National Championship Air Races 2026

Name: National Championship Air Races
Start: 2026-09-16
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Rensselaer - Reno Stead Airport, New York, USA

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From September 16, 2026 until September 20, 2026

At Rensselaer - Reno Stead Airport, New York, USA ( Show Map)

(Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer below before attending.)

https://airrace.org

Categories: Transportation and Logistics

Tags: Aviation, Scholarships, Volunteer, Racing, excitement, aircraft, airshow

The National Championship Air Races return to Roswell, NM, September 16‑20, 2026. The event showcases multiple race classes—including Formula 1, T‑6, Jet, Biplane, STOL, and Drag—featuring top pilots and high‑performance aircraft such as the L‑29C "Athena" (482.974 mph), Gilbert DG‑2 "Fraed Naught" (251.152 mph), and AT‑6C "Midnight Miss III" (238.182 mph). The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform, and an airshow lineup highlights additional stunt and demonstration flights. Visitors can explore a Discovery Zone, view 2025 champion aircraft on display, and attend vendor and merchandise areas. The site offers ticket sales, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship packages, and travel planning resources (venue map, parking, FAQs). The event also promotes flight‑training scholarships and community engagement through news updates and a subscriber‑only insider program.

National Championship Air Races 2026

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