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2025 Phoenix Classic Photos

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The 2025 Phoenix Classic is in the books. Congratulations to Jim Allen for finishing at the top of the heap. Also congratulations to Matias Salar on Fast Time 58:77. Matias has not raced in five years. He has not lost a step. I would like to thank and congratulate the Speed World Flyers on organizing and running a very nice and professional contest. Everything was absolutely first class. Here are a few photos of the people and planes.
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The Ford GT paint scheme was popular
The Ford GT paint scheme was popular
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Robert Holik’s & Travis Flynn’s beautiful birds.
Robert Holik’s & Travis Flynn’s beautiful birds.
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Yummy
Yummy
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Mr. Jim Padelt
Mr. Jim Padelt
Larry Leonard
Larry Leonard
Gary Hover is back!
Gary Hover is back!
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Gary Schmidt holding his son Sebastian. Sebastian is already an AMA member and has his late Grandfather’s AMA number.
Gary Schmidt holding his son Sebastian. Sebastian is already an AMA member and has his late Grandfather’s AMA number.
The Russell’s
The Russell’s
One of the many Team Mexico guys.
One of the many Team Mexico guys.
Gary “ The Relic “ Long
Gary “ The Relic “ Long
Tsunami Time!
Tsunami Time!
Craig Farthing and Mr. Gall
Craig Farthing and Mr. Gall
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Ben Jones w/ David Lloyd as his personal photo bomber.
Ben Jones w/ David Lloyd as his personal photo bomber.
Scott Hartman with the “ I brought the teacher an apple” pose.
Scott Hartman with the “ I brought the teacher an apple” pose.
It was very nice to see that the Nally’s have returned.
It was very nice to see that the Nally’s have returned.
Rich Beers. He knows how to go very fast.
Rich Beers. He knows how to go very fast.
Team GBR from across the pond.
Team GBR from across the pond.
Robert and Travis getting ready for some fine tuning!
Robert and Travis getting ready for some fine tuning!
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Jason and Dave Gardner were one of several Father / Son teams.
Jason and Dave Gardner were one of several Father / Son teams.
Gabriel Tahan was very fast.
Gabriel Tahan was very fast.
Rhonda Cady with Darrol Cady.
Rhonda Cady with Darrol Cady.
The Brazilian Bullet!
The Brazilian Bullet!
Dub Jett and Mike Helsel. A very formidable team.
Dub Jett and Mike Helsel. A very formidable team.
Jacob and Matt
Jacob and Matt
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Jimmy Allen wound up with all the marbles. He really had to earn his way to the top.
Jimmy Allen wound up with all the marbles. He really had to earn his way to the top.
Dennis Cranfill and Park Marker from Texas.
Dennis Cranfill and Park Marker from Texas.
Gary Schmidt just kicking it waiting for his next heat.
Gary Schmidt just kicking it waiting for his next heat.
Danny and Jack Kane. One of four Father / Son teams.
Danny and Jack Kane. One of four Father / Son teams.
Marcus and Brian Blanchard. Hmmmmmmm. Why are all of the Father / Son teams so fast?
Marcus and Brian Blanchard. Hmmmmmmm. Why are all of the Father / Son teams so fast?
Ray Brown with his game face.
Ray Brown with his game face.
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Cathy was the motivational “ On The Trailer” announcer. She did a fantastic job!
Cathy was the motivational “ On The Trailer” announcer. She did a fantastic job!
Craig and Tom. These two guys have been team mates for decades.
Craig and Tom. These two guys have been team mates for decades.
Go team Mexico!!
Go team Mexico!!
Another Team Mexico member.
Another Team Mexico member.
Gino DelPonte and Matias Salar. Matias finished second and got Fast Time, Gino got third. Good Job!
Gino DelPonte and Matias Salar. Matias finished second and got Fast Time, Gino got third. Good Job!
Gilbert Lucero. Gilbert is the President of the SGVRCL and is constantly working to promote Pylon Racing with that club.
Gilbert Lucero. Gilbert is the President of the SGVRCL and is constantly working to promote Pylon Racing with that club.
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Great pics. Nice to see everyone's faces. Looking forward to seeing all of you in Maryland.
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Jerrett Cangie with his beautiful Ford GT paint scheme. Jerrett has been building models since grade school and is a superb craftsman.
Jerrett Cangie with his beautiful Ford GT paint scheme. Jerrett has been building models since grade school and is a superb craftsman.
Randy Smith was one of the organizers of this contest. Without people like this we would not have these contests. Thank you Randy!
Randy Smith was one of the organizers of this contest. Without people like this we would not have these contests. Thank you Randy!
A.J. Seaholm was very fast and finished in fifth place.
A.J. Seaholm was very fast and finished in fifth place.
Dr. Doolittle at your service!
Dr. Doolittle at your service!
Doug Houston all the way from Canada!
Doug Houston all the way from Canada!
