The decision was reached following weeks of discussion between RARA and the Sport Class Air Racing Association to explore solutions to some logistical and operational concerns that arose during this year’s practice and evaluation sessions at the Pylon Racing Seminar in May.
Reno Air Races
Racing association expands scholarship program
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), the organization that has produced the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) since 1964 and is now based in Roswell, New Mexico, has unveiled a new Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) scholarship in partnership with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-Roswell).
Tickets on sale now for first air races in Roswell
The races, slated for Sept. 10-14, will feature seven classes of racing, as well as several hands-on displays and experiences including the STEM Education Discovery Zone, heritage displays, military demonstrations, static displays, and more, according to race officials. The event will also mark the fourth year of competition for STOL Drag, officials added.
Looking for a propeller
A Hollywood stunt pilot and Reno air racer is on the hunt for a racing propeller for “Little Mike,” a midget racer owned by Mike Dewey.
First – and last — Reno Air Show draws crowds
Mix the headliners — the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds — with beautiful weather and the result was “big crowds” for the air show, according to officials.
Dates for 2025 National Championship Air Races revealed
Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races (NCAR) will be Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the event’s new home of Roswell, New Mexico.
Trojan horse almost made it as Unlimited racer
Tributes to the North American T-28 Trojan trainer in its 75th anniversary year included placement on the Warbirds in Review ramp at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, where a rare experimental Unlimited air racing version from the past was on display and in discussion.
Economic impact of final races in Reno tops $150 million
Economic and fiscal impact studies around 2023’s final National Championship Air Races (NCAR) in Reno show that the last races in Reno brought a total estimated economic impact of $158,641,993 to Reno and the surrounding areas.
New home for the Reno Air Races
After a year-long search, the Reno Air Racing Association has found a new home for the National Championship Air Races: Roswell, New Mexico.