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Street Vibrations 2008: Revved-up and Ready to Roll
Reno to host biker festival Sept. 24 - 28

The fourteenth year of Reno’s biker festival known as Street Vibrations promises to be a good one. With plenty of new events coupled with the hell-raising activities as well-worn and comfortable as a pair of good boots – 2008 will proved to be a great year to be in Reno on two-wheels.
Great Reno Balloon Race 2008 dates set
Mark calendars for early morning flights Sept. 5 - 7

The internationally renowned Great Reno Balloon Race will paint the Reno skyline again Sept. 5, 6 and 7, 2008 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
You ready for Hot August Nights 2008??
Classic cars and old time rock 'n' roll come alive

Here it comes, the blast from the past for auto buffs and rock ‘n’ roll fans, Hot August Nights 2008, Aug. 2 - 10 in venues across Reno and Sparks. Dust of the saddleshoes and bring out the bobbysox.
Video: Dyno Drag racing at Street Vibrations 2007
More than 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected to roll into Reno this year from September 19-23 for Street Vibrations. Ranked the 6th largest motorcycle event in the nation, Street Vibrations offers enough activities and events to keep any biker of any taste busy the entire week.
Badass Bikes: Does your ride have what it takes?
Send us your photo and details about your bike

Building a Badass Bike and maintaining it takes a lot of dough, blood, sweat, tears and time. We recognize the grueling work that goes into building these dream machines, and if you think your bike is Badass, send in a photo and some details and we'll post it.
Support aviation's friends, family and fans with attendance at Air Races
Head out to Reno-Stead Field for displays, performers and vendors

Aviation fans, friends and family continue to support pilots and organizers of the National Championship Air Races with attendance to the event. Although Friday's races are suspended, the scheduled events, displays and vendors continue to honor pilots and flight.
Formula One pilot dies in mid-air collision
Races suspended for rest of Friday

For the third time in four days, a pilot at the National Championship Air Races has been killed. Pilot Gary Hubler, last year's Formula One winner, died during a race Friday morning after a Formula One plane collided with another.
Jet pilot dies in second crash at National Championship Air Race
Pilot appeared caught in wake of another jet and went down

Brad Morehouse, 48, of Afton, Wy., was killed 2:45 p.m. Sept. 13 when the L-39 Albatross he was flying crashed at the National Championship Air Races.
Sit with the orange if you're looking for the juice
Section three at the National Championship Air Races filled with spirited fans

“Hey, you in the red… You in the red: Are these yours?” A roar of laughter erupts from the crowd gathered around as an orange-clad Robert Lewis stands in the bleachers and waves a giant pair of women’s panties above his head in the general direction of a pretty lady passing by.
Pilot dies while practicing for Championship Air Races
Races proceed as planned despite loss to Air Race family

Former Navy fighter pilot Steve Dari, of Lemon Grove, Calif., died in a plane crash following a test flight 6:10 p.m. Sept. 11 at Reno Stead field 8 miles north of Reno.

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