I forwarding an e-mail I got from one of our EAA Chapter members that flies in the Airventure Cup race each year in his Q-200. It appears they may have some new engine classes and thought some of you may be interested.
Larry Flesner ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >Hi gang, > >There's been some correspondence about cross country air racing and >wanted to let you in on it. > >First, it looks like this year's AirVenture cup race is on. Not too >many details yet, but get the information at: ><http://www.airventu>http://www.airventu ><http://www.airventure.org/2007/news/070208_avcup.html> >re.org/2007/news/070208_avcup.html > >They are interested in attracting more guys and gals and have started >a new engine class for VWs and Corvair engines. Eric Whyte, the grand >race poobah asked me to extend this invation to the Quickie and >Dragonfly guys. (Someone please pass to the D'fly guys). > >On a related topic, there is a new organization that is >getting together to promote Cross-Country racing. They are also going >to attempt to put on additional races throughout the country. Their >race class structure is copied (with their permission) directly from >the AirVenture Cup. Actually they got a lot of information from us. >The founders are a group of RV racers from Texas. Here is their message: > >Howdy, One and All. >This note announces the creation of a new organization we're calling >the Sport Air Racing League. > >You have been sent this note because, well, you are a race nut. >Admit it. > >If you don't think you're a race nut, you are in denial - seek >professional help. > >Once you get over that, check out: <http://www.sportair>http://www.sportair ><http://www.sportairrace.org> race.org > >and then if you think you'd like to play, fill out and submit the >registration form. > >The 2007 Race Season will open in Taylor, Texas on the 19th of May. > >I hope to see many of you there! > >If you know someone whom you think would be interested in racing with >us, please make them aware and forward the URL. > >This note is the only announcement that will go to this distribution >list - any further email will go to registered members only. > >Thanks! > >- Mike Thompson >Chairman, S.A.R.L. > >So, all that looks like fun. > >See you at the races. > >Sam Hoskins >Back in the USA
