The wait is finally over—the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) are thrilled to unveil the official field of competitors for the 2025 debut in Roswell, NM, taking flight September 10–14. While the registration process took a little longer than expected, the anticipation has only fueled the excitement for this historic new chapter. For the first time ever, the world’s fastest motorsport will roar into Roswell, adding edge-of-your-seat aerial competition to the region’s proud aviation legacy. Fans can now look forward to the very best race pilots across multiple classes battling it out in a showdown of speed, skill, and daring unlike anything else on earth.
From the breathtaking, thundering velocity of the Jet Class and the classic roar of the T-6 Class to the nimble turns of Formula 1 and Biplanes, plus the daring ground-level fast turn skills of STOL Drag, fans can expect five days of unforgettable competition. Each aircraft and pilot carries with them the legacy of decades of racing tradition, now written into a bold new chapter in New Mexico, aptly named “the Land of Enchantment”.
“Unveiling our race field is one of the most exciting moments leading up to race week,” said Fred Telling, Chairman and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association, producers of NCAR. “This lineup showcases the incredible dedication, passion, and spirit of our race teams, and we can’t wait to welcome fans from around the world to Roswell to witness history in the making.”
2025 Competitors by Class
Biplane Class
- #3: Sam Swift
- #6: Jeffrey Lo / Rob Bennett (Alt.)
- #8: Michael Langston
- #13: Jeffrey Lo
- #17: Andrew McVicker
- #25: Tommy Suell
- #66: Tom Marden
- #314: Scott Prewitt
- #411: Blake Prewitt
- #831: Joshua Saddlemire
Formula 1 Class
- #00: Chet Harris
- #10: Mark McIntyre
- #31: Joshua Watson
- #52: Trent Woodworth
- #57: Carl Robinson
- #72: Dominic Cacolici
- #79: Justin Phillipson
- #81: Drew Keenan
- #82: Andrew Mack
- #85: Eric Dienst
Jet Class
- PACE: Phillip Fogg / Rick Vandam (Alt.1) / Mike Steiger (Alt.2)
- #1: Bob McCormack
- #6: Bob McCormack
- #8: David Sterling
- #11: Jerry “Jive” Kerby
- #16: Kevin Roll
- #55: Nathan Harnagel
- #61: Tammy Camilleri / Charles Camilleri (Alt.)
- #84: Scott Gusakov
- #90: Mark Davis
- #100: Bill Culberson
STOL Class
- #11: Rod Hewitt
- #11: David Kerley
- #22: Jeffrey Whiteley
- #27: Harry Beaupre
- #40: Patrick McInteer
- #44: Steve Henry
- #48: Eddie Sanches
- #62: Austin Clemens
- #75: Tony Sanches
- #84: Aaron Greear
- #85: Cathy Page
- #96: Doug Tolbert
T-6 Class
- PACE / #21: Ben York
- #5: Joey “Gordo” Sanders
- #18: Lee Oman
- #19: Michael Sisk
- #43: Christopher LeFave
- #50: Vitaly Pecherskyy
- #66: Vic McMann
- #90: Greg McNeely
With the competitor field now set, the countdown to the 2025 National Championship Air Races is officially underway. Fans can expect not only thrilling races, but also spectacular airshow acts, incredible military and civilian displays, and the inspiring STEM Discovery Zone powered by GRADD. And the tradition continues—later this week, NCAR will reveal the airshow performer lineup, packed with surprises and legendary appearances fans will be talking about all year long!
Tickets are on sale now at airrace.org. Don’t miss history in the making.
