Officials say the annual “Rookie School” for the STIHL National Championship Air Races has been rescheduled for Sept. 9–12, 2020.
They say the Reno Air Racing Association’s Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS) was previously scheduled for June 10–13.
“Notwithstanding the initial signs of progress in the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we believe that the safety and health of our racers, their crews, our volunteers and staff are paramount and that rescheduling these training and recurrent practice sessions to September is in everyone’s best interests,” said Fred Telling, CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association. “The uncertainty surrounding the safety of gatherings over ten people as well as travel restrictions in less than two months has led us to proactively adjust our plans to provide the participants time to adjust theirs.”
Officials say by moving PRS to early September, just prior to the planned 57th STIHL National Championship Air Races, organizers hope the burden on the new racers and those who return to practice is diminished and they will have more time to assess the situation as it evolves.
They say that pilots interested in PRS, the Reno Air Racing Association is extending the deadline for applications and all documents to June 30.
Officials say applications for the 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races will be available June 15 and should be submitted by July 15.
The 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races, set for Sept. 16–20. For more information visit AirRace.org or call (775) 972-6663.
