  Jhartmich Member Username: Jhartmich Post Number: 103 Registered: 04-2006 |
Just bought my tickets today. Buying off the website (http://www.redbullairrace.com/) is a pain because the transaction is actually overseas and it kept asking for a pin number to use my Visa. YOu can just call and get them over the phone; much easier. 877-840-0457 Anyone else going? Should be something different and exciting. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 2615 Registered: 07-2004 |
I'm definitely going. I get excited every time I see the TV commercial for it. | ||
Sparty06 Member Username: Sparty06 Post Number: 95 Registered: 03-2007 |
Why do we have to buy tickets for this thing? Can't we just go out on the public riverwalk or some other location to watch? | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 1641 Registered: 11-2003 |
I think the tickets must be for bleacher seating etc... I sent off for my media passes but I haven't heard back yet though. | ||
Jrvass Member Username: Jrvass Post Number: 627 Registered: 01-2007 |
Sparty, You have to buy a ticket for the priviledge to sit on a board, get slivers in your ass, and pay $8 for watery beer. | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 394 Registered: 11-2007 |
Interesting that they can actually close a section of the public riverwalks (both sides of the border) for this event. | ||
Sparty06 Member Username: Sparty06 Post Number: 97 Registered: 03-2007 |
I'm sure that was one of the selling points for the city of Detroit. Maybe Kwame promised to close off public areas so they could sell tickets while other cities were more reluctant. | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 191 Registered: 10-2003 |
Your prob. right Sparty, thats out KK at work for us. But yes Im definitely going. I dont plan on paying anyone though except the liquor store on the way there. Does anyone know about boating in the area that day. I would think if you stayed close to the canadian side youd be ok and outside their secured area. I hav'nt done a whole lot of research though | ||
One_shot Member Username: One_shot Post Number: 375 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'm going to the St. Aubin marina for sat night by boat and hope to catch some of the action. | ||
Jhartmich Member Username: Jhartmich Post Number: 104 Registered: 04-2006 |
When I bought tickets I asked the same question: "Won't allot of people just go on public property and watch the race?" He stated that the the public places along the river front will be closed off by police. You may see something from a couple blocks in from the river but for the most part, the flying is low off the water." I've never been to something like this before and I want a good seat and want to patronize events like this so Detroit will get more of them, so I just decided to pay the $15 bucks. I'm excited. It should be good. | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 193 Registered: 10-2003 |
Jhartmich, Dude I didnt mean to offend. Im just a poor sucker always lookin for a cheaper way to do things. Hell, Ill be payin more than you in gas for the damn boat. I hope we both enjoy the show. Should be a good one. | ||
Adamjab19 Member Username: Adamjab19 Post Number: 840 Registered: 11-2003 |
I got tickets for the races Sunday. I have no idea what exactly goes on just patronizing the event. I'll be in the Hart Plaza area. Should be neat as hell! | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1005 Registered: 05-2007 |
I might catch the race in San Diego. The drone of these planes is an interesting sound. | ||
Buzzman0077 Member Username: Buzzman0077 Post Number: 167 Registered: 11-2006 |
I'm excited about going with my fam. It will be my first weekend back in the area for a rotation downriver. | ||
Auspower Member Username: Auspower Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2007 |
The river will be closed for recreational traffic and commercial during the event. Canadian side will be closed too. It is supposed to be similar to the freedom festival fireworks except at the Belle Isle end the boats will be further up river... | ||
Funaho Member Username: Funaho Post Number: 45 Registered: 11-2007 |
Just got my two tickets in the mail yesterday. I got my tickets for both days since they were only $5 more than getting them for just the race day. | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 204 Registered: 10-2003 |
Auspower, when you say it will be similar to the fireworks, except at the Belle Isle end the boats will be further up river. Im trying to figure out if I can get a boat somewhere to see the races. Im not familiar with boating at the fireworks. Can you turn me on to a site or phone # that can give me specifics. I want to watch them from a boat, but Not from 3 miles away. | ||
Single_malt Member Username: Single_malt Post Number: 40 Registered: 02-2008 |
I second that about boating. I missed my opportunity to get a slip at St. Aubin (Tri-Centennial) marina. I too bought tickets, just in case I do not boat down. I am very excited for this. | ||
Jhartmich Member Username: Jhartmich Post Number: 105 Registered: 04-2006 |
I'm excited about this also. Does anyone know: How did Detroit ever get this? With limited world-wide engagements, I'm really surprised it came to Detroit. This seems like something that would have chosen Chicago, an east coast city, or even the inter coastal somewhere along the Palm coast between Palm Beach and Miami. I'm happy about it coming, I'm just wondering why Detroit? | ||
Downriviera Member Username: Downriviera Post Number: 313 Registered: 02-2008 |
Will any of the WABX Air Aces be at the Air Races? | ||
Adamjab19 Member Username: Adamjab19 Post Number: 841 Registered: 11-2003 |
