Air Races Touching Down in Las Vegas

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September 5, 2023

500 MPH, The Fastest Motor Sport in The World in The Most Exciting City in The World: Air Races Touching Down in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV - Prepare for an adrenaline-packed experience like no other as the fastest motorsport event in the world takes flight in the world’s Entertainment Capital, Las Vegas, Nevada. Brought to you by The Las Vegas Spaceport, this legendary event is set to soar to new heights in 2024. Las Vegas, already home to The Raiders, Formula 1, and The Vegas Golden Knights, continues to solidify its status as a hub for thrilling entertainment and top-tier sports experiences.

Spectators and aviation enthusiasts alike are invited to witness the breathtaking speed and skill of aircraft racing at mind-boggling speeds of up to 500 mph. The Las Vegas Air Races promise an up-close and thrilling encounter, offering a unique and unparalleled sporting experience.

Scheduled for October 25th to 27th, 2024, the Las Vegas Air Races will be hosted at The Las Vegas Spaceport, providing a shaded and relaxing environment that offers a prime vantage point to witness the high-speed action. Attendees will revel in private flight-line seating, a strategically positioned location within the Pits area where aircraft and pilots converge, preparing for their exhilarating race to claim the Gold.

More than just a race, the Las Vegas Air Races will transform into a vibrant hub of excitement, hosting more than 500 vendors who will showcase their cutting-edge products and services to an anticipated audience of over 25,000 enthusiastic racing fans. The event promises not only heart-pounding action but also a range of attractions to keep everyone entertained. 

In addition to the thrilling aircraft races, the Las Vegas Air Races will feature amateur rocket launch demos, drone races, and live music performances that will further electrify the atmosphere, ensuring there's never a dull moment. 

For those seeking the ultimate VIP experience, race goers will have the opportunity to indulge in a curated experience that includes choice on-site caterers offering an array of delectable food and beverage options. Additionally, exclusive discounts on official Race attire will be available, along with pampering services provided by seasoned professionals. Combined weekend events are expected to generate tens of millions of dollars into the local economy.

"Ensuring safety is paramount as we execute our plan to draw visitors to the Las Vegas Spaceport and establish our brand,” said Robert Lauer, CEO, Las Vegas Spaceport. “Our upcoming Air Races event in the coming year will serve as a demonstration, not only for the FAA but also for the public, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to safety compliance. We look forward to hosting this event for many years to come."

Conveniently located just 45 minutes from Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Spaceport offers easy access for attendees. For those seeking lodging options closer to the action, various accommodations are available just minutes away in the nearby town of Pahrump, Nevada.

For additional information, including ticketing, vendor opportunities, and corporate sponsorships, please visit LasVegasAirRaces.com.

Join us as we make history in the skies and on the ground at the inaugural Las Vegas Air Races. Be part of a legacy that combines the thrill of speed with the allure of Las Vegas.

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Robert Lauer, CEO Las Vegas Spaceport, Las Vegas Air Races

Media Contact:

Gerard Ramalho

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THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES INCLUDED AS A FEATURED EVENT IN THE GRUNT STYLE AIR SHOW MAJORS TOUR BEGINNING IN 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2018  THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES INCLUDED AS A FEATURED EVENT IN THE GRUNT STYLE AIR SHOW MAJORS TOUR BEGINNING IN 2019 -Expanding the Audience of the World’s Fastest Motorsport - RENO, Nev. [October 23, 2018] – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce that the STIHL National Championship Air Races will be included in the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019. Grunt Style Air Show Majors is the air show industry's premier tour showcasing a collection of America's most prestigious air shows and now will also feature air racing on the tour at the Reno National Championship Air Races. By becoming an official tour stop, the STIHL National Championship Air Races will receive national promotion through a variety of marketing efforts, event visibility and promotion at the other participating air shows along with additional mainstream recognition and benefits through partnering with tour creators, Red Frog Events, and title partner, Grunt Style. “We are honored to be included in this distinguished group of aviation events and further provide aviation enthusiasts with increased opportunities to observe some of the world’s best pilots in both air racing and aerobatics. We’re excited to join the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019 and expand our audience for the world’s fastest motorsport at the STIHL National Championship Air Races and provide fans with a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Fred Telling, CEO and Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association. Created by Red Frog Events in 2018 as the industry’s first unifying brand platform, the mission of Grunt Style Air Show Majors is to celebrate aviation, honor the military and increase mainstream awareness of aviation events in the air show industry. The STIHL National Championship Air Races joins SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, the Bethpage Air Show, the Cleveland National Air Show, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow and Thunder Over Michigan. "We're thrilled to add the Reno National Championship Air Races to the Grunt Style Air Show Majors," says Scott Howard, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Frog Events. "This well-established event is among the best in the air show industry. We're proud to now have a collection of six of the most prestigious shows in the country as we work to expand their reach nationally and engage new audiences and continue to elevate interest in air shows and aviation events. The goal is for aviation enthusiasts to immediately know that any event that is a part of the Grunt Style Air Show Majors is a best-in-class, must-attend event.” The six 2019 Grunt Style Air Show Majors tour dates and locations include (in order of occurrence): April 2 - 7, 2019: SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, Lakeland, Florida May 25 - 26, 2019: Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York August 3 - 4, 2019: Thunder Over Michigan, Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan August 31 - September 2, 2019: Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio September 11 - 15, 2019: STIHL National Championship Air Races, Reno, Nevada October 19 - 20, 2019: CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, Texas To learn more about Grunt Style Air Show Majors, visit airshowmajors.com For more information about the Reno Air Racing Association or the STIHL National Championship Air Races visit 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 Grunt Style Air Show Majors: Grunt Style Air Show Majors is a tour uniting the most prestigious air shows in the country: SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Thunder Over Michigan, Cleveland National Air Show, Reno National Championship Air Show, and the CAF Wings over Houston Airshow. The mission of Grunt Style Air Show Majors is to celebrate aviation, honor the military, and advance the air show industry through increased mainstream awareness. Grunt Style Air Show Majors was created by Red Frog Events. To learn more, visit AirShowMajors.com.  About Red Frog Events: Red Frog Events is an event production company and a pioneer of the experiential entertainment industry, recognized for its award-winning company culture. Since 2007, the company has developed innovative brands including the Warrior Dash obstacle race series, Firefly Music Festival, and Chicago Beer Classic. Red Frog also provides event services ranging from food and beverage to its ticketing platform, EventSprout. Red Frog has been named one of Forbes' "Most Promising Companies in America", has appeared consecutively on Inc. Magazine’s "Fastest Growing Companies" list, and was recognized on Chicago Tribune's "Top Workplaces" from 2011-2014, among other honors. In recognition of its philanthropic efforts, the company was selected as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's "Corporate Partner of the Year". To date, Red Frog has raised over $14.5 million of a $25 million-dollar fundraising commitment to St. Jude and in 2016, announced a one percent profit donation to the organization. Visit RedFrogEvents.com for more information.

