Sun, Mar 21, 2004
US Air Race Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Who said 75 is over the
hill? "Honor the Past. Invest in the Future" is the theme for the
U.S. Air Race, Inc. celebration of the sparkling 75th Diamond
Anniversary of the 1929 National Air Races. The teams in the
exciting cross-country Marion Jayne Air Race and Cruise will fly
from California to Cleveland. Several 300-mile air races are also
planned in California and Ohio. Awards for all events -- scheduled
from August 28 to September 6, 2004 -- will be distributed at the
Cleveland National Air Show. Participants will have the opportunity
to fly in honor of a 1929 racer and/or dedicate an aviation youth
scholarship at one of the route stops. Entry Kits are free at www.us-airrace.org
by going to the site, click on the Enter block and click USAR News
block and then click on the 2004 Entry Kit block.
As in 2003, teams may compete in cruise, speed and collegiate
divisions. Custom divisions are possible for five or more teams
such as all RVs, all Tigers or all Cirrus. All teams are eligible
for the prestigious Marion Jayne Perpetual Trophy.
The U.S. Air Race, Inc. was founded by famed race pilot Marion
Jayne, the only U.S. pilot to have raced twice around the world.
She placed second in the 1992 race and won the FAI Gold Medal in
1994. Marion was recently honored as one of the century's 100
Aviation Heroes along with the Wrights, John Glenn, Eileen Collins
and others at the Centennial Celebration. The 2004 National Air
Races honor her memory and contributions.
The U.S. Air Race is a charitable enterprise dedicated to the
sport of cross-country flying and provides scholarships to young
people interested in aviation. Contributions are deductible to the
extent allowed by law. Come join the flying fun, volunteer or make
a contribution.
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