Introduction to Air Racing

Get ready for high-octane history! This program delivers an exhilarating look back at the world of air racing, spanning nearly a century of speed. From the pioneering National Air Races (1929–1939) to the triumphant return at the 1946 Cleveland Air Races—featuring a rare glimpse of the Navy’s Blue Angels in one of their first performances flying the Grumman Bearcat—we trace the evolution of the sport. Witness the thrills of the desert speedways of California in the '60s and '70s, and journey to the present-day excitement of the races in Reno, Nevada. See the legendary aircraft that defined air racing: super-powerful Warbirds, agile homebuilts, aerobatic biplanes, classic jets, and modern trainers—all still screaming across the skies today!