Final Race Results:
1st Place #11 Steve Senegal in Endeavor
2nd Place #31 Lowell Slatter in Fraed Naught
3rd Place #7 Anders Trygg in Miss Eve
4th Place #43 Tom Siegler in Aero Magic
5th Place #15 Ryszard Zadow in Last Lap Player
6th Place #52 Steve Tumlin in Feisty
7th Place #4 Jerry Marshall in Tumbleweed (DNS)
Ely, Nevada, (historic Yelland Field) hosts the first new air race event in the western United States in 34 years. The event was the highest elevation air races ever with an altitude of 6,259 feet.
The White Pine County Air Race Committee and the Formula One Pylon Air Racing, Inc. (IF1) worked tirelessly to bring this record-breaking event together. Seven F1 aircraft raced through the sky, some at an average lap speed of over 200mph, from June 13-16, 2018 in the inaugural Ely Air Races.
Hundreds of spectators had the opportunity to see history in the making as well as enjoy a ride in a hot air balloon and an airplane simulator. Other static displays, a car show and delicious food were also on hand. Thursday’s attendees not only got to witness some great racing but were treated to a visit by the Reno Air National Guard’s C130 firefighting aircraft. Evening activities included golf tournaments, skeet shooting competitions, BBQs, and music and vendors in the park. Plans are already being made to continue and grow the event.
Steve Senegal, president of IF1, said: “We thank our excellent hosts in Ely, Nevada and at the White Pine County Airport and all the local volunteers for their outstanding effort in establishing Ely as a new Formula One Air Racing destination. All of our teams, staff and guests thoroughly enjoyed the experience of a full four days of thrilling air racing in this gem of a town, Ely, Nevada.”
About Ely:
The Ely area offers great family entertainment opportunities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing and swimming, plus golfing on an 18-hole golf course. You can also visit the Nevada Northern Railway Museum and ride the coal-fired steam engine (which is over 100 years old!). Great Basin National Park offers tours of the Lehman Caves and ample wildlife viewing. At sundown, you can see some of the best star gazing in the world. Learning programs are offered throughout the summer.
About IF1:
International Formula One Pylon Air Racing (IF1), the thoroughbred of air racing, is the most successful class in the 100+ year history of airplane racing and the oldest with over 70 years of active racing. IF1 is the original international governing body for the Formula One Air Racing class. It is the only formal air racing class to be exported from the U. S. to Europe, Asia and Africa. www.if1airracing.com
For more information on the area, please visit www.elynevada.net
