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Article: Rocket Racing League Makes Great Strides.
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- PR Newswire
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- August 2, 2006
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LAS CRUCES, N.M., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket powered aircraft racing for fame and glory will become a reality as the Rocket Racing League moves forward in the development of this new sport. Recent developments include the first Rocket Racing League team -- Leading Edge Rocket Racing, hiring their first team pilot, Korey "Axe" Amundson. Amundson is a full time reserve F-16 pilot for the 302nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The competition in the league is about to increase as the second league team will be announced as soon as contract negotiations are completed.
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