Reno Air Racing Association Announces Oris as the Official Timepiece Sponsor for the 55th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Races

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 03, 2018 Reno Air Racing Association Announces Oris as the Official Timepiece Sponsor for the 55th Annual STIHL National Championship Air Races -Scheduled for September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport- Reno, Nev. –  The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce Oris as the Official Timepiece Sponsor for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at Reno-Stead Airport. Oris has designed a special limited edition watch for the 55th year of the Reno Air Races and will be on site with a booth in the pits during race week where the official timepiece and other watches will be available for purchase. “We are thrilled to have Oris as the Official Timepiece Sponsor for the STIHL National Championship Air Races. They make a beautiful watch and now our fans will have the opportunity to purchase their own official Oris 55th Reno Air Races Limited Edition watch in celebration of 55 years of air racing in Reno,” said Tony Logoteta, COO of RARA. Tickets are on sale for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races held September 12-16, 2018 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information, tickets or to volunteer, visit http://www.airrace.org/. ### 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. About Oris: For over 114 years, Oris has been making purely mechanical watches in Hölstein, Switzerland.  The symbol of Oris mechanicals is the red rotor – it's a sign of the natural power that fuels the watches, and a registered trademark.  Comprised of four worlds: Culture, Diving, Aviation and Motor Sport, Oris watches are made for everyday wear and offer the luxury of common sense. That means Oris provides the best possible watch for the money, using useful complications and functional designs. Staying true to a rich heritage, Oris is one of the few Swiss watch companies to remain independently owned and operated. Media Contact: Mikaila Bird | The Glenn Group 775-686-7805 | mbird@theglenngroup.com