Reno Air Racing Association - National Championship Air Races and Air Show

3 Feb 2010: Welcome to 2010

Mike Houghton, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Assoc., welcomes you to the 2010 event and introduces a video montage of what the National Championship Air Races are all about.

30 Jan 2010: Checkered Flag Club 2010

The Checkered Flag Club represents one of the best deals going for a deep, all-around experience at the National Championship Air Races. Check out the the 2010 package benefits , send in your application form, and enjoy all the privileges of membership this year. But don't delay - capacity is limited, and memberships sell out quickly!

6 Jan 2010: The Jet Class

This month's podcast/video covers the Jet Class - the newest and now the fastest racing class at Reno.

27 Dec 2009: 2010 pylon racing seminar

The Reno Air Racing Association will hold its from Pylon Racing Seminar ["PRS"] from 16 June 2010 through 19 June 2010. Pilots who wish to compete in the 2010 National Championship Air Races, but who have not raced in Reno within the past three years, or who intend to race in a different class, must successfully complete the PRS syllabus.

26 Dec 2009: 2010 ticket prices

The Reno Air Racing Association has announced that ticket prices for 2010 will remain the same as 2009 prices. Ticket sales are expected to begin on 01 April 2010. After ticket sales begin, you will be able to make advance on-line purchases for most classes of tickets for the National Championship Air Races and Air Show by using your Mastercard or Visa.

10 Dec 2009: Reno Air Racing Association wins ICAS awards

The National Championship Air Races is pleased to announce that its 2009 Official Event Program received a First Place award at the International Council of Air Shows [ICAS] convention this past Tuesday. We are very honored to have received this prestigious recognition. The Air Racing Association would like to thank all that participated in putting this beautiful program together. You can purchase your own copies of the program from the on-line store.

9 Dec 2009: Biplane Class

Biplane Class President Jeff Watkins and various class member race pilots discusses the aircraft, the competition, and the appeal of the Biplane Class - now "the fourth fastest class at Reno", in this months podcast/video.

9 Dec 2009: Snowbirds to return in Sept 2010

The Canadian Forces precision flight demonstration team, "The Snowbirds", are confirmed to be returning for the 2010 National Championship Air Races and Air Show. Also returning will be solo aerobatic performers Kent Pietsch and David Martin.

22 Nov 2009: Air & Space posts recap of 2009 Air Races

Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine has posted a video clip recapping the 2009 Reno Air Races. The clip was produced by AirShow TV, which provided a live video stream of Sunday afternoon's activities, and plans live coverage in 2010.

Welcome to the home of the Reno National Championship Air Races, the only place in the World where you can see five days of REAL AIR RACING by six classes of aircraft up close and personal. The Air Races have been run since 1964 near Reno, Nevada, USA, and are currently held at Reno Stead Field, about eight miles North of Reno.

Race aircraft in the Unlimited Class reach speeds of over 500 mph - by far the fastest-moving machines in motor sports! The 47th National Championship Air Races features a world-class air show with the Canadian Forces "Snowbirds". Air show performers for 2010 include Kent Pietsch and others, plus military and civil flight demonstrations, and a large display of static aircraft.

The theme for 2010 is "The Next Generation", celebrating the rise of new competitors, new aircraft, and new speed records. We hope you will start making plans now to attend the most unique aviation motorsport event in the world - the National Championship Air Races & Air Show!

Ticket sales are expected to begin on 01 April 2010. After ticket sales begin, you will be able to make advance purchases for most classes of tickets for the 2010 National Championship Air Races and Air Show by using your Mastercard or Visa.

The first edition of the Reno Air Races E-news letter is here! Every so often the Reno Air Racing Association will be sending you announcements about all the exciting plans for the next Reno Air Races, as well as links to merchandise specials, podcasts, surveys, news briefs, and more. To make sure you don't miss any of the latest news, just enter your email address [required] and your name [optional] here, and click the "Submit" button. If at anytime you do not wish to receive further E-news letters you may unsubscribe by following the "Manage Your Subscription" link at the bottom of each E-news message we send.

Twenty-two year old Steven Hinton led the field throughout the final 2009 race to become the youngest pilot to win the Brietling Unlimited Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races.

The National Championship Air Races ["NCAR"] and Air Show has been held just outside Reno, Nevada, every year since 1964. [On 9-11-2001, the 38th National Championship Air Races were suspended during the pre-race aircraft qualifying period.]

The event draws fans from all over the world, including a large local following, and brings millions of dollars to the regional economy each year.

The Reno Air Racing Association, which organizes the event, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of authentic air racing.