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1970 |
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Constructed as a W-17. |
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To unknown owner with c/r N21X. |
From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 223.14 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 203.33 mph. |
Circa 21 September 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 21 September 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 220.86 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 151.16 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.30 mph. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: 1972 saw the 2nd appearance of John Paul Jones in his beautiful Art Williams creation, Stinger. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: John Paul Jones flew Stinger at the 1972 Reno Air Races. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 21 October 1972 to 23 October 1972 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed in the Quaker State Grand Prix F-1 Air Races event. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 226.89 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 229.46 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.54 mph. |
From 13 October 1973 to 14 October 1973 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed in the Quaker State Grand Prix at Miramar event. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 2nd place with a time of 3:39.3. |
From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.27 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.76 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 220.18 mph. |
From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.257 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 229.476 mph. |
From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones from Granada Hills, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 225.47 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 203.14 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 214.43 mph. |
From 8 January 1978 to 8 January 1978 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 216.52 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 220.77 mph. |
From 1 December 1978 to 3 December 1978 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 203.50 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 202.27 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 213.55 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 211.28 mph. |
From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Attended the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos, but did not compete in the F1 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones from Granada Hills, CA.
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13 August 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX21X (WILLIAMS W-17, 1) issued. |
From 30 April 1982 to 2 May 1982 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed in the Wenatchee Air Races event. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton from Houston, TX. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 213.861 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 172.173 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 201.450 mph. During the Heat 3 race cut pylon #6 on lap #4, pylon #5 on lap #7 and pylon #1 on lap #8. |
From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 213.66 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 204.58 mph. Raced in the Championship race. No time was recorded and finished in 5th place. |
Circa September 1982 |
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Photographer: Shawn Aro |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bob Drew. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 223.92 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 182.72 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.06 mph. |
17 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer
Notes: Deke Slayton along with wife Bobbie and the crew of race #21 Stinger as they prepare for the Reno Bronze race September 17, 1983. |
From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 213.257 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 207.935 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.216 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 208.273 mph. |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 207.641 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.175 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 202.505 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.725 mph. |
From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the Richland Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton from Houston, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 216.266 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.325 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 184.752 mph. During the Gold race cut pylon #4 on lap #4. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 216.977 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 213.817 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 205.412 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 199.918 mph. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 216.557 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 208.085 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Did not start in the Medallion 2 race. |
After 1987 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
From 13 May 1988 to 15 May 1988 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 200.426 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.323 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 205.454 mph. |
From 21 May 1988 to 22 May 1988 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 204.245 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.004 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.079 mph. |
From 10 June 1988 to 12 June 1988 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the Albuquerque Southwest Airlines International Air Show and Trade Expo in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton from League City, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 200.706 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 201.248 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.135 mph. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 216.139 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.612 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.492 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 216.327 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 213.034 mph. |
From 10 June 1989 to 11 June 1989 |
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Raced as #21.
Competed at the Albuquerque Air Show in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 215.882 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.17 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.01 mph. |
From 23 June 1989 to 25 June 1989 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Deke Slayton was unable to attend this race, so the first alternate pilot, Dave Morss, attempted to qualify and failed to do so. Bob Drew was able to do so. Deke Slayton arrived the next day and raced the remainder of the event. Competed in the Colorado Air Races event. The pilots were Deke Slayton, Dave Morss, Bob Drew and. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 214.48 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 199.28 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.57 mph. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 210.451 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.894 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.313 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.843 mph. |
From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Deke Slayton from League City, TX. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 215.515 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.688 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 207.964 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.011 mph. |
From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991 |
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Raced as #21, named Stinger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dusty Dowd. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 209.702 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.225 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 214.694 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.148 mph. |
24 September 1998 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N21X.
Sale reported to a new owner in Chino, CA. |
19 August 2013 |
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Civil registration, N21X, cancelled.
Sale reported to a new owner in Chino, CA. |
March 2017 |
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To Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum, Sparta, WI. |
March 2017 |
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Photographer: Alyssa Young |
