KRNV News about RARA

[Tigercat24]

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From the RGJ this morning:

NCOT approves $600k for Reno Air Races to ensure event goes forward this year.

The Nevada Commission on Tourism on Thursday approved $600,000 in surplus room tax revenue for the National Championship Air Races, ensuring the event will go forward in 2012.

In a unanimous vote via an early-morning teleconference, NCOT commissioners unanimously approved the funding for what Nevada Lieutenant Gov. Brian Kroliciki, chairman of the board, called “an extraordinary need” for the event to continue.


The Reno Air Racing Association, which puts on the Air Races each September, was scrambling to raise $2 million to cover the insurance premium needed for this year’s races – a premium that increased significantly after last year’s tragic crash that killed 11 people and injured more than 70.


“With our expected sponsorships and commitments, we are so proud to be able to announce that we have achieved the funding requirements necessary to hold what will surely be our most emotional and highly anticipated event in our 49-year history,” Mike Houghton, president and CEO of the Air Races said in a statement.

The Air Races are scheduled for Sept. 12-14 at Reno Stead Airport.


WE HAVE LIFTOFF!!!!!!!

[N22252]

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I will see your C and double it. Anybody else in?

I'll raise ya Who else is in?

[AAFO_WSagar]

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(If they even keep the races going at all).

It's hard for me to imagine a world without air racing.

I sure hope everyone realizes that we're truly at a possible turning point in history... There are no reserves, two years of disrupted race days have devistated RARA's financial position..If, for some reason, the races do not happen this year, there will not be a "maybe next year"...

This phenominon, The Reno National Championship Air Races, will be done forever if this year, 2012 is not successful.

Lots of weight on fans, community, media, the state government... This is not only a big thing, historically, it's a big deal for the annual economic bottom line for the area...

I'm thinking that RARA membership and minimum $100. to RARA is starting to look more and more like a "I GAVE" button sort of thing..

Anybody with marketing smarts know how to make a bunch of buttons cheap?

[Bob]

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Just saw this on ktvn.com

http://www.ktvn.com/story/19112749/reno-air-races-could-get-sponsorship-from-state

Hopefully some more help.

Same story but with alot more details and figures.

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/25/4660860/reno-air-races-could-get-sponsorship.html

[Race5]

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I don't mean to jump the gun, but does anyone know or speculate that the insurance premiums will be less next year, that is, if we have a safe year of racing in 2012, which I'm betting we will. Are the premiums this year just a spike becuase of last year and will decrease with time?
Brian

It's doubtful they will go down any over the next several years. (If they even keep the races going at all).

[supercub]

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I don't mean to jump the gun, but does anyone know or speculate that the insurance premiums will be less next year, that is, if we have a safe year of racing in 2012, which I'm betting we will. Are the premiums this year just a spike becuase of last year and will decrease with time?
Brian

[gokrt driver]

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Just saw this on ktvn.com

http://www.ktvn.com/story/19112749/reno-air-races-could-get-sponsorship-from-state

Hopefully some more help.

[Lance]

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You ROCK Betty! Been goin' since 79, nothing compares.

Ponied up with a C-note and that is a small price to pay for the 30+ years of action NCAR has provided.

ADT

I will see your C and double it. Anybody else in?

[sierra fox]

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I have attended the NCAR faithfully every year since 1985. The first few years I paid money for my admission; after I was offered the opportunity of working for my ticket I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. This year I will contribute the value of my season pass and still work my usual job. I challenge the rest of my fellow volunteers to consider doing the same.
The old adage of strength in numbers has worked time and time again, as proven by the March of Dimes, the contributions to getting the Bear back into the air, even the brief struggle to fund Lefty's White Lightenin' project that neded more time than he could wait, and the on-going campaign for rebuilding Tsunami. We love our sport more than the community of Reno or the State of Nevada gain in dollars from it, so it's only logical for us to put our money where our hearts are. Any amount contributed to the RARA Insurance Fund will help get the insurance premium paid.
Betty Sherman, Treasurer
NationalAir racing Group (NAG)

You ROCK Betty! Been goin' since 79, nothing compares.

Ponied up with a C-note and that is a small price to pay for the 30+ years of action NCAR has provided. I'd pay that with or without special access. Valerie has a tough job and she has maintained the incredible hosting of the media contingent, solid! That kind of access cannot be summed up in a $$ amount.

Every job i've ever had, lost and never started was critcally based on the 12 days in September.

All the best wishes to RARA and keeping Mecca ALIVE!

ADT

[N22252]

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Proof that the money is out there...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48272545/ns/us_news-life/

I really don't understand the hype around this story, but then again most of the people I know don't understand my fascination with air racing.

[Coyote Chris]

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I have attended the NCAR faithfully every year since 1985. The first few years I paid money for my admission; after I was offered the opportunity of working for my ticket I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. This year I will contribute the value of my season pass and still work my usual job. I challenge the rest of my fellow volunteers to consider doing the same.
The old adage of strength in numbers has worked time and time again, as proven by the March of Dimes, the contributions to getting the Bear back into the air, even the brief struggle to fund Lefty's White Lightenin' project that neded more time than he could wait, and the on-going campaign for rebuilding Tsunami. We love our sport more than the community of Reno or the State of Nevada gain in dollars from it, so it's only logical for us to put our money where our hearts are. Any amount contributed to the RARA Insurance Fund will help get the insurance premium paid.
Betty Sherman, Treasurer
NationalAir racing Group (NAG)

Amen. We DO love this sport way more than the folks who come up the hill to see a "show". For years we have underpaid to see the greatest race on earth. I can only guess at what RARA and its folk must have gone through this past 9 months. I really dont care if they keep my donations if the races dont fly....

[N22252]

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I'll ask permission to mane source bot for now, I'll say "from within the office of RARA"... and VERY reliable.

Not sure the left hand knows what the right is doing at all times within FAA... you?

It's a simple matter when you only have to worry about your right hand and your left hand. But when you have that many tentacles...

[AAFO_WSagar]

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Wayne, Don't want it to seem like I'm bust'n your chops but - Out of curiosity what is your source. I've spoken to the regional FAA POI and he told me that as far as he knows the FAA Form7711-1 Waiver or Authorization for an Aviation Event has not been granted yet (07-16-12). (on a side note - the very nice lady I spoke to at the Reno FSDO said she had paid for her tickets for 2012, and she hoped "it will be a go")

I'll ask permission to name source but for now, I'll say "from within the office of RARA"... and VERY reliable.

Not sure the left hand knows what the right is doing at all times within FAA... you?

[f8f1]

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"Permits are in place, waivers are in hand", insurance quoted, to be bound on no later than September 01, 2012 when funds must be in place...

Wayne, Don't want it to seem like I'm bust'n your chops but - Out of curiosity what is your source. I've spoken to the regional FAA POI and he told me that as far as he knows the FAA Form7711-1 Waiver or Authorization for an Aviation Event has not been granted yet (07-16-12). (on a side note - the very nice lady I spoke to at the Reno FSDO said she had paid for her tickets for 2012, and she hoped "it will be a go")

Unfortunately the Airport Authority VP of Public Relations has not returned my calls, so I have no current information regarding the special use permit for the Stead Airport.

John
with seats in section E rows 31,30,29
campn sites in the RARA west lot
and week long pit pases
paid for in Feb.

[dineega]

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Great idea Betty. Count me in! As soon as I get home tonight I'll get it done.
Rachel