Spirit of Kentucky Air Race
The Spirit of Kentucky AirRace is a celebration of flight, a tribute to Kentucky’s rich heritage, and is part of a mission to utilize aviation as a transformative tool in the lives of others.
From the rolling landscapes of Kentucky to the iconic distilleries that define its character, the vision is simple: create an experience that inspires pilots, engages communities, and opens doors for the next generation.
This is the first chapter of what we believe will become a lasting tradition – where every mile flown carries purpose, and every participant becomes part of something bigger than themselves.
SOKY Air Race – Long Course (160 NM)
SOKY Air Race – Short Course (115 NM)
Visit our special race website for course options for additional details, or click here to go directly to pilot registration!
Car Rental
Race Weekend
Schedule of Events
Friday | October 2
03:00 PM – Racer Check-In
06:00 PM – Racer Reception
Courtesy Shuttle to Hotels Available
Saturday | October 3
08:00 AM – Complimentary Breakfast
10:00 AM – Mandatory Pilot Briefing
11:00 AM – Line-Up & Taxi/Race Start
12:00 PM – First Racers Return
01:00 PM – Spirit of Kentucky Afterparty
SOKY Afterparty includes lunch, desserts, silent auction, guest speakers, and our SOKY Air Race awards ceremony.
| 2026 SOKY RACERS | |||||
| CLASS | PILOT | RACE# | PLANE | MEMBER | COI |
| RV GOLD | Jim Wilson | 27 | RV-8 | F | Y |
| RV GOLD | Alvin Fox | 56 | RV-14A | P | Y |
| FAC3RG | Van Wadsworth | 701 | Mooney M20E | F | Y |
| E-LSA | Roy Roller | 247 | Rans S7 | F | Y |
| E-LSA | Dean Copley | 718 | Rans S10 | F | Y |
| FAC2RG | Mike Bergen | 16 | Bonanza | F | Y |
| FAC2RG | Dan Haumesser | 250 | Comanche | F | Y |