Airspeeder Race Series To Make Public Debut At Goodwood

BY Sergiu Tudose | Posted on

Will motorsports take to the sky in the future? The folks behind the Airspeeder racing series certainly think so, as they prepare to unveil this radical new 21st century sport at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Both media members as well as VIP guests will get to witness a spectacular flying display at an aerial track at the Goodwood Aerodrome. Meanwhile, the Airspeeder Mk IV, the world’s first piloted octocopter, will take center stage on a static display.

“We’re delighted to have agreed this partnership with Airspeeder who are using cutting-edge technology to deliver a new generation of motorsport. The spirit of ingenuity and engineering behind Airspeeder makes it the perfect fit for Equals, as these are also the drivers behind our new brand identity,” said Ian Strafford-Taylor, CEO of title sponsor, Equals.

These Mk IV Octocopters were developed by Australian start-up Alauda Racing, and can hit speeds of 200 km/h (124 mph) while offering a power-to-weight ratio that is superior to that of an F-18 fighter jet.

We should note that the flying machine that will actually take to the sky at Goodwood will be the Mk II model. Meanwhile, manned demonstrations of the Mk IV will begin in the Mojave Desert this November.

“Flying cars are no longer a fantasy, they are a reality and Goodwood Festival of Speed is the perfect place to introduce Airspeeder to the world. We’ve taken design cues from the golden era of racing, and we’re sure the tens of thousands of enthusiasts present will instantly appreciate this evolution of motorsport. Totally absorbing, and all electric, it will appeal to a whole new generation of race fans,” added Alauda Racing founder and CEO, Matt Pearson.

 

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