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Reno Air Races Reveal Final List of Participating Pilots, Aircraft

Elite lineup embodies history and skill that have made the competition an aviation classic.

The Hawker Sea Fury named Dreadnaught is a Reno fixture and multiple winner. [Courtesy: RARA]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has released the lineup for the National Championship Air Races, scheduled for September 13-17.
  • This year's event will be the last held at Reno-Stead Airport after 60 years, with the races set to resume at a new, yet-to-be-identified location in 2025.
  • The final Reno races are highly anticipated, featuring a strong lineup of returning fan-favorite pilots and iconic aircraft across six racing classes.
  • General admission, reserved grandstand, and pit passes are still available for fans looking to attend this historic farewell event.
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The Reno Air Racing Association, or RARA, released the lineup of pilots and aircraft that will compete in this year’s National Championship Air Races, which will be the last held at Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS).

The event, which has taken place at the Reno venue for 60 years, will feature six racing classes and runs September 13 through 17. RARA announced earlier this year that it would no longer hold the races at Reno after 2023. The group has said the races will resume at another location in 2025 but has not identified the place.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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