A team from Western Michigan University takes top honors in the first-ever Air Race Classic Air Derby.
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Recreating the Hall Bulldog
Airshow star Jim Bourke wants to recreate the Hall Bulldog, a racing machine that was short-lived, but “beautifully done.”
More than 200 pilots set to race in Air Derby
The race will pit 90 teams of women pilots from eight countries and 36 U.S. States, including 17 teams from 10 colleges or universities. Routes will be flown in four countries: U.S., Canada, The Bahamas, and New Zealand.
Sport League racing season prepares for takeoff
The 2021 Sport Air Racing League season kicks off May 1, with races slated throughout the year. Billed as “racing for the rest of us,” the races are open to all pilots “who want to fly fast.”
Registration opens for revamped Air Race Classic
The annual race has a twist this year, thanks to the pandemic: Teams will create their own course and race on their own.
Air Race 1 prepares for takeoff in Texas
“For over a year sports fans have been starved of live action due to the pandemic and so we’re thrilled to be in a position to stage this event and herald the return of air racing,” said race promoter Jeff Zaltman of the races, slated for Oct. 30-31 in San Angelo, Texas.
So you want to race jets at Reno?
From what it costs to sharing some of his winning strategies, Reno Air Race champion Pete Zaccagnino gives us a behind the scenes look at the races, which are set to return in September 2021.
Reno Air Races to return in 2021
“We’re optimistic that by September we’ll be able to put on a safe and spectacular event for all our race fans.”
Get your Reno fix this weekend
While there’s no races this year, you can revisit some of Reno’s top moments from the 2018 and 2019 seasons this weekend.