Racers compete around a 2-mile oval course that subject the racers to up to 2.2g.
Several aircraft were capable of meeting the specifications for Formula V at its creation. Specific designs were introduced shortly after that maximized speed for the configuration.
Winners of the Formula V National Championship are determined by points from the years events. Since 1995 the winner also holds The Wittman Trophy for a year.[4]
Steve Wittman 1977-81
Charles Terry 1985
Rick Leonard 1987-88
Brian Dempsey 1989-95 Sonerai "Miss Annapolis"
Dave Patterson 1996-97
Referencesedit
^Don Berliner (January 1973). "What's up with Formula V". Sport Aviation.
^Bill Blake (October 1969). "Specifications For The 100 Cubic Inch Racers". Sport Aviation.
^Don Berliner (December 1970). "WITTMAN FORMULA V FLIES!". Sport Aviation.
^"Formula V National Champions & Wittman Trophy". Formulav.com. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
External linksedit
Formula V Air Racing Association
December 17, 2023
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