June 22 - 25, 2010: Fort Myers, FL to Frederick, MD
2157.7 nm/2483.0 sm
Check the weather at each stop along the route
2010 Race
Welcome to the Air Race Classic 2010!
Below you will find details about this thirty-fourth annual all women air race which attracts a wide field of U.S.A. and
international women pilots. General race and route information, event dates, "how to" enter, volunteer or become a
sponsor for this event, and information on collegiate teams and youth educational programs provided by the Air Race
Classic can all be found here. Check back often for updates as we count down to the June 2010 Race Start.
Join us for ARC 2010 - Racing the Winds from Fort Myers, FL to Frederick, MD
2010 Air Race Classic Race Route ***** Purchase your 2010 Registration Kit! *****
Race Route for 2010
Page Field, Fort Myers, FL to Frederick Municipal, Frederick, MD
Airports
Nautical
Statute
Start:
KFMY
Page Field
Fort Myers, FL
KAYS
Waycross-Ware County
Waycross, GA
281.14
323.53
KTCL
Tuscaloosa Regional
Tuscaloosa, AL
289.90
333.61
KHOT
Memorial Field
Hot Springs, AR
283.49
326.23
KEZZ
Cameron Memorial
Cameron, MO
319.99
368.24
KMDH
Southern Illinois
Carbondale-Murphysboro, IL
262.53
302.11
KEKM
Elkhart Municipal
Elkhart, IN
279.92
322.13
KPKB
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Parkersburg, WV
252.16
290.18
Finish:
KFDK
Frederick Municipal
Frederick, MD
188.55
216.98
Total Race Distance
2157.68
2483.01
Three sections below include:
1. General Race & Entry Information
2. Supporting the Air Race Classic
3. Following the Race
***** Purchase your 2010 Registration Kit! *****
1. GENERAL RACE & ENTRY INFORMATION
Review this section to learn more about the Air Race Classic and get promotional materials for this year’s race.
View the Air Race Classic Slide Show! Click here. Learn more about the ARC, air racing, how to get started and
how to be part of the ARC support team. Take a quick tour of the race to learn more. Forward any questions to
info@airraceclassic.org
how to be part of the ARC support team. Take a quick tour of the race to learn more. Forward any questions to
info@airraceclassic.org
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2010 Promotional Information:
Ø General Race Information Flyer with information for entering the race
ARC Promotional Brochure - learn more about the ARC Ø News Articles - Read news articles about this year's race and racers in the publicity section. Submit your articles to the web site using these instructions.
Ø Events Schedule & Deadlines
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How To Enter:
Review all the general race information and exciting changes for 2010, purchase an Registration Kit for detailed race
information and ask ARC any questions. Then organize a team and airplane that meet the ARC 2010 entry
qualifications, fill out your entry forms, submit within the acceptance dates of January 2 – April 15 and start
preparing for the race!
information and ask ARC any questions. Then organize a team and airplane that meet the ARC 2010 entry
qualifications, fill out your entry forms, submit within the acceptance dates of January 2 – April 15 and start
preparing for the race!
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Ø Race teams
are made up two or more women pilots flying a single or twin engine airplane that is certified in the normal or utility categories with normally aspirated engines rated for continuous maximum operation (no limitations) at full takeoff power. |
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Ø Collegiate Teams are also entered in the collegiate division of the race if all members of the team are affiliated with the
sponsoring college or university and the pilot is a registered student. |
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Ø Changes for 2010 - Each year, the all volunteer board reviews their mission, goals, history and future plans to make
changes according to the organization's needs and future direction. Below are some of the exciting changes scheduled for ARC 2010. |
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3-Support, 4-Route, 5-Racers, and 6-Airplane. Board members are working behind the scenes throughout the
year for the annual events.
o New Sponsor Levels - from "Racing Fans" to "Full Throttle" these new levels allow everyone to participate at
a level that matches their goals. ARC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
a level that matches their goals. ARC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
o New Electronic Interactive Entry Forms -"Green" entry with less forms to submit and options to submit
electronically. For 2010 ARC will be accepting electronically submitted forms. All entry forms will be available
as documents that can be filled in electronically by the race teams. Only one copy of each form is required
and they may be sent electronically.
electronically. For 2010 ARC will be accepting electronically submitted forms. All entry forms will be available
as documents that can be filled in electronically by the race teams. Only one copy of each form is required
and they may be sent electronically.
o Entry Fee Changes - credit for initial ARC Registration Kits – For each team that enters the 2010 race, they
will receive a $30 credit (from their Registration Kit purchase) toward their Entry Fee.
will receive a $30 credit (from their Registration Kit purchase) toward their Entry Fee.
o Collegiate Entries now eligible for "Collegiate Racer Fund - Showcase Your School" Entry Discount.
