Red Bull Air Race in Detroit

[Princedietrich]

Anyone going to this? I got on their website and made a ticket request but haven't heard a peep. Wondering if I did something wrong or if I just haven't waited long enough.

Also, is there anyone in the know who has good intel on a place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a cold one while watching those aerobatic psychopaths do everything in their power to give the entire Detroit FSDO staff a heart attack?

Thanks, :beer:

 

[WMUchickenhawk]

I'm hoping to go. Havent made any ticket request yet, though. Im not sure where along the river they plan on doing the race, but you cant go wrong with Windsor on the Canadian side. They have a park the length of the river that could be used. Im not sure if you need a ticket or not for over there. On the Detroit side Hart Plaza should be good viewing, as i'd imagine the race will be close to there.

 

[Way2Broke]

Assuming I can get the time off I will be there. Am I the only one that still thinks airplanes are "cool" and not just a paycheck?

DETROIT - THE MOTOR CITY

Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the largest city in the state and the 10th largest city in the U.S.A. It is nicknamed “The Motor City” because it has been America’s hub for automotive innovation and manufacturing since 1896 when Henry Ford built his first car in the city. Many may not know that the city is also home to many aviation milestones serving as the birthplace and hometown of aviator Charles Lindbergh and the primary location for the mass production of B-24 bombers during World War II.

The city is home to one of the most energized bases of sporting fans in the nation. Sports fanatics turn out each year to cheer on their major leagues sports teams including the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball, Detroit Lions National Football League, and Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League teams. It only makes sense that in 1982 the first Detroit Grand Prix race and Superbowl XVI made their way into the Detroit sports scene and continue to come back in the years that followed.

It’s not only Detroit’s rich knowledge in the automotive and aviation industries as well as its abundance of sports fans that make it an ideal stop for the Red Bull Air Race World Series – the city also shares an international border with Canada and the Detroit River. This aspect make it the first time the Red Bull Air Race will take place between two countries at the same time, making world history for the Series and for the cities of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Be sure to visit www.visitdetroit.com for more information on the latest leg of the world series.

The race will be staged along the Detroit River, which is one of the world’s most trafficked international shipping lanes. Downtown Detroit between the General Motor’s Renaissance Center and Bell Isle Park along the newly renovated Detroit RiverFront is where Detroit race fans can catch a piece of the action on May 31st and June 1st. The race will be the third stop in a 10-stop world series tour, and the 2nd race in the U.S.A.

There will be two ticketed areas on both the Detroit and Windsor sides of the river that will offer all the necessary amenities and services including Jumbotron screens to get a birds-eye view of the race action as well as premium concessions to make the race weekend complete.

The Red Bull Air Race World Series gratefully recognizes the important role of the following Great Lakes shipping interests in making these races possible:
Canadian Shipowners Association
Shipping Federation of Canada

 

[TWA]

Am I the only one that still thinks airplanes are cool and not just a paycheck?

One of few on this board, unfortunatly. But I'm in the category with ya! So does anyone have any idea where the ticketed and non ticketed areas will be? Finally a good reason to go to Detroit!

Here's something to warm everyone up for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xshjgHVb-RI

 

[TWA]

Answered my own question with a little bit of research. Here is the info on ticketed areas:

Spectator Tickets - Detroit Spectators will have the opportunity to experience the best viewing and sound including on-site activities. There will be 4 ticketing zones located on the Detroit side of the river:
- Zone 1: Located on the river side of Cobo Hall at the west end of the race track. Plenty of parking available at Cobo Hall and the Joe Louis Arena.
- Zone 2: Located at Hart Plaza close to the center of the race track with slighly elevated grass areas and great views of the course.
- Zone 3: Located around the GM Promenade with great views of the course and near our Race Headquarters - interactive exhibition. Ideal to take the People Mover to the GM Plaza stop.
- Zone 4: Located at Rivard Plaza where you can see the start and finish of the race.

 

[landlover]

that video looks like a typical day for me in the falcon.:smash: the coolest part was flying under the bridge!!!


god bless red bull for promoting this in the usa and around the world, this and all motorsports.

 

[Way2Broke]

god bless red bull for promoting this in the usa and around the world, this and all motorsports.

Only problem is that they have their name on the wrong brand of car in the Nascar series.

 

[landlover]

Only problem is that they have their name on the wrong brand of car in the Nascar series.

nascar is like watching a pop warner football game when the super bowl is on. F1 is the answer!

