Register

September Family Keeps Reno Racers Going

Alan Crawford, who is racing a Lancair Legacy named "Beast," returned to the races this year after an accident in 2014. He credits his ability to come back to his racing family. Pia Bergqvist
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Championship Air Races are intensifying with pilots striving for faster lap times and setting records across classes like Unlimited, Sport, and Jet.
  • A strong sense of community, known as the "September Family," unites participants, offering crucial support for personal challenges such as new parenthood or recovery from accidents.
  • Top competitors like Steven Hinton in the Unlimited Class and Jeff LaVelle and Vicky Benzing in the Sport Class are showcasing high-speed performances and intense rivalries.
See a mistake? Contact us.

Pilots at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport are getting deeper into the game of pylon racing as the weekend approaches. The excitement is building as the racers attempt to get faster and faster laps times to move up to the next group or get into a better position to reach the podium in each race class.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

Ready to Sell Your Aircraft?

List your airplane on AircraftForSale.com and reach qualified buyers.

List Your Aircraft
AircraftForSale Logo | FLYING Logo
Pilot in aircraft
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox.

SUBSCRIBE