A $100 discount will apply to a collegiate team entry when they provide a “Showcase Your School” package
for the ARC Silent Auction. The ARC Silent Auction is a key provider of ongoing funds for the Collegiate
Racer Fund.
A $100 discount will apply to a collegiate team entry when they provide a “Showcase Your School” package
for the ARC Silent Auction. The ARC Silent Auction is a key provider of ongoing funds for the Collegiate
Racer Fund.
o Entry Discounts for Non-Competition Entries – ARC will continue to provide a 20% discount off the ARC
entry fee for teams that wish to enter the Non-Competition Class of the race.
entry fee for teams that wish to enter the Non-Competition Class of the race.
o Entry Number Drawing Changes - includes a FREE ARC 2010 race entry for one lucky race team!
Entries will be accepted for 2010 starting January 2, 2010. Entries are stamped by the date that a complete
entry is received. A complete entry contains your team applications plus photographs and entry fee
(See Registration Kit Form E-03 for details). An airplane entry form is not necessarily part of that package,
but must be submitted by airplane entry deadlines. All complete entries received by February 15, 2010 will
be eligible to be entered in the “Top Ten Drawing” held February 26, 2010, at the Women in Aviation,
International convention, Orlando, FL. Ten entries will be randomly drawn and assigned the first ten race
numbers. Once the ten numbers have been assigned, the remainder of the race numbers to date will be
assigned by the date their complete entry was received.
Entries will be accepted for 2010 starting January 2, 2010. Entries are stamped by the date that a complete
entry is received. A complete entry contains your team applications plus photographs and entry fee
(See Registration Kit Form E-03 for details). An airplane entry form is not necessarily part of that package,
but must be submitted by airplane entry deadlines. All complete entries received by February 15, 2010 will
be eligible to be entered in the “Top Ten Drawing” held February 26, 2010, at the Women in Aviation,
International convention, Orlando, FL. Ten entries will be randomly drawn and assigned the first ten race
numbers. Once the ten numbers have been assigned, the remainder of the race numbers to date will be
assigned by the date their complete entry was received.
Immediately following the “Top Ten” drawing all the entries received by the drawing deadline will be placed
in a hat and reshuffled for the final drawing to receive a free 2010 entry (entry fee only).
in a hat and reshuffled for the final drawing to receive a free 2010 entry (entry fee only).
o Handicaps Unique for Each Airplane Entry – New this year is that each airplane entered will have its
own unique 2010 race handicap. This handicap will be based on that airplane’s individual performance. ARC
Handicap check flights will be flown by each team entered. Handicapping flight results, historical data and
both airplane and modification reference materials will be determining factors. Provisional handicaps for each
of the current year’s entries will be published in the Racer Only section of the ARC website as soon as
possible after all entries have been approved. Review the ARC 2010 Rules & Regulations included with the
Registration Kit for more details and airplane entry deadlines.
own unique 2010 race handicap. This handicap will be based on that airplane’s individual performance. ARC
Handicap check flights will be flown by each team entered. Handicapping flight results, historical data and
both airplane and modification reference materials will be determining factors. Provisional handicaps for each
of the current year’s entries will be published in the Racer Only section of the ARC website as soon as
possible after all entries have been approved. Review the ARC 2010 Rules & Regulations included with the
Registration Kit for more details and airplane entry deadlines.
o Revised Airplane Inspection Procedures – There will be some streamlining changes to the airplane
inspection procedures to reflect the changes being made to the airplane handicap procedures. Airplanes at
the Start will receive visual and paperwork inspections. Static run-up checks will not be required this year.
inspection procedures to reflect the changes being made to the airplane handicap procedures. Airplanes at
the Start will receive visual and paperwork inspections. Static run-up checks will not be required this year.
o More Online Resources – The ARC website is in the process of being redesigned and ARC is working
closely with volunteers and other organizations to provide a user friendly, informative and educational race
site. Look for more changes coming in 2010.
closely with volunteers and other organizations to provide a user friendly, informative and educational race
site. Look for more changes coming in 2010.
