Today I watched actual races. Formula 1 and Biplanes are one-design, small aircraft that reach surprising speeds. Formula 1’s might be home-built, limited to 100hp, the smallest Cessna engine. Speeds reach 250mph. The views of the racing are outstanding. I plan on watching 2 or 3 classes a day, so I can see every class race.
Attendance seems much lower than what organizers were expecting. Not just viewers, the planes and pilots are short, enough to cut several races from the schedule. It’s speculated that the lack of military displays are a big reason. Now, when I think of watching military planes I don’t think of the Reno Air Races. And when I think of watching races, I don’t expect military planes.
The folk here have dozens of ways of making money, from $8 hot dogs to premium RV lots. I’m on a tight budget, so I’m keeping it cheap.