Reno Air Races: A Look Back
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The Reno Air Races were started in 1964 by Bill Stead, a hydroplane racer and World War
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The event has been held annually ever since, drawing thousands of spectators every year.
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The races were initially held at Sky Ranch airfield, a dirt strip just 2,000 ft long. Th
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The annual Reno event is one of the few remaining of its kind, and was started largely to
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From the beginning, T-6 racing has been hugely popular at Reno. These relatively affordab
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Races are organized according to aircraft classes, which have evolved over the years and
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During the race, records aren't the only things up for grabs. Pilots also compete for wha
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In a sport where speed is king, competing aircraft generally undergo extensive modificati
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Since the beginning at Reno, mustangs have dominated the racing scene. In this photo, wel
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Unlimited racers round a pylon and accelerate for the straight away.














