by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Media
An update from the Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors and its Chairman
Like you, we have been closely monitoring the developments around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We first want to thank all of the essential workers who have sustained our communities throughout this pandemic and send a huge thank you to the medical professionals who are on the frontlines of this virus every day. We are pleased to see communities slowly coming back to life in as safe a manner as possible while getting people back to work and allowing businesses to reopen. None the less, the extraordinary number of events that have already canceled and businesses that have been closed in an effort to keep citizens safe are unprecedented.
As always, the safety of our fans, pilots, crews, staff and volunteers continues to be our number one priority. As such, we are evaluating the myriad of different factors in order to host a safe event for all concerned. Guidelines for outdoor gatherings from the state of Nevada and CDC, social distancing and PPE requirements, sponsor participation, air travel, hotel availability, and our fans’ comfort in attending all factor into what the 57th STIHL National Championship Air Races will look like. We are hopeful the steps that are being collectively taken now to stop the spread of COVID-19 will allow us to host another world-class event this September, but the challenges cannot be overstated.
To enable everyone to plan appropriately, the Board of Directors will make a decision regarding the 57th STIHL National Championship Air Races by the end of June, even though we know many factors may still be uncertain.
Please continue to check back here for any updates or follow us on our social media channels.
Thank you for supporting the world’s fastest motorsport!
Sincerely,
Fred Telling
CEO & Chairman
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 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.
by admin | Sep 15, 2018 | Media
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2018
STIHL National Championship Air Races Announces Results from Saturday, September 15th
Reno, Nev.– The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announces the results of Saturday’s race heats held at Reno-Stead Airport on Saturday, September 15, 2018.
The STIHL National Championship Air Races kicked off on Saturday with the Welcoming Ceremonies, and the National Anthem sung by Sydney Hurley while the Nevada Air Guard presented the Colors. RARA recognized the Person of the Year, the highest honor of the organization, as Betty Sherman for her outstanding dedication to inspiring future aviators, her enthusiasm and support as a volunteer for over 30 years and for being a true ambassador of the STIHL National Championship Air Races.
All six classes of aircraft took the course in various heats throughout the day, along with performances from the Patriots Jet Team, Gene McNeely T-6 80th Anniversary Demo, the drag race of the Smoke N’ Thunder Jet Truck and the John Klatt’s Extra 300 L, John Klatt Airshows’ Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco, Commemorative Air Force Demo, USAF F-16 Demonstration and P51 Heritage Flight, NVANG C-130 Tactical Air Drop with two C-130’s, HondaJet Flight Demo and the STIHL Lumberjack Show. The STEM Education Zone hosted hundreds of youth and attendees with education around aviation and technology,including 3D printing, drones and robotics. Fans explored the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) outdoor exhibit of historical military aircraft and fans roamed the pits to take a closer look at the aircraft on display and the racing team’s areas.
The results from today’s 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
On Sunday, September 16thall six classes of aircraft will participate in the Gold Races with speeds reaching over 400 mph, all to see who will be the champion of the world’s fastest motosport! Tickets are on sale for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races, September 12-16, 2018 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information or to volunteer 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
