The Red Bull London Air Race
The Red Bull Air Race World Series features the world’s best pilots in a motor sports competition based on speed, precision and skill. 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.
This weekend, it is London’s turn, and the air race will take place on the River Thames against the backdrop of The O2 (previously called the Millennium Dome) in the East of London.
London Race Schedule
Qualifying Day (Saturday, 2nd August)
• 11:00 Doors Open
• 12:45 Side Acts
• 15:00 Qualifying 1
• 15:40 Results, Analysis, Interviews, Side Acts
• 16:00 Qualifying 2
• 16:40 Results, Summary, Interviews, Highlights of the Day
• 18:00 Doors Close
Race Day (Sunday, 3rd August)
• 09:00 Doors Open
• 11:00 Side Acts and Track Introduction
• 12:20 RACE STARTS!
• 12:20 Point One round
• 12:35 Super Eights
• 13:00 Results, Analysis, Interviews, Side Acts
• 13:35 Semi Finals
• 14:10 3rd place fly-off
• 14:20 Final
• 14:43 Award Ceremony
• 17:00 Doors Close
Here are some pics from the practice session: London Red Bull Air Race