An airplane can be entered only once. A backup airplane is allowed, provided it is on the same channel as the airplane entered. The backup airplane may be used to replace the primary airplane only if the primary airplane is rendered unflyable by the CD or designated starter.

Pilots wishing to fly an additional airplane as another entry may register a second airplane on a standby list. After registration is completed and if the total entrants is less than the 48 maximum, the standby list will be confirmed in the order of standby, up to a maximum of 48 airplanes.

Racers will provide their own fuel. Fueling coordinators will oversee dispensing of the fuel.

The course is approximately ½ mile around four pylons placed in a triangular shape with a right turn around the number 3 pylon. Pylon judges will be positioned a safe distance back from the pylons and will tally the successful turns around each pylon, judging to assure the airplane has gone the distance to qualify for a successful turn.

The race will consist of two ten-minute flights. To begin each flight, each plane can be fueled with a maximum of four ounces of fuel. A minimum of one pit stop must be made during each flight. The first pit stop must be made somewhere between completion of the first lap and the 8-minute mark of the flight.

During a pit stop, the airplane must be brought to a designated area for refueling. This will normally be the area between the near edge of the runway and the pilot flight line. The engine must be stopped and additional fuel added.

Pylon judges will count successful turns around each pylon. The winners will be determined by the most pylons turned successfully.

A 90 second starting period will be allowed. The starter will signal when the 90 seconds begins and ends. At the end of that 90 seconds, takeoff can begin and the 10 minute timer is started. Engines can be started at any time within the 90 second starting period, or even after the 10 minute timer is started. At the end of the 10 minute period, a horn will be sounded and all pylon counting will stop.

Each pilot is allowed one caller to assist in guiding, fueling and starting. Fuelers will be provided to assure you and your caller have a full (4 ounces) fuel dispenser ready for any pit stop made.

All participants must be an AMA member.