• A group of fans, who call themselves "Section 3," stand together wearing orange t-shirts with the number 3 emblazoned on their backs.
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    On September 16 at the 1982 Reno air races, fan Bob Lewis invited everyone to meet in section 3 of the spectator stands the following day, which marks the beginning of the group and explains why they still wear the number today.

  • A group of fans, who call themselves "Section 3," stand together wearing orange t-shirts with the number 3 emblazoned on their backs.

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September 17, 2023

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Chad Slattery

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