Aerospace ‘Hangar Dance Raises Funds for MTSU Air Race Classic Team

There will be a fundraiser — in the form of a Hangar Dance — for the Middle Tennessee State University 2023 Air Race Classic team, and the public is invited.

The fundraising event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 19, in the Donald McDonald Hangar at the MTSU Aerospace Flight Operations Center at Murfreesboro Airport.

Enjoy live music, line dancing, a silent auction and more in support of Aerospace Department professional pilot majors Farilyn Hurt, Alyssa Smith and Briana McDonald who will be competing in next month’s Air Race Classic.

The June 20-23 race begins in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and ends in Homestead, Florida, covering 2.400 miles in four days. The route does not take it through Murfreesboro this year.

Alyssa Smith, left, Farilyn Hurt and Briana McDonald will comprise the flight crew that will compete in the 2023 Air Race Classic — a 2,400-mile journey starting June 20 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and ending June 23 in Homestead, Florida. A fundraiser for the entire team will be a Hangar Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 19, in the Donald McDonald Hangar at the MTSU Flight Operations Center at Murfreesboro Airport. (MTSU photo by Sean Logan)

“We are accepting donations, which will go toward travel expenses, lodging and more for our flight crew team during the race,” McDonald said.

Silent auction items include airplane rides, local restaurant gift cards and more. Cliffs Smokin BBQ food truck will provide food options.

MTSU last competed in the Air Race Classic — an all-female flying competition — in 2018.

Support for the team can be made through a special online site.

The MTSU Air Race Classic ground crew members include Rachel Frankenberger, Casey Davis, Hailey Harrison, Katie Thayer and Denisa Pravotiakova.

The Air Race Classic website contains more details.

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