 

[Way2Broke]

nascar is like watching a pop warner football game when the super bowl is on. F1 is the answer!

I'll take a weekend at either one over a weekend at work. But I like the people at the campground at a Nascar race alot better. We still have tents, F1 fans show up in their million dollar motor homes. I guess I was raised on Nascar, and it is my favorite, but the fact that a F1 driver's head is exposed to the outside kinda makes them a little more insane.

 

[Princedietrich]

And yet not nearly as insane as the Red Bull pilots are.

 

[NW_Pilot]

Detroit can be a very hostile place... a mini west Africa in America. I Wonder what unsuspecting foreign pilot is gonna get shot first in Detroit...

Also Where has Caneman Been!

 

[Way2Broke]

Detroit can be a very hostile place... a mini west Africa in America. I Wonder what unsuspecting foreign pilot is gonna get shot first in Detroit...

Also Where has Caneman Been!

"The D" isn't that bad. It's the ten or fifteen miles surrounding downtown that is down right frightening. When I first moved here I use to drive around and see how bad I could scare myself in those ten or fifteen miles, and I was finally successful, so I don't do that anymore. haha I now take the interstate in and out of town. I'd be willing to give parts of Michigan Av to Canada for free. As long as we can keep the casinos, parts of the riverfront, and the stadiums we can call it a win win situation. My point is, you can safely have a great time in Downtown if you know where to go. Just watch out for the Mayor, that guy and his crew are straight gangster.

 

[tathepilot]

I wish I still lived in D-town...

 

[Princedietrich]

The Prince will be holding court in Spectator Section 2 on the Detroit side.

I gotta admit tho, it was tempting to go for the Windsor side since the spectator areas flank the casino. That would have been dangerous.

 

[Way2Broke]

Detroit has many fine casinos for your spending needs as well. In fact, the MGM in Detroit just announced a new slogan, "If you haven't noticed already, the city of Detroit needs your money worst than you do."

 

[Princedietrich]

Yeah I'd be interested in seeing how much of the Greektown infrastructure I've personally financed.

 

[PUNISHER]

"The D" isn't that bad. It's the ten or fifteen miles surrounding downtown that is down right frightening. When I first moved here I use to drive around and see how bad I could scare myself in those ten or fifteen miles, and I was finally successful, so I don't do that anymore. haha I now take the interstate in and out of town. I'd be willing to give parts of Michigan Av to Canada for free. As long as we can keep the casinos, parts of the riverfront, and the stadiums we can call it a win win situation. My point is, you can safely have a great time in Downtown if you know where to go. Just watch out for the Mayor, that guy and his crew are straight gangster.

That's frickin hilarious, and I thought I was the only one who went "ghetto cruising" in Detroit. My friend and I used to go ghetto cruising in his Caddie to help break up the monotony of pager life. After a couple of scary unlighted streets I was ready to call it quits. I never imagined that driving around in the ghetto would get my adrenaline pumping. In the really bad spots we would slow down which made it that much more ********************ed up.

 

[Way2Broke]

That's frickin hilarious, and I thought I was the only one who went "ghetto cruising" in Detroit. My friend and I used to go ghetto cruising in his Caddie to help break up the monotony of pager life. After a couple of scary unlighted streets I was ready to call it quits. I never imagined that driving around in the ghetto would get my adrenaline pumping. In the really bad spots we would slow down which made it that much more ********************ed up.

Ghetto cruising is a right of passage at YIP. How else are you going to prepare yourself for those late night pickups from Detroit City where you can hear the gun fire outside the fence. I think it should be in the training program.

The great thing about living here is when you don't have the time or the gas to make it to the ghetto, it comes to you. Don't believe me? Just check out the thread below thread, post number 10.

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=111936

 

[Princedietrich]

There wouldn't be such a huge upsurge in theft of catty converters if Dateline hadn't done a news story on them and announced that they have platinum and other valuable metals in them. I mean you'd still have the criminal "geniouses" who figured it out first, but now everyone's doing it.

Honestly, I'm suprised I didn't get robbed at least once when I lived up there in D-ville

 

[TWA]

The beautiful thing about living in Ohio is there is now no way for the state to check for car for emissions standards. If someone stole my catalytic converter, I would just get some pipe, do a little welding, and forget that part. Then, you would be able to run 100LL if you really wanted to.

If taking the 172 up to the races, would YIP be a good airport to fly into? Is the USA Jet FBO worth using? It looks like they've got just about the best deal on gas up there.