From the redbullairraces.com "It’s not only Detroit’s rich knowledge in the automotive and aviation industries as well as its abundance of sports fans that make it an ideal stop for the Red Bull Air Race World Series – the city also shares an international border with Canada and the Detroit River. This aspect make it the first time the Red Bull Air Race will take place between two countries at the same time, making world history for the Series and for the cities of Detroit and Windsor, Ontario." | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 411 Registered: 11-2007 |
Looking at the seating plans, there will be lots of great free viewing from the Windsor side. It appears only a very small portion will be closed off to the public. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 843 Registered: 04-2006 |
do you think there will be a good view from, say, 150 W. Jefferson? I was thinking about trying to go up to the balcony in that building... What do you guys think? | ||
Jams Member Username: Jams Post Number: 8611 Registered: 10-2003 |
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401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 427 Registered: 11-2007 |
This is the sort of special, unique event that could draw from Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland, etc. I wish they were doing more to promote it. Do flying clubs, etc. in neighbouring states know about it? The Toronto Star Travel Section article on the other thread was nice but will do nothing to draw visitors. The city should have an ad for the races right beside the article. | ||
J_to_the_jeremy Member Username: J_to_the_jeremy Post Number: 61 Registered: 03-2007 |
The Red Bull displays in Ann Arbor grocery stores have the same ad as the banners in that pic. | ||
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56 Post Number: 316 Registered: 05-2007 |
How the races came to Detroit: http://detroitairracing.com/ab out.php Heck Yeah I plan on being downtown for the event. Are there any bars in the area with rooftop seating and a view of the river? I can't think of any close to the water off hand. Getting a bunch of friends together and a room with a view at the RenCen Marriott might be a cool way to view the race. | ||
Sg_creative Member Username: Sg_creative Post Number: 41 Registered: 01-2007 |
I'll be there and pumped up on Red Bull. hahaa | ||
Bigjeff Member Username: Bigjeff Post Number: 178 Registered: 08-2006 |
I think the old Current's bar near the Ren Cen has rooftop seating. But, most likely will be closed to the public ya know! | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 433 Registered: 11-2007 |
Unless it's being used for a closed event, they should consider licensed, ticketed space on GM's garage rooftop. | ||
Boynamedsue Member Username: Boynamedsue Post Number: 38 Registered: 03-2005 |
They are advertising onthe the tv in chicago like crazy | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 437 Registered: 11-2007 |
Glad to hear they're promoting it in Chicago. Is it Red Bull advertising or gov't? | ||
Waymooreland Member Username: Waymooreland Post Number: 52 Registered: 11-2007 |
Article on the Air Race from last week's Real Detroit Weekly: http://www.realdetroitweekly.c om/article_4135.shtml The billboards are all over the metro area. I also saw some nice wraps advertising the race on the small tunnel into the RenCen People Mover station. I'm getting psyched! | ||
Yaktown Member Username: Yaktown Post Number: 349 Registered: 02-2006 |
Does anyone know if this will be televised? I've only seen one billboard for this and didn't notice any mention of TV coverage. | ||
Crash_nyc Member Username: Crash_nyc Post Number: 1077 Registered: 08-2004 |
TV ads for this have been airing in NYC awhile now, and Detroit is VERY well represented in the ads (much more prominently than San Diego). All of the air racing that I've seen has been televised on Speed TV. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 10168 Registered: 10-2003 |
For all you whiners bitching about paying for it you are the same whiners who bitch that Detroit is ignored in the world and doesn't attract anything. If you don't buy tickets I doubt this event will come back. They do need to make some money for the race. Detroit/Windsor are lucky to have been approached for this yearly event and you cheapskates won't buy a $20 ticket for two days or evenless for one day. But I bet some of you are the same people who cry that Detroit doesn't have any shopping and buy all your shit from big box stores in the suburbs. Typical! | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 330 Registered: 10-2003 |
Raptor56 I checked into gettin a room at the ren cen as soon as heard about this event a while back. I wanted a room with a view of the river. They couldnt promise that and said its a first come first serve basis (Im sure they were just all taken already) My sis in chicago checked into getting a room there recently and said there all sold out now. Click and Clack are on I gotta go. See you all there, That Sunday anyway. Oh yea, real quick, I live here, Im not payin. (Message edited by django on May 10, 2008) | ||
Downriviera Member Username: Downriviera Post Number: 380 Registered: 02-2008 |
Hows this for a course: 2 laps around the Penobscot Building, 2 laps around Ren Cen, 3 loop d loops over Belle Isle, fly under Ambassador Bridge, 1st one to Zug Island wins. | ||
Mdoyle Member Username: Mdoyle Post Number: 387 Registered: 10-2006 |
Did this many people complain about paying for the Grand Prix since it was on public land? Well the city owns the JLA and I live here so I should be able to goto that for free too right? Come on, $20 and you get seats and a jumbotron. Not too shabby, and you can come and go as you please, swing by a bar etc. I hope there is live coverage. Also perhaps this is one more event that can help to push riverfront properties. | ||
Living_in_the_d Member Username: Living_in_the_d Post Number: 211 Registered: 01-2008 |
Yeah, The saving grace of all this is that at least it came to the "D". |
