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 Races concluded their tenure in Reno, Nevada, in 2023 and are actively searching for a new venue to host future championship air racing events.
RARA has narrowed down the potential locations to three finalists: Casper, Wyoming; Pueblo, Colorado; and Roswell, New Mexico, with the final decision expected in March.
A rigorous vetting process, including site visits, was conducted to assess venues based on factors such as crowd capacity, aircraft handling, and racecourse suitability for events starting in 2025.

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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.