Weaver - I agree with jfred, I think those are a lot more doable than you'd think! And, if you think about it - a few of them lead into the other. Getting into competition aerobatics (and getting formation training) would probably prepare you really well for Reno. And, if I remember correctly, there was a Sport Aviation article not too long ago about how to get started at Reno. After I read it I remember feeling like Formula One might be really attainable for the average joe who was determined.