On October 1st we honor the life of Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, the man who redefined martial arts and inspired generations through his vision, perseverance, and unwavering spirit. What many don’t know is that the Grandmaster loved playing ping pong. Thankfully, our mother, Suzanne Gracie, had the camcorder rolling during this match with Royce, capturing not only his joy but also the same sharp technique and strategy that defined him on the mats. Happy birthday to the man who gave so much to so ma

It was on this day in 1949 that the Helio Courier first flew. It’s a light, high-wing short-takeoff-and-landing (STOL) utility aircraft. Couriers are famous for their takeoffs, are capable of climbing at very high angles, and make it possible to land on confined, rough, and unprepared runways. Where do you rank the Helio Courier on your list of favorite STOL aircraft? 📹 Connor Madison while flying with JAARS, Inc.. The mission aviation organization celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. #ai

Celebrating 86 days away from the 104th Running of the #Indy500 presented by Gainbridge with our 86th winner: Helio Castroneves. 🎟 >>> bit.ly/2Rxc1Ok #ThisIsMay | #INDYCAR | Indianapolis Motor Speedway