Dates

Event

Constructed as a Slipknot by Jensen.

To unknown owner with c/r N5381.

From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 211.77 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 200.00 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 211.92 mph.

12 September 1972

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 21 October 1972 to 23 October 1972

Raced as #18, named Knot.
Competed in the Quaker State Grand Prix F-1 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Donald Beck. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Donald Beck. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 220.41 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.43 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 214.63 mph.

From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Donald Beck. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 240.00 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.91 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 212.86 mph.

From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Donald Beck. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 218.083 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.328 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.687 mph.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Donald Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 214.29 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.29 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 212.81 mph.

To Don Beck, Tahoe Vista, CA keeping c/r N5381.

From 15 May 1976 to 16 May 1976

Raced as #18.
Competed at the Lincoln Air Race in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Donald Beck. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.50 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.77 mph.

From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck from Tahoe Vista, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 219.51 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 201.31 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.83 mph.

From 8 January 1978 to 8 January 1978

Raced as #18.
Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.08 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 220.30 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.66 mph.

From 1 December 1978 to 3 December 1978

Raced as #18.
Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 218.23 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.11 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.26 mph.

From 1 September 1979 to 3 September 1979

Raced as #18.
Competed at the Cleveland Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.808 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.241 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.691 mph.

From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

Raced as #18.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 224.34 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 219.98 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 216.68 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 215.81 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 224.42 mph.

From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

Raced as #18, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 216.35 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 213.29 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 203.82 mph.

From 30 October 1982 to 31 October 1982

Raced as #18, named Miss USA.
Competed at the EAA Fly-In - San Diego in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Pat Hines. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.121 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 88.31 mph. During the Gold race cut pylon #1 on laps #7 and 8, pylons #2 and 3 on laps #1 and 8, pylon #5 on laps #2, 3 and 6.

From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

Raced as #18, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 221.22 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 197.78 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.11 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 218.72 mph.

13 September 1983

Photographer: Jim Weiherer

From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

Raced as #18, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Don Beck. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 215.972 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 213.787 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 214.462 mph. Raced in the Championship race. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place.

From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

Raced as #18, named Slapknow.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Errol Johnstad. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 219.961 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.054 mph.

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #18, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was George Budde. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 220.481 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 206.655 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 208.177 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.227 mph.

Circa March 1993

Formula Forum The IF1 Journal Vol IV Number 2: The ex-Don Beck Cassutt #18 Gnat/Miss USA is now in Florida,being prepared for racing by All Attitude Aviation - sounds like a typical F1 hangar.

Restored.

From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Patti Johnson. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 186.849 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish.

From Circa January 1996 to After November 1996

Placed up for sale by Pattie Johnson.

From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Patti Johnson from Edgewater. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 209.663 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 207.257 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.156 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 212.801 mph.

Circa 9 September 1996

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From Circa May 1998 to Circa November 2000

Placed up for sale by Pattie Johnson including a race engine, prop and sport prop for $19,500.

After May 2001

To David Roelofs, Prescott, AZ keeping c/r N5381.

From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 211.213 mph.

From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 212.131 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 211.089 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 206.584 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.073 mph.

Circa 2003

Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno.

From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 231.725 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 218.995 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 209.731 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 223.320 mph.

From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Kirk Murphy from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 224.850 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.638 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 213.929 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.464 mph.

From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 227.755 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.119 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 217.175 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.472 mph.

From 10 November 2005 to 13 November 2005

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Las Vegas event. The primary pilot was David Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with a time of 0:08:06.34. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with a time of 0:06:23.68.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 225.886 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 188.626 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 228.994 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.770 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 223.439 mph.

From Circa September 2007 to After May 2008

Placed up for sale by Dave Roelofs including a new (2006) Ly Con engine, Owens prop, spares and tailer for $36,000.

From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 229.042 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 223.924 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 225.355 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 225.161 mph.

13 August 2008

Certificate of airworthiness for NX5381 (SLIPKNOT, GDA-002) issued.

