Race To The Moon

Hosted at Sod Blaster 2025 and in support of the Tri-Cities Rocketeers Sod Blaster “Race to the Moon” contest: Contests - Tri-Cities Rocketeers, Washington Aerospace Club is hosting our own event.

Welcome to the most glamorous event in model rocketry! Whether your Moonliner is a sleek silver bullet or a lovingly hand-painted masterpiece, this is your chance to show it off and maybe even take home a laser-engraved plaque of glory.

And the Winners are...

Prettiest Moonliner (Beauty Contest)

1st - Katy W. - Daisy May

2nd - Mike R. - unnamed

3rd - James M. - Conscripted Blockade Runner 

Contest Categories

1. Prettiest Moonliner (Beauty Contest)

Judged on aesthetics, craftsmanship, and overall wow-factor.

Must be flown at Sod Blaster 2025 before 4:00 PM on Saturday to qualify.

WAC’s own 30-inch Moonliner is excluded from competition (sorry, house rockets don’t count!).

2.  1969 Challenge

Fly your Moonliner as close as possible to 1969 feet—a nod to the year of the Moon landing.

Closest altitude wins. Bonus points for style.

Judging

People’s Choice Award: Voted on by attendees using a simple ballot system (e.g., “I vote for #5!”).

Judging Time: All entries must be on the judging table by 5:00 PM Saturday. Winners will be announced during the evening raffle.

Entry Requirements

Must be a Moonliner-style rocket.

Must be flown at Sod Blaster 2025 before the judging deadline.

Must be present on the judging table by 5:00 PM Saturday.

Must be awesome.

Voting & Display

Rockets will be displayed on tables for public viewing and voting.

Voting forms will be quarter-sheet ballots available at the contest table.

Judging and voting will occur during the raffle window.

Questions?

Ask any WAC officer or email us at Info@WashingtonAerospace.org Or just show up with your Moonliner and a smile.