Planes on the ramp at the National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico. [Courtesy: Reno Air Racing Association]
Key Takeaways:
The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) officially opened in Roswell, New Mexico, for its inaugural year at the Roswell Air Center, featuring initial qualifying laps for five aircraft classes.
The event began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and will run through September 14, including a military flyover planned in recognition of the September 11 anniversary.
Elementary school students attended the opening, participating in a STEM outreach program to connect with aviation and engineering opportunities.
The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) opened Wednesday in Roswell, New Mexico, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the first qualifying laps for five aircraft classes.
STOL Drag, Biplane, Formula 1, T-6 and Jet competitors all posted times as the event began its first year at the Roswell Air Center (KROW).
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Matt's eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. Now a fixed-wing pilot, instructor and aviation writer, Matt also leads and teaches a high school aviation program in the Dallas area. Beyond his lifelong obsession with aviation, Matt loves to travel and has lived in Greece, Czechia and Germany for studies and for work.
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