Tom Wilson
Pumping avgas and waxing flight school airplanes got Tom into general aviation in 1973, but the lure of racing cars and motorcycles sent him down a motor journalism career heavy on engines and racing. Today he still writes for peanuts and flies for fun.
Races Cancelled
Update (Sept. 17, 3:55 pm PT): Reno Air Racing Association has officially cancelled the 2023 races.
The final National Air Races at Reno, Nevada are...
Watson Wins Formula 1 Gold
Sometimes things go to plan, and this morning the Formula 1 Gold went exactly as predicted, not that it wasn’t fun to watch it...
A Reno Honeymoon
It’s interesting what you overhear while standing in crowds. During the Sport Gold heat race on Friday I heard the people next to me...
LaVelle Leads, Findlay Follows
It’s Saturday, when a race pilot’s thoughts bank toward victory.
You could see it in today’s 400 mph Sport Gold heat. Very interestingly, just like...
Friday Recap (And Correction)
Now that our electronic devices are playing nice with us we can (finally) quickly recap Friday's racing.
In the Formula 1 Gold heat we’ve already...
Las Cruces, New Mexico Air Race Announced
Moving from strength to strength, the Sport Air Racing Council just announced a new air race in Las Cruces, New Mexico on October 21,...
Busy Already!
Everyone said attendance was going to be good at these final races at Reno and they were right.
Thursday, we could sense a definite uptick...
Phillipson Shows ‘em How
If you like racing you’d have loved this morning’s Formula 1 Gold heat race. Justin Phillipson put on a masterful display of racecraft to...
Super Tug
It's the final Reno races and if you have an old press pass or airplane or anything from the good old days now's a...
A Formula 1 Moment
It’s Thursday at Reno which is sort of like sophomore year in high school. The new has worn off a little and it’s still...
In Case You Missed It
Geared Drives Remembered
The innovative work of Bud Warren contributed much to the homebuilt community and saved many an engine from being relegated to the scrap heap. By Rick Lindstrom.
Safety Is No Accident: Auto-Engine Conversions
Ron Wanttaja crunches the numbers to determine whether homebuilts powered by auto-engine conversions are inherently less safe than their traditional engine brethren.
Mr. Bearhawk’s Wild Ride
Calm winds at the airport and clear skies don’t necessarily mean it’s a good day to go flying!