The Red Bull Air Race is arriving to So-Cal this coming May 9th and 10th. The race will be held in San Diego, California in close partnership with the city, the San Diego International Sports Council and the Unified Port of San Diego, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship will make its second stop of the 2009 season and will race right downtown on the Big Bay against the beautiful backdrop of the city. This is the third time the race will be held in San Diego. The action will take place over the San Diego Bay between Embarcadero Marina Park and Coronado Island on Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10.
There will be two main ticketed viewing areas on the San Diego site, each equipped with all necessary amenities and services. We have one viewing area on the north of Embarcadero island and another on the south Embarcadero island.

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skill.

Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 370 km/h (230 mph) while withstanding forces of up to 12g.

Touching down in six cities worldwide in 2009, each Red Bull Air Race is unique. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, a Red Bull Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports around today.

For tickets click here, for race day schedule click here.

[Source: http://www.redbullairrace.com]