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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by admin | Apr 3, 2017 | Media
The second of three, one-hour episodes of the 2016 STIHL National Championship Air Races is now live on our YouTube page.
If you missed the episode, you can watch it here.
by admin | Mar 21, 2017 | Media
Reno, Nev. – The second of three, one-hour episodes featuring the 2016 STIHL National Championship Air Races will air this Saturday, March 25th at 3pm PT/6pm ET on NBC Sports Network. A preview can be viewed here.
“We received tremendous feedback about the first one-hour episode which took us all right back to race week,” Mike Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “Partnering with STIHL to help get these episodes on the air has been fantastic and we encourage everyone to tune in this Saturday at 3 pm pacific time.”
The first one-hour episode, which aired March 11th, can be viewed here. The final of the three, one-hour episodes is scheduled to air nationally on NBC Sports Network on April 2nd at 12:30pm PT/3:30pm ET.
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