John Krawczyk racing #50 Abracadabra around the pylons at the Reno

In 2008 we were fortunate to have some of the ladies from "Bombshells" stop by and visit us. Visit their web site if you need prints, posters, or calendars with a war bird theme.

AT-6 and SNJ Specifications

General characteristics

Crew: two (student and instructor)
Length: 29 ft (8.84 m)
Wingspan: 42 ft (12.81 m)
Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.57 m)
Wing area: 253.7 ft² (23.6 m²)
Empty weight: 4,158 lb (1,886 kg)
Loaded weight: 5,617 lb (2,548 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp radial engine, 600 hp (450 kW)

Standard AT-6 Performance

Maximum speed: 208 mph at 5,000 ft (335 km/h at 1,500 m)
Cruise speed: 145 mph (233 km/h)
Range: 730 miles (1,175 km)
Service ceiling 24,200 ft (7,400 m)

Data from Jane’s Fighting Aircraft of World War II

Clyde and Annie Kawasaki owners of #50 Abracadabra

Clyde is a 4th generation Japanese in Hawaii and has been in love with and involved in aviation all of his life. He is a Boeing 737 Captain who, in 2007, fulfilled his dream of having an AT-6 in the Reno races. Clyde is supported in the adventure by his wonderful wife Annie who is an accomplished Equestrian. Annie is the person who watches over the details of the organization and is in charge of the team store. Clyde and Annie are the founders of our racing team and are the two people who made this all possible.

John Krawczyk, the Race Pilot of #50 Abracadabra

John has been flying at Reno for over 20 years, he is well respected at Reno by all who know him. Without John's knowledge and his abilities as a race pilot we would not have a team. It is John who makes all the decisions when it comes to racing.

Prior to flying Abracadabra #50, John flew as back up pilot for Al Goss. John met his wife "Cookie" at Reno when he worked with her father who also raced in the AT-6 class. She is the premier race pilots wife, which is demonstrated through her support of John, her attention to safety, and always helping the team move forward in a positive and enthusiastic way.

The crew for #50 is a diversified group of dedicated people from all around the nation. The team comes from the east coast to the west coast, from Alaska to Hawaii. Each member brings their individual and unique contribution to the team. We are luck to have the range of experience and the depth of personalities represented here.

If you would like a good looking team shirt just like all of the good looking team members are wearing just visit our team store. You will also find great hats, t-shirts, sweat shirts, and more.