Redlinetoys Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 A few weeks ago a long time friend went with my son and I to a cool car/air show at Sheridan Airport in Sheridan, Indiana. We had no idea what to expect, but off we went in the Shelby and my son's little Austin Healy that has been in the family for the last 43 years. What we discovered was a fantastic event with a lot of interesting cars and airplanes. Shortly after we arrived, one of the organizers approached us about using the Shelby in the air show. At first I said no, but then after thinking about it (for about 2 seconds), I grabbed the guys shoulder and said, "Heck yeah!" It was just a small event, but I got to go to the pilots pre-flight meeting and was issued a radio and a waiver. My buddy cracked up because a giant firetruck and ambulance rolled on to the tarmac just as I went in to sign the papers. Much of the air show was centered around large war birds and also early vintage bi-planes, but my gig was to "drag race" Bob Richards in the Pitts Special stunt plane and then to line up at opposite ends and play "chicken" for the crowd. My son took photos and I met a great guy, Irving Washington who took some of the more professional shots. WHAT GREAT FUN!!! We were really wanting to go to the Columbus Good-Guy Nationals on that date, but weren't able to go for the whole weekend. This show was supposed to be the "consolation prize", but it ended up being the main event! I know it wasn't a huge deal and all of the racing and stunts were totally staged and safe, but it gave me quite the thrill and literally made my year! I thought I would share... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Redlinetoys Posted August 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Can't wait to go next year!!!! More pics here if you are interested: http://public.fotki.com/redlinetoys/2013-wheels--wings-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Very Cool...Thanks for the Pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 +1... Very cool, thanks for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Some great shots of your car and the Bi-plane! you must have had a blast. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbj Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 No contest down the runway though. Very nice time it would appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Red Texan Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 So cool. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlinetoys Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 It was a super and unexpected day. A great time with my son also as this was the furthest he has ventured away from the house with the little Healy (about 100 miles round trip). Cool to be able to share with my friends at Team Shelby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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