Gallery: Reno Air Races 2021

A week of fast flying in pictures of an awesome showcase gives a glimpse into the airmanship and sportsmanship on display.

The Biplane category often pits many Pitts bipes against each other. Mark Loper

The Sport Gold race on Sunday saw hot competition between Race 24, Jim Rust, and Race 30, Andrew Findley, who would go on to take the number 2 and 3 spots respectively. Mark Loper

While Miss America was a show favorite, a DQ cleared the way for Sea Furies Dreadnought and Argonaut to take the top spots in the Unlimited Gold match. Mark Loper

The T-6 Texan gets its own class at Reno, and the roar of those engines is unlike anything else. Mark Loper

It’s a reality that high-performance aircraft pushed to their limits break, so a great crew chief is worth their weight in gold. Mark Loper

The Jet class features a bevy of Aero Vodochody L-39s and L-29s to scream around the pylons at speeds up to 500 mph. Mark Loper

Topping the Sport Silver class, Vicky Benzing blazed around the course at 305 mph in Lucky Girl, her Lancair Legacy. Mark Loper

At the close of each race, what matters is the sportsmanship and airmanship that was displayed throughout—a hallmark of this year’s Reno Air Races. Mark Loper