Pre-Fun 145 Air Race Information

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Pre-Fun 145 Air Race Schedule

An Exciting Lineup of Events
The Pre-Fun 145 Air Race is set to be a thrilling event for aviation enthusiasts and competitors alike. This first ever air race brings together some of the best pilots and aircraft from around the nation, promising a spectacle of speed, skill, and precision just before the SUN n’ FUN Expo at Lakeland Florida. Below is the schedule of events planned for this year's race.

Friday 28 March: Arrival and Registration
08:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Arrival of Participants
• Pilots and teams arrive at the airfield
• Emerald Coast Aviation Services (850) 398-6749 (FBO + Sponsor)
• https://www.emeraldcoastaviation.com/

Registration and Orientation
• Check-in and registration of participants. Race fee $60 Pre
• Distribution of race kits and materials
• Orientation for pilots and teams at FBO conference room
• https://www.emeraldcoastaviation.com/stick-rudder-pub/
$1 Entrée with 35+gallon avgas purchase (At front desk) or 50% discount with Sport Air Racing League Token(s).

Saturday 29 March: Safety Brief / Race Schedule*
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration and Orientation
• Check-in and registration of participants Race fee $60 
• Distribution of race kits and materials
• Orientation for pilots and teams at FBO conference room
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Safety Brief FBO Conference Room
• Welcome
• Roll Call
• Start
• Route
• Finish
• Communications
• Safety & Emergencies
 
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
• Race taxi & Start
• ADS-B tracking or GPS recording
• Race Finish

See Long & Short Course for Details

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Awards Ceremony
• Welcoming address by event organizers (Race Time Crew & Appeal Court)
• Pre-Fun Lunch & Raffle (Proceeds to EAA 108 scholarship fund)
• Awards
*Schedule plan is weather dependent
 $60 Race fee includes shirt/hat plus race day “Tim Cook” Gourmet Lunch and awards.

Sunday 30 March: Departure
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Departure of Participants
• Pilots and teams depart from the airfield who stayed overnight
Whether you're a participant or a spectator, this schedule is designed to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all. We look forward to seeing you at the race!
 
Lodging:

Use group code: PARP or Sport Air Racing League for discount rate $145 + Tax ask for Cheyenne Davenport

Use group: Sport Air Racing League and ask for Kim or Pete $74 + Tax
Both the Fairfield Inn and the EconoLodge have continental breakfast.
 
Transportation:

With Enterprise Plus and National Emerald Club rental vehicle pickup and drop off at Crestview Bob Sikes Airport. Cell, Sanchez Blake : 901 498-1689. Cell, Shawn Osborne : 808 499-5587. Sport Air Racing League Token will give you a discount rate!


Taxi service is available with some wait periods. Uber / Lyft service usually only with planned pickup later.
 
Sponsors:


 

https://www.nationalcar.com/en/emerald-club/enroll
https://www.enterprise.com/en/enroll
If you are not a current member use the above for rental delivery at the Crestview Airport. Rentals can also be secured at the Crestview Florida office.

Sport Air Racing League
Rules 2023
Revision A
02/24/2023

16. Supplementary Regulations
Regulations supplementary to these Rules drawn up by the Promoters of a Competition and approved by The League having for their object the definitive details of a Competition.
The following Supplementary Regulations for this event are:
38. Time Limit for Entries
1. Entries be permitted and accepted up to the time of the safety brief at 0900 29 March 2025.
69. Credentials
2. Competitors meet the FAA medical requirements for the category and class of the aircraft they fly for this event. Current sport class aircraft require a valid state drivers license § 61.303. Proposed MOSAIC may be approved soon and would include more aircraft types. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/moderniz...