Red Bull Air Race lasted for two days (Thu & Fri , Apr 11 – 12) and took a place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the forth time since 2005.Audience of 350,000 spectators(Khaleej Times said) gathered at Abu Dhabi Corniche to watch this great and interesting event and to see some of the world's most skilled pilots.
This was the first season of tenth in the Red Bull Air Race World Series for this year, 2008, and the following season will be in California, USA (Sat & Sun, May 3 – 4).
This event was held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor & Chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Club, with a valuable support from HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.
The result of the competition was as follows:
1st Place : Paul Bonhomme (UK)
2nd Place: Hannes Arch (Austria)
3rd Place: Mike Mangold (USA)
Winner: Paul Bonhomme (UK)
What’s Red Bull?
Red Bull is the brand name of an energy drink that originated in Thailand and, in a version adapted to Austrian tastes, is now popular throughout the world. (Look wikipedia)
The Red Bull Air Race World Series, established in 2003 and created by Red Bull, 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. (Look wikipedia)
What About Red Bull Air Race World Series Locations?
These are the countries which held the Red Bull Air Race since 2003 till 2007:
(and the number of rounds in each country)
Australia: 2 rounds
Austria: 2 rounds
Brazil: 1 round
Germany: 1 round
Hungary: 5 rounds
Ireland: 1 round
Mexico: 1 round (cancelled = 0 rounds)
Netherlands: 1 round
Portugal: 1 round
Russia: 1 round (cancelled = 0 rounds)
Spain: 2 rounds (1 was cancelled = 1 round)
Switzerland: 1 round
Sweden: 0 rounds (first round in 2008)
Turkey: 2 rounds
United Arab Emirates: 3 rounds
United Kingdom: 4 rounds
United States: 5 rounds
For more information, look at Wikipedia - Red Bull Air Race World Series.
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