Reno National Championship Air Races 50th Anniversary

Wow it is hard to believe it is that time of year again.  September 9-11 2013 the Reno National Championship Air Races begin with the time trials to qualify.  Then on September 12-15 the 50th anniversary of the coveted event thrills the audience again.  This event is the only one that allows spectators to watch these world class airplanes race fifty feet above the ground and wing tip to wing tip which can be extremely exciting for all.  This year we will be seeing familiar pilots with new top runners.  Voodoo (P-51D) is making a comeback and has Steve Hinton Jr. at the controls moving from the Strega (P-51D) camp, and Matt Jackson has replaced Steve in Strega due to his plane Furious (Hawker Sea Fury) crashed after qualifying when the landing gear collapsed during landing last year.  They also are welcoming back a past contender OleYeller (P-51D) flown by John Bagley.  Now this is just the Unlimited Warbird Division.  You have the Jet, Sport, T-6, BiPlane and Formula One Divisions as well.  When your not watching the races you can buy a pit pass and tour the planes up close and personal and talk with the pilots and crews.  Lodging is going to be tight so make you reservations now.  Please don't miss this special event.  Below are some shots during the 2012 races.  Enjoy

 

Unlimited

 



 

 

 

T-6's

 





 

Sport

 

Jet

Formula One

 

Bi Planes