| The National Aeronautic Association recognizes Formula V air race speed records in the following categories: All-Time Fastest Qualifying Speed, All-Time Fastest Race Average Speed, 1996 Fastest Qualifying Speed and 1996 Fastest Race Average Speed. These Formula V speed records are listed in the 1997 edition of the NAA US and International Aviation Records Book, available from NAA. |
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1996 Fastest Qualifying Speed: Dave Patterson 161.544 Mph. #88 "Zoomy" Sonerai-1 N88FV 2.0 mile course Myrtle Beach, SC 10/11/96 |
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1996 Fastest Race Average Speed: Dave Patterson 158.243 Mph. #88 "Zoomy" Sonerai-1 N88FV 2.0 mile course, 8 laps Louisville, KY 9/1/96 |
| Points towards the National Championship pilot are awarded at each event based on qualifying and Championship race positions. The pilot having the highest points total at the end of the season becomes the Formula V National Champion! |
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The Wittman Trophy is named in honor of the late Steve Wittman, pioneer air race pilot and originator of the Formula V air racing class. Steve was the first Formula V National Champion. The Formula V National Champion is entitled to hold the Wittman Trophy for one year. The list of Formula V National Champions are: Steve Wittman 1977-81 |
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