The 2023 National Championship Air Races attracted a number of vintage racing aircraft to the final event held at storied Reno/Stead Field (KRTS), including the pristine white P-51D Mustang known as the Bardahl Special.
Reno Air Races
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Reno crash
The pilot directly behind the two planes that crashed told NTSB investigators that the planes were not where he expected them to be.
Questions from the Cockpit: Questioning the Final Flag
An anonymous an air race fan asks: As an air racer yourself, do you agree with the decision at the 2023 Reno Air Races to cancel the rest of the races after the tragic crash following the T-6 Gold race?
Picture of the Day: Ready
Jimmy Rollison submitted this photo and note: “Crew Chief Jim Rollison waiting for Pilot Joel Swager to push the go button on Dreadnought at the 2023 Reno Air races.”
STOL racing and more from 2023 Reno Air Races
General Aviation News‘ Fred Johnsen was on hand to catch all the action at the last-ever races held in Reno. Here’s his videos from all the action on Friday and Saturday of the 2023 event, as well as the STOL racing.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from the 2023 Reno Air Races
General Aviation News photographer Bradley Orr captured these photos during the 2023 Reno Air Races, held Sept. 13-17.
Final flag at Reno air races is bittersweet
The 2023 Reno National Championship Air Races saw thousands of air racing fans come together at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) in the high desert of Nevada, for a nostalgic farewell to the air racing site that is older than many of today’s racing pilots.
Videos from the last Reno Air Races
In the days before the tragic accident that ended racing at Reno, General Aviation News’ Fred Johnsen captured some exciting video of the action.
Got some suggestions for the new home of the Reno Air Races?
“We’re looking for a new home for the National Championship Air Races and want ideas from our air race family and beyond to help make it possible,” Reno Air Race officials said.