how to guide......
so if you like a little subterfuge, slap a number on the side, park on the flightline, and take the cowling off!.....have someone stand around shaking their head from time to time, with a rag in their back pocket.....should be good for a couple days anyway!
...but seriously, just wanted to mention that we had good luck driving to the field at 7am, parking on street, and walking to one of the gates. The idea was that we could return to the car for a snack or cheap beverage....as you can't take much thru the gate.
In reality, it was just easier to shuttle and stay & eat on the field most days!
I have to say that Reno transit was pretty darn good....except the bus stop is quite a few 'blocks' from the gate. I wish they'd change the 'loop' during the races to get a bit closer. But there were extra buses added, transit supervisors with radios at the stop to ensure things ran smoothly, and you meet the nicest, most interesting folks at the bus stop!
We got off at a stop right across from our hotel...the Peppermill, which was a nice place to stay.
( pirep; if you aren't used to smoke, don't stay in the wing of a hotel with the casino below, all the a/c is connected, and I couldn't take it!)