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Air Race Classic opens annual Air Derby to all pilots

By General Aviation News Staff · June 29, 2023 ·

For the first time, the Air Race Classic Air Derby is open to both male and female pilots “in response to popular demand.” Registration for the one-day flying proficiency event opens July 15, 2023.

100 women pilots set to compete in annual Air Race Classic

By General Aviation News Staff · May 23, 2023 ·

For the 2023 race, 42 teams, consisting of 100 women pilots from across the United States and around the world, will take off at 8 a.m. June 20 from Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota, for a 2,684-statute mile competition across 12 states that ends June 23 at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport in Florida.

Applications now online for EAA AirVenture Cup Race

By General Aviation News Staff · April 17, 2023 ·

More than 70 pilots are expected to participate in the 2023 AirVenture Cup Race, held the weekend before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Cassutt race plane joins museum’s collection

By General Aviation News Staff · April 8, 2023 ·

The Cassutt will be hung from the ceiling of the Spirit of Flight Museum as if it were in an air race, said Spirit of Flight Foundation officials, who note it joins another famous air racer, Sky Baby.

The end of an era: Reno Air Races must find new home

By General Aviation News Staff · March 11, 2023 ·

In an “Open Letter to Our Loyal Fans,” the Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors reported that after nearly 60 years of air racing in northern Nevada, 2023 will be the last National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport.

Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race postponed

By General Aviation News Staff · January 30, 2023 ·

Economic conditions and “a strong priority by the aircraft manufacturers on product development and certification hampered” the National Aeronautic Association’s ability to secure the necessary sponsorships to hold the race in 2023, according to NAA officials.

Registration for Air Race Classic 2023 opens Jan. 3

By General Aviation News Staff · December 28, 2022 ·

The planned route includes stops in Mankato, Minnesota, Ottumwa, Iowa, Kearney, Nebraska, Herington, Kansas, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Pell City, Alabama, Cross City, Florida, and end in Miami, Florida.

Electric aircraft race in the works

By General Aviation News Staff · December 27, 2022 ·

Pre-registration is now open for the first Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, planned for May 2023. The race will be a four-day, 1,000-nm cross-country race beginning in Omaha, Nebraska, and ending near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Airshow Racing Series debuts at Wings Over North Georgia

By Jim Roberts · November 28, 2022 ·

The Airshow Racing Series premiered at the 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Airshow, described by producers as drag racing with airplanes, featuring the drama of flat-out racing, combined with the smoke, sound, and high-G maneuvers that air show fans crave.

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