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How often are you privileged to be a witness to the birth of an air race? The answer is obvious... NOT OFTEN ENOUGH!

Those of us who came early to Tunica, Mississippi, have not only been getting treated to the wonderful southern hospitality of the people here, we have been watching the "ramping up" process for this brand-new Air Race!

Located in the lush farm land of Tunica County, The Tunica Airport has grown very rapidly under the expert management of Cliff Nash. The birth of this new venue for air racing here at this mid-south casino capitol will likely increase the growth rate even further.

The photos for this report are from Monday and Tuesday... As I write this story from the lobby of the Tunica Airport, overhead are SIX unlimited airplanes, just in from California!

Recent word from Ron Buccarelli is that he will make it in from his weathered in location in Florida by the deadline for entry... I'll put captions with the pop up enlargements so ya'll will know what's going on here in Tunica.

I've not counted yet today but there are also plenty of T-6's and IF1's here to make this a grand event, indeed!

Given that I can't write and shoot at the same time, I'm going to keep this report somewhat short and just say that the people here are FANTASTIC! The staff here at the airport and with the Tunica Air Races are TOP NOTCH!

The hotels in Tunica, Mississippi, are clean, modern, well staffed and there are rooms left! If you can be here, you MUST get here!

Story and photography by: Wayne Sagar

For further information on the Tunica Air Races and Air Show, as well as links to lodging and accommodations, visit their website at http://tunicaairraces.com