The sport of racing airplanes
Racing airplanes has been around just about as long as airplanes have. Air speed records have been tracked since 1906, with a top speed at that time of 25.65 miles per hour! The first air race, complete with sponsors and prizes, was said to have taken place in France in 1909.
In 1964, Nevada rancher and former WWII pilot, Bill Stead organized the races as a way to celebrate the state of Nevada's 100th birthday.
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