by admin | Nov 14, 2018 | Media
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce a ten-year agreement with First General Aviation Operation & Management (Beijing) Co., Ltd (FGAOM) to expand closed course, multi-class pylon air racing into China. As part of this partnership, FGAOM receives a license to utilize the RARA brand, intellectual property and consulting support to plan and implement closed-course pylon air racing in the Chinese market.
“This is an exciting opportunity for RARA to grow beyond the United States and collaborate with premier partners from other countries to increase our global presence and provide expanded opportunities for pilots to participate in closed course pylon air racing in other parts of the world,” said Fred Telling, CEO and Chairman of RARA.
The inaugural International Championship Air Races, China will be held November 16-18, 2018 in Wuhan, China. FGAOM has contracted separately with Air Race 1, an independent body for the International Formula One Air Racing Association (IF1), to organize and operate the 2018 Formula races. The winner(s) of the Formula race will be awarded the title of “Air Race 1 China Cup Champion” by the IF1. RARA will have personnel on site to provide oversight and assistance to FGAOM as necessary.
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Air Race News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2018
THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES INCLUDED AS A FEATURED EVENT IN THE GRUNT STYLE AIR SHOW MAJORS TOUR BEGINNING IN 2019
–Expanding the Audience of the World’s Fastest Motorsport –
RENO, Nev. [October 23, 2018] – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce that the STIHL National Championship Air Races will be included in the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019. Grunt Style Air Show Majors is the air show industry’s premier tour showcasing a collection of America’s most prestigious air shows and now will also feature air racing on the tour at the Reno National Championship Air Races.
By becoming an official tour stop, the STIHL National Championship Air Races will receive national promotion through a variety of marketing efforts, event visibility and promotion at the other participating air shows along with additional mainstream recognition and benefits through partnering with tour creators, Red Frog Events, and title partner, Grunt Style.
“We are honored to be included in this distinguished group of aviation events and further provide aviation enthusiasts with increased opportunities to observe some of the world’s best pilots in both air racing and aerobatics. We’re excited to join the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019 and expand our audience for the world’s fastest motorsport at the STIHL National Championship Air Races and provide fans with a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Fred Telling, CEO and Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association.
Created by Red Frog Events in 2018 as the industry’s first unifying brand platform, the mission of Grunt Style Air Show Majors is to celebrate aviation, honor the military and increase mainstream awareness of aviation events in the air show industry. The STIHL National Championship Air Races joins SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, the Bethpage Air Show, the Cleveland National Air Show, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow and Thunder Over Michigan.
“We’re thrilled to add the Reno National Championship Air Races to the Grunt Style Air Show Majors,” says Scott Howard, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Frog Events. “This well-established event is among the best in the air show industry. We’re proud to now have a collection of six of the most prestigious shows in the country as we work to expand their reach nationally and engage new audiences and continue to elevate interest in air shows and aviation events. The goal is for aviation enthusiasts to immediately know that any event that is a part of the Grunt Style Air Show Majors is a best-in-class, must-attend event.”
The six 2019 Grunt Style Air Show Majors tour dates and locations include (in order of occurrence):
- April 2 – 7, 2019: SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, Lakeland, Florida
- May 25 – 26, 2019: Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York
- August 3 – 4, 2019: Thunder Over Michigan, Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan
- August 31 – September 2, 2019: Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio
- September 11 – 15, 2019: STIHL National Championship Air Races, Reno, Nevada
- October 19 – 20, 2019: CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, Texas
To learn more about Grunt Style Air Show Majors, visit airshowmajors.com
by admin | Sep 19, 2018 | Media
RARA announces the winner of the Checkered Flag signed by all of the participating pilots!
Winning Number: A-1538717
Please contact the RARA office by calling (775) 972-6663 to authenticate your ticket and receive prize collection information.
by admin | Sep 17, 2018 | Media
RARA announces the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle!
Winning Number #A 2944313
Please contact the RARA office by calling (775) 972-6663 to authenticate your ticket and receive prize collection information.
by admin | Sep 16, 2018 | Media
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 heats to be named champion of the world’s fastest motorsport!
The results from today’s Gold Races are as follows:
- Unlimited – Joel Swager flying Dreadnought completing the course in 09:01.302 at an average speed of 417.735 mph
- Jet – Mike Steiger flying American Spirit completing the course in 05:47.925 at an average speed of 486.208 mph
- Sport – Andrew Findlay flying One Moment completing the course in 07:00.058 at an average speed of 402.716 mph
- T6 – John Lohmar flying Radial Velocity completing the course in 07:35.947 at an average speed of 228.612 mph
- Formula One – Justin Meaders flying Limitless completing the course in 06:15.065 at an average speed of 239.521 mph
- Biplane – Andrew Buehler flying Phantom completing the course in 05:03.88 mph at an average speed of 221.721 mph
The full detailed results from the STIHL National Championship Air Race are as follows:
Unlimited Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2018/2018.Unlimited.html
Jet Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2018/2018.Jet.html
Sport Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2018/2018.Sport.html
T6 Class Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2018/2018.T6.html
Formula One Results: http://reports.airrace.org/2018/2018.FormulaOne.html
Biplane Class Results:http://reports.airrace.org/2018/2018.Biplane.html
Performances from the Patriots Jet Team, John Klatt’s Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco, Commemorative Air Force Demo, USAF F-16 Demonstration and P51 Heritage Flight, NVANG C-130 Tactical AirDrop with two C-130’s, HondaJet Flight Demo and the STIHL Lumberjack Show entertained the crowds between the racing heats and youth and attendees explored the STEM Education Zone learning about aviation and technology. The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) outdoor exhibit of historical military aircraft provided fans with the opportunity to take a stroll back in time with its antique aircraft. The pits were filled with fans engaging with the racing teams and talking with them about their favorite planes, crews and pilots.
To learn more information about the STIHL National Championship Air Races or to make a donation visit www.airrace.org.
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About the Reno Air Racing Association:
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), a 501(c)(3), holds the STIHL National Championship Air Races every September just north of Reno. The Reno Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Independent economic impact studies have shown that our event generates as much as $91.7 million annually for our local economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civilian flight demonstrations. For more information on the STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer or purchase tickets for this year’s event, visit www.airrace.org.
