2023 Reno Air Races- STOL Drag, the Final Flag

This year held special significance for the Reno Air Races because it marked the final event at this location. Steve, the reigning STOL Drag National Champion from the previous year, was eager to cement his legacy by becoming the STOL Drag National Champion once more in the event's last race in Reno.
The Champion was determined by averaging 8 timed runs made throughout the event. Visit STOLDrag.com for rules and more information on Stol Drag.
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[@cathyhenry4516]

It was a special event, 🏁 Final Flag at Reno. You did a great job capturing the STOL Drags, Sara! Happy for us to win again!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks for your part in all of it too!

[@scottmaurer79]

Towing Steve's plane with the cowling and prop removed: "Hopefully they don't know we're broke down". That made me laugh, Steve and his family are awesome, always a pleasure to watch. Congratulations Steve!

[@SteveHenry]

😂😂 thank you!

[@s-21mtnflyer70]

Steve was nice enough to take me for a flight around the pattern at his home air port a few years ago and show me a STOL landing. Thanks for all you have done for the experimental side of aviation. I will never forget your generosity. Thanks you Steve.

[@thomthumbe]

We stopped to talk to Steve’s daughter in the pit. She was so kind and informative! Steve is the man, but his whole family really rates high in our books! Thanks for a great show!

[@eddiesanches1427]

Just another AMAZING video!! Great memories made and documented…. Thanks Sarah! I’m very thankful Bryan Dacus kept us both in the race.

[@waynegilchrist3535]

I love all the footage I've ever seen with Steve Henry involved. He always has a good attitude and a smile on his face. He and his family really seem like top notch people! Look forward to upcoming events down the road.

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Steve Congratulations ! You ARE the STOL Drag Champion Again! But most of all you are a Human champion, with many, many admirers! You are JUST COOL !

[@philhill184]

I’ve been waiting for this video! Congratulations Steve under extreme circumstances. This video truly depicts the aviation family and the true sportsmanship of STOL. Thanks Sara!

[@MelanieWylieRichards]

What a beautiful video - thank you!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks for watching!

[@dougl4680]

If you share kindness it will always come back. Awesome support from family and friends. Congratulations and thanks Steve and crew!

[@johnweaver8242]

I have always loved airplane racing but I'm new to this style I got into watching your videos when cleetus started getting into his plane and it's so entertaining to watch and I have seen so many videos with you in them you are definitely one of the best I have seen and your content is amazing thanks for sharing with us

[@SteveHenry]

Glad you like them!

[@carlhendricks349]

Congratulation on another wonderful performance! Thanks again for sharing the time at Reno. Would loved to been able to come down. Be safe and keep all of us on our toes!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Awesome Video Sara! good to see you all!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks! You too!

[@shanesimantel7369]

So awesome to watch Steve win in person at the final Reno air races. Especially after the gearbox issues. Great job on the video Sara! Hope you’ll be at Sun n Fun next year.

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you! We plan on it. -Sara

[@jamesonpace726]

For those of us unable to keep doing what we love, you are The Killer! Thanks....

[@jonathanmoore7472]

Super fun to watch in person

[@Henry-vb4hq]

Congratulations on your win, Steve! Great photography Sara! from Osh '23 Henry.

[@SteveHenry]

Hi Henry! Thank you ☺️

[@foesfly3047]

I admire the trail blazers developing and supporting the Yamaha engine conversions. All the pillars of that group are very dang smart, creatively clever and hardworking.

[@SteveHenry]

We appreciate that. Thank you!

[@eastcorp]

Congratulations!

[@StubProductions]

You do a fantastic job editing these videos! You pick really good music and know when to use it and not too. Beautiful videos

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@RevUnstableBoy]

Was great finally getting to meet you and Sara out in Reno. that and all the other STOL guys. congratulations on another win. hope to see you again someday. Thanks

[@AussieMaleTuber]

Congratulations to you and your family Steve - from the NSW out back! I have been a subscriber from the beginning, have not missed a video, and my love of flying planes is in part because you show what planes can do for us.

[@AndreaPiano-yl9jc]

Great job Steve !! 😉

[@daedaluscan]

Must be very satisfying to see all those hours of hard work pay off. Super professional approach, no wonder you win:)

[@markthibault8579]

Congrats, Steve and family. Well done. Nice to see Mr. Sanchez giving you some more competition to keep things interesting.

