Air Race Chics 2011

From Classic Forty Three, Ground Operations at (KOPF) in Miami, Florida this is your Air Race Chics Update for June, 22nd 2010:

Take Off!!!....At 09:11:32 AM (EST) the ladies of Classic Forty Three took to the skies over Page Field in Ft. Myers, Florida to begin the race. The plan was to land in Tuscaloosa, AL (KTCL) take on fuel and push forward towards Cameron, MO (KEZZ). The decision for "Go"/"No Go" to perhaps fly as far North as Elkhart, IN (KEKM) would be determined at that time. 
 
****BREAKING NEWS **** FROM CLASSIC FORTY THREE FLIGHT OPERATIONS AT (KOPF)*************************************************************************************************
CAMERON, MISSOURI- 16:12 (CST)
The ladies are continuing strong and on the ground at stop #5, Cameron, Mo. (KEZZ) When asked how the team was doing, Pilot Kristen Jurn replied "feeling great, we were the first on the ground and were greeted with Champagne and Strawberries!" Co Pilot and Navigator Mayte Greco said "Im feeling good, and just staying focused on the route, and analyzing patterns for potential convective activity  tomorrow." Over the course of the day, what appears as a top tier performance is quickly taking shape. Although the race is not based on first to arrive, but time between legs, several aircraft were overtaken by Four Three during the opening leg from (KFMY), and from Waycross to Tuscaloosa. Stay tuned for more information. This has been an Air Race Chics Breaking News Update****

Follow on update from above: 17:13 (CST)
The Classic FortyThree team has determined that (KEZZ) will be the final stop of the day. Kristen and Mayte will be conducting maintenance followed by crew rest. Stay updated on day 2 of the exciting 2010 Air Race Classic begining at  06:00 AM (EST), from KOPF Ground Operations, your official source for Classic Forty Three news and information.

From Classic Forty Three, Ground Operations at (KOPF) in Miami, Florida this is your Air Race Chics Update for June, 23nd 2010:

This morning the ladies departed Cameron (KEZZ) shortly after dawn, enroute to Murphysboro, IL (KMDH). When we spoke to Kristen just after noon (EST) she explained that the leg was a a bit "hairy", with substantial winds and that weather had begun to move in. The window to push towords Elkhart, IN (KEKM) was too close. Rather than risk it, Classic Four Three remained at KMDH under a self directed hold.

At approximately 14:56 (CST) Classic Four Three fired up their engine and began to track Northeast towards (KEKM)

****************************BREAKING NEWS UPDATE************************

ELKHART, INDIANA- 15:50 (CST)

Classic Four Three has arrived safely at stop #7 Elkhart, IN. Via text message, Pilot Kristen Jurn wrote, "on the ground at EKM!!!!! Had some amazing speed!!!!"

********This has been an Air Race Chics breaking news update********

Follow on from story above:  17:00 (CST) The ladies have decided to stay in Elkhart  for the evening. They have conducted post flight preventative maintenance, checks and services and taken on fuel. Tomorrow, they will begin the Eastern track of the race headed towards Parkersburg, WV (KPKB) with a planned arrival at the race terminus (KFDK) during the early afternoon (EST)

Stay updated for the third day of the exciting 2010 Air Race Classic begining at  10:00 AM (EST), from KOPF Ground Operations, your official source for Classic Forty Three news and information.

*********METAR-TOR****** NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ADVISORY
FOR ELKHART, INDIANA AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. TORNADO WARNING IN EFFECT AT 20:27 (CST) 06232010************NOTHING FOLLOWS THIS LINE*************************************************************


From Classic Forty Three, Ground Operations at (KOPF) in Miami, Florida this is your Air Race Chics Update for June, 24th 2010:

At 07:30 (CST) the ladies started their engine and departed Elkhart, IN to begin the Easterly, and final track of the race, with a planned direct fly over of stop #8 Parkersburg, WV (KPKB) enroute to the race terminus at Frederick, MD (KFDK)

************************FINAL RACE UPDATE************************

At 11:35 AM (EST) we have received confirmation that Classic 43 is safely on the ground at the terminus in Frederick, MD. Via text message, Pilot Kristen Jurn wrote, " On the ground in Frederick!!!!Great leg!!!!" The ladies have been unable to be reached for comment, but stay tuned for the final race results over the coming 24 hours from KOPF Ground Operations, your official source for Classic Forty Three news and information.