Reno Air Races

[TGreen]

Anyone going? This will be my first time. Tips and recommendations would be appreciated!

[gdwinc]

I'm going to attend, but just on Thursday.  I haven't attended for 20+ years so I don't have any tips or recommendations.  I'm interested to hear what tips others might have.

[MooneyMitch]

Take the usual sun protection stuff……….hat, sunscreen…… plenty of water!
It’s quite expensive, but I highly recommend purchasing the best pit pass available!  It allows you up close view of all the planes.  A thrill for sure!!

If you’re willing to share extra finances, get yourself to one of the race pylons during the races, especially the unlimited!   Wow! 

Enjoy! 

[Niko182]

Id recommend a mask for this year. Not for covid but for the smoke.  Its pretty bad this time of year up there.

[natdm]

Will this even happen if it's still IFR? Seems like the airport is IFR most of the day, the last few days.

[carusoam]

4 minutes ago, natdm said:

Will this even happen if it's still IFR? Seems like the airport is IFR most of the day, the last few days.

Ever watch a car race in the rain?
How about in fog?

Expect there are rules regarding the weather that allows them to race or not race…

We have a few MSers that are part of the crews out there…

They are pretty good with supplying answers to questions like this… but, today they might be a little busy…

 

Best regards,

-a-

[Air pirate]

I’m with race 28 Jet and race 24 Sport , smoke hasn’t been too bad early in the day until the winds pick up. 
 

hopefully it will stay clear enough, each race is determined by a pre race briefing and the pilots will make the call if it’s safe .

the air races are unlike anything you have experienced, be sure to buy a pit pass, the crews and spectators are the best. Be mindful of “Section 3”  

Have fun !

[carusoam]

Just now, Air pirate said:

I’m with race 28 Jet and race 24 Sport , smoke hasn’t been too bad early in the day until the winds pick up. 
 

hopefully it will stay clear enough, each race is determined by a pre race briefing and the pilots will make the call if it’s safe .

the air races are unlike anything you have experienced, be sure to buy a pit pass, the crews and spectators are the best. Be mindful of “Section 3”  

Have fun !

Way to go Air pirate!

Good Luck!  (Even though you don’t need it!)

Best regards,

-a-

[Air pirate]

Thank you , we’ll take luck over being good anytime

[natdm]

Thanks @Air pirate. I'm still deciding whether or not to fly in to KRNO with a friend, to see the races. Would be a huge bummer to fly there and have the races get nixed (though I understand and agree if it happens). Sounds like it's going to be a last minute decision.

[carusoam]

https://airrace.org/sights-and-sounds/racing-class-info/jet-class-gallery/

The site even has the rules… if interested in reading a lot…. 

-a-