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Joanne and Bruce Coffee are a first class team. Bruce’s and Joanne’s combined talent make them a very competitive team.
Joanne and Bruce Coffee are a first class team. Bruce’s and Joanne’s combined talent make them a very competitive team.
Lee Ulinger is a very talented pilot who is always is in the running.
Lee Ulinger is a very talented pilot who is always is in the running.
Go Team Brazil!
Go Team Brazil!
This man was appointed Regional Division Vice President of Fuel Distribution and he did a fantastic job with that prestigious position. Thank you!
This man was appointed Regional Division Vice President of Fuel Distribution and he did a fantastic job with that prestigious position. Thank you!
Bryan Batch and Matt Russell constantly thinking and tinkering to maximize their performance.
Bryan Batch and Matt Russell constantly thinking and tinkering to maximize their performance.
Doug Killebrew, our President of the NMPRA who is doing a great job promoting what we do. Thank you Doug!
Doug Killebrew, our President of the NMPRA who is doing a great job promoting what we do. Thank you Doug!
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Gino DelPonte fueling up for his next heat. Gino finished third.
Gino DelPonte fueling up for his next heat. Gino finished third.
Matias Salar came back after five years and put on a clinic with Fast Time ( 58:77 ) and a second place finish. Congratulations to you Matias!
Matias Salar came back after five years and put on a clinic with Fast Time ( 58:77 ) and a second place finish. Congratulations to you Matias!
Jim Padelt with one of the late Tom Hegland’s racers. Tom was the West Coast NMPRA VP for years. We miss you Tom! And thank you Jim for keeping Tom’s memory in our hearts.
Jim Padelt with one of the late Tom Hegland’s racers. Tom was the West Coast NMPRA VP for years. We miss you Tom! And thank you Jim for keeping Tom’s memory in our hearts.
Mark Parker aka Park Marker. Mark is always a top finisher with his calm and cool temperament.
Mark Parker aka Park Marker. Mark is always a top finisher with his calm and cool temperament.
Dan Thordarson with Chuck Andreka. Dan and Chuck have been contributing to Pylon in a big way for years. Thank you Dan and Chuck!
Dan Thordarson with Chuck Andreka. Dan and Chuck have been contributing to Pylon in a big way for years. Thank you Dan and Chuck!
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Mario Aboumrad. He is having a great time!
Mario Aboumrad. He is having a great time!
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Brian Richmond has been one of the guys to beat for decades. His flying skills never waver.
Brian Richmond has been one of the guys to beat for decades. His flying skills never waver.
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Tom Dooley is one of my favorite people. He has been competing and involved in Pylon since the beginning. He always lends a helping hand at many contests. Thank you my friend Tom Dooley!
Tom Dooley is one of my favorite people. He has been competing and involved in Pylon since the beginning. He always lends a helping hand at many contests. Thank you my friend Tom Dooley!
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Gerald Meux Sr. Came all the way from Colorado to watch his Son Gerald Meux Jr. run this contest. Gerald Jr. did a fantastic job organizing and running this contest.
Gerald Meux Sr. Came all the way from Colorado to watch his Son Gerald Meux Jr. run this contest. Gerald Jr. did a fantastic job organizing and running this contest.
Two of the three ladies who prepared and cooked for us over three days. The food was very yummy! Thank you from everybody!
Two of the three ladies who prepared and cooked for us over three days. The food was very yummy! Thank you from everybody!
A.J. Seaholm. Fifth Place.
A.J. Seaholm. Fifth Place.
Matt Fehling. Fourth Place
Matt Fehling. Fourth Place
Gino DelPonte. Third Place
Gino DelPonte. Third Place
Matias Salar. Second Place
Matias Salar. Second Place
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Jimmy Allen. First Place. Bill Blake was the CD, he presented the awards and did a super job running this contest. Thank you Mr. Blake!
Jimmy Allen. First Place. Bill Blake was the CD, he presented the awards and did a super job running this contest. Thank you Mr. Blake!
Matias Salar. Second Place and Fast Time
Matias Salar. Second Place and Fast Time
Dan Kane and Bob Smith inducting Larry Leonard into the NMPRA Hall of Fame. Larry and Bob have been friends since the beginning of Pylon and Larry is the man who got Bob Smith into his first Pylon Race. Congratulations Larry!
Dan Kane and Bob Smith inducting Larry Leonard into the NMPRA Hall of Fame. Larry and Bob have been friends since the beginning of Pylon and Larry is the man who got Bob Smith into his first Pylon Race. Congratulations Larry!
An emotional Bob Smith telling us about everything that Larry did for him as well as everything that Larry did for the Pylon community.
An emotional Bob Smith telling us about everything that Larry did for him as well as everything that Larry did for the Pylon community.
Larry Leonard and Bob Smith. First Class human beings with a friendship that has lasted over sixty years.
Larry Leonard and Bob Smith. First Class human beings with a friendship that has lasted over sixty years.
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