Through a series of connections through work and being an airport bum, I have the opportunity to get a reduced rate for some instruction from the owner of those planes. yay networking!
http://buehnairracing.com/
He was the 2007 Reno Air Race Gold T6 Class Champion. He made 3rd this year. Really nice guy. With 30 hours and a signoff, I can attend the pylon racing school at Reno next summer (step 2 is figuring out how to afford 30 hours @ 55gph). It's a huge honor to fly with this guy and I'm very flattered & humbled that the talented pilots of the T6 racing association have helped foster and facilitate the start of this training for me.