Chester Jeep

Design and development

Operational history

• 1933 National Air Races - 375 Cubic inch class - placed first once, and fourth four other times with a top speed of
• 1933 Chicago - 375 Cubic inch class placed first four times, 1000 Cubic inch class placed second, 550 Cubic inch class placed third twice with a top speed of
• 1934 Shell speed dash - top speed of.
• 1934 National Air Races - Cleveland, Ohio 375 Cubic inch class - placed second four times, in the 550 Cubic inch class placed Third twice, and fourth and fifth once.
• 1935 National Air Races - 375 Cubic inch class - placed first twice, in the 550 Cubic inch class placed third once and fourth once.
• 1935 Miami Air Races - Placed first once, and second once.
• 1936 National Air Races - First time racing under the name "Jeep". 375 Cubic inch class - placed second three times. Placed third in one 550 Cubic inch race.
• 1938 Golden Gate International Exhibition race - placed last against aircraft with over 1000 hp in the field. Chester sells the Jeep to start on a new design, the "Goon".
• 1939 National Air Races - New owner Tom Stauch did not file correct paperwork to fly.
• 1947 Goodyear Races re-engined for Formula One Air Racing. Piloted by Bill Falck.
• 1948 Cleveland Air Races

Specifications (Chester Jeep)