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    Airframe Family: Wagner Formula 1
    Latest Model:F1 Special
    Construction Number:WS-711
    Last Civil Registration:N44JW
    Latest Owner or Location:Holbrook Maslen, Carson City, NV

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    Event

    Constructed as a F1.

    By 13 September 1970

    To unknown owner with c/r N44JW.

    From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970

    Raced as #44.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner.

    Circa 13 September 1970


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

    From 15 July 1971 to 18 July 1971

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 174.08 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 168.62 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 186.77 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 191.25 mph.

    1971


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Timothy Weinschenker comments (24 April 2022): Judy Wagner at the 1971 Cleveland Formula One Air Races. Her husband Les is at the tail. First race for this Shoestring replica.


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the air races in Cleveland.

    From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 208.49 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 200.25 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.86 mph.

    After 1971


    Photographer: Anonymous
    Edit Photo

    From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 210.94 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 210.12 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 211.87 mph.

    From 13 October 1973 to 14 October 1973

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the Quaker State Grand Prix at Miramar event. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 6th place with a time of 3:49.75. Cut a pylon.

    From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 204.55 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.37 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.88 mph.

    From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 223.710 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 223.647 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.503 mph.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 213.93 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 217.93 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 219.03 mph.

    From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 228.33 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 212.60 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 217.96 mph.

    Circa 14 September 1975


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV.

    From 3 April 1976 to 4 April 1976

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the Formula One Race, Falcon Field event. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 186.50 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 188.733 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 190.400 mph.

    From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Torrance, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.126 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. No time was recorded and finished in 3rd place. Left the race on lap 1.

    From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

    Raced as #44, named WAGNER SOLUTION.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Marina Del Ray, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.76 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.06 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 220.46 mph.

    From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Marina Del Ray, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 194.95 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 215.64 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.52 mph.

    From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.79 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.09 mph.

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the International Experimental Limited class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 228.09 mph. Raced in the Trophy Dash Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 226.21 mph.

    From 26 May 1979 to 28 May 1979

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the San Diego National Air Festival event. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Torrance, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.142 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.379 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.758 mph.

    Circa 22 June 1979


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the California National Air Races in Mojave, CA.

    From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 226.89 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 211.14 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.64 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.51 mph.

    From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Torrance, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 237.728 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Silver. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 225.989 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Bronze. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.603 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 239.302 mph.

    From 15 August 1980 to 17 August 1980

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the Corvallis Air Races event. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Torrance, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 228.884 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 211.699 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.533 mph.

    25 August 1980

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX44JW (FORMULA 1, WS-711) issued.

    From 30 August 1980 to 1 September 1980

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the San Diego National Air Festival event. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner from Torrance, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 223.032 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 211.542 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.498 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 206.734 mph.

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 234.52 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 225.70 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.78 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 238.79 mph.

    From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Judy Wagner. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.06 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.57 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.87 mph.

    Circa 15 September 1981


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

    Raced as #44, named Judys Turn.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Cote. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 200.14 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 194.25 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.84 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.21 mph.

    From 30 October 1982 to 31 October 1982

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the EAA Fly-In - San Diego in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Cote. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.816 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.88 mph.

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #44, named Judys Turn.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Cote. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 228.21 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 223.88 mph.

    13 September 1983


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

    Raced as #44, named Judy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Cote. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 238.568 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 234.865 mph. Raced in Heat 4B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 233.396 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.068 mph.

    16 September 1984


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada.

    By 9 August 1985

    To unknown owner with c/r N44JW.

    From 9 August 1985 to 11 August 1985

    Raced as #44, named Judy.
    Competed in the Richland Air Races event. The primary pilot was Ray Cote from El Cajon, CA. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.942 mph. Started Heat B, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 244.887 mph. Left the Heat 2 race on lap #2.

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #44, named Judy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Cote. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 241.085 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.197 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 233.816 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 229.092 mph.

    From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the Richland Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston from Dallas, TX. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 237.443 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 232.057 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 234.227 mph.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.003 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.644 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 199.400 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 225.794 mph.

    From 23 May 1987 to 25 May 1987

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Alan Preston brought race 44 into Brown Field fitted with a brand new wing. This wing is a beautiful piece of workmanship, and has made an already fast aircraft even faster. Crewing as usual for Alan were Ray Cote, Bruce Lockwood and Bill Preston. Competed in the International Formula 1 San Diego event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 227.986 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.867 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.240 mph.

    From 4 July 1987 to 5 July 1987

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    The airframe was unchanged and looked as conpetitive as ever. Competed in the International Formula 1 Pueblo event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 231.029 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.961 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.831 mph.

    From 15 July 1987 to 16 July 1987

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Minot event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 236.198 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 220.685 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 225.604 mph.

    From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 241.189 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 232.838 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 225.845 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 232.989 mph.

    From 3 October 1987 to 4 October 1987

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 San Diego event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.5 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.7 mph.

    From 13 May 1988 to 15 May 1988

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bruce Lockwood. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.983 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 199.087 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 227.364 mph.

    From 21 May 1988 to 22 May 1988

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 232.319 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 225.943 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.234 mph.

