UND's team in the Air Race Classic hopes to inspire the next generation of female pilots. The Race is one-of-a-kind competition that celebrates the history of women in aviation with a competition of female piloted teams over a 2,500 mile journey. This year the Air Race Classic started at the University of North Dakota, as teams departed from Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK) with events prior to takeoff on June 20th.