The Windy City Soaring Association is hosting the 2026 1-26 Championships in Hinckley, IL. It’s a great site for 1-26 racing with a very dense layout of airports throughout the task areas. The competition will be fierce but will also serve as a great start for rookie competitors. Currently the maximum pilot entry cap is 32 but may increase. Pilot entry priority will be determined by the order in which entry deposits are received. (Deposit is not refundable after April 1, 2026) Entry fee includes (4) pilot dinner meals, premium shirt and event swag.
