Red Bull Air Race World Championship - supervised by FAI

A RACE OF SPEED AND SKILL
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skill.

Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 370 km/h (230 mph) while withstanding forces of up to 12g.

Touching down in six cities worldwide in 2009, each Red Bull Air Race is unique. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, a Red Bull Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports around today.

The 2009 Championship comprises six rounds; Abu Dhabi (UAE), San Diego (USA), Windsor (CAN), Budapest (HUN), Porto (POR) and Barcelona (ESP).

FAI work in partnership with the Red Bull Air Race World Championship to provide safety supervision services. Go to the Stewards section to learn who has the responsibity for ensuring fair play.

Photo: Russell Cheyne/Red Bull Air Race via AP Images.

Click on www.redbullairrace.com for more information.

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