Air Races

[Toot]

My annual thrill. I had the thrill of seeing the F22 Raptor for the first time and all I can say is IMPRESSIVE!!! Just wanted to share a couple shots, plus one of one of the races. We had a much better year than last year. The last shot is something that you really don't want to happen, but he did get the landing gear down and came in safe. Sorry for the crop...he was way up there!

[dl4449]

Nice I love the 2nd one
Troy

[Lori11]

Second shot is awesome! Was this the Red Bull race?

[Canuck935]

Nice shots! That f22 is something else for sure..

[Toot]

Second shot is awesome! Was this the Red Bull race?

Lori - Canuck...These are the Reno Air Races. The difference is we race side by side like race cars, around pylons in a valley, with speeds up to and in excess of 500mph depending on what race class they are in. I think we are the only place in the nation/world that race this way...and yes it can be dangerous.

The F22 demo is one of the most impressive shows I have ever seen! Well worth going to see. All I can say is WOW.

Thank you for the comments.

[Lori11]

I so want to see that someday! Thanks for sharing these, are there more?