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Ø Purchase your 2010 Registration Kit!
Get started now. Purchase and download your ARC 2010 Registration Kit for more race details. Start organizing your team and get your entries ready to submit starting January 2, 2010. Early completed entries are entered in the “Top Ten Drawing” for the chance to receive a low race number (ARC starts the race in race number order). You’ll also be eligible for the FREE 2010 ENTRY FEE drawing. Don’t Wait! Airplane entry questions? Contact airplane@airraceclassic.org
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Educational Events ARC Racers and Volunteers provide role models and educational activities for youth groups at the Start and Terminus
locations each year. They also provide online resources for all young racers introducing them to the math, science and possibilities within the field of aviation. Ø Start Youth Activities – information will be updated as details are finalized with local youth groups.
Ø Terminus Youth Activities - information will be updated as details are finalized with local youth groups.
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How to Volunteer:
It takes many to make this race fly each year. YOU can be one of those unique individuals. Volunteers are needed as
host/hostesses, ramp coordinators, drivers, registration desk assistants, timers, airplane inspectors, banquet organizers,
security personnel, food/beverage providers, and many other jobs that make this race successful. You don’t have to be
a pilot, but someone interested in helping this venture.
host/hostesses, ramp coordinators, drivers, registration desk assistants, timers, airplane inspectors, banquet organizers,
security personnel, food/beverage providers, and many other jobs that make this race successful. You don’t have to be
a pilot, but someone interested in helping this venture.
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2. SUPPORTING THE AIR RACE CLASSIC
Learn about opportunities and how you can become an ARC Sponsor and advertise with ARC.
Full Throttle
Flyby Tail Winds
Take Off
Pilot
Flight Team
Ground Crew
Racing Fans
Contact sponsors@airraceclassic.org to discuss the possibilities.
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"Racing Fans" to "Full Throttle" |
The Air Race Classic provides a number of opportunities to showcase sponsors with their products and services. The Race
Program is a colorful booklet describing the Air Race Classic, its history, the Start, En Route Stops and Terminuses,
advertisements and race entrants’ team biographies. The ARC Silent Auction showcases our Sponsors’ items culminating
with final bidding at the Terminus Banquet. Our educational activities with the various youth groups also provide another
outlet for recognition. There are opportunities at all levels to match your goals. ARC is also open to your other creative
suggestions for support.
Ø Silent Auction - Support the ARC with your donation. View the growing list of items to bid on at the 2010 Terminus.
Ø Youth Outreach – donate educational items for ARC work with youth groups.
Ø Future Start or En Route Stop or Terminus
Each year the ARC route changes as it crosses the United States and Canada. Hosting an ARC Event or En Route
Stop brings excitement, activity and income to your local airport, businesses and community. It is a great 99s, WAI
(Women in Aviation, International), EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), CAP (Civil Air Patrol) or other type
chapter fundraising event and provides experiences that carry forward from the race. Consider being part of ARC’s
future. Contact routeselection@airraceclassic.org
3. FOLLOWING THE RACE
Learn more about the Racers and their teams. After the Start Takeoff follow
the teams as they fly over 2,400 sm of the Unites States.
Ø Race Teams – Meet this year’s contestants. Follow the teams on their personal websites. From college teams to
Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) and everyone in between. The variety of experience and motivation to
participate in the race creates a fascinating introduction to unique women in aviation who have made history and are
making history today.
Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) and everyone in between. The variety of experience and motivation to
participate in the race creates a fascinating introduction to unique women in aviation who have made history and are
making history today.
Ø Youth Future Racers - Join the competition. Check back here in June. Each day, during the four day race, until the
race results are announced, questions about the race will be posted on this site. Find the answers the following day
and see how you score. Contact education@airraceclassic.org for additional information to learn how to involve
your group.
race results are announced, questions about the race will be posted on this site. Find the answers the following day
and see how you score. Contact education@airraceclassic.org for additional information to learn how to involve
your group.
Ø Final 2010 Race Results & Awards will be posted here after the Terminus Banquet, Frederick, MD.