(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced that Pueblo is one of the top three locations in the running to become the future home of the National Championship Air Races (NCAR).
In April of 2023, RARA requested proposals to find a home for NCAR, RARA said 11 cities attended two bidder’s conferences in 2023 and of the 11, six submitted proposals including Pueblo.
“There were many, many elements to consider, and we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to all the entrants who put in the time and effort to submit their carefully thought-out proposals,” said Fred Telling, CEO and chairman of the board for RARA, “Through a rigorous vetting process, we feel confident that one of these three locations will provide the right mix of elements our event needs to continue to race well into the future.”
RARA said a series of site visits were conducted at each of the six locations by RARA board members, Class pilot representatives, and other committee participants to assess the viability of hosting NCAR.
“A myriad of factors were taken into account, including the ability of venues to host large crowds, handle hundreds of aircraft, and support the large race course needed for the event,” wrote RARA.
With those factors in mind, three cities were chosen as finalists;
Casper, Wyoming
Pueblo, Colorado
Roswell, New Mexico
RARA is expecting to announce a decision on which city will be the future home in April 2024 and plans the return of the air races in 2025.
