Red Bull Air Race World Series

The Red Bull Air Race World Series features the world’s best pilots in a motor sports competition based on speed, precision and skill.
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Established in 2003 and created by Red Bull, it is an international series of air races in which competitors have to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the sky in the fastest possible time. Pilots fly individually against the clock and have to complete tight turns through a slalom course consisting of specially designed pylons, known as “air gates”.

Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 370 kilometres per hour while withstanding forces of up to 12 gs.
Touching down in nine cities worldwide in 2008, 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 competitions around today.
They are accompanied by a supporting program of show flights. Races are usually flown on weekends with the first day for qualification then finals the day after. The events generally attract large crowds and are broadcast, both live and taped, in many nations.
At each venue, the top nine places earn World Series points. The air racer with the most points at the end of the series becomes Red Bull Air Race world champion. The 2005, 2006 and 2007 series were won respectively by the American pilots Mike Mangold, Kirby Chambliss and Mangold again.
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Red Bull Air Race World Series 2007:
Abu Dhabi
Rio De Janeiro
source: wikipedia, www.redbullairrace.com