Reno Air races Are Back

The Reno Air Races are back, a year after 11 people were killed.
From the Reno Gazette Journal: Air racing returns to Reno-Stead Airport this week, and organizers face the challenge of balancing a full slate of action and entertainment with a remembrance of the victims of last year’s crash and a tribute to the first responders and community that rallied in the aftermath.
Pilot Jimmy Leeward and 10 spectators were killed and dozens injured when Leeward’s P-51 Mustang experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into box seats in front of the grandstand last year.
“We are going to appropriately remember the events of last year,” said Mike Draper, spokesman for the 49th annual National Championship Air Races. “The theme this year is ‘A Tribute.’ We’ll be paying tribute to the victims, but also to the first responders and the community for its support.”  http://www.rgj.com/article/20120909/EVENTS05/309090056/1459
They were able to pay the huge increase in insurance premiums and put the races on again.  It's good for Reno and the State of Nevada and I am glad they were able to put the races on again.