2017 Air Race Classic

Planning is now under way for the 2017 Air Race Classic that will START here in Frederick and head west, ending in Santa Fe, New Mexico.



A race start takes a lot of volunteers and many sponsors to cover the expenses of hosting over 50 planes, 115 pilots, race officials, and support crew.

 If you'd like to VOLUNTEER to help, please contact us at Sugarloaf99s@gmail.com  to let us know how you can help -- or to request an assignment. 

 Please SPONSOR the Race Start by clicking on the DONATE button on our main page. Or, if you have a product or service that you can provide as an "In Kind" Donation please email us to discuss further. Click HERE to Download The Sponsor Brochure or view the form below.

 Our HOTEL will be the Hampton Inn on Route 85/Buckeystown Pike. Contact us to obtain the discounted rate Group Code, which expires May 17, 2017. 

 Click on the USEFUL LINKS to the right of this page to obtain more information.

 Links to obtain EVENT Tickets and a Schedule of Activities will be posted on or before March 15, 2017.
 

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