flee 5 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's administration capital Putrajaya will be home to the 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship, which is expected to draw over 80,000 local and international spectators. Red Bull Air Race managing director Erich Wolf said the international series had grown to become a major tourism draw for cities where it was held, mainly held over water near cities, airfields or natural wonders. The series had, in the past, visited Abu Dhabi, Perth, New York and Rio de Janeiro where it attracted more than 100,000 spectators at the locations, he said at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Red Bull Air Race and Aerolomba Sdn Bhd. Wolf signed the MoU on behalf of Red Bull Air Race while Aerolomba, a company that facilitates the coordination of logistics, accommodation and introduction to local businesses and organisations, was represented by its director, Mohd Halizi Mohamad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alvin Sim 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2012 oh wow this is great news!! can't wait for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newitt 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 As per news article: http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2013/10/08/Malaysia-to-host-famed-Red-Bull-air-race-for-first-time.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Kok Choy 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Hi Guys, someone shared this event with me and just thought to put it up here should anyone be interested in shooting it: http://www.redbullairrace.com/en_US/event/putrajaya Original link: http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2013/October/07/red-bull-air-race-back-in-2014.aspx "The 2014 seasonkicks off Feb. 28 in Abu Dhabi and runs through November where it endsin China. Other stops include Putrajaya, Malaysia; Gdynia, Poland;Ascot, United Kingdom, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Las Vegas. Ticketinformation is not available for all locations, but Red Bull’s websitesaid tickets will be available for Dallas/Fort Worth, Ascot, andPutrajaya starting Nov. 1 and China starting Dec. 1 (although a venue has yet to be announced)." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mulyadir Fitri 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 Will definitely be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 I wonder how much are the tickets prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Ticket prices are out for early bird till 1st April 2014. Day 1 at RM169 and Day 2 at RM126, quite expensive in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S M Tang 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) More information on the pricing and how to purchase. Any idea where the race airport will be at? http://www.ticketpro.com.my/jnp/sports/1242598-red-bull-air-race-world-championship.html Edited January 2, 2014 by S M Tang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 Looking into this as I've never been to a RedBull event let alone an air-race ! Tickets are split into Prelim (Saturday), Final (Sunday) or Weekend (Both days). Anybody has hints on which is best to go to for spotting ? Also it shows the race as ending @ 3am on Monday morning ! Is this when the actual racing ends or is it just an after party ? Official Link here : http://www.redbullairrace.com/en_US/event/putrajaya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Malaysian Air Race pilot will compete in RBAR 2014. Three New Pilot Earn Race Wings Three new pilots have been awarded the Restricted Superlicence this week, earning their race wings and a coveted place in the Challenger Cup line-up for the 2014 season. The rigorous training and testing took place at the Red Bull Air Race Qualification Camp in Murska, Slovenia, with Luke Czepiela from Poland, Cristian Bolton from Chile and Malaysia's Halim Othman ultimately making the grade and earning a place alongside the existing eight Challenger Cup contenders. Source : http://www.redbullairrace.com/article/three-new-pilots-earn-race-wings Former RMAF pilot to compete in 2014 Red Bull Air RaceMalaysia has achieved a historical milestone after pilot Datuk Halim Othman was awarded the opportunity to race on home soil in the 2014 Red Bull Air Race. With his restricted licence, Halim will race in Putrajaya, Ascot and Dallas. – April 7, 2014. More : http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/drive/article/former-rmaf-pilot-to-compete-in-2014-red-bull-air-race Edited April 7, 2014 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2014 that guy runs Aerotree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 From TicketPro website the raceday ticket is RM 126 for general admission. Anybody know any cheaper price or discount? