Whittier Narrows Spring Pylon Race

Written by Jerry Nielsen on May 12, 2009 – 1:00 pm - 556 views

Break out your racing gear and polish up you pylon skills. Pylon Racing returns to Whittier Narrows on May 15 through 17.

Sponsored by San Gabriel Valley Radio Control League, the races will be held at Whittier Narrows Regional Park located at the junction of the 60 Freeway and Rosemead Blvd. in El Monte. Exit north on the Rosemead Blvd. offramp. Turn left into the park approximately 1/4 mile from the freeway. You must show your AMA card at the gate or you will be charged an entrance fee.

There will be a half day practice session on Friday, May 15, and races will be gin PROMPTLY at 9:00 AM sharp.

Races classes include 424, (APRA), 422,and 428. Races will be flown on a 2.5 mile course with the format of two (2) one day races. The order of classes will be 424, 422, and 428 respectively each day.

Maximum number of 3 per frequency/group (in each class).

Click HERE to download the application form
The entry fee is $25.00 per class per day.
You must show youir proof of AMA membership at sign up on Saturday and Sunday.

Pre-registration is preferred or you may email Dave Gavin at dgavin9448@aol.com with you info.

Registration and inspection will close at 8:30 AM Saturday and Sunday

Pilots meeting at 8:s0 AM followed promptly by the first race at 9:00 AM

NO PRACTICE SATURDAY OR SUNDAY UNLESS YOUI HAVE REGISTERED AND HAVE BEEN INSPECTED!

CD: Steve Lopez
AMA #8013
562-908-4429 email: stevelopez@verizon.net

Co-CD Don Schelling
AMA #9076

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