OT/Red Bull Air Race
06-10-2010, 02:38 PM
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OT/Red Bull Air Race
Was thinking of going to this -actually the family suggested it for father's day. Of course I would rather by racing with JACKLEE (RIP).
http://www.redbullairrace.com/cs/Sat...21242809131161
Has anyone ever been to something like this. I am concerned that the planes will be so far away that it really won't be very interesting.
Thanks.
http://www.redbullairrace.com/cs/Sat...21242809131161
Has anyone ever been to something like this. I am concerned that the planes will be so far away that it really won't be very interesting.
Thanks.
06-10-2010, 02:42 PM
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Did you see the wing clip of the air race at Windsor Ontario the other day. Pilot recovered, but oh boy, it was close. Dipped a wing in the water but managed to climb up and recover.
Speaking of Red Bull - I wish I had invented that. They sure have some neat toys.
Speaking of Red Bull - I wish I had invented that. They sure have some neat toys.
Last edited by RickBetterley; 06-10-2010 at 05:03 PM. Reason: I spoke about something I don't really know much about
06-10-2010, 02:47 PM
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I saw this the other day, too. They're gonna run it (fly it?) out of Liberty State Park, in Jersey City. The same exact place that nixed the F1 race in less than a day!
Near to where I live, I might venture over for a look, on my bike.
Near to where I live, I might venture over for a look, on my bike.
06-10-2010, 03:00 PM
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I'm sure we could see this from either side of the Hudson; Battery City Pary, or Liberty State Park. The latter is a little hard to access, gotta go down the NJ Tpk. I'll probably take a look from Cliffside Park, just south of Fort Lee.
06-10-2010, 04:56 PM
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Burning Brakes
I've attended the Reno Air Races for many years, held at Reno-Stead airport. The planes are NOT too far away to enjoy the races and it is a blast. Since the races are held at the airport, you can watch them take off and land as well as get into the pits (for a price).
Not sure how this compares to the Red Bull race since you're not at the airport.
Not sure how this compares to the Red Bull race since you're not at the airport.
06-11-2010, 01:13 AM
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Was thinking of going to this -actually the family suggested it for father's day. Of course I would rather by racing with JACKLEE (RIP).
http://www.redbullairrace.com/cs/Sat...21242809131161
Has anyone ever been to something like this. I am concerned that the planes will be so far away that it really won't be very interesting.
Thanks.
http://www.redbullairrace.com/cs/Sat...21242809131161
Has anyone ever been to something like this. I am concerned that the planes will be so far away that it really won't be very interesting.
Thanks.
In San Diego the official site was on one side of the bay but there was lots of good viewing for free from the Coronado side where I live.
Greg
Last edited by Greg Phillips; 10-29-2013 at 01:45 AM.
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06-11-2010, 04:07 PM
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06-17-2010, 02:05 PM
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I just booked three tickets for a cruise ship off the east side of Manhattan, we'll watch from the boat, $25 each.
http://marcopolocruises.com/schedule3.html
http://marcopolocruises.com/schedule3.html
06-17-2010, 02:17 PM
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Man that sounds like a total blast. Wish I could be there to see it in person. The events look incredibly cool on the TV. Viewing from a boat should really allow you a pretty good vantage point.
Have a great time.
Erik Johnson
Have a great time.
Erik Johnson
06-17-2010, 02:32 PM
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Gums, thanks for the heads up! I had decided not to go because of the hassle of getting to NJ (from CT) and the distance between the seating and the planes. But this sounds excellent. Called the link and they said the boat will sit on the east tip of Ellis Island. See you on the boat. John 