National Championship Air Races

[Dusty Balz, SASS#46599]

Gents,

 

that time of year again when the bad boys of aviation take to the skies over the Nevada Desert. I have been there for the past 25 years, never had the chance (cash) to actually race. Al though I am lucky enough to have friends that race (Super Sport and Jet (L-39). Below is a video from last years Super Sport Silver Race shot from a helmet cam in Race "55". Off to the left and mostly in front is my friend Burt's Red and White Lanceair, "Race 99". We had a small problem with a gear door not closing completely cost us some knots, no matter what it's still fun if you're into airplanes.

 

 

[Dusty Balz, SASS#46599]

This is well...just cool

 

 

[Clay Mosby]

The Reno Races are on my bucket list. My Dad and I used to go every year when they were at Fox Field down near Lancaster, CA.

[Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967]

How's the smoke situation, Dusty....?

[Dusty Balz, SASS#46599]

Have a friend in Lemon Valley posted this AM, cool and clear, visibility from Stead to Pevine and Mt Rose, as of today all is looking good, Qualifying starts on 9-9, keeping our fingers crossed the firefighters can increase the containment. Pray for the well being of the smoke jumpers, fire bomber crews, RAIN and some favorable winds.

[Abilene Slim SASS 81783]

All of it is just cool.

[Dusty Balz, SASS#46599]

Slim, get out here, now who deserves it more the you?