The Great Reno Balloon Race concluded its 35th annual event from Rancho San Rafael Regional Park this Sunday. During the event, balloonists from around the country competed for a chance to win their share of the $11,000 prize purse.
The top 10 pilots were recognized at an awards banquet following the event. The pilots included:
- Ron Sanchez, flying “High Yeild” for Wells Fargo
- David Dunrad, flying “Soccer Ball” for Bonanza Casino
- Dale Wong, flying “Baby Bear Too” for GRBR
- Tim Nelson, flying “Drifting Star”
- Karl Peterson, flying “Aerpography”
- Dan Walsh, flying “Sierra Sunset” for Attorney Nancy Gilbert
- Tony Rivara, flying “Zollie” for Sands Regency
- Lewin Williams, flying “Split Tail” for Wells Fargo Advisors
- David Wakefield, flying “Deviation” for Harrah’s Reno
- Greg Taggert, flying “Coyote Moon” for Veteran’s Guest House
