I've never been to the Reno Air Races but have heard
absolutely amazing things about it. I'm going this
year along with a couple of friends. I'm wondering
what the best way to the race.

The choices a

1. drive from San Francisco there. How's the
parking situation there? Is the traffic an
absolute nightmare?

2. fly to RNO and then rent a car or take
their shuttle? How long does their shuttle
take? Also what is involved in the posting
on their website "Special Traffic Management Program [STMP] has been
published for the past several years by the Federal Aviation
Administration regarding procedures effective during the period
surrounding Race Week at Reno. The program requires slot reservations
for IFR arrivals and departures to Reno-Tahoe International Airport...."
I am IFR rated and have never dealt with this. How
do you reserve a slot? How far in advance do you have
to reserve it? I guess I'll need to make
a reservation at an FBO for an Archer.

any thoughts?

thanks in advance.

Gerald