** The Reno Air Races 2012 are set to kick
off on Wednesday, after overcoming
several obstacles over the past year.**
Key Takeaways:
The 2012 Reno Air Races are set to commence, continuing a nearly 50-year tradition despite significant challenges posed by the tragic 2011 "Galloping Ghost" crash, which resulted in 11 fatalities.
To overcome financial hurdles, including a $1.7 million insurance hike, key sponsors stepped in, and extensive new safety measures were implemented, such as moving the course farther from spectators, increasing barriers, and altering race turns for Jet and Unlimited categories.
Familiar racers have returned to the event, which anticipates over 200,000 attendees and will feature an opening ceremony tribute to those affected by last year's tragedy.
The 2012 Reno Air Races are set to kick off on Wednesday, continuing a nearly 50-year-long tradition that has worked to overcome a number of challenges since the tragic events of last year’s competition.
Qualifying rounds are currently underway, with the first official seven race heats slated to begin Wednesday afternoon.
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