Reno National Championship Air Races has a rich history of which I haven't written about.
1929 Cleveland started air racing with a lot of fan fair. Below is a good link to an article describing the air races back then. The racing in Cleveland came to an end in 1949. They only made it 20 years where Reno lasted 60 years. That in it self is quite the accomplishment. Reno Air Racing Association has done an exceptional job from year to year to present a world renowned class air show and air races. People come from all continents to watch them.
https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/151
This year things are changing from day to day which is to be expected. There is a lot going on behind the scenes . An up date on the classes of aircraft racing has changed, the Biplanes will not be racing.
The most important thing to take into consideration is aviation racing history is being made so please come and witness it this year.
Please do not be discouraged that this is the last year the races will be held in Reno. Focus on looking forward to a new era in air racing history. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Here are some shots from the past of the Unlimited class. What is incredible is these are World War II era aircraft that the fans love.
