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

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Saturday 31 Jul 2010: Photo of the Day

From the September 2009 National Championship Air Races & Air Show.

3 July 2010: news from PRS 2010

The June podcast/video features news from the 2010 Pylon Racing Seminar, including self-introductions from some of the rookies and some air race veterans, plus information about race control and some of the other operational teams that come together during the Races.

2 June 2010: race rules

The official rules of competition for 2010 are now available.

19 May 2010: on-line ticket sales started

On-line ticket sales have begun. You can purchase General Admission and Reserved Seating tickets, pit passes, Chairman's Tent, and Awards Banquet tickets on-line. Auto and RV parking passes, Checkered Flag Club memberships, shuttle tickets, and membership discounts must be obtained by placing orders through the Reno Air Racing Association office directly - call +1 775 972 6663 for more info or to place your order.

19 May 2010: 2009 video available - free

The entire video stream of the 2009 National Championship Air Races that was offered on a subscription basis only during Race Week last year is now available free of charge to race fans. Visit http://www.livestream.com/LiveAirShowTV to view the clips.

5 May 2010: interview with Marilyn Dash

In this month's video clip/podcast, Biplane Class racer Marilyn Dash reveals how she became involved in flying and racing at Reno.

17 Apr 2010: pilot entry packets available

Pilots intending to compete in the 2010 National Championship Air Races & Air Show should visit the pilot info page and download the official pilot entry package. The deadline for receipt by RARA of entries is Wednesday 30 June 2010.

15 Apr 2010: media credential applications

Applications for Media Credentials for the 2010 National Championship Air Races & Air Show are now being accepted.

23 Feb 2010: Pylon Racing Seminar applications

Applications to participate in the Reno Air Racing Association's 13th Pylon Racing Seminar are now available for download in PDF format.

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. 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.

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.

the world's fastest motor sport

The Reno National Championship Air Races - the only place in the world where you can experience:

five days of REAL AIR RACING by six classes of aircraft,
close-up access to racing aircraft, pilots, and crews in the pits,
a world-class airshow,
a large static aircraft display, including the Heritage Trophy competition, and
great concessions and amenities.

Race aircraft in the Unlimited and Jet classes reach speeds of over 500 mph - by far the fastest-moving machines in motor sports!

The theme for 2010 is "The Next Generation", celebrating the rise of new competitors, new aircraft, and new speed records.

Air show performers for 2010 include the Canadian Forces "Snowbirds", Kent Pietsch, David Martin, Greg Poe, and more.

We hope you will start making plans now to attend the most unique aviation and motor sport event in the world - the National Championship Air Races & Air Show - now in its 47th year!

The deadline for placing advance ticket orders has passed. You may still purchase tickets on-site at Reno Stead Field beginning Mon 13 Sep.

2010 official chronograph

Breitling CHRONO-MATIC 49: the official chronograph of the 2010 National Championship Air Races & Air Show.

Dacole Company is excited to announce that this year’s limited edition Breitling being produced for the Air Races is a Chrono-Matic 49. The Reno National Championship Air Races logo will be on the dial and the limited edition number will be engraved on the back of the case. There will only be 50 of these limited edition jewels available, so act fast!

CHRONO-MATIC 49

In 1969, Breitling created the first self-winding chronograph movement, an invention that would lead to the development of a whole range of chronographs named Chrono-Matic. Today’s 49 mm-diameter Chrono-Matic is a tribute to this forerunner of extremely large watches. This descendant of the Navitimer line – witness the slide rule – is distinguished by its resolutely modern Sixties design exemplified in the taut, angular lines of the case. The dial bears the brand symbol used from the 1950s throught 1970s, with the Breitling name topped by a gold initial B. The straight hands, the design of the totalizers and the woven steel Aero Classic bracelet are all nods to the aesthetic style of the era. The rotating pinion bezel driving the slide rule is built from rubber-molded steel. The Chrono-Matic 49 is powered by the 38-jewel Caliber 14, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC.

We are pleased to offer you not only the opportunity to purchase this Breitling prior to the races, but to do so at the unprecedented special price of USD $4700, as depicted at left with a leather strap and steel tang buckle. The price with an Aero Classic Steel Bracelet is $5240. This represents a savings of $1620 off of the regular purchase price of this watch! If you have a number preference, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Please call Nema Loux at 775-322-1881 if you would like to purchase this Limited Edition Breitling. We look forward to hearing from you, and if you are attending the Air Races, please visit the Breitling display!

2010 official poster - click to visit the on-line store.

official 2010 Poster

The official 2010 Reno Air Races poster is now available in the online store. Get yours now and start getting ready for the 47th National Championship Air Races.

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2010 Event Brochure - click to view PDF version in a new browser window.

download the 2010 ticket brochure

The brochure contains brief information regarding tickets, directions and parking, hospitality options, and more. [Adobe Acrobat/PDF format, 2.1 Mbytes].

about the National Championship Air Races and Air Show

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.