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2012 NMPRA District 5 Race Season Back Underway!

The 2012 NMPRA District 5 is back underway after the race in Kansas City, MO on April 29, 2012. Start Planning to attend as many District 5 races as possible. Check The 2012 Schedule Here.

It is important to support the local clubs that will host races, we lost the great Hilbert, WI races last year due to a lack of support. Almost all of the races will have multiple classes so there is a racing event for everyone including the new 426 and EF1 events.

Moe Vereecke Wins 426 NMPRA District 5 Championship, Darwin Larson Wins 424 District 5 Championship!

The remaining 2011 NMPRA District 5 points championships were settled in Bloomington, IL on September 24 and 25 with Moe Vereecke passing the field to win the inaugural 426 championship and the traveling Caudron Trophy, Darwin Larson moved in front of the flock in 424 and took home the prestigious Lead Goose trophy for a third time. Mike Helsel hung on to win the District 5 EF1 championship after a great start to the season. Terry Frazer won the District 5 Q40 points championship in Muncie in August. Congratulations to all these pilots on an excellent season.

We enjoyed 2 days of great racing in Bloomington thanks to Jay Cappis and the SIRS Club. Special thanks are also due to Charlee Smith from Bob Smith Industries, Don Anderson from Great Planes and Sam San from SAM-RAI racing for supplying us with some prizes.

We are tracking NMPRA District 5 season championship points in all events and keeping the standings updated on this site. We have the prestigious Lead Goose Trophy and the new Caudron Trophy for the NMPRA District 5 season points championship winners in the Q500 424 and Q500 426 classes. The camaraderie and excitement at the races is unsurpassed at any R/C events.

If you have questions on how to get started or need information please e-mail Bernie Vanderleest.

2011 Final Season Points Championship Standings

2012 Season Points Championship Standings

Last Race Report, Results And Pictures

Three Generations Of Pylon Racing Nikodems

L to R: Tom's Son Andy, Ernie's Son Tom, Ernie, Jim's Son Steven, Ernie's Son Jim (Team Owner) - All three generations competed at Bloomington.

YOU Can Compete For The Lead Goose & Caudron Trophies!

The prestigious ”Lead Goose” traveling trophy is awarded to the pilot that accumulates the most points in a series of AMA 424 pylon races held in NMPRA District 5. The NMPRA point system is used. Each pilot’s top six race point totals will be used to determine the champion. You do not need to be a member of the NMPRA to compete for the trophy but it is highly recommended that you join the NMPRA. You do not need to live in District 5 to compete, but only points earned in the District 5 series of races will count.

The "Caudron Trophy" traveling trophy will be awarded to the pilot that accumulates the most points in a series of AMA 426 pylon races held in NMPRA District 5.

Click here for the schedule of Lead Goose Trophy and Caudron Trophy events.

The 2011 racing season was a good one. We are looking for more pilots to join the fun in 2012. 424 Pylon Racing is the most fun you can have in R/C for the money. If you have questions on how to get started or need information please e-mail Bernie Vanderleest.

Pylon racing has come to an end in Hilbert, WI but the WIPRO pilots wish to sincerely thank Mick Warning, Mark Warning and George Reynolds for running the great Hilbert races.

Pylon racing has come to an end in Rockford, IL but the WIPRO pilots wish to sincerely thank Orv Steinmetz and Ron Monk for their longtime contributions to pylon racing.

Special thanks to Carl Dvorak who hosts the NMPRA District 5 website on his web server!

Join the National Miniature Pylon Racing Association (NMPRA). The NMPRA is the official Special Interest Group of the Academy Of Model Aeronautics for pylon racing. The NMPRA accumulates 424 Class, 426 Class and 422 Class National Championship points for NMPRA members. Your best 6 races are counted for the National Championships. If you have questions about the NMPRA you can e-mail the District 5 Vice President Jim Nikodem.

Click Here To Download 2012 NMPRA Membership Application

                          

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Next District 5 Race:

Saturday & Sunday

May 19 & 20, 2012

Muncie, IN - AMA Site

Please Pre-register Here

See Who's Registered

Pilot meeting 9:00am
Racing at 10:00am

Download Race Flyer Here

Directions: Click Here

424 Engine:
  Thunder Tiger Pro 40
  No Modifications!

 

426 Engine:

  Sport Jett .40

  No Modifications!

 

 
424 Prop:
  Stock 9x6 APC

 

426 Prop:

  Stock APC Pylon D1

  8.75 Minimum Diameter

 

Fuel:
  15% Nitro, Supplied At Race

 

Weight:
  Minimum 3 lbs. 12 oz.

 

Wing:
  500 Square Inches
  Constant Chord

  1 - 3/16" Thickness

  Span 50" - 52"

  No Composite Wings Or

  Tails In 424
  See Plane Specs

 For Additional Requirements

 
Course:
  3 Pylon, Short or Long Course
 
Complete AMA Pylon Rules

 

 

Copyright 2012 Carl Dvorak. For problems or if you have questions regarding this web contact Bernie Vanderleest.       
Last updated: April 29, 2012.
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