Reno has returned to flight status—and in fine shape as the shadows of the pandemic have retreated. The 2021 National Championship Air Races wrapped up Sunday with the final races in most classes at the Reno-Stead International Airport in Nevada.
Reno Air Races Return to Form
Key Takeaways:
- The 2021 National Championship Air Races successfully concluded in Reno, marking its return after a two-year hiatus with a high degree of professionalism and no incidents across all races.
- The event introduced STOL Drag as a new class, bringing the total to seven, and featured impressive performances including Jeff LaVelle breaking 400 mph in the Sport class and Pete Stavrides exceeding 500 mph in the Jet class.
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