What absolute passion, what raw energy, and what a phenomenal future lies ahead!
As the Pigeon Boss, I know one thing with absolute certainty: success in racing pigeon sport never happens by accident. You demand it through elite management, blind trust, and relentless hard work. And let’s be honest: what John Ward and his team are delivering at the Tar Heel Classic One Loft Race is nothing short of world-class!
Current Loft Status at the Tar Heel Classic
John kept me in the loop and the excitement is off the charts! Our loft athletes at the Tar Heel Classic are looking strong, healthy, and in top condition. They are adapting seamlessly to the early stages of our training schedule.
Road Training Tosses in Full Swing!
This past Thursday, our first road training tosses for the Tar Heel Classic officially kicked off! Nice and short, right off the property. On Saturday morning, the birds got another great training toss under their belts. Unfortunately, Mother Nature pressed pause on Saturday afternoon and Sunday with a solid downpour.
The heavy overcast and lingering fog are clearing up quickly, setting us up nicely to hit the road again at full speed!
What Does Next Week Look Like for the Tar Heel Classic Birds?
Starting now, we will begin pushing the birds out step-by-step to the 1-mile mark (1.6 km). Following our standard protocol, we will work our way around the entire compass: north, south, east, and west. This slowly stretches these young future winners out, building their confidence step-by-step and sharpening their navigation instincts!
Why John Ward Unreservedly Chooses Benzing for the Tar Heel Classic
When you compete at the absolute highest international level, you never settle for second best. That is precisely why John Ward relies 100% on the Benzing electronic clocking system for the Tar Heel Classic.
Benzing is simply the undisputed global standard for One Loft Racing. It offers Tar Heel Classic fanciers absolute transparency and timing accuracy down to the millisecond. Whether it’s live clockings on Benzing Live and WinCompanion or flawless loft integration, every entrant knows exactly where they stand. Honesty and reliability are our currency, and Benzing delivers that day in, day out!
A Revolutionary First: The Tar Heel Classic International Breeding Center!
Now pay close attention, because this is an absolute game-changer for anyone wanting to test their bloodlines against the world’s elite!
For years, European fanciers trying to compete on American soil faced an uphill battle of endless quarantine delays, eye-watering shipping tariffs, and logistical nightmares. By the time those birds stepped onto a perch, they had lost critical developmental time and form.
John Ward is putting an end to that era with the ‘Transatlantic Bypass’: the Tar
Tar Heel Classic International Breeding Center!
What Does This Mean?
In Enfield, North Carolina, the Tar Heel Classic is constructing a brand-new, state-of-the-art breeding facility (72′ x 24′ / 22m x 7.3m). European breeders no longer need to ship young race birds across the Atlantic every single season; you can now establish your foundation stock directly on American soil!
Here are the two pathways to join the action:
The Tar Heel Breeder Gallery (50/50 Syndicate Shares): For a sharp activation fee, purchase a 50% syndicate share in the racing performance and prize earnings of elite-bred youngsters already perching in the U.S. loft of the Tar Heel Classic. Transparent, fast, and ready to fly!
Import Your Own Foundation Stock: Ship your proven breeding pairs directly to the new center. To help offset your international shipping expenses, the Tar Heel Classic is completely waiving the annual housing fee for the first year on imported stock! Offspring produced are split 50/50: half stay home to compete in the Tar Heel Classic, and half can be shipped to any external U.S. race of your choice (such as the Hoosier or Big Andy’s)!
The breeding facility is engineered like a true biological laboratory: open-air aviaries, active micro-climate ventilation, and health protocols supported by the NC State University Avian Veterinary Center. This is high-performance sport in its purest form!
Wondering how to get your breeding pairs into his loft.
Are you eager to ship your elite breeding pairs to the Tar Heel Classic International Breeding Center, but feeling lost in a maze of international export paperwork, quarantine rules, and shipping logistics? Don’t let bureaucracy hold your champions back! The Pigeon Boss personally recommends the top-notch transport services of Daniel Hash at Avian Export Services.
After years of frustration with international pigeon shipping, Daniel built the ultimate solution, providing a seamless, stress-free, and highly reliable bridge to get your birds safely from Europe onto American soil. With Daniel Hash handling the complex logistics and import protocols, getting your foundation stock into John Ward’s U.S. loft is smoother and easier than ever. Trust the best, eliminate the hassle, and get your winning bloodlines onto the starting line at the Tar Heel Classic!
Why the Tar Heel Classic Race Belongs on Your Calendar!
The Tar Heel Classic is rapidly rising to the absolute apex of the international OLR scene. Flying south-to-north along the famous I-95 corridor, the birds must battle head-on against Atlantic crosswinds and changing coastal elements. This is where true champions separate themselves from the pack!
- Massive Prize Purse: Estimated $300,000 prize purse (based on 1,000 paid activations) featuring a $100,000 First Prize for the Grand Finale winner!
- 100 Individual Payouts in the Final: 100 individual prizes will be awarded in the grueling 350-mile Grand Finale of the Tar Heel Classic alone!
- Maximum Transparency: Live arrival streams, GPS pin-drops at liberation, and live tracking every step of the way!
Everything is moving in the right direction. Stay tuned for updates, keep your eyes on Benzing Live, and let’s make this an unforgettable season together at the Tar Heel Classic!
The sky is calling. Let’s start winning together in Enfield!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
