Dago Red is a North American

North American Aviation

North American Aviation was a major US aerospace manufacturer, responsible for a number of historic aircraft, including the T-6 Texan trainer, the P-51 Mustang fighter, the B-25 Mitchell bomber, the F-86 Sabre jet fighter, the X-15 rocket plane, and the XB-70, as well as Apollo Command and Service...

 P-51 Mustang (44-74996), restored as a competitive air racer by Frank Taylor in 1981. Dago Red holds several world records, including the 15 km (517.323 mph) set in 1983. The plane has recently been reacquired by Frank Taylor, who piloted the plane to most of its world records in the 1980s. Frank Taylor is currently preparing Dago Red to break the world record in the 3 km, in mid-2010.

Awards

• Six time winner of the National Championship Air Races (1982, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003)
• Mojave, California 1983 - World Speed Record 15 km (517.323 mph)
• Unlimited Reno Air Races 1982 - Gold Winner
• Reno Air Races
  Reno Air Races
  The Reno Air Races, also known as the National Championship Air Races, take place each September at the Reno Stead Airport a few miles north of Reno, Nevada, USA...
  
  2003 - Thompson Trophy, Fastest Lap(512.164 mph) Fastest Race (507.105 mph)
• Reno Air Races 2001 - Fastest Qualifying Speed (497.797 mph)

Specifications

External links

• Reno Air Racing Association
• P-51 Mustang Survivors