Team #99 was disappointed to receive the news that the concluding race of the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championships in Portugal has been canceled. The final race was “canceled due to the unexpected delays in reaching a revised host city agreement” said Red Bull Air Race Gmbh in their official press release announcing the news. Team #99 has enjoyed racing in Porto, Portugal in the past and hopes that the Red Bull Air Race World Championship will return there again in future seasons.

For more information on the cancellation please read the official statement from Red Bull Air Race Gmbh below or visit www.redbullairrace.com.

STATEMENT
7 July 2010

Final round of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2010 in Portugal Cancelled

The Red Bull Air Race GmbH today announced that the final round of the 2010 World Championship, which was to be held in Portugal on 4th and 5th September, will be cancelled due to the unexpected delays in reaching a revised host city agreement.  The negotiation process with the associated cities of Lisbon, Porto and Gaia was positive, however time ran out to execute a race of this size, complexity and of the quality expected of the strong fan base in Portugal.

The 2010 race was originally announced on 21st December 2009 to take place in Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon.  Earlier this year the City of Lisbon, in an effort to secure a longer term agreement for Portugal, approached the Cities of Porto and Gaia to develop a joint proposal which would have seen the race alternate between the north and south of Portugal over the next four years.

“The Red Bull Air Race is committed to keeping Portugal on the race calendar, however, due to the delays in finalising the agreement, we were faced with making a tough decision to cancel the race for 2010 due to the time available to plan and execute a quality event.” said Mr Bernd Loidl, CEO Red Bull Air Race GmbH.

“Making such a decision is not easy and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued sponsors, broadcast partners and fans around the world for their support and understanding.  I would also like to thank the Cities of Lisbon, Porto and Gaia, along with Tourism of Portugal and Tourism of Lisbon, as every effort was made from all sides to reach a revised agreement; however, time simply ran out.  We hope to continue discussions to see the race return to Portugal again in the near future,” Loidl said.

Just five years since it was officially launched, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship has evolved to become the most exhilarating and fastest growing motor sport on the planet and has touched down in spectacular locations around the world from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the West Coast of Australia, and most recently its debut in New York on the Hudson River.

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is a visual spectacle unlike any other, delivering raw sporting drama set amidst vibrant landscapes.  The sport has quickly built a staggering following around the world with millions captivated by the exciting and dynamic racing format.

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