Reno National Championship Air Races 2008 <rocker>
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 (http://www.airrace.org)
I hope I can attend. ;)
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.
F-22 demo at Reno <rocker> <rocker> <cheers> This will be great
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?
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on February 14, 2008, 11:07:35 PM
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 <rocker> <cheers>
Reno is just 2 weeks away <rob>
One week to go, final prep. I should be at Stead this Friday ;D
Is anyone else in our group going?
I will be going up next Wed. til Sun. nite, We will not be racing this year :'(, but have plans for next year! ???
Quote from: WARBIRD KEITH on September 02, 2008, 11:40:38 AM
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 ;D
Well I have decided to cancel this year !>:( >:( ??? :( :( :(
Sorry to hear that. :( Robert your our eyes and ears for Reno. Have fun and I already know you will take lots of photos ;)
Quote from: WARBIRD KEITH on September 03, 2008, 03:21:06 PM
Well I have decided to cancel this year !>:( >:( ??? :( :( :(
:( Hopefully I can go one of these years...
Quote from: WARBIRD KEITH on September 03, 2008, 03:21:06 PM
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 ;)
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on September 03, 2008, 08:41:48 PM
Sorry to hear that. :( Robert your our eyes and ears for Reno. Have fun and I already know you will take lots of photos ;)
I will be leaving tonight and will be there by Saturday afternoon. Lots of problems getting ready >:D
Greetings from Stead. Got here Saturday; D Good practice day, will try to keep the group updated ;)
Quote from: Midnight Mover on September 07, 2008, 08:35:58 PM
Greetings from Stead. Got here Saturday; D Good practice day, will try to keep the group updated ;)
Thanks Robert! <cheers>
Well I have decided to go Friday-Sunday <cheers> <cheers> <cheer <rocker>
You and Robert have fun!!
Tigercats over Reno. <cheers> This place is great ;D
Just talked with Keith, he should be here tomorrow :) Looks like it will be in the 90's for the weekend >:D
Thanks Keith!
Was a killer time 8) Just getting back to work today, too much to do >:D
Great to finally meet Keith :D
Was good to see Tiger win Reno gold <cheers>
Must post photos soon <whip>
Will be waiting ;D
Some miscelaneous shots from 2008
Rare Bear in a temporary paint scheme
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Tigercat X 3
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Sparky in that killer Stead pm light
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my first (and only) image used by RARA in the program.....where's the airplane?
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232 giving us a great view over the T-Hangers
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dedicated Bear crew getting blasted by prop wash
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what a great year for the two hot stangs
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American Beatuy dueling with Race 57
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Nice shots! <thumbsup>
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on March 09, 2010, 08:57:45 PM
Nice shots! <thumbsup>
Ditto ;D
I guess I still need to post some :-[
Quote from: Midnight Mover on March 10, 2010, 08:06:15 PM
Ditto ;D
I guess I still need to post some :-[
Sure would rock it if you did Robert <rocker>
Maybe another batch will get Robert motivated :P
American Beauty during some maintainance run ups
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Rare Bear belching flames
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232 screaming around pylon 2
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Bossman going over the T-Hangers
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my favorite racer Dreadnought from the Valley of Speed, the only pass we got from the beast as it made metal shortly after this shot
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Abigail Rose (if you shoot from the outside of the course) on the VOS
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Clay Lacy upon his arrival at 4SD
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Al Goss skeakin inside Dwelle's T-6
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Dago Red blazing down the Valley of Speed
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killer shots! <rocker> ;)
Quote from: warbirdfotos on March 10, 2010, 08:49:55 PM
Maybe another batch will get Robert motivated :P
I think I need a month off work to get to this and 2009 :-[
Great shots ;D