Warbird Information Exchange

In 2009, the International Federation of Aerobatic Racing
developed a new revolution in aerobatic performance.
Imagining as an entirely unique addition to the air show
circuit, the Federation started the Aerobatic Racing Challenge
Series. The Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series (ARC Series)
consists of high-performance aerobatic duals, featuring pilots
competing against one another in a jaw-dropping race to the
finish.

Two pilots, flying side-by-side about 500 feet apart, race
through a series of 8 to 10 aerobatic maneuvers. Rule infractions
or incomplete maneuvers result in penalties added to the
pilot's overall clocked time. The pilot that completes the
aerobatic sequence in the least amount of time wins the race!

Presently, there are two categories of race planes excepted:
high-performance aerobatic aircraft (including the Pitts S-2B/C,
the Edge-540, the Extra-300/300, the Staudacher S-300, etc.) and
warbirds (including the T-28, the T-6/SNJ, or Harvard.) Both
similar and dissimilar aircraft compete against one another so
pilots must strategically harness each aircraft's unique
handling advantages to win.

Hoping to bring mainstream appeal to the air show industry, ARC
Series Racing developed unique incentive-based marketing as well.
Attendees can sign up for prizes at corporate sponsor booths. If
their particular pilot wins, spectators can go back to claim their
prize! In the 2009 air show season, the ARC Series held 5 races
throughout the country. On March 13th, the ARC Series will kick off
its 2010 season at the El Centro NAF Air Show in El Centro,
California. The organization expects to hold approximately 10 races
throughout the year. Check their website for locations near
you!
FMI: http://www.acroracing.org, http://twitter.com/acroracing,
http://www.elcentroairshow.com/El_Centr ... _Home.html,
http://www.aero-tv.net, http://www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork,
http://twitter.com/AeroNews