On September 16, 2011 a terrible tragedy struck the world famous Reno National Air Races at Stead Airport in Reno Nevada at approximately 4:30 P.M..  A world War 2 Fighter P-51D Galloping Ghost #177 was racing in the Gold heat race.  The pilot Jimmy Leeward was coming around number 8 pylon when something terribly wrong happened to the aircraft causing it ti pitch up and roll and nose into the ground.   Several people on the ground were injured and casualties resulted.  The NTSB is investigating and will release the cause when known.  The sport of Air Racing lost a gentleman and a friend and my thoughts a prayers go out to Jimmy's family as well as the victims of this terrible tragedy.  I will not post any images of Galloping Ghost racing before the accident.  Bye for now.