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Results 2026 Nor Cal Classic

Unlimited

Intermediate

Unlimited

Two men posing with a drone at an indoor event with aircraft in the background.

 

 ★1. A.J. Wilder(49) 

2. Dave Watson(38)

Advanced

Intermediate

Unlimited

Group of men wearing medals, holding trophies, standing in front of aircraft.

 1. Pawel Miko   (36)  

2. Owen Bock   (49) 

3. Sean Tucker  (38) 

4. Tom Myers   (38) 

★5. Josh Horwich  (38) 

6. Bret Davenport  (38)  

7. Barrett Hines  (26)   

8. Dean Hickman-Smith (38) 

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Five adults stand in front of a small airplane holding racing trophies shaped like numbers.

 ★1. Brian Pham  (26) 

★2. Joseph McMurray (38) 

★3. Jennifer Watson  (38) 

4. Veniamin Lomov  (38) 

★5. David Fedors  

★6. Jake Speidel  (38) 

7. Forrest Scholin  (78) 

9. Mike Eggen   (38) 

10. Dan Clarke 

11. Greg Savidge  (38) 

Sportsman

Sportsman

Intermediate

Group of people posing with racing trophies in front of a helicopter.

  ★1. Chloe Le Lievre  (49) 

★2. Jake Carter  (38) 

★3. Luke Gray  (38) 

★4. David Stoik  (38) 

★5. Conrad Schroeder (36) 

★6. Philippe Sabbagh  (38) 

★7. Michael Narodovich (38) 

★8. Douglas Dawson  (38) 

★9. Wilhelmus Theunissen (26) 

10. Nick Naiman  (36) 

11. Mark Guerrero  (38) 

12. Clayton Conrad  (38) 

13. Kevin Walker   

Primary

Sportsman

Primary

Four people posing with racing trophies and medals in a garage.

   ★1. Stephanie Goetz  (49) 

★2. Vikas Patel  (38) 

★3. Zach Breedlove  (38) 

★4. James Irwin  

★5. Shawn Britton  

6. Dev Rajnarayan 

7. Neekon Saadat  (38)  

Results 2025 Nor Cal Classic

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Intermediate

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 A.J. Wilder  (49) 72.35%

★Ekaterina Volkova (67) 69.69%

Mark Cunningham (67) 61.75%

Dave Watson  (38) 59.70%  

Advanced

Intermediate

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★Brooks Mershon (49) 82.36% (1)

★Bret Davenport (38) 77.05% (2)

★Josh Horwich (38) 76.66% (3)

★Tom Myers  (38) 76.28% (4)

Cory Lovell  (38) 76.27% (5)

Barrett Hines  (26) 71.87% (6)

ILYA PIRKIN  (38) 70.31% (7)

Dean Hickman Smith (38) 68.55% (8) 

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

 

★Casey Siebel (38) 80.31% (1)

★Brian Pham  (26) 79.05% (2)

Sean Tucker  (38) 76.99% (3)

Jake Speidel  (38) 76.23% (4)

Philippe Sabbagh (38) 76.22% (5)

Joseph McMurray (38) 75.82% (6)

Doug Ringering (62) 74.45% (7)

Justin Rhines  (26) 72.81% (8)

Jennifer Watson (38) 72.60% (9)

Owen Bock  (26) 71.51% (10)

Greg Savidge  (38) 70.81% (11)

Abdullah Alqublan  67.91% (12) 

Sportsman

Sportsman

Intermediate

 ★Jake Carter   (38) 82.64%

★Christopher Rudd  (89) 81.98% 

★Michael Mainiero  (38) 81.15% 

★Scott Monroe  (38) 79.91% 

★Craig Owings  (XX 79.11% 

★David Stoik   (38) 79.08% 

Luke Gray   (38) 78.02% 

★Martin Michaelis  (36) 77.56% 

★Michael Leonard  (38) 77.13% 

Mike Eggen   (38) 76.91% 

Pratt Templeton  (36) 76.71% 

★Cadence Bomgardner (24)   76.67% 

★David Fedors  (26) 76.45% 

Michael Narodovich  (38) 72.63% 

★Ted Hong   (38) 72.20% 

Primary

Sportsman

Primary

  ★Chloe Le Lievre  (49) 75.55% 

Oleksandr Brovarny  (38) 73.36% 

Zhenxiang Wen  (38) 71.95% 

Tejas Lagvankar  (38) 70.54% 

Nick Naiman   (36) 62.39% 

Wilhelmus Theunissen (26) 57.88% 

Special Awards 2025 Nor Cal Classic

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

The second IAC 38 lifetime achievement award was presented to Thomas Myers for his devotion, and tireless efforts to IAC 38.  For his devotion to safety and education and detail in keeping the ship not just afloat, but steering the right direction.

