Reno Air Race disaster recounted from cockpits

Published



STEAD, Nev. (AP) — Two-time champion Steve Hinton Jr. thought the National Championship Air Races would never run again.

The 24-year-old pilot and son of a former six-time champ of the same name was convinced it was all over a year ago when tragedy struck like never before in the 48 years of performance racing at Reno-Stead Airport.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.