Just read this on Facebook, link should work for everyone.. 
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Well nuts.......that certainly puts a bit of a damper on the ramp activities on the east end.
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I'm pretty bummed as well. This was one of my favorite things to shoot Saturday evening. The planes were always cool and with no people walking through pics, along with a good sunset, some of the shots that could be had were pretty great. It was always exciting to see what would show up every year.
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This is a real bummer. One of my favorite parts of Reno. I wonder why they couldn't have just capped the entries and run it again this year. Also seems like there would be room to expand into the military display area since they are not bringing as much stuff nowadays.Comment
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I was thinking the same thing. They could consolidate the military area some and expand the NAHI area. The NAHI seems to have been growing for the past few years and its been great to see. It seems like the people putting the NAHI display on is bummed out as well. From reading the FB post it sounds like they don't want to leave but are anyway.
I have to wonder if there is something else going on behind the scenes. The title sponsor calls it quits, then this? Two long time entities walking away from the races. Not a good sign.
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Going to a current Reno airshow/race is nothing like it used to be
Its like a skeleton in the desert now
When Art Scholl
Leo Loudenslager
Bob Hoover in the Aero Commander AND the Mustang
Jimmy Franklin have all left us, or just dont fly anymore
It's just not the same magical thing
And when I last went
Just so my boy could get an idea of what it was all about
There were no bronze fighters racing
So few birds in the pits
And we saw several people literally YELLED and screamed at by staff just for taking pics near the cement blocks/hard line
It was just sad
And I'm sorry
But no current staff is gonna magically bring it back to the "way it used to be".
Sorry for the rant
But
It's trickling away
And
I know
People will always say.....
Hey dude
Speak for yourself....
But
At some point
Someones gotta just say it
We all think it
And I want it to live on!
Where else they gonna race?Last edited by De Camara; 04-12-2016, 10:13 PM.Comment
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I miss Art Scholl, Jimmy Franklin, Lefty and the rest also. I treasure my pics and videos of races past, and my memories.
Back when I started going in 76 you could pretty much roam at will. There was, if you knew a few tricks and people, access to the course. The pits were packed, the racing great, the purses better. A Hamburger was a buck, as was a dog. A cup of coffee (or battery acid, never really decided) was $0.50. Season tickets were only around $40.
Now you can't move without being busted. Coffee is now a latte for $6 and a burger is $8. The pits are no longer full, the cheap stands are smaller and the whole experience costs a pretty penny.
That said, the races have had a lot of struggles the past few years. A recession, a few crashes, internal and external politics have all taken their toll. Insurance, lawsuits, apathy from the locals have affected the way they are held.
But they have survived and I personally think 2015 was a better year than they have had for a long time. I believe 2016 will be better and so on.
They have lost performers, sponsors and displays many times over the years I have been going. Each time whether it was a setback or a blessing, we kept going and supporting it and to me, with all the differences between now and back when, it is still RENO and I will continue to support whatever they do until I am no longer able.Comment
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All I can say is NOTHING is the way it use to be. We have two choices, dwell in the past, or deal with the present. If we look close, there is a lot of hope for the future.Comment
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This is extremely disappointing. Based on the NAHI statement, they have ran out of footprint space on the Reno ramp and are in discussion for additional support.
Comments from Facebook by NAHI suggest other issues besides the reno ramp space explanation.
I suggest we all go to the NAHI facebook and comment on our disappointment. I am hoping NAHI and RARA can reach a compromise.
There is no reason to end a 17 year tradition.
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Walking over to the East early in the morning was a tradition for me, get there before the crowds for some nice photo ops. The planes on display were always amazing.
Hopefully things get worked out for 2017.
Not sure its all about the ramp space. The pit area now a days has a lot of empty space and to keep a event like this here you could move them to the west side of the reserve section and move the pit gate farther west.
If there a will there could be a way to keep NAHI here.
Maybe there is more to this story??
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I agree, I love the racesOriginally posted by Reever View Post
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A true fan has only one choice!
Remember the past, and look forward to the future!
If it didn't change and evolve, the same ones complaining about the change would be $itching because it was always the same...Comment
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It was announced Sunday that the 2017 competition will be held during the California Capitol Airshow at Mather Field, Sacramento.Comment
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It sounds to me like the NAHI is gone for good. I guess I'll have to try and make it to the Cal Capital Airshow now.
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Thats a major bummer. One of my favorite parts of Reno. At least its still on the West Coast!Originally posted by Merlin Mike View Post
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