Jason SMITH - United States
Biography
I have been in the balloon community for over 13 years now. Starting with my first flight back in 2009, I crewed for six years before finding my balloon, Irish Spirit, and taking the jump into becoming the Pilot-in-Command. Since getting my license in 2017, I have flown locally in Nevada and in 2019, had the pleasure of making my first international event in Leon, Mexico.
Competition History
| Year | Event | Country | Location | Ranking | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Great Reno Balloon Race 2025 | United States | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno, NV | 23 | 439 |
| 2025 | 2025 Hot Air for Hope - Carson Valley Balloon Festival | United States | Lampe Park, Gardnerville, NV | 13 | 615 |
| 2024 | The Great Reno Balloon Race 2024 | United States | Reno, NV | 34 | 331 |
| 2024 | Hot Air for Hope - Carson Valley Balloon Festival 2024 | United States | Gardnerville, NV | 8 | 728 |
| 2023 | The Great Reno Balloon Race 2023 | United States | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno, NV | 11 | 688 |
| 2023 | Hot Air for Hope | United States | Lampe Park, Gardnerville, NV | 20 | 253 |
| 2023 | Lovers Aloft Balloon Festival 2023 | United States | Lovelock, Nevada | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | The Great Reno Balloon Race | United States | Reno | 18 | 556 |
| 2022 | Northern Nevada Ballooning | United States | Gardnerville, NV | 8 | 543 |
| 2021 | Great Reno Balloon Race 2021 | United States | Reno, Nevada | 14 | 474 |
United States