2018 STIHL National Championship Air Race GOLD Victors!

2018 STIHL National Championship Air Race GOLD Victors!

The 2018 STIHL National Championship Air Races have wrapped up, but not before we got our racing fix for the year. Race week was filled with competition that was sure to have you on the edge of your seat! Listed below are the Gold Race champions for each of the six classes.

Unlimited Class Joel Swager "Dreadnought"

The Unlimited Race was a fan favorite once again with "Dreadnought", flown by Joel Swager, taking first place.

Sport Class Andrew Findlay "One Moment"

Andrew Findlay showed precision, power and speed taking first place in the Sport class flying the STIHL sponsored "One Moment".

Jet Class Mike Steiger "American Spirit"

Mike Steiger won with a speed of 486 miles per hour in the Gold Jet Race.

Formula One Class Justin Meaders "Limitless"

Justin Meaders showed us the meaning of "Limitless" as he took first place in the Formula One class.

T-6 Race John Lohmar "Radial Velocity"

First and second place were separated by just 1 second with John Lohmar in "Radial Velocity" beating out Chris Rushing for the T-6 Gold.

Biplane Class Andrew Buehler "Phantom"

In the Biplane class Andrew Buehler flew straight into first place in the beautiful "Phantom".

ALL THREE EPISODES OF THE 2017 STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES TO RE-AIR ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th

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September 4, 2018

ALL THREE EPISODES OF THE 2017 STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES

TO RE-AIR ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7^th

Reno, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is excited to announce that all three episodes of the 2017 STIHL National Championship Air Races will re-air in succession on NBC Sports Network on Friday, September 7, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT.

“Race enthusiasts from across the country will have the opportunity to view the 2017 event on national television as they prepare for the 55^th year of the Air Races the following week,” said Tony Logoteta, COO of RARA. “The excitement is already building as Race week approaches, and these shows are great way to relive last year’s Races as we all anticipate the 55^th year of air racing in Reno.”

The first show titled, “Start Your Engines” will air on Friday, September 7 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT / 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PDT on NBC Sports Network.

The second show titled, “You Have a Race!” will air on Friday, September 7 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT on NBC Sports Network.

The final episode titled, “Gold Races” will air on Friday, September 7 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT on NBC Sports Network.

“We are excited to partner with STIHL and NBC Sports to re-air the 2017 STIHL National Championship Air Races on national television,” said Fred Telling, RARA CEO and Chairman of the Board. “These shows are only possible because of the continued support and generous sponsorship 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 visitwww.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.

Media Contact:

Mikaila Bird | The Glenn Group

775-686-7805 | mbird@theglenngroup.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th IS NEVADA APPRECIATION DAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 29, 2018

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12^th IS NEVADA APPRECIATION DAY AT THE

STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES 

-Nevada residents get $5.00 general admission-

RENO, Nev. [August 29, 2018] – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce Wednesday, September 12^th has been named Nevada Appreciation Day at the 55^th STIHL National Championship Air Races. All current Nevada residents will be offered a special General Admission rate of only $5.00 with proof of a Nevada state ID or driver’s license.

“As a Nevada local non-profit, we want to give our residents the opportunity to come out and experience the Races,” said Tony Logoteta, COO of RARA. “We are excited to provide Nevadans with an even more affordable way to enjoy a fun and memorable day at the Races with their families, and experience the thrill of watching the world’s fastest motorsport.”

The schedule for Wednesday at the Races will be a full day including qualifications, racing and demonstrations. The morning will have the final timed qualifying sessions from 8:00am-12:00pm, and official racing starting at 12:00pm with heats for Formula One’s, Biplanes, T-6’s and Jets. A number of demonstrations will be practicing in the afternoon including the HondaJet Demo, the Commemorative Air Force Demo and Glenn McNeely’s T-6 80^thAnniversary Demo. The static displays will also be arriving and being staged after 5:00pm.  

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 visitairrace.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.

Media Contact:

Mikaila Bird | The Glenn Group

775-686-7805 | mbird@theglenngroup.com