[@martinluton6513]

You remind me of a less manic Jay Jones. Great job, your flying and your engineering are both next level.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota! Outstanding job!!

[@SteveHenry]

👋 thank you!

[@bartgoins1782]

Congrats Team Henry! Thanks for another great video, Sara.

[@bryandacus]

I bet you carry a spare gearbox now!😁 Good job on your win.

[@cathyhenry4516]

THANK YOU Bryan!!! For all your help to make our win happen!!!!

[@wadestoelting5942]

Superb film production work Sara!

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you ☺️ -Sara

[@richardnorfolk6346]

Watching from afar, an awesome achievement Steve, an amazing video and brilliant teamwork!

[@karlwilliams8208]

Outstanding

[@craigsanders6925]

Been waiting for this one, thanks!!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks for watching!

[@roginutah]

Awesome job, Steve! Impressive.

[@tomscott3939]

thanks for the great videos!!

[@HeeHawHighlander]

Great Job Bryan Dacus and good to see my buddy John Fosgate hangin in the pits!

[@dustinalexander4620]

As a 20 year veteran, I question often my sacrifice, (this day and age) "Was it worth it?" Videos like this solidify, Yes, yes it was. Now I need to transform my life to join this aviation community. If Steve needs an employee, tell me where to send my resume.

[@desertfox3860]

Thanks Sara!

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you! -Sara

[@darrielmccarter957]

THANKS STEVE THE GRANDMASTER OF STOL

[@susanellis8157]

Great job Sara, I felt like I was right there amongst all the action!

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you! Thanks for watching ☺️ -Sara

[@johnsargeant2041]

What a great guy and amazing work.. sum one needs to make a rc plane of this bird to show the craftsmanship of Stol Drags..

[@SteveHenry]

That’s a great idea

[@johnsargeant2041]

I would love to try and fly sumthing modeled after what you have built here.. plus it gives the people that aren't as blessed as you are,, to be able to feel the experience yall stole pilots experience..

[@johnsargeant2041]

I would own one and fly

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

It's amazing that such a tiny gearbox can handle close to 400 hp. What an awesome engine package.

[@patway4683]

You guys are awesome!

[@basementadmin]

Wonderful stuff!

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you!

[@skyepilotte11]

Congrats Steve...good end to Reno Air races as we knew them.

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you 😊

[@Coops777]

Always beautifully produced, telling a thrilling story. This video was no exception. Well done Steve Henry on your win and Sara on a thoroughly enjoyable video. Question, was that Brian Steck who got caught in the whirlwind (dust devil)?

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you! Yeah that was Brian in the dust devil. -Sara ☺️

[@jocora]

Missed you

[@drhodes380]

Cleetus brought me.

[@SteveHenry]

That’s great! Welcome 😁

[@hillcrestannie]

I’m going to have to get me a Highlander . Don’t know how I’ll pay for it yet but I want to join the fun !

[@SteveHenry]

Yes! We can help 😀

[@corex72]

Cleeters going to see that engine and need one.

[@BrandonSchmit]

The closeup shots look really nice and saturated. Did you get a new lens or camera or are you just doing some different color correction?

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you. I did get a new camera! It’s a Sony a7IV. I have not gotten into color grading yet, but hopefully soon. Thanks for the comment -Sara

[@BrandonSchmit]

I just noticed the western music with the dust devil and tumbleweed section 🤣@@SteveHenry

[@владимирвойтенко-к6и]

Ви супер 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@smicksmookety]

Those dust devils are terrifying.

[@SteveHenry]

Yeah, it was really bad that day!

[@toodie6980]

Only close to the ground when they are just starting.....glider pilots love them!!! Power pilots not so much. Glad no major damage. Great race! Vlog is super, nice to see your Mom, Sara

[@sarahenry3879]

😊😊😊

[@markdixon215]

Why is it the final STOL racing at Reno?

[@SteveHenry]

It was the final running of the Reno Air Races. There is some talk on moving locations.

[@SteveHenry]

STOL Drag still has several events around the country throughout the year.

[@mitto4504]

Hey Steve can you teach Cleetus to drag race a plane?

[@harryparsons2750]

What does STOL stand for

[@SteveHenry]

Shot takeoff and landing

[@inspire-tiveZONE]

🇿🇲

[@geebee-oh2nx]

No we saw you towing and hoping we see you the next day 😂