 Those
wanting to participate in the 10th annual AirVenture Cup Race now have
until June 15 to enter as the application deadline for entries has been
extended. The extension will allow several latecomers some needed extra
time to get their paperwork in, said Eric Whyte, race chairman. Currently
there are 37 aircraft registered for the July 22 Dayton-to-Oshkosh air
race.
New this year is the Sportsman Class, open
to any experimental aircraft powered by Volkswagen or Corvair conversion
engines. The newest class allows homebuilts like the Sonex, Sonerai and KR
series to participate and will also give light-sport aircraft pilots a way
to join the race.
Race course: From the start in Dayton,
aircraft will fly to Kankakee, Illinois (IKK) and on to a pylon turn at
Rockford (RFD) followed by the sprint north to a flying finish at Lomira,
Wisconsin. (IKK is also a no-penalty pit stop for the short-range
airplanes, allowing them to safely participate.)
Airplanes then assemble at Fond du Lac (FLD)
for an optional mass arrival into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh later in the day.
Race classes are based on engine size and
also include: Unlimited - Turbocharged, <1600 cubic inches (ci); Sport
- Normally aspirated engine, <1,000 ci; Sport F/X <550 ci; Formula
RG - retractables with <360 ci; Formula F/X - fixed gear with <360
ci; Formula SW - Steve Wittman Tailwinds with <360 ci; Formula RV - Van’s
homebuilts with <360 ci; and Formula Sprint - <240 ci.
For complete race details, including the
history told through feature articles, photos, and video, visit www.AirVentureCup.com.
EAA AirVenture Cup application and race
forms:
2007 Race Application Checklist
Program
and Release Form Adult
Waiver Minor
Waiver
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