The National Championship Air Races event is cancelled for 2020, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take some time to appreciate this beloved event. Taking place every year for half a century, attending the Reno Air Races is a beloved tradition for many Nevadans. It’s consistently considered one of the best air show races in the entire country, and it’s currently nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best List. We love that this Nevada event is getting national recognition, so read on to learn all abut what makes it so special.
The annual STIHL National Championship Air Races kicked off over 50 years ago when the first plane took off over the Nevada desert. Since then, the air races have taken place every year to celebrate a type of thrill that you have to see, hear, and feel to believe.
Showcasing head-to-head air racing at speeds of over 500 miles per hour, this Reno event always boasts an amazing performance. And no, you don't have to be a diehard aviation enthusiast to enjoy the sight!
One of the best thing about the air races is the fact that it brings together some of the most impressive planes in the world, all in one place. Seeing them on the ground is one thing, but watching them soar through the bright blue skies is truly something to witness.
For this reason, it comes as no surprise that our wonderful Reno Air Races has been nominated as one of the best air shows in the country. Experiencing this annual event should be a bucket list item for every Nevadan, even if you have to wait until next year to do so.
The Reno Air Races generally take place every year in September. The 2020 event has been cancelled and the beloved experience will instead return September 15-19, 2021. Nothing compares to seeing the world's fastest motorsport in person, but you can always check out the race's online content including videos and photo galleries for a quick glimpse at this awe-inspiring event and what makes it so memorable.
The wide range of aircraft the event showcases is actually quite impressive. From historical war birds to the fastest jets in the world, the race boasts six different classes in which aircraft go up against each other in either 3 or 8-mile race courses in the sky.
On par with famous shows like the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show and the Wings Over Houston Air Show, Reno's National Championship Air Races is one of the finest events for air racing in the country. There's simply no question about it!
