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Pilots Laura Wilson (left) and Peyton Turner (right) pose with their trophies in front of their plane after returning from winning this year's Air Race Classic.

Kent State wins Air Race Classic for second consecutive year

Leah Shepard, Managing Editor June 27, 2023

Kent State’s Flying Flashes returned Tuesday from the Air Race Classic after winning first place for the second year in a row. Pilots Laura Wilson and Peyton Turner completed the 2,685-mile, four-day...

Flying Flashes to take on 46th annual Air Race Classic

Caroline Willis, Reporter June 20, 2023

Two Kent State pilots will represent the university at the 46th annual Air Race Classic taking off Tuesday. Laura Wilson, 2022 ARC defending champ and current Kent State flight instructor, will pilot...