News
Racing Dates
COMING SOON!
Roswell New Mexico | Roswell Air Center
National Championship Air Races Reveal Full Competitor Lineup for 2025 Return
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...
National Championship Air Races to Include Two Concerts this year
RENO, Nev. – For the first time in its 53 year history, the STIHL National Championship Air Races...
National Championship Air Races In Running for 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Air Show
Reno, Nev. – The STIHL National Championship Air Races is in the running for USA Today’s 10Best...
National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar Attracts Record Number of Participants and Planes
Annual safety briefing and qualifying seminar for September races occurred last week Reno, Nev. –...
U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Headline 2016 RARA Performers List
RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced performers for the 2016 National...
RARA Issues Call for Volunteers
RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) issued a call for volunteers for this year’s...
Wings of Blue
Wings of Blue to perform during the Opening Ceremonies at the 53rd National Championship Air...
Reno Gazette-Journal covers NBC Sports Program
One-hour special TV show about Reno Air Races will broadcast at noon PST March 27 on NBC Sports....
National Championship Air Races Projects Profit, Success for 2015 Event – Blue Angels Set to Return for 2016 Event –
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has released preliminary results for the 2015 National Championship Air Races and is projecting a profit of over $100,000. Results will be finalized at year-end. The original budget for 2015 called for a $630,000 loss, so the projected profit is very good news for the event. […]
National Championship Air Races Projects Profit, Success for 2015 Event
– Blue Angels Set to Return for 2016 Event –
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has released preliminary results for the 2015...
Robert “Hoot” Gibson Wins Unlimited Gold Race in “Strega” at 2015 National Championship Air Races
Gibson unseats six-time gold winner Steve Hinton in “Voodoo” who did not finish the race Reno,...
RECORD SPEED IN BIPLANE CLASS SET TODAY AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES
Reno, Nev. – The 52nd Annual National Championship Air Races is the world’s premier air racing...
NBC Sports to Produce One Hour Special on the STIHL National Championship Air Races
Reno, Nev. – NBC Sports is slated to air a one-hour special on the STIHL National Championship Air...
T minus One Week until Lift-Off at the STIHL National Championship Air Races in Reno
Reno, Nev. – The 52nd Annual National Championship Air Races is the world’s premier air racing...
52nd Annual National Championship Air Races in Reno – Sneak Peek
With the kickoff of the STIHL National Championship Air Races only two weeks away, there are a few...
Embry-Riddle Invites Public to Test Drone Skills at National Championship Air Races
Building on the success of last year’s challenge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will host...
National Championship Air Races Expands UNR, NASA Sponsored Drone Zone
National Championship Air Races Expands UNR, NASA Sponsored Drone Zone Reno, Nev. – NASA is...
Reno Air Racing Association Announces Additional Performers for 2015 Event
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association continues to secure additional performers to...
The STIHL National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar Expects 86 Participants
PRS is an annual safety briefing and qualifying seminar for September races Reno, Nev. – The 18th...
RARA Receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) recently received the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of...
Dear Reno Air Racing Fans
Dear Reno Air Racing Fans: 2015 will be a pivotal year in the history of the Reno Air Racing...
Reno Air Races Volunteer Fair June 6
Volunteers opportunities at 2015 National Championship Air Races Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing...
Reno Air Racing Association approved as Non-Profit
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has secured its 501(c)(3), non-profit status....
2015 Race Entry Application
The entry application for this year's race is posted! The entry deadline is June 26th, 2015....
Merchandise Store Open
Our new online merchandise store is open! Please check back frequently as we will be adding more...
ON SALE
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!! Purchase through our website www.airrace.org or call our office at...
2015 Rookie School
The dates for the 2015 Pylon Racing Seminar(PRS) will be June 17-20, 2015. The entry application...
National Championship Air Races Names Michael Crowell President and CEO
Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has tapped former Coca-Cola executive, Micheal...
Tickets on sale soon!
Renewal forms have gone out in the mail, to renew the seats you held in 2014. If you did not...
Statement from Reno Air Racing Association and RARA Event Committee Regarding Precious Metal Disqualification
Sept. 29, 2014 - The passion of our air race fans is truly unmatched and is reflected in the...
Statement Regarding 2014 Unlimited Gold Championship Race
Reno, Nev. – Sunday, Sept. 14 concluded what was one of the most competitive National Championship...
Statement from the STIHL National Championship Air Races
Reno, Nev. – Today, at approximately 3:30 p.m., there was an incident involving one of our...
Updated Statement from the STIHL National Championship Air Races
Reno, Nev. – At approximately 3:30 p.m. today, Sport Class pilot Lee Behel, 64, from San Jose,...
Air Race legends to race head-to-head for first time headlining star-studded racing field
Reno, Nev. – With the kickoff of the STIHL National Championship Air Races less than two weeks...
F-22 PILOT DELIVERS JET TO RENO AIR RACES, MAKES RACE DEBUT IN T-6 CLASS
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Lt. Col. Kevin Sutterfield, an Air Force Reserve F-22...
Reno Mayor Organizes the Ultimate Ice Bucket Challenge to Benefit ALS of Nevada
August 26, 2014 (Reno, NV)- Reno Mayor Bob Cashell has taken it upon himself to organize the...
National Championship Air Races to be site of unmanned aerial challenge
Reno, Nev. – With help from partner Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide, the STIHL...
High-tech F-22 Raptor and top female aerobatic pilot headline 2014 National Championship Air Races entertainment lineup
On the heels of a record-setting Pylon Racing Seminar, the STIHL National Championship Air Races...
Full list of Pylon Racing Seminar Participants now available
To see the list click the link below: Pylon Racing Seminar Participants
Record Number of Planes Expected for Air Races Rookie School in June
RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association announced this week that a record number of pilots...
Wildly-popular Patriots Jet Team returns to the STIHL National Championship Air Races this September
After a thrilling and captivating performance at the 50th National Championship Air Races in 2013,...
Youngest-ever female member of U.S. Aerobatic Team to make her Reno debut in 2014
One of the world’s top female pilots will be gracing the northern Nevada skies for the first time...
F-22 Raptor to make return appearance at 51st National Championship Air Races
A sign of its steadfast commitment to bringing the very best aviators, performers and...
An open letter to our fans, our volunteers, our pilots and our community
To our fans, our pilots, our volunteers and our community, After such an amazing 50th event this...