Air Race X event at Warren County Airport
Summary
A resolution to sign a deal with ARX US, LLC to host the Air Race X air racing event at the county airport in September 2027 failed to get a majority, despite supporters pitching it as a signature tourism event.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — the terms of the hosting agreement and any county costs were not detailed in the record.
Had it passed, local pilots, tourism businesses and aviation fans would have gained a marquee event.
Taxpayers could bear costs if the event underperforms, per the speakers' references to past missteps.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — 2026-09-18
A resolution to sign a deal with ARX US, LLC to host the Air Race X air racing event at the county airport in September 2027 failed to get a majority, despite supporters pitching it as a signature tourism event.
Board of Supervisors — 2026-08-19
Residents are pushing the county to land the Air Race X flying event for 2027, possibly featuring the Blue Angels. Supporters say past air shows drew huge crowds and that the county has passed up good opportunities; the event could bring tourist dollars countywide.
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