IAC 38 Sportsman Belt

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

The IAC 38 Sportsman belt, was a long standing tradition in competitive aerobatics going back near 50 years. Until many years ago, Dennis Ernst of IAC38 continued this tradition, and in his passing, IAC 38 has continued this tradition of presenting the IAC38 Sportsman Belt. This hand tooled leather belt is awarded to the lowest scoring sportsman pilot who received no zero's on any figure, It is meant to inspire and reward the pilot to continue working hard towards future success in aerobatics. This years IAC38 Sportsman Belt is awarded to Ted Hong.

Achievement Through Adversity

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

Achievement Through Adversity

The IAC 38 Achievement through Adversity Award was inspired at the Coalinga Western Showdown in 2016 and has become the Special Award presented by IAC 38. The Achievement through Adversity Award is presented to the competitor that suffered mechanical issues, distractions, unfortunate luck or other obstruction during the course of the contest.

This years Achievement Through Adversity is presented to Abdulah Alqulblan.

Highest Scoring ACA

Best First Time Sportsman

Achievement Through Adversity

The Highest Scoring American Champion Aircraft Award is presented to the pilot with the highest overall score flying an ACA or Bellanca Aircraft.

This years ACA Award is presented to Jake Carter flying an ACA 8KCAB Super D.

Highest Scoring Biplane

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

The Highest Scoring Biplane  Award is presented to the pilot with the highest overall score flying an Pitts Special or other Biplane.

This years Highest Scoring Biplane Award is presented to Scott Monroe flying a Pitts S1S.

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

The Best First Time Sportsman Award is awarded to the highest scoring competitor in their first Sportsman contest. This Year it is presented to Michael Mainero.

Grass Roots

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

The Grass Roots Award is presented to the highest scoring pilot flying a 180 Horsepower or less aircraft. This years award was presented to Jake Carter.

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

This years highest scoring chapter was IAC 38.

Highest Scoring Team

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Team

This years highest scoring team was The Evil Empire

Results 2024 Nor Cal Classic

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Intermediate

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 Hir0yasu Endo 73.62%

★Peter Gelinas (67) 73.08%

Ekaterina Volkova 72.51%

Dave Watson (38) 51.18%

Rory Moore(36) 15.35%

Advanced

Intermediate

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Ilya Pirkin (30) 73.33%

★Brooks Mershon (36) 71.89%

Cory Lovell (38) 70.72%

Dean Hickman-Smith (38) 63.71%

Tom Meyers (38) 62.65%

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

★Shane Short (38) 80.22%

★Greg Savidge (38) 77.98%

Sportsman

Four Minute Freestyle

Intermediate

 ★Dan Clarke (38) 82.59% 

★Jake Speidel (38) 80.51% 

★Jake Carter (38) 79.91%

★Justin Rhines (26) 79.36%

★Ruben Alconero (35) 80.64% 

★Steven Frasier(36) 76.99% 

Jennifer Watson (38) 75.27%

★Richo Healey (38) 73.99%

★Clayton Conrad (38) 73.20% 

★Chris Harrison (38) 72.67% 

★Scott Monroe 72.35% 

Michael Narodovich (38) 65.90%

★Philippe Sabbagh (38) 49.62%  

Primary

Four Minute Freestyle

Four Minute Freestyle

 

★ Adam Thomason (26) 80.20%

★ Daniel Vasquez Velasquez 79.98% 

Ava De Guzman (38) 66.06% 

Bertrand Rollin (38) 57.60% 

★Douglas Dawson (38) 50.44%  

Four Minute Freestyle

Four Minute Freestyle

Four Minute Freestyle

Peter Gelinas (67) 88.90%

Special Awards 2024 Nor Cal Classic

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

The first ever IAC 38 lifetime achievment award was presented to Dave Watson for his exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the IAC Northern California Chapter 38 and the field of aerobatics. For his vision in the establishment of the Tracy Contest, collaboration with the City of Tracy and for his dedication to the mentorship of pilots and judges. 

IAC 38 Sportsman Belt

IAC 38 Lifetime Achievement Award

The IAC 38 Sportsman belt, was a long standing tradition in competitive aerobatics going back near 50 years. Until many years ago, Dennis Ernst of IAC38 continued this tradition, and in his passing, IAC 38 has continued this tradition of presenting the IAC38 Sportsman Belt. This hand tooled leather belt is awarded to the lowest scoring sportsman pilot who received no zero's on any figure, It is meant to inspire and reward the pilot to continue working hard towards future success in aerobatics. This years IAC38 Sportsman Belt is awarded to Michael Nardovich of Roseville CA. 

Achievement Through Adversity

The IAC 38 Achievement through Adversity Award was inspired at the Coalinga Western Showdown in 2016 and has become the Special Award presented by IAC 38. The Achievement through Adversity Award is presented to the competitor that suffered mechanical issues, distractions, unfortunate luck or other obstruction during the course of the contest.

This years Achievement Through Adversity is presented to Brooks Mershon.

