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                                            TEXOMA 100 AIR RACE
                       NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT – GYI
         Sport Air Racing League Sanctioned Championship Point Event
                                    April 16, 2011


Friday April 15 Arrivals:                                                                  
All day - Parking, early check in – Terminal
6:00 pm – Racers social gathering – Area 51 Restaurant

Saturday April 16 7:30 am Check in/parking/Continental Breakfast-Terminal
1030 am  Mandatory briefing-Terminal
11:30am  Race Start-GYI
Awards immediately following race – Terminal
Noon – Complimentary luncheon – Terminal

Sunday April 17 – RAIN DATE


THE RACE
This is an open course timed speed race open to all propeller driven aircraft.                                                                                    
Aircraft launch in speed order, fastest first.
The Sport Air Racing League classes will be used and offer racing for experimental and factory aircraft. 
Additional Challenge classes will be offered for 3 or more of the same model aircraft.
A shortened Course B of 63 nm will be available for aircraft with limited range and speed capabilities.
Flying will be VFR only with race minimums 1000’ ceiling and 3 miles visibility. On course MEA is 500AGL or FAR’s if higher. 
All FAR’s are to be strictly adhered to.

HOTELS/TRANSPORTATION
A limited number of courtesy cars will be available.  Email ppurcellk@aol.com for a courtesy car.
Hotels in Sherman, TX closest to airport:
La Quinta, Hampton, Comfort & Holiday Inn Express

AWARDS
There will be awards given in each class that has an entry. 
Trophies will be given for first through fourth top speeds overall for both experimental and factory models. 
Many additional special awards and prizes will be given.
The new Texoma 100 Mascot, “Spinner”,  will be on hand and will go home with the racer whose number is drawn from the ‘hat’.

QUALIFICATIONS
Pilots must be legal to fly and qualified to fly the aircraft they are racing.
Aircraft must be airworthy and in annual.
INSURANCE IS REQUIRED.

ENTRY
There will be a $30 Check in fee (cash or check only). 
Each participant will receive an event TShirt.
Electronic entry: www.sportairrace.org, Click on Calendar of Events, Texoma 100 Air Race.
You must be a Sport Air Racing League member to race. 
Upon signup, racers will receive a complete briefing packet via email or regular post.

Information and entry over the telephone or email:
Pat Purcell, 903-564-9410, 903-815-4959(cell), ppurcellk@aol.com
http://tinyurl.com/texoma100

THE TEXOMA 100 PERPETUAL PLAQUE is now on display in the North Texas Regional/Grayson County Airport Terminal. 

The 2010 top speed winners, experimental and factory will be added and photos of the pilot and aircraft have been requested to also go on display.

2011 TEXOMA  AIR RACE RULES

The Texoma 100 Air Race is a Sport Air Racing League Event.   It is a timed speed event open to all propeller driven fixed wing aircraft. competing in the Sport Air Racing League sanctioned  performance classes over a set route of approximately 150 statute miles.  Course B of 75 statute miles is set for aircraft with a top speed of less than 100kts and limited fuel range.  Challenge classes for 3 or more of the same model aircraft are offered.

PILOT QUALIFICATIONS
Be a member of the Sport Air Racing League
Private Pilot Certificate or higher
Hold a current medical.
Meet the requirements of FAR 61:56 and 61:57.

AIRCRAFT ELIGIBILITY
Aircraft must be propeller driven, piston or turbine powered, fixed wing. 
Possess a valid airworthiness certificate.
Have evidence of a current annual inspection
Be two-way radio equipped.
Have a range to fly race route with reserve at full power.
Have  insurance coverage

ADDITIONAL CREW/PASSENGERS
Additional crew/passengers may be carried but only one licensed pilot is required.

BEFORE THE RACE
Pilots must be familiar with and ready to fly the race route prior to arriving at the start.     All information and procedures are available on the race web site and in hard copy.  A complete and thorough mandatory briefing will be given at the start of the event.  Registration packets will contain hard copies of all course instructions.
Aircraft should have a Race Number on the aircraft but it is not mandatory to participate.                                                                                                                                      The race number should be on both sides of the aircraft if possible.   Numbers need to be 18” high by 12” wide with the number segments 3” wide.  Color should stand out from aircraft color and be outlined as necessary as to be visible. Variations are accepted.   Permanently affixed numbers and the usage of two or three digit N# numerals if they are of the required size are acceptable.  Numbers on the fuselage and/or under the wings are acceptable.
Check in as soon as practical on arrival at start. At this time you must provide all required documentation and sign “Release of Liability” and pay fees.  Fuel and park in designated spot and have your aircraft ready for race start prior to briefing.
All pilot briefings are MANDATORY.  If you are not briefed you will not participate.

PILOT RESPONSIBILTIES
 Register as soon as possible. 
 You must be a member of the Sport Air Racing League.
       Join on line at www.sportairrace.org
       Register as one of the following:
       Full one year membership $50.00  Paid to League directly.
       Provisional Membership     $10.00  One race only.  Paid at event registration.  
Ensuring compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Grace Flight Air Race rules.
Ensuring sufficient fuel is carried for flying the event and a safe reserve.
 Have all occupants of aircraft sign a “Release of Liability”.
Be a member of the Sport Air Racing League.                                                                                                                                                           

FLYING THE RACE
Race VFR is defined as no less than 1000’ ceiling and 3 miles or greater visibility.  En route flying will be at a minimum altitude of 500’AGL or in compliance with the FAR’s, whichever is higher.
Engines may not be started until directed by Race Official.
Taxi and take off as directed by controlling facility/individual.
Take off will be in speed order, fastest first.
If unable to start as directed, you may go to the back of the line. 
If you must land during the race or do not complete the course, notify a race official as soon as possible that you have aborted.


PENALTIES AND DISQUIFACATIONS
5  knots for not following briefing or procedure instructions, specifically cutting inside a turn point.
Disqualification if Federal Aviation Regulations are violated.
Disqualification if the timing line is not flown.
Safety maneuvers will not be penalized.

CONTACT
Pat Purcell
903-815-4959