Red Bull Air Race 2017 - Indianapolis

After a spectacular debut in 2016, the Red Bull Air Race returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, USA. Fans can see the adrenaline-packed 2017 final round unfold in Indianapolis on 14-15 October! Join us...

3rd & 7 37yd

The changes include an additional gate at 7 and the Finish Gate has been moved to the VTM

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 4:23:52 PM

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It's a tough and challenging track – with our race analyst describing it as a "dignified" finish to the season

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 4:24:39 PM

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All pilots – Challenger and Master Class – will also perform a static start from the runway on the infield at the IMS

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 4:25:25 PM

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This adds an extra consideration and also impacts the start speed the pilots' can achieve – so skill required from the ground up!

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 4:26:07 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 4:27:18 PM

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Hi ! Is there any live video soon ?

by Cali 10/14/2017 5:07:53 PM

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We've had the FP3 session for the Challenger Class pilots and here's how they looked...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:09:18 PM

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OFFICIAL CHALLENGER CLASS FP3 RESULTS:
MURPHY
BERGER
CZEPIELA
COLEMAN
RYFA
ASTLES

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:10:11 PM

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Full story here...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:21:27 PM

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Murphy masters the Indy track in FP3 | Red Bull Air Race
Red Bull Air RaceBen Murphy finishes fastest in the last session before Qualifying

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:21:32 PM

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We've just kicked off Master Class FP3 and here's the startlist:
GOULIAN
PODLUNSEK
DOLDERER
BOLTON
LE VOT
IVANOFF
KOPFSTEIN
BRAGEOT
CHAMBLISS
MCLEOD
VELARDE
SONKA
HALL
MUROYA

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:22:50 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:29:13 PM

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This is how it's looking out there and Goulian is the first pilot to refine his lines ahead of this afternoon's Qualifying... his best time is 1:04.721 clean... which is faster than his previous FP 1 & 2 times, so he's done some homework

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:34:15 PM

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Next up, Peter Podlunsek who is retiring after Indianapolis...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:35:02 PM

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Podlunšek to retire from Air Racing | Red Bull Air Race
Red Bull Air RaceThe Slovenian pilot steps down from the Red Bull Air Race

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:35:33 PM

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The Slovenian pilot will bow out tomorrow after two seasons in the Master Class, following his two years in the Challenger Class

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:37:10 PM

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It's a 1:08.883 for Podlunsek, recorded in his first run, followed by a penalty-ridden second and third

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:44:30 PM

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Dolderer flies next, and after topping the timesheet in FP1, he's looking good so far in Indy

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:45:39 PM

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While he can't reclaim his 2016 title, the German has little to lose at the final round, so will be giving this race everything to go out on a high

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:46:11 PM

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His best time in FP3 is a 1:05.542 and that includes a penalty at Gate 5 for an incorrect VTM – this is where we expect to see more penalties throughout the weekend as the judges are particularly focused on this gate

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:49:50 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:50:02 PM

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Chile's Cristian Bolton up now...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:52:05 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:52:16 PM

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Hopefully, there will be a live video! :D

by Austin 10/14/2017 5:54:40 PM

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That's an easy one! PMR84 will win tomorrow.

by Guest 10/14/2017 5:54:58 PM

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All three FP runs pick up penalties and Bolton posts a 1:09.844 with 1s added for insufficient smoke...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 5:57:51 PM

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Le Vot of France is cleared into the track...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:00:32 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:04:13 PM

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Interesting view of Indianapolis! I can see the Lucas Oil Stadium from here! There's a college football game going on there!

by Guest 10/14/2017 6:07:18 PM

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It's a 1:06.477 for the Frenchman, + 2.194s behind current leader Goulian

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:07:41 PM

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And it's our next French pilot, Nicolas Ivanoff now...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:08:27 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:09:25 PM

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And that's phenomenal work from sport's most colourful competitor! Ivanoff knocks Goulian off the top spot with a 1:04.283, including 1s for getting on the wrong side of the judges at the second VTM

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:14:47 PM

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Petr Kopfstein in the track now and the Czech pilot who is rising through the ranks in his second season could well be a podium contender here in Indy...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:15:47 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:16:21 PM

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4th in FP1 and 5th in FP2, Kopfstein is well settled in the middle of the pack

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:16:49 PM

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FP3 is consistently encouraging and Kopfstein stops the clock in 1:05.447

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:17:31 PM

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So it's Ivanoff who's sitting at the top for now, with Goulian and Kopfstein behind...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:21:04 PM

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Mika Brageot is the next pilot to lay down a time and it's a great 1:05.603 for the last of our French teams in FP3

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:22:30 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:22:49 PM

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Is MHR95 racing next?

by Guest 10/14/2017 6:24:01 PM

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I'm feeling lucky today! Which pilot will win the Challenger Class Qualifying Round?

by Guest 10/14/2017 6:24:02 PM

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The first of our title contenders flies into the track – it's two-time World Champion Kirby Chambliss!

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:25:42 PM

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by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:26:49 PM

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The American only flies one run and gets a Safety Climb Out so misses a second opportunity to refine his lines...

by Race Reporter 10/14/2017 6:28:12 PM

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Red Bull Air Race 2017 - Indianapolis

After a spectacular debut in 2016, the Red Bull Air Race returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, USA. Fans can see the adrenaline-packed 2017 final round unfold in Indianapolis on 14-15 October! Join us...

Murphy masters the Indy track in FP3 | Red Bull Air Race

Podlunšek to retire from Air Racing | Red Bull Air Race