Red Bull Air Race Tech Talk | Aerodynamic Advantages

Every team in the Red Bull Air Race is trying to gain the smallest advantage against their rivals. Due to the introduction of standardised engines and propellers, the teams have looked at aerodynamics. Here Jim 'Jimbo' Reed, the Technical Director of the series, explains where on the raceplane the slightest change can make a big difference.
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About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.

[hlls]

'If you're standing still, you're moving backward.' Love your work Jimbo!

[prancstaman]

Yah Boy!! I would spit polish every inch of the plane, LOL.

[blamb]

Is anyone else scared of Jimbo's beard?

[jasonmuscat]

Why they dont use retractable landing gear