Check-in, credentials and touring

Thursday morning's airport activities were  fun, a bit tense and hot. We motored over to the airport and immersed in the credentialing and inspection work.  Teams were reconnecting from previous races and becoming acquainted for newer racers.  Stafford regional airport is in a rural setting surrounded by woods, has one runway and only private traffic (no commercial service). 

The administrative work went smoothly. Inspection of the aircraft was quick!  There is an amazing network of volunteers that makes the Air Race Classic proceed.  Volunteers, and even students from a school in Seattle, assisted and learned about the aircraft credentialing and inspections.  

Returning to the hotel area off busy I-95 we checked in at the hospitality suite and enjoyed chatting with Candace and Susan from team 9. 

Next we were off on an adventure to tour Luray caverns west in the foothills of the Shenandoah national park. the caverns were quite impressive, and even a cool retreat from the heat.  We enjoyed the green rolling hills and farmlands.  Back into downtown Fredericksburg and a nice dinner at Kybecca. 

Another delightful day, four more until race start!  Here are some photos of the day's adventures.