RENO, Nev. (Sept. 12, 2019) — The 2019 STIHL National Championship Air Races are officially underway with the first full day of racing complete. In addition to the heart-thumping racing, fans saw performances by Jim Pietz, Commemorative Air Force, STOL Drag Racing Demonstrations and the FA-18 Legacy Flight.

It was also Education Day at the National Championship Air Races. More than 2,500 students were able to experience some fun, engaging STEM-based hands-on activities at the GRADD-NVBAA STEM Discovery Education Zone. Fans and students roamed through the pits speaking with pilots and checking out the amazing aircraft up close in the National Aviation Heritage Invitational display.

Tomorrow is Military Appreciation Day. On Friday, Sept.13, active duty and veteran military members will receive free admission, plus discounted tickets are available through race week for all military members, seniors and children under 12 years old.

Friday’s Race Results:

Unlimited Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2019/2019.Unlimited.html

Jet Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2019/2019.Jet.html

Sport Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2019/2019.Sport.html

T6 Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2019/2019.T6.html

Formula One Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2019/2019.FormulaOne.html

Biplane Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2019/2019.Biplane.html

The 2019 STIHL National Championship Air Races is currently underway just 20 minutes north of downtown Reno. Attendees can witness the fastest motorsport in the world as six racing classes go head-to-head plus demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the National Aviation Heritage Invitational. Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit AirRace.org.

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About the STIHL National Championship Air Races: 
The STIHL National Championship Air Races are held every September just north of Reno by the Reno Air Racing Association, a 501(c)(3). The event has become an institution for Northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world with six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civilian flight demonstrations. Independent economic impact studies show that the event generates as much as $91.7 million annually for the local economy. The event is now part of the Grunt Style Air Show Majors, a six-stop tour uniting the most prestigious air shows in the country. For more information on the 2019 STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer, be a vendor or purchase tickets for this year’s event, visit AirRace.org.