    From 10 June 1988 to 12 June 1988

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the Albuquerque Southwest Airlines International Air Show and Trade Expo in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bruce Lockwood from Dallas, TX. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 243.243 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 227.217 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 231.896 mph. During the Gold race cut pylon #2 on lap #2.

    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 246.228 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 237.814 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.203 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 240.748 mph.

    By 10 June 1989

    To unknown owner with c/r N44JW.

    From 10 June 1989 to 11 June 1989

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the Albuquerque Air Show in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.554 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 243.14 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 248.19 mph.

    From 23 June 1989 to 25 June 1989

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed in the Colorado Air Races event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 247.31 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 237.18 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 237.19 mph.

    From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Aircraft arrived late.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Hep Porter from Capitola, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 241.189 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 226.473 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 228.653 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.084 mph.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Hep Porter. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.061 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 227.677 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 235.358 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 240.994 mph.

    From Circa November 1991 to After November 1992

    Placed up for sale by Hep Porter.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #44, named Sitting Duck.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Hep Porter from Santa Cruz, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 238.416 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.995 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.120 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.306 mph.

    17 September 1992


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    Circa January 1993

    Placed up for sale by Hep Porter.

    Circa May 1993

    From Formula Forum The IF1 Journal Vol IV Number 3: Hep Porter has sold #M Judy-Sitting Duckn to Tom Hoffman, owner of Pacific Helicopters on Maui. Crewchief will be Vince Deluca, 1975 Reno winner who previously worked with Don Beck. Hep is hoping to build a new racer.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Hauptman from Kula, HI. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 233.688 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 235.424 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 229.929 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 227.111 mph.

    From 22 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

    Raced as #44, named Judy.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Hauptman from Kula, HI. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 238.294 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 232.275 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. Left the Heat 2A race on lap #7.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thomas Hauptman from Kula, HI. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 247.535 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.395 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 237.589 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 229.691 mph.

    Circa 9 September 1996


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

    15 October 1997

    To Holbrook Maslen, Carson City, NV keeping c/r N44JW.

    From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 223.009 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Bronze. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.150 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.370 mph. Raced in Heat 3A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.242 mph. Started the Silver Semi-Final race, but did not finish.

    From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the International Formula 1 Lancaster in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 223.009 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.150 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.370 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.242 mph. Started the Silver Semi-Final race, but did not finish. During the Heat 3B race, cut pylon #5 on lap #2.

    From 5 December 1997 to 7 December 1997

    Raced as #44.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lauglin Air Races event. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 223.93 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 214.75 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 216.72 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 228.396 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.858 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 221.999 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 220.730 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 225.635 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 211.240 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.995 mph. Did not start in the Consolation race.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from West Swanzey, NH. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 217.724 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 191.834 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.635 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 228.117 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 216.852 mph.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise,ID. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 214.973 mph.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 206.438 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 209.021 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 222.210 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 217.135 mph.

    Circa 2003


    Photographer: Ken Videan
    Notes: At Reno.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 225.309 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.360 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.670 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.908 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 203.607 mph.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 221.098 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 225.386 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 219.223 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 210.633 mph.

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 222.816 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 226.914 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.843 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 226.206 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 221.681 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 233.626 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 240.834 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 230.455 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 230.987 mph.

    12 September 2006


    Photographer: David Lednicer
    Notes: The Formula One racer Judy in the hangar at the Reno Air Races. Originally built for and raced by Judy Wagner, who won six races in it. After her untimely death, it was sold to Ray Cote, who twice flew it to victory in the Formula One Gold Race at Reno. In 1985 it was sold to Alan Preston, who also twice flew it to victory in the Formula One Gold Race at Reno. Now owned and raced by Holbrook Maslen

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #44.
    Was to have competed at the National Championship Air Races in the F1 class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 222.094 mph.

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #44.
    Report from the team by Holbrook Maslen: Judy missed the 2007 races due to a bent gear on her last practice flight, caused by faulty wheel pants. 2008 is looking promising and the crew is optimistic that the new exhaust system will improve Judys performance. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 236.199 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.756 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.58 mph.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #44.
    Report from the team by Art Lazzarini: Were bringing a new powerplant that will get everyones heart going. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 232.919 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 218.195 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.061 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 219.530 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 224.784 mph.

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #44.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Holbrook Maslen from Boise, ID. No time was recorded and finished in 12th place. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Did not start in Heat 3D.

    9 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    10 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

    Raced as #44, named Ev.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Matthew Coughlin from Berry, NewSouthWales. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 230.940 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 228.007 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 223.668 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 223.668 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 228.185 mph.

    14 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 February 2020


    Photographer: Michael Gray
    Notes: Original wood tail section N44JW


    Credits
    Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...

    Print Sources
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 10, 1974 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 11, 1975 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 12, 1976 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 13, 1977-1978 Biennial by Dusty Carter
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 8, 1972 Annual by Reed Kinert
    National Air Racing Group - The Informer

    Internet Sources
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    International Formula 1 Pylon Air Racing
    National Air Racing Group
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)

    Individual Contributors
    Mike Henniger

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