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Neal Nurmi
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Reno, that is. A very young pilot with a very big name (and a very fancy trainer!) debuted on the Reno race course this summer. He looked really good out there, and certainly seemed to be having a very good time...

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Reno, that is. A very young pilot with a very big name (and a very fancy trainer!) debuted on the Reno race course this summer. He looked really good out there, and certainly seemed to be having a very good time...

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A name similar to his dad's maybe?
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A name quite similar to his father's, actually...

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Neal,

Very NICE work, looks like the little field trip to the other pylon paid off.

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Yes indeed -- I'm about the only photographer who really likes Pylon 5. I don't know why...

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Can you give us a Hint-on here......... :D

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I'm really torn about this year's races. I'd really like to see a Mustang win... it'd be neat to see the rookie win, but with Rare Bear being owned by Lewis from here in town, I'd really like to see them win. I can't believe I'm typing such heresy. Mustangs forever.

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His dad is the highest time current P-38 pilot.

Neal great shots and also on aafo! Is there any way that race crew can make it out to a pylon at least once during the show? I crew on 13, 14 & 105, and would love to get to a pylon once in my life! Thanks.
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But is that young man old enough to race this year? If he is, I think a few of the "old" guys are going to have to work a lot harder. :lol:

I think it would be great if a Sea Fury won this year! :lol:

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Hi julian! You gonna crew on your Fury this year, will I see ya there!?
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Neal, thanks for the pictures. Pylon 5 does have it advantages....

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Steve,

Hoping I can go, but first I will have to see if I still have a job in September.. :?

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From what I hear young Stevo does turn 21 in August, and so could legally race. I don't expect to see him in Strega at Reno 2008 -- Tiger says one more year for him and then they'll see.

A stocker would make more sense as a way to learn to race.

Don't forget that his Dad won the Gold in his second Reno (I think) when he was 27 or so.


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Seriously,
My wife baby sat him and his sister before they were able to walk.
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I know what kind of stuff I was doing at 20 years old...

Unreal. Good for him. 8)
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