Dates

Event

Constructed as a Special IIIM.

20 February 1997

To Jay D. Jones, Buena Vista, CO with new c/r N53014.

13 August 1997

Certificate of airworthiness for NX53014 (CASSUTT M 1-11, JDJ 001C) issued.

From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Jay Jones from Leadville, CO.

From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Oliver, BC. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 183.391 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 172.008 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 175.778 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 183.158 mph.

From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was I B Hansen from Arvada, CO. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 199.329 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 194.795 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 190.512 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 186.734 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 192.702 mph.

From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Larry Lechner from Leadville, CO.

From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 200.253 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 193.841 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 192.599 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 186.796 mph.

From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 209.093 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 203.255 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.665 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 204.145 mph.

From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 211.849 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 202.396 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 205.522 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 195.755 mph.

From 27 May 2005 to 29 May 2005

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Oklahoma City George Budde Race event. The primary pilot was Jay Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.34 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 210.91 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.14 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.33 mph.

From 3 June 2005 to 5 June 2005

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the Tunica Air Race in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.442 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 192.548 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.784 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 201.75 mph.

From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 222.310 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 207.618 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.505 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.273 mph.

From 10 November 2005 to 13 November 2005

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Las Vegas event. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with a time of 0:06:24.23.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 226.702 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 212.414 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 225.028 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 221.182 mph.

From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 231.197 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 220.762 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.322 mph.

From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Report from the team by Jay Jones: Quadnickel has been flying great all spring and summer. We are doing a little cosmetic cleaning up on the paint, a little motor work, and an all glass panel. She and I should be about 30 pounds lighter. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 232.212 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 223.197 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 221.857 mph.

10 September 2008

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Formula One Class racer Quadnickel being towed out for a practice session at the Reno Air Races.

From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 229.744 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 225.393 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 217.107 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 222.142 mph.

From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 230.422 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 201.418 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.877 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 226.288 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 216.875 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.842 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 179.873 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 216.554 mph.

From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Report from the team by Jay Jones: There has been no major work done on it. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 224.775 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 211.644 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 223.067 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.128 mph.

From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Report from the team by Jay Jones: Quadnickel is just polished and ready to go same as last year. All tuned up and set for Speed. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 228.449 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 225.625 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 218.482 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 220.804 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 219.162 mph.

14 September 2012

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada.

From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Report from the team by Jay Jones: Quadnickel has been spruced up for racing, just a little engine testing and tweaking. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 234.284 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 228.799 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 225.489 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.062 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 222.786 mph.

From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

Raced as #45, named QUADNICKEL.
Report from the team by Jay Jones: Quadnickel got tuned in April for racing in Spain, so prep for Reno has involved only repairs to wheelpants and some wiring replacement. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jay D Jones from Buena Vista, CO. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 232.363 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 215.734 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 222.865 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 222.657 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 224.100 mph.

17 January 2018

Civil registration, N53014, cancelled.

This airframe was apparently retired from racing, but the name Quadnickel was picked up by another Cassutt.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier

4 March 2019

To Ag3 Air Racing Llc, Lewisville, TX with new c/r N53014.