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UNION CITY, Tenn. — Tuesday afternoon, an 86-year-old tradition flew into West Tennessee for the Air Race Classic.

The Air Race Classic is an all-women pilot race, and Union City is the 10th stop of the 12 across the nation. The pilots as well as the locals couldn't be more excited to have a pit stop for the race here in West Tennessee.

The tradition of women air races dates back to 1929, the early days of aviation itself.

"This is one of the coolest experiences you could ever have in your life," Alicia Isacson said.