Holy Sh$# man! Great find!

Gets me so fired up for the races coming up. Watching those gives me the chills. Man if I could only fly one of those planes...

AKT

Anyone know of camping availability in the Reno area? Hotel's are boomtown prices. Unless someone has a place for me to crash.

gptc wrote:Anyone know of camping availability in the Reno area? Hotel's are boomtown prices. Unless someone has a place for me to crash.

Are you driving or flying? There are options for both.

Gump

Either or.

I am a 6hr drive or a 2.5hr flight.

Think if I was flying, I'd park in Carson City (KCXP) and rent a car. It's only 35-40 minutes from there to the races, and cheaper than Reno or Truckee for rooms and car rental. If driving, look at Sierra Valley for places to camp. Frenchman's Lake, Blairsden or Graeagle all have spots. Also 35-45 minutes to Stead.

Gump

"Man if I could only fly one of those planes..."

Kevin, Pylon Racing Seminar is held every June in Reno. Seems you live mighty close by. What's stopping you? Bring a friend's Biplane or RV. Or maybe you were just referring to an Unlimited Racer

Is this it?: http://www.themenupage.com/restaurant/S ... ning/300/0

If so I'll be there perhaps with spouse at the appointed hour 5:00 etc. I have to be at SLO on Saturday for some damn reason so I'll miss the finals. I'll be there all week during qualifying. I do intend to be out of town for teardown though.....

EB

aktahoe1 wrote:Man if I could only fly one of those planes...

AKT

Hey Kevin you better hurry because Hunter cant make up his mind!!!!


P-51 mustang


f8-f bearcat

That's the place.
The review for the Santa Fe is several years old. Bar open at 5pm, no lunch anymore, price has gone up with everything else, I will check for Friday's details.

I will take the 51! Actually flew in that exact one! Pics are in my gallery.

Akt

I'm still kicking myself in the butt for passing up a FREE P51 ride at Reno one year. My friend Bob asked if I wanted to go for a ride. He said I'd barely fit in the one I would have gone up in. At the time, I wasn't into airplane porn. So I said "that's ok, I'll pass". Damn! What was I thinking at the time???

Wish I can gather up with you all. Have fun!

Anybody know if Bob Button still owns Voodoo?

And is Bruce Lockwood still racing?

AKT,

Trying to finagle a tie down at Trukee glider port and camp at the nearby camp ground Thurs eve thru Sat (need to be home sat eve)
I'd like to check out the air show Friday - Sat, You still offering a ride into Reno from Truckee
either of those days?
Otherwise, alternate transportation from Truckee ?

Doug

SbMaule-

Yes you can ride with me for certain!

I will be going Thurs-Sun.

Just send me your number by a PM and we will coordinate.

AKT

58Skylane wrote:I'm still kicking myself in the butt for passing up a FREE P51 ride at Reno one year. My friend Bob asked if I wanted to go for a ride. He said I'd barely fit in the one I would have gone up in. At the time, I wasn't into airplane porn. So I said "that's ok, I'll pass". Damn! What was I thinking at the time???

Wish I can gather up with you all. Have fun!

Anybody know if Bob Button still owns Voodoo?

And is Bruce Lockwood still racing?

Yes, Button is still the owner of Voodoo. Should be wheels up around 9am and on it's way to Stead today.

Lockwood hasn't raced since he gave up the reins on Dago Red in 2000.

gptc wrote:Anyone know of camping availability in the Reno area? Hotel's are boomtown prices. Unless someone has a place for me to crash.

Try: http://www.stmichaelreno.org/rar.htm

Chris

wx is looking perfect, maybe a touch hot. Me and a buddy are headed down Wednesday morning. 3.5 hours flying time.

Cheers

gptc wrote:Anyone know of camping availability in the Reno area? Hotel's are boomtown prices. Unless someone has a place for me to crash.

You can slip into the University's locker room for a free shower. If you're college-age just act like a student or grad student, and if you're older just look and act like a professor. It's worked for me several times during the Air Races.

We are doing some flying on Friday morning. More than likely running the "North Circuit" if anyone wants to join. Departing KTRK around 7am. Done by 1030-11- Races by noon. Santa Fe by 5pm for gathering.

NVflyer's Hanger will be open throughout the week with our hanger party Saturday late afternoon.

We are easy to find. When looking at the EAA tent (in the pits) turn 180 degrees and walk 300'. Green and white cub is in hanger with couches, refrigerators and blender. If you need more info, send me a PM.

AKT

Yes! Looking forward to meeting whoever's there.
Driving up Wednesday after work.
Races Thursday without Pit Pass.
Races Friday with Pit Pass.
Saturday only if the http://www.scta-bni.org event at El Mirage gets cancelled Sunday.

...so there's another two...

-Glen in Lake Hughes

The sound of those big engines is seductive enough that I bought a CD of "The Sounds of Reno" the last time I went. That was in the early 1990's. I'm way overdue for a return, but it won't happen this year. Sigh. Maybe I'll hook up a boom box on my Maule and play that CD on race day.

Anyone know if we can enter with soft-sided coolers and what allowable beverages can come through the gate?