On Thursday, January 10, 2013 6:04:12 AM UTC-6, Scott Alexander wrote:
Here is some information from my good friend Wes Lineberry that I am

relaying at his request.





Wes is acting as Contest Manager for the 13.5 Meter Regional at

Seminole Lake Gliderport.

This contest is a handicapped race where sports class rules apply.

Handicapping was selected to level the playing field between the older

13.5 meter ships and the newer 13.5 meter ships. To qualify, your

wingspan must be 13.5 meters or less. Which means if you have a PW-5,

1-26, Alisport Silent or Cherokee type sailplane, your ship qualifies

for this event.



The race will be held at Seminole Lake who is hosting virtually an

entire month long of racing in March. With a large staff, including

multiple towpilots and towplanes that are open for business all week

and weekend, they have no difficultly hosting a small group even if

the minimum number of contestants which is only 5 (per SSA rules). So

don't worry about the low sign up rate as of now, the game is on! In

fact, it's on like Donkey Kong :-)



The expected turnout is a minimum of atleast 10 total participants,

but may end up being much more than this. It may honestly end up

being slightly bigger than a GTA contest, just with more days to fly.



If you would like more information call Wes Lineberry on his cell

(352) 394-5076 or email him at



Visit the below website to register for the contest:

http://ssa.org/members/contestreport...il.asp?id=2213



Visit the below website for potential updates directly related to the

contest:

http://soarfl.com/13.html







The race is ON! See ya there!



Scott Alexander

"SA"

wish I could make it...hope you guys have a good turnout!

2013 could prove to be a breakthrough year in the "short wing" racing scene. Two 13.5 meter super regionals and the Region 10 Low Performance regional.