Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Two Pilots Will Fly Along A Unique Racetrack Against The Clock
For the first time ever The Red Bull Air Race Demo will come to Damman on the March 21st-23rd, showcasing the Red Bull Air Race World Championship bringing all the excitement and action of the air racing competition. Two of the Challenger Class Pilots will demonstrate the skills and precision featured in the competition, as they take on a unique racetrack against the clock. Guided by live commentary, spectators in Dammam will witness the pilots flying their raceplanes at high speed through the iconic Air Gates.
The Red Bull Air Race Demo in partnership with the General Sports Authority aims to give the expected 20,000 spectators a first taste of what the Red Bull Air Race World Championship has to offer and to create excitement for the 2019 season finale that will be held in Saudi Arabia, November.
The purpose of the Demo is to showcase the Red Bull Air Race World Championship bringing the global series into a local environment, providing spectators with a unique opportunity to learn about the Red Bull Air Race. The Demo setup features a special racetrack that sees the pilots fly all the Air Racing maneuvers performed in the championship. The 25-meter-high yellow air-filled pylons, highlight a simplified, straight-line racetrack that the pilots navigate using Edge 540 raceplanes. The objective is to fly the aerial racetrack in the fastest possible time, incurring as few penalties as possible. During the Red Bull Air Race Demo, pilots will reach speeds of up to 200 knots while enduring forces of up to 12G.
Spectators can view this never seen before event from the Al-Plaza Beach on the northern waterfront in Dammam.
(Source: Red Bull Air Race news release. Image from Red Bull Content Pool by Joerg Mitter)
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