The 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races near Reno, Nevada, was set to officially open its doors to spectators on September 16. However, as with all major air-show events planned after March of this year, the coronavirus pandemic put a lid on the excitement for this week. The annual event, in which racers of various airplane types battle in formation around closed pylon courses low over the desert-land adjacent to the Reno/Stead Airport, is scheduled to return next year, September 15 through 19.
Jets Celebrate Reno Races As STOL-Drag Class Officially Added
Key Takeaways:
- The 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races near Reno were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the event is scheduled to return September 15-19, 2021.
- Amidst the cancellation, the FAA officially approved the new STOL Drag race class, marking the first addition to the event in nearly two decades.
- The new STOL Drag class features a backcountry flying duel emphasizing pilot skill, and a jet flyby is planned for September 19th over Reno to maintain community spirit for the event.
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