Madison RibberFest 2008Madison RibberFest 2008
August 15 & 16, 2008
We cordially invite you to participate in the Madison RibberFest Balloon Race sponsored by Riverside Contracting. The Balloon Race is part of the 2008 Madison RibberFest: Barbeque, Blues and Balloons festival. On Saturday, August 16, two races will be held, one at 7:15 A.M., the other at 7:00 P.M. with a total purse of $5,000 being offered.
We will be holding a balloon glow at 9:00 P.M. Friday, August 15, along the Ohio River across from the festival venue. The festival-goers will enjoy a stunning view of your balloon and it’s reflection on the river.
Hotel rooms will be provided for 12 pilots who register for Friday & Saturday nights. Hotel Rooms will be in Madison and surrounding areas. This year will we will be doing things a little different than in years past. We are only opening the balloon events to 12 pilots. So be sure and mail your entry form back ASAP to insure that you have a spot reserved for this year’s event! If you do not need a room, please indicate so on the application.
$1,000 Saturday A.M. Hare and Hound Competition
Prize Money Glow Bonus
1st Place $400 $100
2nd Place $175 $75
3rd Place $75 $50
4th Place $50 $25
5th Place $25 $25
$1,000 Saturday P.M. Hare and Hound Competition
Prize Money Glow Bonus
1st Place $400 $100
2nd Place $175 $75
3rd Place $75 $50
4th Place $50 $25
5th Place $25 $25
$3,000 Award based on combined points from the A.M. / P.M. Competitions
Prize Money Glow Bonus
1st Place $1200 $300
2nd Place $550 $200
3rd Place $275 $125
4th Place $175 $75
5th Place $50 $50
Only balloons that glow on Friday night are eligible for glow bonus.
Weather Related Information: In the event both races are weathered out, one half of the purse will be divided among the pilots answering roll call at the pilot’s meeting. In the event one race is run, but the other is weathered out, $3,500 will be appropriately distributed among those who raced and answered pilot’s roll coll. If the event is weathered out or cancelled prior to the event, then no prize money will be distributed.
Entry fees are as follows: Sports balloons with no commercial signage and not-for-profit organizations--$75 refundable, if roll call answered; commercial balloons--$300 non-refundable.
Make Check payable to: Madison RibberFest Balloon Race Return By: June 1, 2008
Enclose a check or money order to secure your participation as well as a copy of your current declaration page of your balloon insurance. Certificates with named parties will not be required this year. Corporate balloons will get their corporate logo displayed on the balloon section of the Madison Ribberfest website. Please email a. jpeg or. tiff picture of the logo to cloud@seidata.com.
Propane will be provided. Pilots need to check in one hour prior to each event.
The Awards Banquet will be held at The Livery Stable in Madison, Indiana on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 8:30 P.M or as soon as the P.M. race and refueling is complete. Four tickets will be given to each team; additional tickets are available for $8.50 each.
Official Pilot Entry Form
Madison RibberFest Balloon Race
August 15-16, 2008
Minimum License Requirements: Private Hot Air Balloon Certificate
Pilot Information
(Please type or print)
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Fax:
Certificate Number:
Date of Last Biannual Flight Review:
Hours Logged in Hot Air Balloon:
Balloon Information
Company/organization/Name of Balloon:
Balloon Make: Model: Year:
Registration Number: Hours on Balloon:
Passenger Capacity: Date of Last Annual Inspection:
Insurance Company Name:
Dates of Policy: Limits:
*Please include a certificate of insurance naming Madison RibberFest as holder.
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Policy Number: Expiration:
Indicate Shirt Size: L XL XXL
(Circle One)
I agree to obey the Rules of 2008 RibberFest Balloon Race and adhere to good sportsmanlike conduct. I also agree to bring with me a current pilot’s license, valid certificate of insurance, and any other official documentation concerning the balloon, which the organizers may request.
I certify that the above information is accurate.
Signature of Pilot: Date:
Return to:
Mindy Cloud
7837 W Polk Road
Lexington, IN 47138
Attn: RibberFest Balloon Race
Tentative Schedule
August 15, 2008, 9:00 P.M., Balloon Glow at McCoy Property, directly across the Ohio River from Madison, IN.
August 16, 2008, 7:15 A.M., Hare & Hound Race, Lift off from the McCoy Property, directly across the Ohio River from Madison, IN.
August 16, 2008, 7:00 P.M., Hare & Hound Race, Lift off from the McCoy Property.
ALL EVENTS WILL BE ON EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (We are now on the same time as Kentucky).
A Competition manual will be mailed to each entry prior to the race.