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Article: Military pilots form first rocket-racing team.
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- Las Cruces Sun-News (Las Cruces, NM)
- Article date:
- January 31, 2006
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Byline: Heath Haussamen
Jan. 31--Two military pilots have formed the first team that will compete in the Rocket Racing League's inaugural series beginning in October in Las Cruces.
The league announced Monday that the men have agreed to start the team and purchase a manned rocket plane that is still being developed and built. The racing league is looking for at least nine other teams, and issued private requests for proposals Monday.
"Last week's agreement to locate our headquarters in New Mexico, coupled with today's unveiling of our first rocket racing team, underscore just how quickly the league is taking flight," said Tim Gormley, chief ...