Why not a speed event for the K&B 4011, 4050 or older Torpedo 40's. The engine is still in production, it's fairly cheap and I think allot of people might have one in a box somewhere. Also the engine is very unbreakable and needs very few mods. Speeds would be about 125mph. Seems to make more sense than using a crap out of production Fox 35 stunt grenade engine.

Profile only,
wing area 125 sq. in.
2 lines .018" stranded 60'
Flying wire not allowed to pass through tether point
Pressure tanks allowed
open face exhaust
no flying wings, must have canopy and rudder or V tail
Engine mods allowed, must remain single bypass
one wheel gear
timed from launch for 14 laps

Something like that , what do you think?

MM

If you didn't say profile you would be back to Formula 40 Speed, except with a K&B.
I happen to have such a plane that went 118 MPH last time I flew it.
This is sort of like the old Detroit Dragway. 
A class for every car. 
Fly it.
Time it.
Be the champion until somebody beats your time.

Isn't there enough speed events now,  same with carrier and racing.

If you look at an F2D contest you will see $1,000 worth of engines in every match.  And they bust up more than just a few.  A single $500 engine to compete in a safe event is a comparative bargain.
Not to mention the cost of your shop to rework engines.

I see from the results of the St. Louis contest that Fox 35 Stunt Speed is a great event for beginners on a low budget.

There doesn't seem to be much positivity for it. I thought it was a good idea.

MM

Walt, I think it's a decent idea but have been working hard to get these darn Fox .35's to run and live . Lord knows, I have plenty of K&B stuff laying around. Mostly junk though I could cobble something together as needed.
                       TS