First Roswell National Championship Air Races in the Books

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline next year's event in New Mexico.

Matt Ryan

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

A competition takes place at the National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico. [Credit: Malcolm Dean for AVweb]

Key Takeaways:

The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) successfully concluded its inaugural event in Roswell, New Mexico, crowning Gold and Silver winners across five racing classes.
The event featured diverse activities including air races, airshow performances, static displays, and a STEM Discovery Zone.
Organizers declared the first Roswell event a success despite a weather delay and announced the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 event.

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The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) concluded its first year in Roswell, New Mexico, with newly crowned Gold and Silver winners across five classes of racing.

The event included the races, airshow performances, static displays from military and civil organizations and vendors, and a STEM Discovery Zone designed for students. Organizers also announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 event.