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Event

Constructed as a Special IIIM.

26 May 1982

Certificate of airworthiness for NX603R (CASSUTT-3M, 1-CR) issued.

Circa 1982

To unknown owner with c/r N603R.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #8, named Marmalade.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert Reid. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 178.110 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 172.975 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 163.469 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 174.245 mph.

13 September 1986

Photographer: Jim Weiherer

13 September 1986

Photographer: Jim Weiherer

From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Rick Todd. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 194.612 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 191.905 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 190.297 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 193.514 mph.

From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Rick Todd from Georgetown. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 206.721 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 202.197 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.949 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 184.669 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 202.080 mph.

From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Rick Todd from Georgetown. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 213.501 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 197.972 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 191.570 mph.

From Circa January 1994 to After November 1996

Placed up for sale including two wings, two horizontals and lots of parts.

Circa 1994

To Rick Todd keeping c/r N603R.

From 14 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Rick Todd from Georgetown. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 205.408 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.319 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 208.788 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.164 mph.

From 3 June 1994 to 5 June 1994

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Paso Robles event. The primary pilot was Rick Todd from Georgetown. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 215.66 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Bronze. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.47 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.84 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 208.57 mph.

From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Rick Todd from Georgetown. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 213.542 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.459 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.828 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 208.555 mph.

From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Sherwood from Pleasant Hill, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 213.014 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.434 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 200.183 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 199.222 mph.

From 17 August 1996 to 18 August 1996

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Vancouver event. The primary pilot was Ray Sherwood from Pleasant Hill, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 209.709 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 212.490 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 205.912 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.519 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 203.403 mph.

From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

Raced as #57, named Knotty Boy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ray Sherwood from Pleasant Hill, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 217.697 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 201.681 mph. Did not start in the Medallion 2 race.

From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

Raced as #57, named Aggressor.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Tranquility, CA. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 199.537 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 199.111 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 197.347 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.518 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 161.481 mph.

8 September 1997

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

From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Tranquility, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 212.554 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Bronze. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 206.158 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.216 mph. Raced in Heat 3A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 202.416 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.901 mph.

From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the International Formula 1 Lancaster in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Tranquility, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 212.554 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 206.158 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.216 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 202.416 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.901 mph.

From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Tranquility, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 217.651 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.832 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 212.791 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.927 mph.

From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Tranquility, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 218.246 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.941 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 212.650 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 212.667 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 220.559 mph.

From Circa January 2000 to After November 2000

Placed up for sale by Robert Jones including a new Grove wing, tailer, spare canopy and prop for $38,500.

From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Kerman, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 235.533 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 229.651 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 229.007 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 230.849 mph.

From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Kerman, CA.

From Circa November 2001 to After March 2002

Placed up for sale by Robert Jones including a grove wing, new motor, trailer, extra canopy and props.

Circa 2002

To Robert Jones keeping c/r N603R.

From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert B Jones from Kerman, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 225.325 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 223.425 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 222.628 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 224.352 mph.

From Circa January 2003 to After September 2003

Placed up for sale by Robert Jones including a new Grove wing, new motor, trailer, extra canopy and props FOR $39,000.

2004

To Charlie Greer keeping c/r N603R.

From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Robert Marshall from Vista, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 234.265 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 205.818 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 230.354 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 226.350 mph.

29 April 2005

To unknown owner with c/r N603R.
Registration pending to a new owner in Incline Village, NV.

From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 217.536 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 232.469 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 230.595 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 235.838 mph.

From 10 November 2005 to 13 November 2005

Raced as #57, named AGGRESSOR.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Las Vegas event. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Started Heat 1, but did not finish.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #1, named Zipper.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was George Andre from St. Louis, MO. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 239.397 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 226.583 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 217.043 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.893 mph.

13 September 2006

Photographer: Nigel Roling
Notes: Zipper at the 2006 Reno Races

To George Andre keeping c/r N603R.

From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

Raced as #1, named Zipper.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was George Andre from St. Louis, MO. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 239.322 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 242.475 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.399 mph.

11 September 2007

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Formula One Class racer Zipper in the hangar at the Reno Air Races

Circa November 2007

Placed up for sale by George Andre incluidng a low-time engine with forged pistons, several Owens props, other spares and a custom trailer for $47,500.

From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #1, named Invictus.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Kirk Murphy from Prescott, AZ. No time was recorded and finished in 21st place.

2009

To Thom Richard keeping c/r N603R.

From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #1, named Invictus.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Thom Richard from Kissimmee, FL. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 243.197 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 240.822 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 242.86 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 241.064 mph.

Circa 14 September 2009

Photographer: Shawn Aro

From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

Raced as #1, named Invictus.
Report from the team by Philip Goforth: Yes, Tim Neubert pulled Invictus out of the museum and sent it out to Texas where I have been flying it on our practice course. Ive put a cushion in so I can reach the pedals, but otherwise have made no mods. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 243.491 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.211 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 233.574 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

19 October 2016

To Lobst North America Llc, Las Vegas, NV keeping c/r N603R.

6 April 2023

To Matthew D. Moore, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N603R.

From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023

Raced as #14, named ACME SPECIAL II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Matt Moore from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 225.999 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 227.286 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.5 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 215.575 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.638 mph.

Circa 13 September 2023

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

Circa 13 September 2023

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.