For the first time in its history Red Bull Air Race to be held in Kazan in July 2017

02.03.2017

On March 2, at their meeting at the Government House of the republic, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and General Manager of Red Bull Air Race Erich Wolf discussed issues related to organization and holding of the Red Bull Air Race, which, for the first time in its history, will be held in Kazan in July 2017.

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport of the republic Vladimir Leonov, Director General of the Directorate for Sports and Social Projects Azat Kadyrov and other officials took part in the meeting.

Speaking the meeting, Minnikhanov assured that the chapmionship will be prepared and held at a high level in Kazan. We have considerable experience in hosting large-scale international events, he said.

Minnikhanov also reminded that an organizing committee on preparation for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Kazan was set up in the republic. The organizing committee is headed by Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan Vasil Shaikhraziev.

In his turn, Erich Wolf noted that organizers welcome the opportunity of holding the competition in a new location, with beautiful views of Kazan. "We are looking for the race in Russia with particular interest, where we will present our competitions, which are held at low altitude and high speed, to new spectators," he said.

Leonov reported that Kazan will host the race of the series of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on 22-23 July. Training runs will be held on 21 July.

It is expected that team members and organizers of the Red Bull Air Race will start arriving in Kazan to prepare equipment and racing track from July 6 to 7.

The racing track will be located over waters of the Kazanka River along the Kremlin embankment, with a runway located at the KazanRing motor-racing track.

The meeting also discussed safety measures, TV broadcasting of the event and other organizational issues.

At the end of the meeting an agreement on organizing and holding Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Kazan in 2017, 2018 and 2019 was signed.  


Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina