Reno National Championship Air Races 2008

[Midnight Mover]

Reno National Championship Air Races 2008  

Sepetember 10 - 14, 2008

The 45th Annual National Championship Air Races and Air Show will be held Sepetember 10 - 14, 2008 at Reno Stead Field.
Race aircraft in the Unlimited Class reach speeds of over 500 mph - by far the fastest-moving machines in motorsports! The event also includes a world-class air show featuring including the Canadian Forces "Snowbirds", top aerobatic performers, military and civil flight demonstrations, and a large display of static aircraft. Please plan to attend.

www.airrace.org

[NikonGuy]

I hope I can attend.   

[f4_phantom_fan]

Rapscor schedule was just released, and Max will be at Reno this year...........   Other Southwestern events the F-22 will be at: Miramar, Nellis, March ARB.

[Midnight Mover]

F-22 demo at Reno  This will be great

[f4_phantom_fan]

Has anyone here been lucky enough to get a pylon pass? There's also a neighborhood out on the west end of the field that seems to be close enough for some good shots. Anyone try shooting there? I went in 2006 for my 1st Reno visit, and just shot from the pits and grandstands, and wasn't too thrilled with the race photos I came away with. The airshow stuff though, was excellent. I've tried 3 times for media / pylon passes - it's the only event I've not been able to get into with my credentials. Maybe this is a case of WHO you know out there?

[Midnight Mover]

Has anyone here been lucky enough to get a pylon pass? There's also a neighborhood out on the west end of the field that seems to be close enough for some good shots. Anyone try shooting there? I went in 2006 for my 1st Reno visit, and just shot from the pits and grandstands, and wasn't too thrilled with the race photos I came away with. The airshow stuff though, was excellent. I've tried 3 times for media / pylon passes - it's the only event I've not been able to get into with my credentials. Maybe this is a case of WHO you know out there?

The Reno Airraces are extremely strict. All photography shot any ware on airport property cannot be used for any purpose other than personal use. You must obtain permission from the Reno Airracing Association "RARA" for any other use. Also if you can get a media pass, you will sign your life away each day you have one. You might try Victor, he is the only one that I know of that has a ramp pass from our local group of photographers. I have been out at the pylons one time may years ago before 9-11, they were not as strict then. It is a killer experience. But due to security and safety issues it is near impossible to go any ware else in the valley or the surrounding area to get good photos.

I have been going to the airraces since 1996. I have not missed a year since then. That said, beware it is addictive. I normally hang out in the pits for qualifications and shoot from there but on Wednesday when the races start; I shoot from Section 3 (the orange shirts). If anyone is going this year let me know. I will be there for the entire event

[Midnight Mover]

Reno is just 2 weeks away

[Midnight Mover]

One week to go, final prep. I should be at Stead this Friday

Is anyone else in our group going?

[WARBIRD KEITH]

I will be going up next Wed. til Sun.  nite,  We will not be racing this year , but have plans for next year!

[Midnight Mover]

I will be going up next Wed. til Sun.  nite,  We will not be racing this year , but have plans for next year!

Will see you there

[WARBIRD KEITH]

Well I have decided to cancel this year !>

[phantomphan1974]

Sorry to hear that.   Robert your our eyes and ears for Reno.  Have fun and I already know you will take lots of photos 

[NikonGuy]

Well I have decided to cancel this year !>

  Hopefully I can go one of these years...

[phantomphan1974]

  Hopefully I can go one of these years...

Ditto

[Midnight Mover]

Well I have decided to cancel this year !>

Dude, that sucks , it was good talking to you yesterday. I hope next year will be better