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07-07-2008
The World's Largest Pajama Party - Pajama Fest 2008 WHO: The Great Reno Balloon Race WHAT: The Great Reno Balloon Race will host The Worl... more
06-04-2008
The Great Reno Balloon Race Solicits Community Support The beloved event issues a call for sponsors (RENO, Nev.) – Support is still needed to ... more
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Participating pilots & balloons
Pilots of The Great Reno Balloon Race are highly skilled professionals who make the challenging sport of hot air ballooning look easy. Every pilot and balloon is matched with one of our many event sponsors who make it possible for them to fly at the event by providing the necesary financial support. A big thank you to both our talented pilots and generous sponsors for helping to bring this spectacular event to you free of charge. If you are interested in becomeing a sponsor for this years event please click here.
RainBow Stew Kurt Adelsberger Chino Hills, CA Grand Sierra Resorts | 
Missing Link James Ahern Albuquerque Wells Fargo | 
Tranquility Jeanne Anson Morgan Hill, CA Murray / WalkerFamily |
Flat Earth Garden of Dreams2 William Baker Cary, IL Flat Earth | 
Blue Moon Jim Bilotta Encinitas, CA TBA | 
Maxie's Mariah III Dr. Lee E. Bregitzer Littleton, CO Michael Morrison, Chtd. |
Falling Star Karen Brown Reno, NV Amerigas | 
Moon Shadow Tim Brown Rancho Cucamo, CA UBS Financial Services, Inc. | 
Windrider Vince Casey Reno, NV TBA |
Smokey Bear Bill Chapel Albuquerque, NM Smokey Bear | 
Sky Lark Laurie Cheatham Alta Loma, CA Del Taco Inc. | 
Autumn Fantasy Edward Clements Fruita, CO McCready Family |
Magic Moments 5 Leroy Coffman Fresno, CA TBA | 
Bald Eagle Shane Cory Peoria, AZ May Foundation | 
Kearney's Mistress Kearney Davis Lovelock, NV Atlantis Casino Resort Spa |
Cricket's Freedom Aaron Dieringer Reno, NV TBA | 
Riatoh Ron Dupee Las Vegas, NV Fitzgerald's Hotel/Casino | 
Spilt Paint Jeff Ebel Las Vegas, NV TBA |
Joey Little Bee Mark Fosburg Peoria, AZ Wells Fargo Bank | 
Freedom II James Gibson Sacramento, CA Silver State Spinecare | 
Whatever Endeavor Colin Graham Troutville, VA TBA |
REMAX Katie Griggs Incline Village, NV RE/MAX | 
Celebration Larry Houska San Jose, CA TBA | 
Hot Flash Brenda Hungerford Dayton, NV KOH-AM |
Allstate Insurance Mark Johnson Cary, IL Allstate Insurance | 
Fire 'N' Ice Frank Kafka Littleton, CO Kintop Family | 
Energizer Bunny Glo Kehoe Albuquerque, NM Energizer Bunny |
Mayflower Kevin Knapp Walstonburg, NC Mayflower-Sierra Moving Systems | 
Kaleidoscope George Knoblock Las Vegas, NV IGT- Wheel of Fortune | 
Razzmatazz Cindy LaVan Sparks, NV Tessco Technologies |
Pondemon Alan Luksik Aurora, CO Warren Sponsorship | 
Wishing Star David Lynch Temecula, CA C.I.S., Inc. | 
Southern Cross Daryl McKee Royal Heights, Auckland, NZ TBA |
Alpine Glow Joel Metcalf Bishop, CA John Ascuaga's Nugget | 
Asses Aloft Gary Michalek Lafayette, CA Eldorado Hotel/Casino | 
Sahuaro Sunrise Patrick Nilz Tucson, AZ TBA |
Daydreams Dennis Park Discovery Bay, CA TBA | 
Fan Dancer Curt Pengelly Boise, ID Sands Regency Hotel & Casino | 
Patriot Gary Peterson Gardnerville, NV C.I.S. Inc. |
Magic Moments Peter Pierre Fresno, CA Sierra Neurosurgery Group | 
Bubballoon Patrick J. Prothro Park City, UT Silver Legacy Resort/Casino | 
Sunrise Surprise Russ Reichert Grants Pass, OR Saylor Family |
Treetop Flyer Chuck Reynolds Fernley, NV B&C Pool Co. | 
Zollie Tony Rivara Reno, NV Sands Regency Hotel & Casino | 
Shooting Star Brent Rolland Los Altos, CA National Championship Air Races |
Lilly Little Bee Bob Romaneschi Peoria, AZ Wells Fargo | 
Yu-Zakura Carol Rymer-Davis Denver, CO The Great Reno Balloon Race | 
Mothra2 Alan Sanderson Albany, OR TBA |
God's Glory Bob Schaible Tracy, CA Trader Joe's | 
Aquatude Jay Schuler Reno, NV Jack in the Box, Inc. | 
Up Early Ramon Seelbach Reno, NV Reno RV Park |
L'escalier Larry Seiler Woodbridge, CA Jessup Family & LaVern Lyn | 
Mariposa II Thomas Sharpee Morgan Hill, CA Microflex Corporation | 
Racer Matt Stahlecker Napa, CA TBA |
It's About Time! David Steidley Albuquerque, NM Shell Oil | 
Lolly Pop Anson Stelmak Mead, WA Grand Sierra Resorts | 
Moonshine Don Stockley Murray, UT Sani-Hut |
Pack Jack Greg Taggart Citrus Heights, CA University of Nevada, Reno | 
Free Spirit Dana Thornton San Jose, CA Muckel Anderson CPAs | 
Aurora Australis Steve Turner Half Moon Bay, CA The Kersey Family |
Cheers Dave Wakefield Sacramento, CA Harrah's Reno | 
Rainbow Thru Heaven Rick Wallace Santa Monica, CA IGT- Megabucks | 
Split Tail Lewin Williams Las Vegas, NV Wachovia Securities |
Baby Bear Dale Wong Rancho Cucamonga, CA Batjer Family | 
WWJD Bill Woodhead Grants Pass, OR St. Paul's Methodist Church | 
Indigo John Wright Sebastopol, CA Alten Family |
The mission of the Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
