(Image Credit: Collings Foundation)
(Image Credit: Collings Foundation)
During the early 1900’s the first auto carriages were invented. The thought of a “horseless carriage” rumbling down the path – or better yet – a “flying machine” moving through the air seemed amazing. The traditional horse and buggy quickly became history with the emergence of auto carriages like the 1905 Franklin and aircraft such as the 1909 Bleriot Type XI.
Scheduled races thus far include:
1867 Concord Stage Coach vs. 1904 Franklin Type A Roadster
1900 Horses and Buggy vs. 1906 Stanley Steamer
1914 Stutz Bearcat vs. 1909 Bleriot Type XI
1937 Offy Sprint Racer vs. Stearman PT-17
In addition to the races, the entire Collings foundation collection of historic aircraft and automobiles will be available for viewing, and flight experiences in the Stearman as well as in their T-6 Texan will be on offer. Applications for additional race entrants are being accepted, so if your have a turn of the century transportation contraption, the Collings Foundation wants to hear from you.
Some video from a previous Collings Foundation Race:
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
