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THE value of the National Air Races to aeronautics has been convincingly demonstrated in the progressive brilliance of each succeeding annual event.  By tradition they have maintained a degree of magnitude and magnificence incomparable to any other national sporting event.  They are not a dazzling dress parade, but a proving grounds for the industry's products.

The eyes of the world are focused on them and the ears trained for word of record breaking results.  The news thus emanating dominates the press and the benefits derived accrue to the industry for the greater development of aeronautics.

This year the free-for-all events in all acknowledged cubic inch classifications will encourage new competition, while speed dashes over a one-mile straightaway course are destined to create keen rivalry and establish new American records.  The concentration of all A. T. C. and Group II derbies into one major handicap derby will unquestionably make this the largest competitive mass flight in the history of aeronautics. It will be divided into two classifications: (a) Men Pilots, (b) Women Pilots, and will be open to ships of every type and power classification. The On-To Derby is a free-for-all dash from the west coast to Cleveland, either non-stop or with landings, elapsed time governing the awards.

Again this year, as in the past, Aero-Pits will be used, but more effectively. Here, before the eyes of every spectator, will be lodged the racing planes, resplendent in all their achieved glory.  Here, they will be groomed preparatory to their entry in the various events. These Pits will flank the grand concourse of the stadium and be definitely assigned to each pilot and his staff of mechanics.

A greater spirit of sporting rivalry is expected to prevail at this year's spectacle than at any other in the past. Your participation is invited, not only from the standpoint of the material benefits you will derive, but from the pleasure and satisfaction you will have received in being a part of this most outstanding air classic.
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