Reno

[Jetrey]

Ended up staying in Reno sat. night went to the races today. WOW it is awesome! My boy and I had the best time ever. The Blue Angels are incredible, we actually got to meet and get autographs of two of the pilots, the pilot of the #5 f-18 told my boy, "I want to see you flying someday." Oh that was it for him, blue angels here he comes! So many great planes to see, and so much racing, one day is not enough. next year we're gonna do a couple days and bring some more peeps with us. what a great event. thanks nickypoo for the advice. maybe i'll see you next year.

[NICKYPOO]

Right on Jet. Ya, pretty cool eh? One day is definitely not enough. That's why I spend 9-10 days out there. Next year we need to get together some sort of meeting seeing as how we had three TO's members there. There is so much to see and do there that it gets kind of tough to do one more thing. Glad you guys got to check it out though. It's always worth coming to.

[NICKYPOO]

Sunday's Unlimited Gold.

[sparky216]

Yea, we need to set something up......that was a great trip. Nick, where do you view the races? Were you in the grandstands or the pits, or some super secret "local" spot

I had a larger crew then I thought, there was about 10 of us that made the trip down. Good times!

[sparky216]

Well, he got 5th....but it was his first time racing a jet. He had a blast doing it!


Race: Jet Heat 1A Date: 2009-09-17 Course: 6 laps, 50.13 mi
Pilot: Sherman, Craig Aircraft: American Spirit - Race 5 Type: L-39 Albatros
Time: 06:48.018 Speed: 442.302 Place: 5
Penalties: Cut pylon 1, lap 5; pylon 4, lap 4

[NICKYPOO]

How did he get himself into that ride for one heat? You have to be one hell of a stick to get in with those guys. They are extremely untrusting.

[sparky216]

I guess he's one hell of a stick

[sparky216]

I wish you could have hooked up with us, I'm sure you would have loved Craig......he's one great dude!

Next year perhaps.....

[NICKYPOO]

I wish you could have hooked up with us, I'm sure you would have loved Craig......he's one great dude!

Next year perhaps.....

Well, the important thing is that you get hooked. That way you'll spend a few more day down here next year. Come Thursday, most everybody is in town and the party is on 'til Sunday night. I would definitely like to meet Craig. Pilots are generally as cool as they come. Pretty much have to be.

Couple pics for now.

Hmm, somehow a couple of "wobblies" made it into my exports. If one looks kind of funky it's because I was shoot 400mph aircraft at 1/250.

[NICKYPOO]

Here's your boy in his first Jet heat. Flew a damn good line. One hell of a lot better than the guy in that Vampire. I don't know if it was the pilot or the plane but, it was not good.

[Fast1911]

awesome photos, that camera rocks

[NICKYPOO]

Thanks man. Got some tips from some of the big cheese photogs this year. I got some more really good ones but I'm out of juice on the 'puter. Keep your eyes open.