Thunder in the Valley Jet Rally

Ticket Per Person: $60.00

When: September 24 – 27th, 2026 from 9 am – 10 pm

This is the largest collection of EDF and Turbin Powered Jets in NorCal with over 50 of the best pilots from all over the country. From 1 meter mini’s to 4 meter monsters the sound, smell and adrenaline are incredible. With over 1,000 spectators (over 3 days) this event is great for kids to get excited about RC. This even supports the AMOS Youth Group called the MAVRIX for 2026!!

$12 per day for lunch

$25 per day for dinner

includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

Description

Thunder in the Valley Jet Rally

Registration Fees (Pilots, Vendors & Sponsors):

  • $60 Entry Fee, includes Free Thurs Taco Dinner*
  • $12 for Friday or Saturday Lunches (per day)
  • $25 for Friday or Saturday Dinners (per day)
  • We accept ALL major Credit Cards

Shade Options:

  • $200 Front Row Shade 10’x24’
    • Limited to 1 per pilot
    • Includes Evap Cooler and Electricity
  • $150 Second Row Shade 10‘x20’
    • No limit per pilot
    • Includes Electricity

Location:

4015 East Catlett Rd Lincoln, CA at the corner of E. Catlett & Fiddyment Road, two miles West of Thunder Valley Casino

More Details:

  • This will be the premier RC Jet event in NorCal- don’t be sorry you missed it.
  • Last year was a sell-out!! It will be an EVENT!
  • We expect over 60 pilots and over 125 planes from the Central Valley, Bay Area, Nevada and Socal.
  • Enjoy the 700’ long runway with 100’ plus groomed runouts.
  • We have over 100 acres of emergency landing area and over 125 acres of fly over space.
  • There are eight high quality acrylic awards up for grabs and plenty of crowd participation for the People’s Choice award.
  • On Saturday at noon spectators will vote for the People’s Choice Award so bring your “A Game”.
  • After the People’s Choice Voting we will have a smokin’ 3D Show, Crazy Heli exhibition and Extreme Jets (for spectators’ benefit). We will also have the MAVRIX youth intro and Combat Flight! Wow!
  • We welcome RC Jets of all kinds- from large turbine powered monsters to small foam EDF’s.
  • We will have a professional announcer (on Saturday only) and killer sound system that covers the entire pits and spectator’s areas.
  • We are promoting through social media: Facebook, Instagram, forums, email and local TV stations so there will be TONS of spectators!
  • We offer 10’x 24’ (first row) and 10’ x 20’ (second row) Shade tent rentals.
  • We have plenty of EZ Up space available close to the pits, “first come-first serve.”
  • Easy RV access (in and out) and lots of space for free overnight parking- starting Tuesday, Sept. 23rd.
  • Professional Photographer will be on-site for “static and action shots”. Free photo downloads too!
  • Smarter Images will be on site with high-quality RC Apparel (shirts, hats, goodies) and can customize your garments during the event.
  • In case of warm weather, we have over 5,000 sq. ft. of shade (front row), 12 large Evap Coolers.
  • We will offer additional shade in second and third rows. Each row is and additional 1,600 sq ft.
  • Electrical outlets every 20’ in the pits. No need for generators in the pits.
  • We will have an Air-conditioned Awards/Dining tent open 24/7.
  • We will offer smoke oil at $12 per gallon.
  • We will have high-quality “on-site” professionally prepared lunch and dinner.
  • We have a renovated food concession stand (The Cantina) where you will food that is a “cut above.”
  • We will provide Free Coffee and Doughnuts Friday and Saturday mornings.
  • We will have a separate Ice Cream Bar and Beverage Stand (with tons of caffeine and sugar).
  • On Thursday night at 5:30, we offer the best local Street Tacos & Mexican Beer for all attendees ~ FREE!
  • We offer free beer and wine at the end of your flying day. You will find this in the dining tent.
  • The entire pit area is lit up at night with “market lights’ so it’s a great place to chill
  • BRING A NIGHT FLIER AND LET’S LIGHT IT UP!
  • We offer ice-cold bottled water for the pilots 24/7 in the pits.
  • We will provide one “yard sign” for each sponsor with their name and logo prominently displayed on  the “Row of Sponsors.”
  • We provide hand washing stations, hand sanitizer and all the stuff to stay safe.
  • If you would like to have a Turbine Waiver Pilot and CD sign you off, this may be done on Fri/Sat. Please have all AMA papers.
  • There are several high-quality and inexpensive hotels within 10 miles of the field.
  • This event is an opportunity to give back and help support the community.
  • Throughout the event, we will ask for donations. Please be generous. We did over $27,000 last year.

Parking Costs:

  • Spectators ~ FREE
  • Parking ~ FREE
  • RV Overnight Parking ~ FREE

Have questions?

Contact Dave Long at 916-801-7764 or Visit our website

Event Details

Click here for the event flyer.

Start date: September 24, 2026

End date: September 27, 2026

Start time: 09:00 a.m.

End time: 10:00 p.m.