RENO — The 19th annual National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS), held June 15-18 at the Reno Stead Airport, hosted a record 79 airplanes and 130 participants, including students, instructors and certified pilots.
PRS is a qualifying and safety seminar for pilots new to the National Championship Air Races.
“We are beyond excited to have hosted a record number of planes and participants at this year’s Pylon Racing Seminar,” said Mike Crowell, president and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association. “Not only is PRS an opportunity for new pilots to get a feel for the course and understand safety guidelines, it is also a chance for returning pilots to train for September. It was a great few days for the Reno Air Racing Association and we are looking forward to this year’s National Championship Air Races.”
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has sponsored PRS as an opportunity for race pilots to prepare, practice and become certified to race in the National Championship Air Races each September.
RARA, along with the individual race class organizations, opens PRS to all pilots, though it is mandatory for rookies. The seminar offers race practice time, education, training and certification to all pilots, allowing them to race with maximum competitiveness and safety at the air races.
Tickets are on sale for the 53rd Annual National Championship Air Races, which will be held Sept,14-18.