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April 1971 |
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Constructed as a K-10.
Built by Jim Strode of Melbourne, FL. This was the second Shoestring built. |
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To Jim Strode with new c/r N39KB.
Operated with markings: YellowJacket |
Circa 21 September 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 20 May 1972 to 21 May 1972 |
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Raced as #39, named Yellow Jacket.
Appeared at the Wilson Regional Air RAces to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Dusty Burrows. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 171.756 mph. Did not qualify due to arriving late. |
From 31 May 1972 to 4 June 1972 |
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Raced as #39, named Yellow Jacket.
Competed at the TRANSPO 72 in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Hugh Alexander. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 204.00 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.76 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 196.13 mph. |
By 11 September 1973 |
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To Dusty Borrows keeping c/r N39KB. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #39, named Hugh Baby.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bob Moeller. Did not start in the Make-Up race. |
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To Robin Reid with new c/r N851RR. |
7 October 1981 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX851RR (SHOESTRING, JS-1167) issued. |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #85, named Superskate.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robin Reid. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 169.662 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 164.209 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 171.645 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 167.179 mph. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #85, named Superskate.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robin Reid. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 188.358 mph. Started Heat 1C, but did not finish. Did not start in Heat 2D. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 156.231 mph. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #85, named Superskate.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robin Reid. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 207.487 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 201.073 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 195.069 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 197.608 mph. |
12 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
From Circa March 1991 to After September 1991 |
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Placed up for sale by Robin Reid for $14,000 including a race wing, race engine with 10 hours since overhaul and new mags. |
8 September 2004 |
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To Heirloom Trade Inc, Cocoa, FL with new c/r N115RK. |
2015 |
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To Eric Dienst. |
From 2015 to 2022 |
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Restoration started.
A full rebuild has commenced using all new carbon fiber fueselage skins made using the original Nemesis molds. It is to be raced as #85 Deja vu. |
17 May 2018 |
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To Eric L. Dienst, Maple Park, IL with new c/r N530RD. |
26 August 2022 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX530RD (SHOESTRING, JS-1167) issued. |
10 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #85, named DEJA VU.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Eric Dienst. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 224.747 mph. Overturned on the runway while launching for qualifications. The pilot, Eric Dienst, was not seriously injured. |
14 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
14 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #85, named DEJA VU.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Dienst from Maple Park, IL. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 216.827 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.81 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 216.261 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 218.122 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 200.881 mph. |
Circa 13 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 13 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 13 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
