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Photos: Race Weekend in Reno

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Key Takeaways:

  • The 53rd National Championship Air Races concluded in Reno in September, featuring four days of intense competition.
  • Pilots competed across various classes, including Sport, Jet, T-6, and Unlimited Gold.
  • The event also showcased a dazzling flight demonstration by the Blue Angels, thrilling spectators.
  • This article provides a photo recap of the Saturday and Sunday race events from 2016.
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The 53rd National Championship Air Races came to a dramatic close in Reno after four days of intense race action in the desert last September.

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