Dates

Event

Constructed as a Special IIIM.

To unknown owner with c/r N17517.

5 September 1980

Certificate of airworthiness for NX17517 (CASSUTT III M, 1-GAG) issued.

18 October 1980

Crashed.
The incident occurred at Independence, MO, United States.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

From 10 June 1989 to 11 June 1989

Raced as #92.
Competed at the Albuquerque Air Show in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Peterson. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 197.033 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 190.18 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 200.20 mph.

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #92, named Poly Dynamite.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Hoot Gibson. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 197.356 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 198.599 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 196.197 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 197.849 mph.

13 September 1989

Photographer: Jim Weiherer

From 24 June 1990 to 24 June 1990

Raced as #92.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Casper event. The primary pilot was Hoot Gibson. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.220 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 187.61 mph.

From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Hong Kong. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 194.274 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 184.458 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 181.665 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 194.561 mph.

From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Hong Kong. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 211.885 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.317 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 199.064 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 198.875 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.975 mph.

From 14 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

Raced as #92.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Mathenson from Canada. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 218.149 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 218.207 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 208.310 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.842 mph.

From 3 June 1994 to 5 June 1994

Raced as #92.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Paso Robles event. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from Canada. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 217.38 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 206.21 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Bronze. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 170.56 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 218.25 mph.

From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from San Carlos, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 223.072 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 210.208 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.330 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.626 mph.

From 22 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

Raced as #92.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Regina, SK. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 212.033 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.935 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.978 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 209.702 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 218.827 mph.

From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Hong Kong. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 217.736 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.022 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 194.815 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 206.673 mph.

From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Hong Kong. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 227.700 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 225.529 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 225.189 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 229.650 mph.

Circa 9 September 1996

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Hong Kong. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 228.303 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 223.011 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 230.465 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 218.049 mph.

From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

Raced as #92.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from B.C., Canada. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 242.091 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Silver. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 222.871 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Bronze. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 232.565 mph. Raced in Round 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 229.341 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 233.051 mph.

From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

Raced as #92.
Competed at the International Formula 1 Lancaster in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from B.C., Canada. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 242.091 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 222.871 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 232.565 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 229.341 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 233.051 mph. During the Heat 1A race, cut pylon #4 on lap #3.

From 5 December 1997 to 7 December 1997

Raced as #92.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Lauglin Air Races event. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from B.C., Canada. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 237.52 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 228.38 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 226.06 mph.

From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from B.C., Canada. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 237.707 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 225.828 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 221.697 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 224.813 mph.

From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

Raced as #92.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Eric Matheson from Oliver, BC. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 224.639 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 220.796 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.939 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.829 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 226.874 mph.

From Circa November 2003 to After May 2004

Placed up for sale my Eric Matheson including a tapered wing, trailer, spares and racing props.

From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

Raced as #92, named YELLOW PERIL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David M Roelofs from Prescott, AZ. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 230.038 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 225.096 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 224.821 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.884 mph.

From Circa July 2005 to After January 2006

Placed up for sale including a Grove wing and stab for $32,000.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #92, named YELLOW PERIL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Doug Bodine from Rapid City, SD. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 234.423 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 244.154 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.394 mph. Did not start in the Championship race.

13 September 2006

Photographer: Nigel Roling
Notes: Yellow Peril at the 2006 Reno Races

From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

Raced as #92, named YELLOW PERIL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Doug Bodine from Rapid City, SD. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 238.739 mph. Started Heat 1A, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 227.96 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.936 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 203.040 mph.

11 September 2007

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Formula One Class racer Yellow Peril being prepared for a practice session at the Reno Air Races.

24 September 2007

To Douglas P. Bodine, Rapid City, SD keeping c/r N17517.

From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #92, named YELLOW PERIL.
Report from the team by Doug Bodine: Were putting some effort into keeping the Pirate Plane in top shape. #92We have it apart at the moment and are waiting for parts to arrive. Then well get her back in air. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Doug Bodine from Rapid City, SD. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 243.993 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.59 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 241.327 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 239.041 mph.

From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #92, named YELLOW PERIL.
Report from the team by Doug Bodine: Overhauled or replaced things with a few seasons wear. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Doug Bodine from Rapid City, SD. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 240.915 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 233.081 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 234.191 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.321 mph.

31 January 2013

Civil registration, N17517, cancelled.