Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is excited to announce the “Gold Races” episode of the 2017 STIHL National Championship Air Races will re-air on NBC Sports Network on
Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
“We’re thrilled to have an additional opportunity for racing fans to view the final Gold Races of the 2017 event on national television,” said Tony Logoteta, COO of RARA. “We are looking forward to tuning in with our fans across the country and reliving the exciting 2017 Gold Races all over again while we continue to prep for this year’s 55thannual STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16, 2018.”
The episode titled “Gold Races” will re-air on Sunday, May 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT / 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PDT on NBC Sports Network.After a week of heat races at the 2017 event, the final Gold Races were set in six classes of airplanes featuring the best pilots in the world, who will race three different closed course pylon tracks (3-mile, 5-mile, and 8-mile). Six different racing crews will call themselves National Champions at the end of the day in the fastest motorsport in the world.
“We are excited to partner with STIHL and NBC Sports to re-air the 2017 Gold Races on television,” said Fred Telling, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of the Reno Air Racing Association. “These shows are only possible because of the continued and generous sponsorship and support from STIHL, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, the Nevada Commission on Tourism and our other sponsors.”
Tickets are on sale for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled
September 12-16, 2018 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information or to volunteer visit
www.airrace.org.
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About the Reno Air Racing Association:The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), a 501(c)(3), holds the National Championship Air Races every September just north of Reno. The Reno Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Independent economic impact studies have shown that our event generates as much as $91.7 million annually for our local economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civilian flight demonstrations. For more information on the National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer or purchase tickets for this year’s event, visit
www.airrace.org.
