by admin | Jun 21, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that they have signed an agreement with MultiGP Drone Racing League to host the National Drone Racing Championship during this year’s National Championship Air Races. The drone racing championship will be held in the Air Races on-site drone zone.
“The addition of MultiGP’s National Drone Racing Championship into the air races allows our fans to experience exciting drone technology up-close and personally,” Tony Logoteta, Director of Finance for the Reno Air Racing Association said. “While air racing remains our number one priority, we are eager to incorporate this emerging entertainment into our lineup.”
Top pilots from each MultiGP regional qualifier who advance to their respective regional final will have an opportunity to advance to the championship, as the top two pilots from each of the 14 MultiGP regional finals will be invited. The 28 regional finalists will be joined at the championship by 117 other pilots who have proven themselves through other methods, such as highly ranked competitors from the regional finals and universal time trial leaderboards. In total, 145 pilots will compete at the championship, including the 2015 and 2016 MultiGP National Champion, Shaun “Nytfury” Taylor, who will have the opportunity to defend his title.
For a complete list of MultiGP qualifying events, please visit: http://www.multigp.com/page/2017-MultiGP-Regional-Series-Schedule
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by admin | May 22, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that Livfast FMX will perform at the 54th National Championship Air Races this September 13th – 17th. A freestyle motocross team that performs stunts and tricks, Livfast will perform on the ground between air races.
“We are excited to have Livfast FMX perform at the 54th National Championship Air Races,” Reno Air Racing Association Board Chairman John Agather said. “These guys are sure to make the show on the ground as exciting as the show in the air!”
Livfast joins previously announced performers the Texas Flying Legends Museum and Brad Wursten Aerobatics.
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by admin | May 15, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that there will be a temporary restriction of access to public lands adjacent to and north of Stead Airport in Washoe County, from June 7 – 10, 2017 for the STIHL National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS).
The area of public land will be patrolled by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management to ensure that a safety perimeter within the course area is maintained throughout PRS.
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by admin | Apr 27, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that Brad Wursten Airshows will perform at the 54th National Championship Air Races this September 13th – 17th in his MXS-R aerobatic aircraft by MX aircraft.
“Brad Wursten brings power and performance to each airshow,” Mike Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “We are very excited for our fans to be able to watch as Brad pushes the envelope and amazes the crowd while remaining well within his tight margin of safety.”
Wursten’s plane, one of the most highly sophisticated airplanes in the world, features a complete carbon fiber airframe that weighs an impressive 1100 lbs. The Lycoming engine has 385 HP and can reach a top speed of over 300 MPH, a roll rate at 420 degrees per second, and “G” loading at +/- 15 “G’s”.
Wursten joins previously announced performers the Texas Flying Legends Museum.
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by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced that two fan favorite airplanes will return to Reno for the 54th National Championship Air Races and race in the Unlimited class.
“We’ve spoken to Bob Button, who owns Voodoo and Tiger Destefani who owns Strega, and they have informed us that both planes will be coming to Reno this year for the 54th National Championship Air Races,” Mike Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “We’ve heard from our fans that they want more excitement in the Unlimited class and we are thrilled to help bring that excitement back to Reno this year.”
Voodoo won Unlimited Gold in 2016 and Strega won Unlimited Gold in 2015.
“The two fastest piston airplanes on earth are coming to race in Reno this year,” Bob Button, owner of Voodoo said. “Voodoo is looking forward to racing Strega for gold in September.”
“It looks like it’s gonna be a shootout between Voodoo and Strega,” Tiger Destefani, owner of Strega said. “Jay Consalvi will be flying Strega and he’s looking forward to his first win!”
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by admin | Apr 6, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors Chairman John Agather made the following statement after learning of the lawsuit filed against the Planes of Fame Air Museum for their 2017 Airshow:
“The Planes of Fame Airshow, hosted by the Planes of Fame Air Museum, is a wonderful airshow that offers thousands of fans one of the last opportunities to see more than 40 historic aircraft. Recently, we were very concerned to hear about the lawsuit filed against them by fellow airport tenants. The lawsuit completely threatens the Museum’s ability to put on their event this year.
“The Reno Air Racing Association has and will continue to offer our support to the Planes of Fame Air Museum.”
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