Classes
Restricting aircraft to a specific type or design creates a competition that focuses on pilot skill. Air racing events such as the Reno air races, incorporate multiple classes or aircraft. These may be defined by the race organizer, or by a sanctioned group. Some air races are limited to a single class. Classes used at the Reno races are as follows:
| Class | First Race | Primary Description | Course | Field | Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-6 Air Racing | 1946 | T-6/Harvard/SNJ with a P&W R-1340-AN-1 engine | Pylon | ||
| Biplane Air Racing | 1964 | 360 cubic inch engines, mostly Pitts Specials | Pylon | ||
| Formula One Air Racing | 1970 | 200 cubic inch engines | Pylon | International Aeronautics Federation | |
| Formula V Air Racing | 1972 | 1600cc Volkswagen engines | Pylon | ||
| Sport Class Racing | 1998 | Experimental piston powered aircraft. | Pylon |
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—D.H. (David Herbert)
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—Susanna Moodie (1803–1885)
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—Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834)