Dates

Event

1988

Constructed as a GR-7.

12 August 1988

Certificate of airworthiness for NX687RB (BOYD GR-7 PANTHER, 01) issued.

By 11 September 1989

To unknown owner with c/r N687RB.

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #96, named Blue Streak.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Jon Sharp. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 242.548 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.109 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.524 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

17 August 1990

Photographer: Jim Weiherer

From 17 August 1990 to 19 August 1990

Raced as #96.
Competed at the California Air Races Stockton in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dan Gray. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 212.88 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 198.66 mph.

From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

Raced as #96, named F/X.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Daniel Gray from Encino, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 228.817 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.941 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 214.390 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 224.228 mph.

From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

Raced as #96, named F/X.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Daniel Gray. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 223.607 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.549 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 220.519 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 224.566 mph.

From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

Raced as #96, named Geronimo.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Katherine Gray from Eugene, OR. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 228.863 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.729 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.188 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 226.433 mph.

From 22 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

Raced as #96, named Geronimo.
Was to have competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the F1 class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Katherine Gray from Fresno, CA.

From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

Raced as #96, named Geronimo.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Katherine Gray from Eugene, OR. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 233.835 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 232.174 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.835 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 223.926 mph.

Circa March 1996

Placed up for sale by Kathy Gray.

From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

Raced as #96, named MADDER MAXX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Randy Howell from Discovery Bay. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 244.828 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 232.114 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 219.136 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.759 mph.

Circa 9 September 1996

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 1 November 1996 to 3 November 1996

Raced as #96, named Madder Maxx.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Randy Howell from Discovery Bay. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 250.196 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 247.89 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 248.675 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 252.191 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 246.259 mph.

From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

Raced as #96, named Madder Maxx.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Randy Howell from Discovery Bay. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 245.634 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 243.935 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.298 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.563 mph.

From 5 December 1997 to 7 December 1997

Raced as #96, named Madder Maxx.
Competed in the International Formula 1 Lauglin Air Races event. The primary pilot was Randy Howell from Discovery Bay. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 229.79 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 222.42 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.33 mph.

From Circa May 1998 to After September 1998

Placed up for sale by Bonnie Warner including a fresh engine, and parts for $55,000.

From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

Raced as #96, named Madder Maxx.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Kelly Kikkert from Antioch, CA.

From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

Raced as #96, named Madder Maxx.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Kelly Kikkert from Antioch, CA.

From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

Raced as #96, named MacDaddy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 248.676 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 235.960 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 236.699 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 238.515 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 241.315 mph.

From Circa September 2001 to After November 2002

Placed up for sale by David Hoover including as 2 hr Ly-Con engine, spares, and enclosed trailer.

From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

Raced as #96.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA.

10 August 2003

Certificate of airworthiness for NX687RB (BOYD GR-7 PANTHER, 1) issued.

10 August 2006

Certificate of airworthiness for NX687RB (GR-7 PANTHER, 01) issued.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 235.951 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 215.739 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.922 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 227.867 mph.

From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 230.348 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.346 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.163 mph.

11 September 2007

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Formula One Class racer Madness in the hangar at the Reno Air Races.

From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Report from the team by Steve Temple: We are reworking the wheel pants and an engine mount issue. I am bringing on a magneto/ignition specialist out of Grass Valley, CA. He will bring spares and, hopefully, the abil-to cure the timing and ignition issues that have plagued the team the last two years. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 238.412 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 225.642 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 233.954 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 232.065 mph.

8 September 2008

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

9 September 2008

Photographer: David Lednicer

From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Report from the team by Steve Temple: Cowling mod should help the performance of the Madness. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 240.284 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 224.787 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 230.211 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 226.891 mph.

From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Report from the team by Steve Temple: We should have a new Ly-Con motor by race week, and gear straightened for alignment. I noticed a pull last year not due to p-factor, and Steve Tumlin confirmed the gear had never been aligned. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 233.726 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 215.792 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 225.277 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 224.967 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.660 mph.

5 June 2012

To Steven Larry Temple, Altus AFB, OK keeping c/r N687RB.

From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Report from the team by Steve Temple: Not a whole lot to report except some finish work was done on the wings. They had some cracks in them from sitting in the trailer at Lake Tahoe. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 241.142 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 234.995 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.365 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 227.784 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 227.908 mph.

14 September 2012

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada.

From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Report from the team by Steve Temple: No real changes this yearuthe plan is to *run what we brung* as it worked okay last year. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 235.956 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 228.587 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 219.604 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 224.678 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 223.080 mph.

From 1 June 2014 to 1 June 2014

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Appeared at the Air Race 1 World Cup Lleida, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Sonoma, CA, U.S.A. Did not start in the Championship race.

From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Report from the team by Steve Temple: Madness is getting a little help from Phillip Goforth and Jay Jones. Jay is addressing a problem that has caused the team headaches for years: We are getting a new lower cowling!!! Yippeee. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 242.334 mph. Started Heat 1A, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.292 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 222.221 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 223.290 mph.

From 7 June 2015 to 7 June 2015

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup Monastir event. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Sonoma, CA, U.S.A. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.68 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 222.27 mph. Raced in the Gold 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.67 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 207.29 mph.

From 28 June 2015 to 28 June 2015

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup Lleida event. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Sonoma, CA, U.S.A. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 243.61 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 241.00 mph. Raced in the Gold 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 234.30 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 237.65 mph.

From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 232.024 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.877 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 224.341 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 225.55 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 224.607 mph.

From 20 November 2015 to 20 November 2015

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup Reno event. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Sonoma, CA, U.S.A. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.024 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 224.607 mph.

From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Incline Village, NV. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 235.196 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 221.496 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 220.848 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 222.944 mph.

From 20 November 2016 to 20 November 2016

Raced as #87, named MADNESS.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup U-Tapao event. The primary pilot was Steve Temple from Sonoma, CA, U.S.A. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 238.169 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.694 mph.

12 April 2017

To Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee, Bungay Norfolk keeping c/r N687RB.

From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017

Raced as #22, named Hysteria.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Lio V Mougel from Bangkok, Thailand. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 214.964 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 210.39 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.75 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 214.744 mph.

From 17 November 2017 to 19 November 2017

Raced as #22, named Hysteria.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup U-Tapao event. The primary pilot was Lionel Mougel from France. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 217.314 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 216.898 mph. Did not start in Heat 3 Silver. Raced in the Silver 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 212.596 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 210.466 mph.

From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

Raced as #22, named Hysteria.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Lio V Mougel from Bangkok, Thailand. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 199.752 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 197.212 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 199.201 mph.

16 September 2018

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.