From what it costs to sharing some of his winning strategies, Reno Air Race champion Pete Zaccagnino gives us a behind the scenes look at the races, which are set to return in September 2021.
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Reno Air Races to return in 2021
“We’re optimistic that by September we’ll be able to put on a safe and spectacular event for all our race fans.”
Get your Reno fix this weekend
While there’s no races this year, you can revisit some of Reno’s top moments from the 2018 and 2019 seasons this weekend.
Sport Air Racing League cancels 2020 season
Some races may still be held as “fly for fun” events.
Registration opens for 44th Air Race Classic
More than 100 women pilots are expected to compete in the cross-country race.
Three teams from US to compete in electric air race
Five other teams comes from the UK, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Electric race plane unveiled
The customized electric motor will enable the plane to race at speeds of around 300 mph, according to race officials.
New AirShow Racing Series to take off in 2020
The inaugural race will take place during the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in October 2020.
Scenes from the 2019 Reno Air Races
Photographer Bradley Orr captures the excitement of the 2019 Reno Air Races.