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Red Bull Air Race Pilots Gather on Yard of Bricks for Historic Photo

Pilots participating in the inaugural Red Bull Air Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend gathered on Thursday for a “class photo” on the Yard of Bricks.

Such photos have been a tradition at IMS over the years, and this image includes 19 pilots from all around the world. The men and one woman flew their planes into IMS on Thursday from Eagle Creek Airport and began practice on Friday. Find photos of yesterday’s fly in and the Yard of Bricks photo shoot on the Red Bull content pool by clicking here. 

More information on the Red Bull Air Race at IMS, including a daily schedule, maps, gate regulations, facility hours, driving directions and more can be accessed via www.ims.com/planyourvisit and the IMS mobile app. Gates open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are still available for this inaugural event and can be purchased at www.ims.com/tickets.  

About Red Bull Air Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 

In 2016, the Racing Capital of the World returns to its aviation roots, hosting the inaugural Red Bull Air Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The weekend will feature the best pilots in the world hitting speeds of over 250 mph and pulling nearly 10 Gs. Red Bull will also bring the world of extreme sports to IMS, with top athletes performing demos in disciplines such as slacklining, moto trials, sportbike freestyle, and MTB. 

Created in 2003 and officially a world championship in 2005, the Red Bull Air Race has held over 65 races and is watched by millions of fans. 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, lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level slalom track marked by 82-feet-high, air-filled pylons. In 2014, the Challenger Cup was introduced, giving new pilots the chance to develop their low altitude flying skills. But one thing remains the same: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is the most thrilling motorsports competition in the sky.

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