FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2018 The Reno Air Racing Association Announces Results from Sunday, September 16th -At the 55thAnnual STIHL National Championship Air Races- Reno, Nev.– The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announces the results of the Gold Races of the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races held at Reno-Stead Airport on Sunday, September 16, 2018. The final day of Race week began with the Welcoming Ceremonies, featuring the Fresnotes Quartet’srendition of the National Anthem while the Nevada Air Guard presented the Colors. With speeds reaching over 400 mph, all six classes of aircraft competed in the Gold Race…
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STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Saturday, September 15th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Saturday, September 15th Reno, Nev.– The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announces the results of Saturday’s race heats held at Reno-Stead Airport on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The STIHL National Championship Air Races kicked off on Saturday with the Welcoming Ceremonies, and the National Anthem sung by Sydney Hurley while the Nevada Air Guard presented the Colors. RARA recognized the Person of the Year, the highest honor of the organization, as Betty Sherman for her outstanding dedication to inspiring future aviators, her enthusiasm and support as…
STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Friday, September 14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Friday, September 14 Reno, Nev.– The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announces the results of Friday’s race heats held at Reno-Stead Airport on Friday, September 14, 2018. Today, was Military Day at the STIHL National Championship Air Races where all current and former Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard received free admission to the Reserved Seating area and their accompanied family members received a $10 discount for Reserved Seating tickets and RARA staff passed out National Championship Air Racing hats to veterans who attended today. RARA’s…
STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Thursday, September 13
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Thursday, September 13 Reno, Nev.– The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announces the results of Thursday’s race heats held at Reno-Stead Airport on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Today’s events kicked off with Welcoming Ceremonies featuring Jen Grant singing the National Anthem and was followed by special remarks from CEO, Fred Telling and public recognition for all of the international pilots racing this week. The day was filled with racing in all six classes of aircraft along with performances from the Smoke N’ Thunder Jet Truck, John…
Win a Ride with the John Klatt Airshow Team with Purchase of Reserved Grandstand Tickets on Thursday 9/13!
Here is your chance to experience the ride of a lifetime! Everyone with Reserved Grandstand tickets for Thursday, September 13th will be automatically entered to win an exclusive FREE ride with the John Klatt Airshow team! This ride will take place at the end of the day following the races and after all performances on Thursday’s schedule. Feel the speed and thrill of riding with one of our performers at the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races! Rider must meet requirements: Must be 18 years or older, generally in good health, under 6’2’’ in height and must weigh less…
Wednesday, September 12th is Nevada Appreciation Day
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th IS NEVADA APPRECIATION DAY AT THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES -Nevada residents get $5.00 general admission- RENO, Nev. [August 29, 2018] – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce Wednesday, September 12th has been named Nevada Appreciation Day at the 55th STIHL National Championship Air Races. All current Nevada residents will be offered a special General Admission rate of only $5.00 with proof of a Nevada state ID or driver’s license. “As a Nevada local non-profit, we want to give our residents the opportunity to come out and experience the Races,”…
RARA Announces Racer Lineup for 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races
Racers Announced for the 55th STIHL National Championship Air Races Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce the highly-anticipated racing lineup for the 55th STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport. The event will feature six racing classes including Unlimited, Jet, Sport, T6, Formula One and Biplane, with speeds reaching over 500 miles per hour. Defending Gold champions returning this year include Rick Vandam flying American Spirit in the Jet Class, Jeff Lavelle flying Race 39 in the Sport Class, John Lohmar flying Radial Velocity in the T6 Class, Lowell…
RARA Issues Call for Security Volunteers
RENO AIR RACING ASSOCIATION ISSUES CALL FOR SECURITY VOLUNTEERS RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) issued a call for volunteers for security and gate control at this year’s STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16th at the Reno-Stead Airport. Volunteers are needed for security and gate control. RARA will work with volunteers to schedule convenient days and time slots. Those who are interested in volunteering are encouraged to apply online: https://airrace.org/about-us/volunteer/. For questions and more information about the position please email [email protected] or call (408) 489-9676. Tickets are on sale for the 55th annual STIHL National…
RARA Announces New Deputy Director of Operations and Deputy Air Bosses
Reno Air Racing Association Announces New Deputy Director of Operations and Deputy Air Bosses for the STIHL National Championship Air Races -Scheduled for September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport- Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce Mike O’Brien as Deputy Director of Operations, Walter A. “Tony” Grady Jr. Deputy Air Boss of Race Operations and Owen Ashurst as the Deputy Air Boss of Performers for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport. O’Brien will report to Terry Matter, Director of Operations and Secretary of the RARA…
NAHI Announces Line Up for 55th STIHL National Championship Air Races
THE NATIONAL AVIATION HERITAGE INVITATIONAL LLC RELEASES THE AIRCRAFT LINEUP -At the 55THAnnual STIHL National Championship Air Races, Sept. 12-16- RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) and the National Aviation Heritage Invitational LLC (NAHI) are thrilled to present some of the nation’s most skillfully-restored aircraft that will be on display at the 55thannual STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16 at Reno-Stead Airport. This year marks the 55th year of air racing in Reno, and it is also the year of celebrating NAHI’s return to the STIHL National Championship Air Races, thanks to NAHI presenting sponsor, Perform…