27 August 2008

To Thom F. Richard, Kissimmee, FL keeping c/r N5381.

Based at Kissimmee Air Museum, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, Kissimmee, FL.
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From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Report from the team by Thom Richard: I ve been on my head in the hangar trying to get Miss USA ready for the trip west. Weve been pulling 16-18 hour shifts to make it happen. We will retain the name, number and paint job - its too classic to change. Since the airplane was not built for someone with a head as large as mine, the most obvious mod is the new larger canopy, along with a laundry list of smaller upgrades, including a new instrument panel. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thom Richard from Kissimmee, FL. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 225.659 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 218.509 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 215.53 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 216.617 mph.

From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thom Richard from Kissimmee, FL. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 221.619 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.75 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 214.139 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.303 mph.

14 September 2009

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Formula One Class racer Miss USA on the ramp at the Reno Air Races

17 September 2009

Photographer: Nigel Roling
Notes: Miss USA #40 at the Reno Races 2009

18 February 2010

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Warbird Adventures, Kissimmee, FL.

From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Report from the team by Gary Davis: Miss USA is unchanged from last year. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Gary Davis from Sanger, TX. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 221.791 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.241 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.805 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 217.743 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 162.066 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 217.254 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 172.615 mph. Did not start in the Championship race.

From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Report from the team by Stephen Partridge-Hicks: She has since been extensively rebuilt. Crew includes Kevin Broughall, who looks after his Strikemaster jet in UK, and local Reno rebuilder extraordinaire, Steve (Griffen) Tumlin. Steve has overseen a host of upgrades, most noticeably the new longer, leaner looking, go faster cowling. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Stephen Partridge-Hicks from Norton, United Kingdom. No time was recorded and finished in 11th place. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.545 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 212.375 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 159.477 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 208.469 mph.

From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Report from the team by Stephen Partridge-Hicks: Some performance upgrades. Steve Tumlin has spent the year quietly perfecting some of the changes we toyed with last year. The aircraft has lost Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Stephen Partridge-Hicks from Norton, United Kingdom. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 165.260 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 188.724 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.919 mph.

From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sam Whatmough from Kent, UK. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 206.563 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.074 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 201.382 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 203.819 mph. Did not start in the Consolation race.

From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Report from the team by Stephen Partridge-Hicks: It has been a busy year and a worldwide effort to prep for Reno. In Vancouver, Mark ter Keurs rebuilt the airframe to clean up the aerodynamics, and replaced torn fabric with new carbon skins. With airframe stripped, he also raked the seat back, allowing for a lower canopy and changes to the turtle deck and vertical stabilizer. Then new cooling plenums and exhaust work. Meanwhile, the engine was at Lycon for an overhaul. With all this, plus a new paint scheme, it no longer looks like its photo! Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Stephen Partridge-Hicks from Norton, United Kingdom. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 201.645 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 204.882 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 213.968 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 216.812 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.850 mph.

From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Stephen Partridge-Hicks from Norton, UK. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 188.013 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 209.491 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 206.944 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 204.284 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 209.133 mph.

From 20 November 2015 to 20 November 2015

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup Reno event. The primary pilot was Stephen (sph) Partridge-Hicks from Norton, UK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 188.013 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 209.133 mph.

From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Harris (Chip) Mapoles from Pace, FL. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 207.583 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.726 mph. Started Heat 2C, but was disqualified. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 202.083 mph.

14 September 2016

To Humn Byrds Inc, Middletown, DE keeping c/r N5381.

6 July 2017

Certificate of airworthiness for NX5381 (SLIPKNOT, GDA-002) issued.

From 17 November 2017 to 19 November 2017

Raced as #40, named Miss USA.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup U-Tapao event. The primary pilot was Chip Mapoles from U.S.A. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 206.074 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 192.201 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 185.857 mph. Raced in the Silver 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 197.978 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 202.978 mph.

From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023

Raced as #40.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the F1 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Dave Holmgren from Park City, UT. Unfortunately the work on a major modification (new tail) was not completed in time for insepction.