.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Anwil, Switzerland. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 246.430 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 247.085 mph. Did not start in Heat 2B. Started Heat 3D, but was disqualified. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 236.628 mph.

    14 September 2012


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada.

    From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

    Raced as #50.
    Report from the team by Vito Wypraechtiger: The airplane spent time in Oklahoma at Zivko Aeronautics where the ZAI team got the oil temp under control. This year we were focused of having the airplane ready early in the year. Ly-Con Aircraft Engines did a perfect job on the engine and we look forward to see the speed on the track. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Anwil, Switzerland. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 245.602 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 245.035 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.144 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 239.122 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 240.256 mph.

    From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

    Raced as #50.
    Report from the team by Vito Wypraechtiger: The only thing new this year is a fresh engine. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Anwil, Switzerland. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 239.112 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.501 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 240.247 mph. Started Heat 3C, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 241.904 mph.

    From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

    Raced as #50.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Salzburg, Austria. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 242.518 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.636 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 239.058 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.091 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.243 mph.

    From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

    Raced as #50.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Salzburg, Austria. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 242.873 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 237.433 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.817 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.873 mph.

    13 September 2016


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017

    Raced as #50.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Vito Wypraechtiger from Pocking, Germany. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 236.904 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 226.502 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 230.354 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 228.650 mph.

    15 May 2019

    To unknown owner with c/r N135R.
    Sale reported to a new owner in Salzburg.

    21 February 2020

    To unknown owner with c/r N135R.
    Sale reported to a new owner in Salzburg.
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    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    Individual Contributors
     Mike Henniger
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