Highest Scoring ACA

Best First Time Sportsman

The Highest Scoring American Champion Aircraft Award is presented to the pilot with the highest overall score flying an ACA or Bellanca Aircraft.

This years ACA Award is presented to Daniel Vasquez flying a borrowed ACA 8KCAM Super D.

Highest Scoring Biplane

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

The Highest Scoring Biplane  Award is presented to the pilot with the highest overall score flying an Pitts Special or other Biplane.

This years Highest Scoring Biplane Award is presented to Dan Clarke in his Pitts S1S.

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

Best First Time Sportsman

The Best First Time Sportsman Award is awarded to the highest scoring competitor in their first Sportsman contest. This Year it is resented to Justin Rhines at 79.36%

Grass Roots

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

The Grass Roots Award is presented to the highest scoring pilot flying a 180 Horsepower or less aircraft. This years award was presented to Adam Thomason

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Chapter

This years highest scoring chapter was IAC 38 with 80.98%

Highest Scoring Team

Highest Scoring Chapter

Highest Scoring Team

This years highest scoring team was The Evil Empire

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      2024 Nor Cal Classic Event Program

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      NorCal Classic 2023

        IAC Open West 2022 Tracy California

          Coalinga G Fest 2021

            Schedule

            Wednesday May 28, 2025

            •  A practice day on Wednesday May 28th is offered for IAC 38 members & other pilots  who volunteer before & during the contest in additional roles. 


            • Practice flights throughout the day.


            • Early Registration & Tech Inspection 12:00-Approx 6:00PM


            • Possible Social Hour @ Holiday Inn Pool

            Thursday May 29, 2025

            • Registration & Tech Inspection & Practice


            • Registration opens from 9:00-5:00PM. 

            Late arrivals should coordinate with the CD or Registrar.


            • Practice flights from 10;00am until sunset. Pilots can only claim a practice slot AFTER they have completed registration.


            • Pilots & other volunteers are encouraged to hang around and help with setting up clipboards Many hands make light work, and well feed you pizza and  beverages.

            Friday May 30, 2025

            • 6:45 Coffee and light breakfast snacks provided to pilots & volunteers.


            • 7:00 Mandatory pilot briefing. Pilots how are not present at roll call are fined $50 if the are late to the briefing. Pilot are disqualified if they miss the safety briefing.
            • Group picture to  follow.


            • 7:15 Volunteer safety briefing to  follow pilot brief.


            • 8:30 First aircraft in the air.

            Saturday, May 31, 20255

            • 6:45AM Coffee and light breakfast snacks provided to pilots & volunteers.


            • 7:00AM Mandatory pilot briefing. Pilots how are not present at roll call are fined $50 if the are late to the briefing. Pilot are disqualified if they miss the safety briefing.


            • 7:15AM Volunteer safety briefing to  follow pilot brief.


            • 8:30 First aircraft in the air.


            • At the conclusion of all competitors having flown all their flights:

            (Target time 3:00PM)

            • 4 Minute Freestyle 

            • Demonstration By Sukhoi West Aerobatic Team


            • 5:00 PM - Doors Open Awards banquet Gala @ Patriots Jet Team Hangar 760 Osprey Ct Byron, CA (Dinner @ 7:00PM)

            Info for Pilots

            Staff

            Contest Directors: Dean Hickman Smith & Jake Carter

            Registrars: Chris Harrison & Luke Gray

            Volunteer Coordinator: Rick Monsanti

            Technical Inspector: Jake Carter &Tom Myers

            Medical Director: Dr. Joe McMurray

            IAC38 President: Dave  Watson

            Chief Judges: Dave Watson & Tom Myers

            Banquet Coordinator: Katrina Monsanti

            Runwways

            Generally  runway 30 is standard, w/ left traffic. 26 is also available. landing to the east / southeast is not very common.

            Visiting Family & Friends

            Visiting family & friends can visit the ramp area side of the fence but only if escorted by a competitor. Family & friends can observe from the designated Family & Friends tent area east of the ramp near the starters tent. Please no unnecessary  persons on the ramp. No cars or personal vehicles are permitted on the ramp.

            Hangars

            There is little no no extra hangar space at Tracy. You can contact the airport manager to see about renting any vacant hangars. We get limited hangar space from our hosts, SkyView Aviation, but we cannot guarantee space. See the CD on Thursday.

            Awards banquet Gala

            Our awards banquet gala is black tie, or cut off jean short event. This year we have invited back Byrons Texas BBQ, and have a special guest speaker, Sean D Tucker. Limited tickets are available, see the Registrar on Thursday to purchase extra tickets.  Extra tickets are available only on  first come basis.


            The event is located at the Patriots Jet Team Hangar at 760 Osprey Ct Byron, CA (Byron Airport)


            Doors open at 5:00PM

            Bar open at 5:00PM

            Dinner at 7:00PM

            Mandatory close time 10:00PM

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