Fri, Feb 05, 2010
The Red Bull Air Races, That Is
Cirrus Aircraft and Red Bull Air Race announced a global
partnership for the 2010 World Championship at an exclusive event
in Santa Monica, California Thursday. At Red Bull Air Race events
around the world in 2010, guests will have the unique opportunity
to experience Cirrus Aircraft. Guests attending the races in either
the Race Club or the High Flyer's Lounge will have special access
to both the SR22 series of piston aircraft, as well as the upcoming
Cirrus Vision 'personal jet.'
Cirrus Vision Jet
In his comments to several hundred
people attending the Santa Monica event, Cirrus Aircraft CEO Brent
Wouters said, "The Red Bull Air Race World Championship represents
a passion for precision and performance in aviation. These same
attributes are shared by Cirrus Aircraft, its employees and
thousands of Cirrus owners and pilots around the world. We are
proud to join this world-class event in 2010 and bring together air
race fans, pilots and a new generation of aviators for a season of
the most exciting, skillful and technical aerial competition in all
of flying."
Wouters added, "The Red Bull Air Races and its select global
venues are a spectacular aviation experience. These locations
showcase the unique lifestyle of convenience, comfort and access
Cirrus owners enjoy around the world. At Cirrus, we proudly
redefine personal transportation as 'Flying 2.0', and because of
our shared passion, we are excited to partner in the worldwide
aviation phenomenon that is the Red Bull Air Race."
Red Bull Air Race CEO Bernd Loidl noted the synergy of the new
partnership. "We are pleased to welcome Cirrus Aircraft on board as
a partner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. As one of
the leading and most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the
world, Cirrus is constantly pushing the boundaries in the
development and design of premium aircraft. This together with
their passion for flying and focus on excellence provides a perfect
synergy with the Red Bull Air Race World Championship."
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