Name Tag Experience

According to the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), “at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 during Unlimited Class qualifying, the P-51 Mustang “Galloping Ghost,” piloted by Jimmy Leeward, crashed into the box seat area in front of the main grandstand. It is a mass casualty situation and local emergency personnel are on the scene.”- RARA, September 16, 2011

The McDonald Racer #37 pilot and crew are safe, although some dear friends were wounded by shrapnel from the crash.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected by this devastating accident.

To read our official statement, please refer to our press release here.

For further details, please visit the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) website here.

The McDonald Racer #37 team was unable to give away the Name Tag, Inc. lanyards given the event cancellation.  For the time being we wait to hear the fate of National Championship Air Racing (February 2012) and hope to give our fun lanyards away at the 2012 races.  We will keep you apprised if we hear more.

The most recent update from the Reno Air Racing Association was posted September 28, 2011 and can be read here.

Thank you for your support Name Tag, Inc.!

The 2011 National Championship Air Races are finally here and the team is ready!  The McDonald Racer #37 has been continually worked on in the last few months and we have high hopes for a race year taking home first place in the T-6 Gold Class.

To keep updated on the team’s progress throughout the race week, be sure to follow our Twitter Page and our Facebook Page.

McDonald Racer #37 Race Schedule

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 @14:00-14:25
Saturday, September 17th, 2011 @11:05-11:30
Sunday, September 18th, 2011 @13:20-13:45

These race schedules may change due to weather and other factors, for any schedule updates through out the weekend, refer to the Reno Air Racing Association’s schedule posting here.

Sponsors are an integral part of the McDonald Racer #37 team.  Our generous sponsors not only enable us to race at our full potential, but their professional and personal support brings us closer to our goals of encouraging child aviators, winning first place in the T-6 gold class and breaking the speed record.  Click on the links below to learn more about each company.

We’re proud to announce our 2011 Sponsor for this year’s National Championship Air Races:

Gold Level Sponsors

Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Inc.

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Straight Flight, Inc.

Silver Level Sponsors

Ameritech Industries, Inc.

Heads by Drew: Port Development

Utah Valley University

Bronze Level Sponsors

ACES Systems
Cannon Aviation Insurance
Hi-Performance Wash Systems, Inc.

Hooker Harness
IBG Business Services, Inc.
Name Tag, Inc.

Pat Wilson Graphics
Rubino Surveying
Tac Air
Wings West: Governor Exchange & Overhaul, Inc.

Non-Profit Sponsors

EAA Young Eagles

Kids In Flight

T-6 Racing Association

National Air-Race Group

Additionally, we were fortunate to have a very talented videographer, Angel Andres, join the crew and donate his services.  Please take a moment to watch Angel’s brief sponsorship video here:

McDonald Racer #37 Sponsorship Video

(Learn more about Angel’s work here: http://angelandres.com/)