Leaders of the National Championship Air Races held in Reno since 1964 plan visits later this year to six Western cities that have submitted bids to host the an
In this undated photo provided by the Reno Air Racing Association, one of the two planes involved in a fatal crash on Sept. 17, 2023, in Reno, Nev., is shown in flight. Two California pilots were killed when their planes collided in mid-air after completing a race and preparing to land over the weekend at the National Championship Air Races north of Reno. nual competition beginning in 2025 in California, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado or Wyoming.
Three of the cities that have submitted proposals to become the competition's new home are in states neighboring Nevada — Wendover, Utah, on the Nevada line along Interstate 80; Thermal, California, southeast of Palm Springs; and Buckeye, Arizona, on the western edge of Phoenix.Fred Telling, CEO and chairman of the board for the Reno Air Racing Association, said elected officials and tourism executives from all six cities attended the races that were cut short on Sept.
A selection committee has been established to consider the requirements to host the event, including availability of open land for the racecourses, suitable runways, ramp and hangar space, administrative and security facilities, as well as proximity to hotels, commercial airports and restaurants, the association said.
A final decision is expected to be announced early next year as the organization prepares for a final air show in Reno in 2024 before moving to the new location in 2025.
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