2016 Great Reno Balloon Race Winners

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:

  1. Ron Sanchez, flying “High Yeild” for Wells Fargo
  2. David Dunrad, flying “Soccer Ball” for Bonanza Casino
  3. Dale Wong, flying “Baby Bear Too” for GRBR
  4. Tim Nelson, flying “Drifting Star”
  5. Karl Peterson, flying “Aerpography”
  6. Dan Walsh, flying “Sierra Sunset” for Attorney Nancy Gilbert
  7. Tony Rivara, flying “Zollie” for Sands Regency
  8. Lewin Williams, flying “Split Tail” for Wells Fargo Advisors
  9. David Wakefield, flying “Deviation” for Harrah’s Reno
  10. Greg Taggert, flying “Coyote Moon” for Veteran’s Guest House