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AirVenture Cup Race The AirVenture Cup Cross-Country Air Race (AVC) is the world’s premier amateur open-circuit air race open to all experimental and factory-built aircraft.

The first AirVenture Cup was held in 1997 from aviation’s birthplace at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and featured ten homebuilt aircraft in three racing classes. Later years changed to a two-day format with a stopover in Dayton, Ohio, and then a single-day race of 400-500 miles across an annually selected course. Today the AVC has expanded to 19 classes based on aircraft power

and configuration, including several classes for certified aircraft. Participation has burgeoned as well, often exceeding 75 racers flying everything from stock J-3 Cubs to 350-mph Thunder Mustangs. Many well-known EAA members make the AVC an essential part of their annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh; for several it has become a family tradition with multiple husband-wife and father-son teams participating.

Flag Day 2026!
14/06/2026

Flag Day 2026!

Thank you to AOPA, a platinum sponsor of the AVC race!
11/06/2026

Thank you to AOPA, a platinum sponsor of the AVC race!

AVC Racers - Have you made your hotel reservations? Information is on the AVC web site: airventurecuprace.com/home-28th-...
09/06/2026

AVC Racers - Have you made your hotel reservations? Information is on the AVC web site: airventurecuprace.com/home-28th-airventure-cup-race

Thank you to Visit Wausau / Sports Authority, a platinum sponsor of the AirVenture Cup Race!
08/06/2026

Thank you to Visit Wausau / Sports Authority, a platinum sponsor of the AirVenture Cup Race!

Thank you to Gallagher, a silver sponsor of the AVC race!
05/06/2026

Thank you to Gallagher, a silver sponsor of the AVC race!

Thank you to Office Advantage, a platinum sponsor of the AVC race!
04/06/2026

Thank you to Office Advantage, a platinum sponsor of the AVC race!

The limited time AVC pop-up online store is your opportunity to get your logo items before this year’s race. And, you ca...
03/06/2026

The limited time AVC pop-up online store is your opportunity to get your logo items before this year’s race. And, you can add your race number to most items. Place your order by August 5, 2026. Link to directly place your order: www.make-it-mine.com/2026-air-venture-cup-race

Bittersweet to see this airplane restored. They did a magnificent job restoring the airplane but it had a rich history a...
03/06/2026

Bittersweet to see this airplane restored. They did a magnificent job restoring the airplane but it had a rich history as a racer. As Riff Raff it raced at Reno many times and it won the inaugural Unlimited Class at the 1998 AirVenture Cup Race.

Great to see this historic airplane restored and still flying. The original Race 99…

The AVC Race is looking for a volunteer to coordinate the race’s social media presence throughout the year. We need your...
02/06/2026

The AVC Race is looking for a volunteer to coordinate the race’s social media presence throughout the year. We need your expertise! See the web site for more information: airventurecuprace.com/volunteer

This is it! Today is the final day to register for the 2026 AirVenture Cup Race (and your application and ink-signed wai...
01/06/2026

This is it! Today is the final day to register for the 2026 AirVenture Cup Race (and your application and ink-signed waiver to mail to the EAA must be postmarked by today – Monday, June 1, 2026) or you won’t be able to race. Register at airventurecuprace.com

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