Texas aircraft enthusiast is planning a blimp race that would circle the globe . The World Air Race would kick off in England from London and end outside of Paris . Founder Don Hartsell estimates 140 million people around the world will witness the race . OK , you 're at a point in your life where either you can retire or you can do something worthwhile . ' Hartsell says he is still seeking sponsors and raising the $ 5 million prize money .
Texas aircraft enthusiast is planning a blimp race that would circle the globe . The World Air Race would kick off in England from London and end outside of Paris . Founder Don Hartsell estimates 140 million people around the world will witness the race . Hartsell says he is still seeking sponsors and raising the $ 5 million prize money .