Article by John Kokshoorn. The US National Air Race championship is in its 47th year and “Australia” is about to have its first competitor (a Kiwi) in the Jet class. John Kokshoorn—better known in air racing circles as Johnny Rocket—has traded his 250 mph Formula One aircraft Outrageous for a jet in which he will compete with up to seven other ...

World’s Fastest Form of Motor Sport The pilots who race around pylons at only 50 feet and speeds of 500 mph and more can certainly claim to enjoy of the world’s fastest form of motor sport. Kiwi pilot John Kokshoorn reports on his preparations for the Jet Class in this year’s US National Air Race championship in Reno, Nevada. Guardia di Finanza—Guardians ...

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