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| Lausitz's EuroSpeedway |
This weekend, Lausiz, Germany's EuroSpeedway will play host to the world's greatest air race sponsored by Red Bull. Starting in 2003, Red Bull, known for their extreme sporting events, began a series of air races across the globe. This year, North America hosted two races: in New York City and Winsor, Ontario. This race in Germany will be this season's sixth race. After five races, British pilot Paul Bonhomme leads Hannes Arch (Austria) 53 to 48. The American pilot Kirby Chambliss is currently in fourth with 35 points. But with three races remaining, the pilot's still have a chance to seize victory.
On July 28, it was reported that Red Bull will not bring the Red Bull Air Races back in 2011. A spokesperson for Red Bull said that this decision is not a result of the troubled global economy. Rather, Red Bull is reporting that they want to take a year off in order to implement new safety measures and restructure the event for future years. This news comes as a disappointment to many governments, especially in Detroit and Windsor, where the event has greatly assisted with economic growth. For example, in 2008, the Tourism Minister of Perth Liz Constable reported that the Red Bull Air Race brought $12 million to the Australian economy. Organizers have not made any statements yet regarding the status of the 2012 races.
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