2023 Mile-High Q40 Champ Race, September 9th and 10h.
Premier racing at a premier site, hosted by Jefco Aeromod'lers at Chatfield State Park in the beautiful Colorado foothills. Bring the family for nearby camping, sailing, hiking, biking, shaded pavilion for spectators and dining.
One important reminder to those that might consider camping at the Chatfield Park, you must get your reservations early 303-470-1144. Reservations can only be made 6 months to the day in advance.
There is a park admission $10/day per vehicle. No flying before 7:00 am any day.
We will limit the entries to the 1st paid 88 registrations and run a minimum of 8 rounds.
$500 for 1st place, $1000 for fast time & $500 drawing for every paid registration (Must be present to win) trophies for top 4 plus drawing prizes.
The entry fee will be $150.
We may be providing a 30’x 60’ tent depending on demand There will (18) 10’x10’ spaces that can be rented @ Cost to be $150 per space. If the demand is for much more than (18) spaces we may consider another 30’x 60’ tent. Paid reservations for a space must be made by July 31st. Our cost like everything else has increased. We are not making any money, this is our actual cost. Therefore, any cancellations after August 1st are nonrefundable. Unless you bring your own, there will not be any other shade provided.
Absolutely the best food from Smiley’s BBQ will be available for purchase Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
The field, with a 600' paved runway will be closed for regular sport flying and open for race practice Friday September the 8th. I will try get Thursday also. Practice fuel will be available for purchase.
Please note registration will close Friday night. You will not be in the matrix otherwise.
Tech inspection ends Friday night. Pilots will be required to demonstrate fail safe mode.
AMA and NMPRA membership required.
Once again, we will not be printing the matrix or race results, they will posted on line and displayed on a large monitor in the pavilion. Judgeman light system.
Practice on race days from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. Pilots meeting 8:00 am. Racing starts 8:30 a.m. Sat & Sun.
Pilots will be shuttled back and forth to the starting line. If you are not on the shuttle once it leaves the final staging area you are out of that heat.
You will not be able to chase the shuttle or walk out to the line.
We will also have a 4-wheeler with a driver that will retrieve planes that have landed either short or long.
We have a lot of flying to get in, so we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping things moving.
Time schedule will be Strictly Enforced!!!
After the Sunday racing and flyoffs we will be presenting trophies, cash prizes and drawing give away. It would be best not to plan any Sunday afternoon flights.
Please let me know if there are any cancellations or additions. Flyer and registration form below.
Look forward to seeing you in our beautiful Colorado Summer. Can you run and win a mile high?
Regards Hank D
nsdraft@comcast.net 303-875-9328
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