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RARA Announces Fred Telling as CEO

RENO AIR RACING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FRED TELLING AS CEO  The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce that Fred Telling, Chairman of the Board of Directors of RARA, has also been named CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Joey Scolari, a member of the RARA Board of Directors who had stepped into the role of Interim CEO when former CEO Mike Crowell left the organization, made the announcement. Tony Logoteta, Chief Operating Officer of RARA, will continue in his role of overseeing the day-to-day operations. Telling’s experience with RARA is extensive, having been a participant in the National…

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Reno Air Racing Association Announces Aerobatics Performers for 55th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Races

Reno Air Racing Association Announces Aerobatics Performers for 55th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Races The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is excited to release the initial list of performers for the 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12 – 16, 2018 at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Patriots Jet Team will headline this year’s performers. The Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco from John Klatt Air Shows will perform aerobatics, along with the Smoke ‘n Thunder Jet Truck. Demonstrations will also include the F-16 Fighting Falcon as well as an F-35 leading the Heritage Flight. “The STIHL National Championship Air Races…

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Tickets for 55th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Races Are Now On Sale

2018 Tickets for the 55th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Races Now On Sale The event is scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at the Reno-Stead Airport. Tickets can be purchased here in the following options/categories: General Admission Pit Passes Chairman’s Tent The following tickets can be purchased by calling 775-972-6663: Checkered Flag Club Box Seating Reserved & RV Parking   Reserved seats will go on sale to the public March 1, 2018. Qualifications for all classes will start on Monday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. and end on Wednesday, September 12. More event announcements will follow later this month releasing the 2018 lineup…

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54th National Championship Air Races to Host Military Appreciation Day Saturday, September 16th

Day will conclude with a USO-Type Show Reno, NV – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) today announced that Saturday, September 16th will be Military Appreciation Day at the STIHL National Championship Air Races. The day is dedicated to celebrating and honoring our armed forces personnel and will conclude with a USO-type show. As part of Military Appreciation Day, 1,500 complimentary Saturday tickets will be provided for active duty, reserve/national guard and retired military. “The STIHL National Championship Air Races have a long and proud history of working with and supporting our military,” Tony Logoteta, COO of the Reno Air…

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RARA to Hold Online Fundraiser to Increase Purse for Unlimited Class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2016     RARA to Hold Online Fundraiser to Increase Purse for Unlimited Class -Fundraiser will run from July 19th to August 31st –   Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association will – for the first time ever – hold a donation funding campaign specifically aimed at increasing the Unlimited purse. RARA will direct all funds, minus 3rd party processing fees, from donations made to the “Increase the Unlimited purse” campaign received by Aug 31, 2017 to increasing the purse for the Unlimited Class at the 54th National Championship Air Races.   “We…

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54th National Championship Air Races to Host MultiGP Drone Racing League National Championship During Race Week

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…

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RARA Announces Freestyle Motocross Performer for 54th National Championship Air Races

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…

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RARA Announces Temporary Safety Closure of Public Lands for Pylon Racing Seminar

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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RARA Announces Aerobatics Performer for 54th National Championship Air Races

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…

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RARA Announces Two Fan Favorites Will Race in the Unlimited Class in 2017

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…