Overview

• Organizers released the official field for the Sept. 10–14 debut in Roswell, confirming entries in Biplane, Formula 1, Jet, T-6 and STOL Drag.
• The Unlimited Class will not compete in 2025, following the Sport Class’s earlier withdrawal, with both sides stating they will work toward an Unlimited return in 2026.
• The FAA has accredited the National Championship Air Races to conduct multi-class pylon racing through August 31, 2027.
• Following May’s Pylon Racing Seminar, 60 of 73 pilots earned certification, with class totals reported and an additional pre-event session planned to qualify more racers.
• Course and venue preparations include routing two-thirds of the race area over the Brown Brothers Ranch under a long-term city agreement, plus buried power lines and expanded RV infrastructure.