These new classes are the ones that were proposed to Eric Whyte (Airventure Cup) by Sportsman Air Racing. We asked for a "sportsman" class that would include VW and Corvair engines. We proposed that there be a non timed fuel stop in the middle of the race so that the smaller planes could race.
Eric has confirmed with me that there will indeed be a sportsman class that includes VW and Corvair powered aircraft. Eric is hammering out the final details right now. As soon as I hear back from him I will post the class and course details. Jeff Lange On 2/17/07, Larry&Sallie Flesner <fles...@verizon.net> wrote: > > > 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 > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > Post photos, introductions, and For Sale items to <A > HREF=http://www.kr2forum.com/phpBB2/index.php > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >