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) The race planes arrived KUL on 1st May, flown in by Atlas Air B744F N476MC from Graz via Sharjah. I guess by now, the RB helicopter and race planes are already assembled. Would be nice to see them doing test flights ahead of practice day and activities at the race airport. We had the chance to get upclose with the planes a few years back... http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14195&hl=jandakot http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14259&hl=jandakot&do=findComment&comment=254059 http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10682&hl=jandakot Edited May 6, 2014 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 Saturday, May 17th: 11:00 Gates Open 11:00 Training MASTERs 1 12:00 Training MASTERs 2 13:30 CHALLENGER CUP 14:40 Winner Ceremony 15:00 Qualifying MASTERs Sunday, May 18th: 13:00 Gates Open TBC Opening Show 15:45 RBAR MASTERs - Top 12 16:45 RBAR MASTERs - Super 8 17:15 RBAR MASTERs - Final 4 17:45 Winner Ceremony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted May 7, 2014 The race planes arrived KUL on 1st May, flown in by Atlas Air B744F N476MC from Graz via Sharjah. I guess by now, the RB helicopter and race planes are already assembled. Would be nice to see them doing test flights ahead of practice day and activities at the race airport. We had the chance to get upclose with the planes a few years back...http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14195&hl=jandakothttp://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14259&hl=jandakot&do=findComment&comment=254059http://www.malaysianwings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10682&hl=jandakot Somebody (I guess the Malaysian pilot Dato Halim Othman) was practicing in SZB yesterday. The distinctive drone of the acrobatic plane was audible even in the office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 The is an Extra EA300L displayed outside of Pavillion, KL. Most likely belongs to Les Vorosmarthy, since the rego is N264EX, now painted in Red Bull c/s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Saturday, May 17th: 11:00 Gates Open 11:00 Training MASTERs 1 12:00 Training MASTERs 2 13:30 CHALLENGER CUP 14:40 Winner Ceremony 15:00 Qualifying MASTERs Sunday, May 18th: 13:00 Gates Open TBC Opening Show 15:45 RBAR MASTERs - Top 12 16:45 RBAR MASTERs - Super 8 17:15 RBAR MASTERs - Final 4 17:45 Winner Ceremony Got tickets to watch Saturday's show Anyone knows what are the 1100-1300 Training Masters ? Not planning to spend the whole day at Putrajaya so want to plan the journey carefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LW Wong 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Who's going and which tickets you have bought? I can see that only Zone A tickets are for sale online...RM169 for weekend. Would like to know if there are other cheaper zones or with a better view if all zones are similar priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 Who's going and which tickets you have bought? I can see that only Zone A tickets are for sale online...RM169 for weekend. Would like to know if there are other cheaper zones or with a better view if all zones are similar priced. Mine is the RM85 for just qualifying day. Zone A (Ticketpro.com.my) Saw someone on lowyat selling for RM50 Zone D , but ticket dosen't look like the one I have (no color, barcode) so abit doubtful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 How was the crowd for the Red Bull air race. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcameron 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 Not bad. Went on both days, qualifying was somewhat quiet but race day felt like a giant Red Bull-infused picnic at Zone A. Just needed some vodka to get it running properly, or jaeger. Slight hiccup at Gemilang Bridge on Day 1 when ticket holders stuck on the wrong side of the bridge couldn't get to Zone A across the bridge because it was closed but were denied entry to Zone B despite no shuttle bus arriving after 40 minutes. Only after a lot of pissed off ticket holders made their frustration known were we allowed in to Zone B. Day 2 went smoother, thankfully, though Zone B has better spotting areas. Rain did not deter on Day 1 and slight drizzle was ignored on Day 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtemujin 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2014 jcameron, Not much buzz on the internet. Thanks for the field report. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2014 How was the crowd for the Red Bull air race. Cheers. A 5/10 rating for Qualifying Day IMHO. Will post what little pictures I have tommorow. But overall I'd say the event could do with much better publicity. ie: Free shuttle service within Putrajay that day, but with only ONE sign, which is at one of the bays @ Putrajaya Sentral. Only mention of this service is on putrajaya council website posted just the day BEFORE. Had to search as Help Desk had no idea when the shuttle was going to turn up/interval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites