Dates

Event

Constructed as a DDT.

By 3 September 1949

To unknown owner with c/r N9059H.

From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949

Raced as #97.
Apparently arrived at the National Air Races Cleveland, may have qualified and may even have competed in the Goodyear class, but we do not have any documented results (no times or placements). The primary pilot was Bart Denight. No results were recorded for the race.

Circa 3 September 1949

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH.

Circa 3 September 1949

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH.

1949

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley Collection
Notes: The Denight Special as it appeared at Cleveland in 1949. This airplane has been restored to this same configuration by Ed Fisher.

1949

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Autographed by Bart Denight

1949

Photographer: Unknown

From 24 June 1950 to 24 June 1950

Raced as #0.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - White Plains event. The primary pilot was Bart Denight. Raced in the One Mile Course race. No time was recorded and finished in 5th place.

From 24 September 1950 to 24 September 1950

Raced as #0.
Competed at the Continental Motors Race - Reading for the Rebat Trophy. The primary pilot was Bart Denight. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 167.77 mph.

From 4 July 1954 to 4 July 1954

Raced as #0.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Dansville event. The primary pilot was Bart Denight. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 166.09 mph.

From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965

Raced as #97, named Miss Dallas.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 167.29 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 168.111 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 170.66 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 172.78 mph.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley

By 1 May 1966

To unknown owner with c/r N9059H.

From 1 May 1966 to 1 May 1966

Raced as #97.
Competed at the Saint Petersburg International Aviation Exposition in the Continental Motors race. The primary pilot was Roy Berry. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 179.40 mph.

From 21 September 1966 to 26 September 1966

Raced as #97, named Miss Dallas.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 181.45 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 176.04 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 159.57 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 174.45 mph.

By 28 May 1967

To unknown owner with c/r N9059H.

From 28 May 1967 to 28 May 1967

Raced as #0.
Competed at the Texas National Air Races in the Continental Motors race. The primary pilot was Roy Berry. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 185.54 mph.

By 2 September 1967

To unknown owner with c/r N9059H.

From 2 September 1967 to 4 September 1967

Raced as #0.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Midget Class. The primary pilot was Nick *Howell* Jones. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 181.330 mph.

From 20 September 1967 to 24 September 1967

Raced as #0, named Miss Dallas.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 184.05 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 166.94 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 179.89 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.43 mph.

To unknown owner with c/r N9700.

From 4 July 1968 to 7 July 1968

Raced as #97, named Miss Dallas.
Competed at the National Air Races Maryland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Howell Jones. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 193.73 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 188.25 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 197.8 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 188.69 mph.

By 29 August 1968

To unknown owner with c/r N9700.

From 29 August 1968 to 2 September 1968

Raced as #97.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Nick Jones. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 191.49 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 186.77 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 193.76 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 190.543 mph.

By 8 August 1969

To unknown owner with c/r N9700.

From 8 August 1969 to 10 August 1969

Raced as #97.
Competed at the National Air Races Saint Louis in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Richard Minges. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 198.529 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.99 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 196.62 mph.

By 29 August 1969

To unknown owner with c/r N9700.

From 29 August 1969 to 30 August 1969

Raced as #97.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dick Minges. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 194.81 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 190.88 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 194.66 mph.

From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

Raced as #97.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Richard Minges. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 197.08 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 190.02 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 197.22 mph.

Photographer: Bob Bailey

Photographer: Bob Bailey

1969

Disassembled.
It was dismantled for parts that were used in race #97 Old Blue.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier

Restored.
Restored for static display by Ed Fisher.

By 16 April 1970

To unknown owner with c/r N9700.

From 16 April 1970 to 19 April 1970

Raced as #97, named OP Blue.
Competed at the Florida National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Richard Minges. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 204.64 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 206.57 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.37 mph.