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    Airframe Family: Monnett Sonerai
    Latest Model:Sonerai I
    Construction Number:323
    Last Civil Registration:N323RL

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    Dates

    Event

    1970

    Constructed as a Sonerai I.

    By 2 July 1993

    To unknown owner with c/r N323RL.

    From 2 July 1993 to 4 July 1993

    Raced as #45, named Top Gun.
    Appeared at the Mid-American Air Race, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Don Fairbanks. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 124.292 mph. Did not start in Heat B. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 125.702 mph.

    From 24 July 1994 to 24 July 1994

    Raced as #45, named Top Gun.
    Competed in the PowerAde Formula V Championship event. The primary pilot was Butch Meier. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 134.933 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 137.120 mph. Raced in the Feature race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 137.120 mph.

    From 10 September 1994 to 11 September 1994

    Raced as #45, named Top Gun.
    Appeared at the HQ Formula V Championship Race, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Dave Myers. Started Heat 2 Gold, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 151.005 mph. Raced in the Feature race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 147.794 mph.
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