~ We Need Your Help! ~ Become A Sponsor!~
The Air Race Classic gets wide-spread publicity and encourages women and young girls to learn to fly while celebrating aviation history and women's accomplishments.
We invite you to partner with us by becoming an individual and/or business-corporate sponsor to help defray the expenses associated with Air Race Classic participation.
Every donation or contribution will be publicly acknowledged on the "Meet Our Sponsors" page.
Individual, business-corporate donations of $100.00 or more, will have their logos (please provide) displayed on our race aircraft and advertised on the website.
Fuel Expenses
Fuel is the LARGEST expense encountered during the air race because your engine is running at maximum power for the entire race, i.e., more power = more fuel. Average cost for fuel is $7.49/gal. Any contribution towards our fuel requirements will be greatly appreciated!!!
Maintenance Expenses
With the intensity at which the Air Race Classic is flown, it is inevitable that these air machines will encounter maintenance problems, i.e. planes break during Air Race Classic. And when they break, they must be fixed in order to continue to "compete and complete" the race. Your assistance in this area will ensure we make it to the finish line in grand form. Would you consider contributing to our maintenance fund? We REALLY do appreciate your help!!!
Aviation Chart Expenses
From start to terminus, the aviation charts and airport facility directories (AFD) will get us where we need to go. They are critical to our success in staying on course, flying to the correct airports, and identifying any obstacles we may encounter along the route. Help us make it to each and every airport; consider donating $8.00/chart or $4.50/AFD. Thank you so much!!!
Lodging Expenses
After flying demanding race legs that average 237nm, a good night's sleep in a comfortable bed, at the end of a long day of racing is much deserved and very welcomed. Specific hotels at each stop have been contracted and are designated/authorized hotels at which race participants must remain overnight (RON). Average room rate is $100.00/night per team. Thank you for helping us to have pleasant dreams after a grueling race day :-)!!!
Meal Expenses
Folks, WE GOTTA EAT!!! :-) Just like our airplanes need fuel, so too, these ol' racing bodies :-). Please help us stay strong and nourished. That burger, fries, and soft drink will be the "fuel" that takes us to the winner's circle!!! Donate a meal today ~ thank you!!! :-)
"Team Midwest Bess" Patch
The "Team Midwest Bess" patch is a great way to be reminded of our adventure, racing in the 2022 Women's Air Race Classic. It's also another means whereby you may have a share in supporting us financially. For a generous donation of just $10.00 (+ $1.25 s&h),
we'll be happy to send you our team patch where you can remember
this air adventure along with us for many years to come. Many thanks!
we'll be happy to send you our team patch where you can remember
this air adventure along with us for many years to come. Many thanks!
Donations may also be made via Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle money transfer apps, check, or money order. If donating by check or money, please download the Donation Form and make checks/money orders payable to:
Joyce A. Parker
5932 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66619
Memo Line: "Team Midwest Bess - Classic Racer 37"
Cash App: $WngsfrChrst
Venmo App: @JoyceAParker
Zelle Acct: 402-510-3690
The Need Is Great!
A detailed accounting of all donations received will be maintained. Any contributions over and above that needed to cover our air race
expenses, will be donated to the Pilot's for Christ International and Jet Black Foundation.
expenses, will be donated to the Pilot's for Christ International and Jet Black Foundation.