Reno Air Races 2012
Jul 13, 2012 18:19:30 #
I heard on the local news this morning, the air races may be cancelled. The new insurance premiums they need to come up with for this years races, haven't been met. They need $2 million dollars, and have only raised $1 million so far. If the money isn't raised soon, I guess the races are off. I'll post more as I find out about it. I'm sure there will be a lot of disappointed people if they are cancelled.
Mike
Mike
Jul 13, 2012 20:18:39 #
I don't know if their premium got raised because of the recent tragedy, but the percentage of a possible accident should not really be any higher than it was before...maybe less.
I hope they're able to hold the event.
I hope they're able to hold the event.
Jul 13, 2012 23:44:06 #
Danilo wrote:
I don't know if their premium got raised because of the recent tragedy, but the percentage of a possible accident should not really be any higher than it was before...maybe less.
I hope they're able to hold the event.
I hope they're able to hold the event.
Yes that's the reason.... I agree the chances of something happening like that again, shouldn't actually be higher, but everyone involved doesn't see it that way. There were several lawsuits filed against the air races after the accident. I never did hear how any have turned out, if they have even gone to court as yet.
Mike
Jul 14, 2012 08:38:53 #
Jul 14, 2012 11:09:11 #
Jul 14, 2012 11:18:46 #
My husband was there last year sitting 50 feet from the box seats involved in the accident. And there a couple years ago helping a crew when there was a midair collision.
He doesn't feel it should be cancelled but thought they may take the course farther from the stands.
He doesn't feel it should be cancelled but thought they may take the course farther from the stands.
Jul 14, 2012 12:04:48 #
Hey Tim, we hope to. It depends on Darcie's schedule and finances. September has something going on every weekend. We are going to Reno in August to a wedding as well. I have several friends who will be there so it's kinda like a reunion.
Last weekend we were at Auburn and spent part of the day with Tim O'Brien and his brother Brian who were coordinating the Thunder in the Sky Air Fair. Tim is the one who took the photos of Jimmy Leewards P-51 as is went off course and lost the rear elevator trim tab. His photos were seen world wide.
I'll let you know when I do.
Later...
Last weekend we were at Auburn and spent part of the day with Tim O'Brien and his brother Brian who were coordinating the Thunder in the Sky Air Fair. Tim is the one who took the photos of Jimmy Leewards P-51 as is went off course and lost the rear elevator trim tab. His photos were seen world wide.
I'll let you know when I do.
Later...
Jul 14, 2012 15:15:29 #
I hope it goes on,I bought my tickets and rooms two weeks ago.
Jul 14, 2012 16:26:13 #
JRiddle wrote:
As of yesterday morning it wasn't, they were still a $1 million dollars short for the insurance.
Mike
Jul 15, 2012 11:41:39 #
It's hard to believe they may not have them. That's a big revenue generator. Lawsuits will put a cramp in it though. OH well, if they do, there will always be the balloon races or Hot August Nights or Street Vibrations. That place rocks this time of year.
Jul 15, 2012 13:51:20 #
sontog wrote:
OH well, if they do, there will always be the balloon races or Hot August Nights or Street Vibrations. That place rocks this time of year.
Yes indeed... One of the resons I like living here....;0)
Mike
Jul 30, 2012 03:47:28 #
The races are a go!!!!!!!!!! They announced last Thursday the RSCVA was giving them some m0ney to promote the races...Yes, they still need some money, but they are ON!!!!!! Sept. 12 - 16.. And the balloon race Sept 7-9.. But first,, we have to endure the Best in the West rib cookoff over the Labor day weekend..
Jul 30, 2012 10:12:25 #
preciousmetalairracing wrote:
The races are a go!!!!!!!!!! They announced last Thursday the RSCVA was giving them some m0ney to promote the races...Yes, they still need some money, but they are ON!!!!!! Sept. 12 - 16.. And the balloon race Sept 7-9.. But first,, we have to endure the Best in the West rib cookoff over the Labor day weekend..
That's what the news said, but they are still $400,000 short, and that's not chump change in this tight economy.
Mike
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