event schedule: races and airshow

In general, activities begin around 8 AM each day with Biplane and Formula One Class races, with the other racing events following later in the day. Unlimited Class races usually occur during the afternoon. The last event of the day usually ends around 4:30 PM.

Between races, there is always something in the air to enjoy, whether it be a military or civil aircraft flight demonstration, an aerobatic performance, or a fly-by. And you can catch a good view of the action from just about anywhere in the General Admission grandstands, the Reserved grandstands, the static display areas, and the pits. So we encourage you to explore everything that the Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show has to offer.

Please note that schedules can change due to safety, weather, flight operations, or other conditions. Therefore, it is a good idea to avoid planning your visit to the Air Races too precisely around the scheduled time of any specific event.

2010 event schedule

A typical day during Race Week starts with Biplane and Formula One class racing. Opening ceremonies are held around mid-day, and most racing for larger aircraft and flight demonstrations by the headline air show act [this year, the Canadian Forces "Snowbirds" occur in the afternoon.


SCHEDULE LAST UPDATED: 11:08 AM, 24 August 2010

Wednesday 15 Sept 2010

TimeEvent
8:00Qualifying Period
12:00Biplane/F-1 Stage
12:10Biplane Heat (1C)
12:35Formula-1 Heat (1C)
13:00Break
13:10Biplane Heat (1B)
13:35Formula-1 Heat (1B)
14:00Performer Practice
14:30T-6 Heat (Bronze 1)
14:55Sport Heat (1B)
15:20Jet Heat (1B)
16:00Static Arrivals

Thursday 16 Sept 2010

TimeEventNotes
8:00Formula One Heat1A
8:25Biplane Heat1A
8:50Break
9:00Formula One Heat2C
9:25Biplane Heat2C
9:50Kent Pietsch/Greg PoeComedy
10:05Sport HeatHeat 1A
10:30Unlimited HeatMedallion 1C
10:55David MartinAerobatic Performance
11:05T-6 HeatSilver 1
11:30Super Sport Heat1A
12:00Welcoming Ceremony 
12:20Snowbird Initial Arrival 
12:30Smoke & Thunder/David Martin Race 
12:40Jet Heat1A
13:05Michael GoulianAerobatic Performance
13:20Unlimited HeatBronze 1B
13:45F/A-18E Flight DemoFlight Demonstration
14:00Jet Heat1A
14:25Greg PoeAerobatic Performance
14:40Kent Pietsch Dead StickAerobatic Performance
14:50Snowbirds Circle and Arrival 
15:10T-6 HeatGold 1
15:35Unlimited HeatSilver 1A

Friday 17 Sept 2010

TimeEventNotes
8:00Biplane Heat2B
8:25Formula One Heat2B
8:50Break
9:00Biplane Heat2A
9:25Formula One Heat2A
9:50Kent Pietsche/Greg PoeAerobatic Performance
10:05Sport Heat2B
10:30Unlimited HeatBronze 2C
10:55Michael GoulianAerobatic Performance
11:10T-6 HeatBronze 2
11:35Sport Heat2B
12:00Welcoming Ceremony 
12:20Smoke & Thunder/David Martin Race 
12:30Unlimited HeatSilver 2B
12:55Greg PoeAerobatic Performance
13:10F/A-18 Flight DemoFlight Demonstration
13:25T-6 HeatSilver 2
13:50Snowbirds Practice ShowAerobatic Performance
14:40Super Sport Heat2A
15:05David MartinAerobatic Performance
15:15Jet Heat2A
15:40Unlimited HeatGold 2A

Saturday 18 Sept 2010

TimeEventNotes
8:00Formula One RaceBronze
8:25Biplane RaceBronze
8:50Break
9:00Formula One RaceSilver
9:25Sport Heat3B
9:50Kent Pietsch/David MartinAerobatic Performance
10:05Unlimited HeatBronze 3C
10:30T-6 HeatGold 2
10:55Greg PoeAerobatic Performance
11:10Jet Heat3B
11:35Sport Heat3A
12:00Welcoming Ceremony 
12:20Smoke & Thunder/David Martin RaceAerobatic Performance
12:30Unlimited HeatSilver 3B
12:55F/A-18 Flight DemoFlight Demonstration
13:10David MartinAerobatic Performance
13:20T-6 RaceBronze Medal
13:45Canadian Snowbirds ShowAerobatic Performance
14:35Super Sport Heat3B
15:25Michael GoulianAerobatic Performance
15:40Unlimited HeatGold 3A

Sunday 19 Sept 2010

TimeEventNotes
8:00Biplane RaceSilver
8:25Formula One RaceGold
8:50Break
9:00Biplane RaceGold
9:25Sport RaceSilver Medal
9:50Kent Pietsch/Greg PoeAerobatic Performance
10:05Unlimited RaceBronze
10:30T-6 RaceBronze
10:55Michael GoulianAerobatic Performance
11:10Sport RaceGold Medal
11:35Jet RaceSilver
12:00Welcoming Ceremony 
12:20Smoke & Thunder/Michael Goulian RaceAerobatic Performance
12:30F/A-18 Flight DemoFlight Demonstration
12:45Unlimited RaceSilver
13:10Jet RaceGold
13:35David MartinAerobatic Performance
13:45Canadian Snowbirds ShowAerobatic Performance
14:35T-6 RaceGold Medal
15:00Greg PoeAerobatic Performance
15:15Super Sport RaceGold
15:40Unlimited IntroductionGold
16:10Unlimited RaceBreitling Gold