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an extraordinary event

The spectacular Red Bull Air Race 2009 will stop for the final race in Barcelona. So why don´t you come to this amazing city and stay in one of the several vacation rentals Barcelona. Or if you prefer you can also book a Barcelona hotel. From there you can go easily to the air race which taking place on the 3rd and 4th of October 2009. So spend an extraordinary day in the capital city of Catalonia.
The new discipline in the aviation was created by the company Red Bull in the year 2003. In these races the 15 best pilots of the world compete against each other during several weeks in 6 cities. It is not only about speed but also precision and skill. The pilots have to pass a special course with obstacles where they would navigate at high speed. The air gates are made up of one two or four pylons which are 20 meters high and spaced 10 to 15 meters apart. The racers must complete 5-6 kilometers long track and fly between the Air Gates a predetermined race track configuration. During their flights maximum speed from 370 km/h will be reached
The Air Race 2009 started on the 17th of April in Abu Dhabi. The next stations were USA, Canada, Hungary and Portugal. Finally, at the beginning of October the great event will come to Barcelona where the last race will be. In 2006 over 1 million people watched the finale and this year even more people are expected.
So take the chance and watch the breathtaking event on the beaches Bogatell - Villa Olímpica. And there is even free entrance, so it would definitely worth it!