Air Race Classic 2024 - Saluki Aces

Hello! The Saluki Aces, Graci McDaniel & Maya Marenda, are looking for your help as we begin planning for the 2024 Air Race Classic. As the school graciously donates an aircraft and covers fuel expenses, we also need contributions to help with registration, hotels, and food for the duration of the race. Graci is an SIU graduate and current flight instructor at SIU, and Maya is finishing up her Commercial Pilot Certificate. Any help would be greatly appreciated to help us make it to Colorado! Blue Skies & Tailwinds!

The Air Race Classic is a non-profit, dedicated to increasing public awareness of General Aviation and encouraging women of all backgrounds to explore the aviation industry. This cross-country race, consisting of 60+ all female teams, begins in Carbondale, IL, ending 4 days later in Loveland, CO. Before the race commences, handicaps are determined so the players begin on an equal playing field, no matter the aircraft. Teams are tasked with strategizing on when to fly and how long to fly each day, only flying in the daytime. Hotels are bought as the racers travel throughout the various stops ranging from Michigan to Oklahoma. The race ends with a final banquet where the winners are announced, the 2024 race ending in Colorado.