Red Bull Air Race Returns to San Diego, Tickets On Sale Now - April 15-16
San Diego, CA (January 27, 2017) – Tickets for the 2017 Red Bull Air Race World Championship’s return to San Diego, CA, April 15-16, are now on sale. Returning to San Diego Bay after an eight-year hiatus, the race will be the first of two U.S. stops, with the series finale in Indianapolis in October. A wide range of tickets, from general admission to Aviator Club and premier-level Sky Lounge, are available starting at $20, with discounts on tickets purchased before February 24 taking the price down to $15. Tickets are available at www.redbullairrace.com.
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a pure motorsport competition that combines speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons 82 feet high at speeds of up to 230 mph. For the San Diego stop, the track will be set up directly over the water in San Diego Bay.
Spectators can take in the high-speed, low-flying action from the North or South Embarcadero Marina Parks. The parks run along the San Diego harbor on the east side of San Diego Bay, on property administered by the Port of San Diego. The Embarcadero is also home to the San Diego cruise ship terminal, nine historic vessels belonging to the San Diego Maritime Museum, and Seaport Village.
The eight-race 2017 schedule kicks off with the season opener this month in the United Arab Emirates, and will also take to the skies in Japan, Hungary, two other European destinations, and for the first time Russia, before heading back to the U.S. to crown a champion at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The complete field of 14 Master Class pilots competing in San Diego includes two Americans: Kirby Chambliss, who won the world title in 2004 and 2006, and Michael Goulian, alongside 2016 world champion Matthias Dolderer (GER), Matt Hall (AUS), Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA), Petr Kopfstein (CZE), François Le Vot (FRA), Pete McLeod (CAN), Yoshihide Muroya (JPN), Peter Podlunšek (SLO), Martin Sonka (CZE), Juan Velarde (ESP), and newcomers Cristian Bolton (CHI) and Mikael "Mika" Brageot (FRA).
Discounted tickets are available for active military service members, and children six to 12 years old, with children younger than six years old free. Ticket options include:
General Admission Seating
Ticket for the spacious North and South Embarcadero viewing areas are fun for all ages with racecourse views, jumbotrons featuring live action, premium Red Bull Air Race merchandise shops, restrooms, and side acts. In addition, the South Embarcadero will feature a preferred view of the race and additional family-friendly entertainment. Save up to $10 off ticket prices below on purchases made before February 24.
Full Weekend Package: North $35 South $45
Saturday (Qualifying Day): North $20 South $25
Sunday (Race Day): North $25 South $30
Aviator Club
Located on the southern tip of the North Embarcadero, the Aviator Club offers full immersion in the race from a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. The Aviator Club provides an exciting hospitality environment including an impressive vantage point, allowing clear viewing of every twist and turn as the pilots race through the track. There will be a selection of menus available offering international and local cuisine, as well as a complimentary bar. Save up to $25 off ticket prices below on purchases made before February 24.
Full Weekend Package - $350
Saturday (Qualifying Day) - $175
Sunday (Race Day) - $275
Sky Lounge
Located on the southern tip of the North Embarcadero, Sky Lounge tickets offer spectacular and privileged views of the racetrack and screens and surround sound allowing viewers to fully experience and follow the race. Complimentary large, gourmet menus and a full bar will be available throughout the event in luxurious indoor and outdoor environments with comfortable seating. The Sky Lounge also includes Red Bull Air Race merchandise shop, one parking pass for every two Sky Lounge tickets purchased, and a Red Bull Air Race gift and magazine.
Full Weekend Package - $950
Saturday (Qualifying Day) - $525
Sunday (Race Day) - $665
Tickets for Red Bull Air Race San Diego are available at www.redbullairrace.com.
