Home / Photos / Gallery: Reno Air Races 2021 Photos Gallery: Reno Air Races 2021 A week in pictures of an awesome flying showcase. By FLYING Staff September 20, 2021 A week of fast flying in pictures of an awesome showcase gives a glimpse into the airmanship and sportsmanship on display. The Biplane category often pits many Pitts bipes against each other. Mark Loper The Sport Gold race on Sunday saw hot competition between Race 24, Jim Rust, and Race 30, Andrew Findley, who would go on to take the number 2 and 3 spots respectively. Mark Loper While Miss America was a show favorite, a DQ cleared the way for Sea Furies Dreadnought and Argonaut to take the top spots in the Unlimited Gold match. Mark Loper The T-6 Texan gets its own class at Reno, and the roar of those engines is unlike anything else. Mark Loper It’s a reality that high-performance aircraft pushed to their limits break, so a great crew chief is worth their weight in gold. Mark Loper The Jet class features a bevy of Aero Vodochody L-39s and L-29s to scream around the pylons at speeds up to 500 mph. Mark Loper Topping the Sport Silver class, Vicky Benzing blazed around the course at 305 mph in Lucky Girl, her Lancair Legacy. Mark Loper At the close of each race, what matters is the sportsmanship and airmanship that was displayed throughout—a hallmark of this year’s Reno Air Races. Mark Loper FLYING Staff The World's Most Widely Read Aviation Magazine|🛩 🚁 ✈️ 🚀 More From Photos A Fond Memory: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Gallery: The Evolution of Van's Aircraft Gallery: Tails on Display at Oshkosh Gallery: Wednesday at Oshkosh Photos: <i>FLYING</i> Honors Award Winners at Adventure Party First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin