by admin | Jan 8, 2019 | Media
U.S. Air Force will
perform in Reno Sept. 14 & 15
RENO, Nev. (January 8,
2018) — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the Nevada skies next
September for the 2019 STIHL National Championship Air Races. The annual event
returns Sept. 11–15, 2019 with heart-pounding head-to-head air racing, civilian
and military flight demonstrations, static aircraft displays, food and
merchandise vendors and new additions set for 2019.
“It’s been nearly 10 years since we’ve had the honor of
watching the Thunderbirds right here in Reno,” said Tony Logoteta, Reno Air
Racing Association chief operating officer. “They put on a spectacular show,
displaying incredible flying skill and showcasing some of the most advanced fighters of our time.
It’s a thrill to see them in action and a privilege to be able to recognize the
airmen and women who serve our country.”
Event attendees can expect a variety of impressive formation
flying and daring solo routines that display the skill and extreme capability
of both the pilot and jet. The four-jet diamond formation demonstrates the
training and precision of Air Force pilots while the lead and opposing solo
aircraft highlight some, often maximum, capabilities of the F-16 Fighting
Falcon. Pilots will perform nearly 40 maneuvers including a ground show and air
demonstration.
The demonstration unit was formed in 1953 at Luke Air Force
Base, just six years after the U.S. Air Force was created. Today, the unit is
composed of eight pilots, four support officers, four civilians and more than
100 enlisted personnel performing in almost 30 job specialties.
The squadron performs no more than 80 air demonstrations
each year, but it’s not all show. The Thunderbirds are part of the combat force
and can be rapidly integrated into a fighter unit at Nellis Air Force Base
located just outside of Las Vegas, Nev.
Tickets are now on sale for the 56th annual STIHL National
Championship Air Races. Reserved seats will be the same price as general
admission this year.
To learn more about the Thunderbirds visit, afthunderbirds.com. More information
or to purchase tickets visit airrace.org or
call (775) 972-6663.
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About the STIHL
National Championship Air Races:
The STIHL National Championship Air Races are held every September just
north of Reno by the Reno Air Racing Association, a 501(c)(3). The event has become an institution for
Northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world with six racing
classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civilian
flight demonstrations. Independent economic impact studies have shown that the
event generates as much as $91.7 million annually for the local economy. For
more information on the 2019 STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain
media credentials, volunteer, be a vendor or purchase tickets for this year’s
event, visit www.airrace.org.
by admin | Nov 14, 2018 | Media
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce a ten-year agreement with First General Aviation Operation & Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd (FGAOM) to expand closed course, multi-class pylon air racing into China. As part of this partnership, FGAOM receives a license to utilize the RARA brand, intellectual property and consulting support to plan and implement closed-course pylon air racing in the Chinese market.
“This is an exciting opportunity for RARA to grow beyond the United States and collaborate with premier partners from other countries to increase our global presence and provide expanded opportunities for pilots to participate in closed course pylon air racing in other parts of the world,” said Fred Telling, CEO and Chairman of RARA.
The inaugural International Championship Air Races, China will be held November 16-18, 2018 in Wuhan, China. FGAOM has contracted separately with Air Race 1, an independent body for the International Formula One Air Racing Association (IF1), to organize and operate the 2018 Formula races. The winner(s) of the Formula race will be awarded the title of “Air Race 1 China Cup Champion” by the IF1. RARA will have personnel on site to provide oversight and assistance to FGAOM as necessary.
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Air Race News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2018
THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES INCLUDED AS A FEATURED EVENT IN THE GRUNT STYLE AIR SHOW MAJORS TOUR BEGINNING IN 2019
–Expanding the Audience of the World’s Fastest Motorsport –
RENO, Nev. [October 23, 2018] – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce that the STIHL National Championship Air Races will be included in the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019. Grunt Style Air Show Majors is the air show industry’s premier tour showcasing a collection of America’s most prestigious air shows and now will also feature air racing on the tour at the Reno National Championship Air Races.
By becoming an official tour stop, the STIHL National Championship Air Races will receive national promotion through a variety of marketing efforts, event visibility and promotion at the other participating air shows along with additional mainstream recognition and benefits through partnering with tour creators, Red Frog Events, and title partner, Grunt Style.
“We are honored to be included in this distinguished group of aviation events and further provide aviation enthusiasts with increased opportunities to observe some of the world’s best pilots in both air racing and aerobatics. We’re excited to join the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019 and expand our audience for the world’s fastest motorsport at the STIHL National Championship Air Races and provide fans with a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Fred Telling, CEO and Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association.
Created by Red Frog Events in 2018 as the industry’s first unifying brand platform, the mission of Grunt Style Air Show Majors is to celebrate aviation, honor the military and increase mainstream awareness of aviation events in the air show industry. The STIHL National Championship Air Races joins SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, the Bethpage Air Show, the Cleveland National Air Show, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow and Thunder Over Michigan.
“We’re thrilled to add the Reno National Championship Air Races to the Grunt Style Air Show Majors,” says Scott Howard, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Frog Events. “This well-established event is among the best in the air show industry. We’re proud to now have a collection of six of the most prestigious shows in the country as we work to expand their reach nationally and engage new audiences and continue to elevate interest in air shows and aviation events. The goal is for aviation enthusiasts to immediately know that any event that is a part of the Grunt Style Air Show Majors is a best-in-class, must-attend event.”
The six 2019 Grunt Style Air Show Majors tour dates and locations include (in order of occurrence):
- April 2 – 7, 2019: SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, Lakeland, Florida
- May 25 – 26, 2019: Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York
- August 3 – 4, 2019: Thunder Over Michigan, Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan
- August 31 – September 2, 2019: Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio
- September 11 – 15, 2019: STIHL National Championship Air Races, Reno, Nevada
- October 19 – 20, 2019: CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, Texas
To learn more about Grunt Style Air Show Majors, visit airshowmajors.com
by admin | Sep 19, 2018 | Media
RARA announces the winner of the Checkered Flag signed by all of the participating pilots!
Winning Number: A-1538717
Please contact the RARA office by calling (775) 972-6663 to authenticate your ticket and receive prize collection information.
by admin | Sep 17, 2018 | Media
RARA announces the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle!
Winning Number #A 2944313
Please contact the RARA office by calling (775) 972-6663 to authenticate your ticket and receive prize collection information.
