Three Locations Vie for National Championship Air Races

Aerial showdown: Casper, Pueblo, and Roswell are in the running for air racing glory.

Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 01:09 PM ET

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The Reno Air Racing Association has narrowed its original six candidates down to three possible locations. [Courtesy: RARA]

Key Takeaways:

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is relocating its championship air racing event from Reno, Nevada, after 2023 and has identified three potential new host cities for events starting in 2025.
The three finalist locations are Casper, Wyoming; Pueblo, Colorado; and Roswell, New Mexico, with RARA expected to announce the final choice in March after a rigorous vetting process.
This move follows the significant estimated $100 million annual economic impact the races had on the Reno area, and RARA aims to continue the event's legacy at a new venue.

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While 2023 signaled the last time championship air racing would take place in Reno, Nevada, the organizing body—Reno Air Racing Association (RARA)—has said it would actively seek out new venues for its events.

Now it’s down to three possible locations: Casper, Wyoming; Pueblo, Colorado; and Roswell, New Mexico. Off the list, for now, are Buckeye, Arizona; Thermal, California; and Wendover, Utah, though RARA says the sites “each have tremendous merit and value in their own right. We will be reaching out to them to continue discussions on their potential as expansion venues in the near future.” RARA is due to announce the final choice in March.