Darryl Greenamyer Steve Hinton Steven Hinton, Jr. Skip Holm Bob Hoover Gary Hubler Rod Lewis Doug Matthews Thom Richard Bill "Tiger" Destefani Clay Lacy Pete Zaccagnino Pete "Tool" Stavrides Aircraft Dreadnought 232 September Fury Dago Red The Galloping Ghost Nemesis Nemesis NXT Precious Metal Rare Bear Red Baron Tsunami Voodoo Strega Vampire Fatalities Before 2011 From 1964 through 2010, 19 aviators lost their lives due to crashes and collisions in the course of the competition and airshow. In 2007, three pilots died over the course of four days in separate incidents: Gary Hubler, Steve Dari, and Brad Morehouse. Racing was suspended for one day after the last of the three incidents. 2011 crash On September 16, 2011, a heavily modified P-51D Mustang named "The Galloping Ghost," piloted by Jimmy Leeward, crashed near the stands during the Gold Heat of the race, killing Leeward and ten spectators, and injuring 69. Race organizers cancelled all remaining 2011 races after the accident. 2014 A custom built race plane named "Sweet Dreams" crashed on the course during qualifying for a Sport Class heat race on September 8, 2014, killing the pilot, Lee Behel. 2022 In the third lap of the Jet Gold final race on September 18, 2022 an L-29 Super Delfin went down on the back section of the course killing the pilot Aaron Hogue. References External links Reno Air Racing Association Reno Air Race results, 1964-present International Formula One Air Racing 50 Years of Air Racing 1965 Sky Ranch Documentary Air races Festivals in Nevada Sports in Reno, Nevada Articles containing video clips Recurring sporting events established in 1964