RARA IS SEEKING A NEW DEPUTY AIR BOSS, ASSISTANT TO THE AIR BOSS, FOR THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is in the process of interviewing candidates for the position of Deputy Air Boss at the STIHL National Championship Air Races. Job Description: The qualified candidate would act as the primary assistant to the Air Boss; in that capacity, be under training to eventually become qualified as the Recognized Air Boss and take over the position as Air Boss of the STIHL National Championship Air Races. Position Requirements: Must have familiarity with the language…
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Reserved Tickets Now On Sale for 2018 National Championship Air Races
STIHL 55th Annual National Championship Air Races Announces Reserved Tickets Now On Sale Reserved tickets for the STIHL 55th annual National Championship Air Races are now on sale. The event is scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at the Reno-Stead Airport and tickets can be purchased at www.airrace.org in the following options/categories: Reserved Tickets General Admission Pit Passes Chairman’s Tent The following tickets can be purchased by calling 775-972-6663: Checkered Flag Club Box Seating RV Parking Reserved Parking The Patriots Jet Team will headline this year’s performers and the Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco from John Klatt Air Shows will perform aerobatics. Demonstrations…
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…
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…
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…
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…
RARA Announces “GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone” at 54th National Championship Air Races
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 14, 2017 RARA Announces “GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone” at 54th National Championship Air Races Reno, NV – The 54th National Championship Air Races today announced that as part of the 2017 event, Global Robot And Drone Deployment (GRADD) and the Nevada Business Aviation Association (NVBAA) will expand offerings for youth education and host the “GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone,” an area specifically designed to provide a richer science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and learning environment for youth of all ages, during race week. “GRADD and NVBAA have worked with the Air Races for…
RARA Announces Racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2017 RARA Announces Racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races Reno, NV – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced the lineup of racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races. “We are beyond excited about our racing lineup this year,” Reno Air Racing Association COO Tony Logoteta said. “This is a great group of pilots and planes that we can hardly wait to watch fly in September.” In the Biplane class, the following racers are scheduled to participate: Andrew Buehler – Mistress Andrew Buehler – Phantom John D’Alessandris – RB Special Casey Erickson…
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…
National Championship Air Races Partners with Costco to Sell Tickets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2017 National Championship Air Races Partners with Costco to Sell Tickets Costco members can purchase discounted tickets online Reno, Nev. – The STIHL National Championship Air Races has partnered with Costco and members can now purchase two discounted one-day Saturday or Sunday General Admission tickets to this year’s National Championship Air Races, to be held September 13-17, 2017. “This is great partnership for the STIHL National Championship Air Races,” Reno Air Racing Association COO Tony Logoteta said. “Not only does partnering with Costco online allow us to expand the area…