Last month one of the most popular Unlimited National Championship Air Races airplanes, Precious Metal, caught fire as pilot Thom Richard was on his way to the annual pilgrimage to the Nevada desert outside Reno for a week of hardcore pylon racing. While Richard escaped unharmed, Precious Metal suffered major damage as a result of the fire.
In an effort to bring the airplane back to flying condition and eventually to race in the iconic competition, Richard’s team has put together a remarkable crowdfunding program. Anyone who contributes at least $50 to the cause at gofundme.com will essentially buy a one-inch square piece of real estate on Precious Metal’s fuselage.
