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CONTINENTAL MOTORS TROPHY RACE Sponsored by Continental Motors Corporation [[image]] C.J. Reese, president of Continental Motors Corporation, with John Paul Jones, first place winner, Steve J. Wittman, second place winner and Keith Sorenson, third place winner in the 1950 Continental Motors Trophy Race. The Fifth Continental Motors Trophy Race, in which many of the nation's top racing pilots compete in midget planes for a share of $25,000 in prize money and the celebrated Continental Motors Trophy, this year becomes an outstanding feature of the National Air Races for the first time. The race was flown in 1948, 1949 and 1950 at the Miami All-American Air Maneuvers, but was moved to Detroit in August, 1951 as a highlight of the International Air Fair sponsored by the Aero Club of Michigan. This thrill-packed race of "home-built" experimentally licensed aircraft is sponsored by Continental Motors for the long-range benefit of flying - for all groups concerned with the development, manufacture and use of light planes. Its purpose if two-fold: to stimulate pioneering in the field of light aircraft design, and to foster interest in flying among spectators of the race. Planes in the Continental Motors Trophy Race are powered by engines from the family which powers the L-19, but must have a piston displacement not to exceed 190 cubic inches. Qualifying trials are conducted on the first two days. The official octagonal speed course is 2 1/2 miles long and is marked by pylons on the turns. Pilots may not fly at less than 50 feet nor more than 500 feet above the ground. Speeds in previous years have ranged close to 200 miles per hour, the highest speed at the International Air Show last year being 195.122 miles per hour in a one-lap qualifying flight. Fastest speed for any heat was 188.667 in the first elimination race. The winning speed in last year's Continental Motors Trophy Race was 187.785 miles per hour. The total purse of $25,000 is to be awarded on the basis of $5,000 for each of three elimination races Saturday, Aug. 18th, $9,000 for the final race Sunday, Aug. 19th, and $1,000 for a consolation race. Potential winning of the fastest plane total $4,200. Prize distribution is as follows: Three elimination races Saturday, each: $1500, first; $1125, second; $875, third; $625, fourth; $500, fifth; $375, sixth. The first and second-place planes in each elimination race go directly into the final race Sunday. Final race (15 laps, 37 1/2 miles Sunday; $2700, first; $2025, second; $1575, third; $1125, fourth; $900, fifth; $675, sixth. Consolation race, Sunday: $300, first; $225, second; $175, third; $125, fourth; $100, fifth; $75, sixth. The massive silver Continental Motors Trophy is reserved by the sponsor as a perpetual symbol to be exhibited at leading aviation events in the country. It is appropriately inscribed: "Honoring the Pilots of Today Who are Developing the Airplanes of Tomorrow." The winner of the final race Sunday is awarded a miniature replica of the trophy for his permanent possession, in addition to his share of the prize money. His name also is inscribed on the original Trophy. 1951 NATIONAL AIR RACES 31 AERONCA VERSATILITY PLUS Skilled men and modern machinery, properly blended the Aeronca way, spells efficient production whether it be aircraft component parts or washing machines. That's why Aeronca - with 23 years experience in aircraft production, today enjoys the reputation for dependability and versatility on production items of major importance to industry and government. Check this list of current production, then write us about your production problem. -Bomber Engine Nose Cowls -Radome & Photographic Pods for Bombers -Helicopter Structural Assemblies -Jet Engine Parts -Bomber Conversion Kits -Rock Launchers - 3 1/2 Bazooka -Jamesway Poultry Feeders -Bendix Home Clothes Dryer Components -Aircraft Maintenance Shelters & Stands -Aeronca Sedan & Champion Airplanes AERONCA AERONCA MANUFACTURING CORP. MIDDLETOWN, OHIO [[image]] 1951 NATIONAL AIR RACES 31
