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…
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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…
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…
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…
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. ###
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…
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…
Statement from the Reno Air Racing Association on Planes of Fame Airshow
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…