Air Races Cancelled?

[mgbf4u]

I guess an FAA call. Jimmy would want us to go on.
Pray for peace in all our hearts.
God Bless Jimmy and my air racing family.

[AirDOGGe]

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I think it's way too soon to answer that question. Lets all be patient and see how it goes.

For the moment, there are more important things to think about and deal with than racing airplanes.

[tex-fan]

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I guess an FAA call. Jimmy would want us to go on.
Pray for peace in all our hearts.
God Bless Jimmy and my air racing family.

well said. i you could keep us posted when you and the other planes will be allowed to leave. you all in in our thoughts and prayers!

[Bob]

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Yes its cancelled. I don't think there will ever be another NCAR as we have known it.
Godspeed Jimmy and Godspeed to the poor souls who died or were injured.

Its over, I am done.
Good luck everyone.

[wyhdah]

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They said on the News last night that it was a board call. They said all the pilots voted to go on but the RARA board did not. Doesn't mean the FAA wasn't a factor however.

[jhall@jetav.com]

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The future of Reno is in the hands of the FAA and the insurance underwiters. Draw your own conclusions.

[Mustang1957]

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very sad. I feel bad for everybody envolved.

[sandramore]

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To everyone headed home... Be safe.

[Donut]

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Clipping everyone's wings solves nothing. Accidents are a part of racing and a part of life. We move on. We remember.

The best cure for this tragedy is to come back next year faster and stronger.

[DWYER]

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Mike Houghton said it was canceled in a news interview yesterday. Don't hold your breath. We are having breakfast and are homebound to see my family. God bless.

[Race 29]

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I think we're talking about two different things here. The races for this year are cancelled. lets wait and see about next year and the future. I agree that it's way to early to call it the end of air racing. Please, let's give the families, friends and fans time to grieve. Reno air racing is certainly about competition, but it's also had a very strong family atmosphere. Let's all think about our extended family and be there for them, instead of calling an end to the event. Just my 2 cents, flame away.

Race 29

[DWYER]

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2011 cancelled. Future??? Time will tell.

[Race5]

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There has been no official call made as to what happens in the future. Once the NTSB and FAA finish their on-site investigation, then RARA can work on how to proceed. Obviously sponsorship and insurance will play a major roll. I personally believe they will continue.

[split-s]

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I give you 5 to 4 the races go on in 2012. Just my gut speaking.

[sandramore]

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I think the condition of the Reno economy will save the races. The races bring in something like $80mil every year. Reno can't afford to lose that revenue.

And I agree, we and the rest of our "family" need time to grieve before we start worrying about next year.