National Championship Air Races

You've heard of airshows. But you've never experienced anything like this.

The National Championship Air Races isn't just a weekend event, it's five days of the fastest motorsport on the planet, world-class airshow performances, a festival atmosphere, hands-on STEM experiences for the kids, and the chance to get up close with the planes and pilots that make it all happen.

If you've been before, you already know. If you haven't — THIS is your year.

📍 September 16–20 · Roswell, NM

The grandstands fill up. The sky doesn't wait. 👉 link in comments for tickets!

Meet Elrod. 👽

Roswell local. Tinkerer. Mechanic. And the biggest aviation superfan this side of the Milky Way. 🌌

He always thought he'd follow in his older brother's footsteps as a UFO pilot — until he discovered something from Earth that changed everything: airplanes. ✈️

Elrod is proud to serve as the official extraterrestrial aviation enthusiast of the National Championship Air Races and Air Show, and he's counting down the days until September. 🏁

September 16–20 | Roswell, NM 🌵

Tickets on sale now — link in comments. ✈️

September Family! Race week is rapidly approaching so now is the time to lock in your spot.

Whether you're a first-timer or a die-hard fan, we've got a ticket option for every kind of race fan, from General Admission to the all-inclusive Checkered Flag Club experience.

🎖️ Military? 15% off with code MIL15 — and FREE admission on Military Appreciation Day, Friday, Sept. 18.
🧸 Kids 2 & under are always free.
🚗 Parking must be purchased in advance.

September 16–20 | Roswell, NM
📲 Get your tickets via the link in the comments!

Race week in Roswell is more than just racing, and our partners at Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell are serving up some after-hours fun for our fans!

During the National Championship Air Races, September 16–20, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell is opening their campus to NCAR guests with extended hours and services all week long.

🏊 Swimming Pool: 6:00–9:00 PM nightly
🏋️ Gym: See graphic for specific dates & times
🎬 Performing Arts Center Movies: 6:00 PM

This is what it looks like when a whole city shows up for race week. Roswell is ready. Are you?

September 16–20 | Tickets on sale now — link in comments. 🌵

📸 Take a look inside the GRADD-NVBAA STEM Discovery Zone!

The GRADD (Global Robot and Drone Deployment) STEM Discovery Zone at the National Championship Air Races offers a thrilling blend of hands-on education and inspiration for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) enthusiasts of all ages.

From flight simulators and drone workshops to robotics, 3D printing, and hands-on aviation experiences, the Discovery Zone gives young people a front-row seat to the future of aviation and technology.

Whether they come as a student, a scout troop, or a family... they leave as tomorrow's engineers, pilots, and innovators.

🌵 Join us this September at the National Championship Air Races, where the fastest motorsport in the world meets the next generation of innovators.

Memorial Day exists to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. Their courage, their dedication, and their lives will never be forgotten.

To the families, friends, and fellow servicemembers who carry this loss every single day, not just today, we honor you alongside them.

We are a community deeply tied to aviation, to service, and to the brave individuals who have always answered the call. Today we pause, we reflect, and we remember.

Rest easy. You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