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The last two years I was at the Air Races at Reno (1990 - 91) I rode the Public transportation to and from Stead everyday...I got on the bus a couple of blocks from the Casino/Hotel at 6:30 am and got off at the (if I remember the name correctly) The Hard Times Tavern at Stead for breakfast and after a full day of Air Action and a few "cold ones" after the action, caught the 11:30 pm bus, at the corner by the Tavern, for the return trip back to Reno... It was very convenient, a little crowded, but not bad in the morning, but very roomy at night...and if I remember correctly once again, cost only a dollar or two each trip.... It was pretty cool, met some real air-racing personalities and such which added to the character of the "Reno Racing Experience"... rb
Depending on where you stay, you could hitch a ride with a like minded race fan.You can find them in the lobby or coffee-shop of your hotel. You will recognize them by the funny shirts they wear.
You could post a message on the bulletin board on the NAG Shack in the Pits, saying you were interested in sharing a ride. As others have posted, the local bus is not all that bad. It's almost an Expressrun,after you have left the downtown area.
Betty
My roommate Sue isn't quite as diehard of a race fan, so she often takes the city bus #7 to come out later or come back earlier than I do. The bus costs $1.70 each way, or 85 cents if age 60+. A 7-day pass is available for $19 ($9.50 senior). 10 ride pass costs $14.50 (7.65 senior). Exact fare is required on board. Passes are available various outlets. See below for the links.
The first bus leaves the downtown Reno area at 5:15 a.m. arriving at the intersection of Echo and Mt. Babcock (a few blocks from Stead) at 5:43. The last return leaves at 1:15 a.m., arriving downtown at 1:40 a.m. Saturday starts an hour later. Sundays and holidays start at 6:15 a.m., with the last bus starting back at 11:15 p.m.
Or of course, as Betty says, look for the funny shirts!
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