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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
Qualification Day – Saturday June 19, 2010
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Race Day – Sunday June 20, 2010
Time: 1:15 – 3:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
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A LIVE VIDEO STREAM will be available on race day and live data stream available on qualification day. Click the ‘watch live stream’ button on right side of page below the countdown clock, and a new window will open.
Rogers SportsNet will air the Windsor race on tape delay – time is to be confirmed. Fox Sports Network (FSN) will broadcast the race live in the USA and via satellite, check your local listings! Qualification and race results along with a full race recap will be posted on PeteMcLeodRacing.com following the race.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
Chicago is usually referred to as the windy city, but the wind over New York's Hudson River on Thursday cancelled the training sessions due to sustained gusts between 20-30 knots. Pete got into the New York track for the first time Friday morning and flew two additional sessions in the afternoon.
“The track looks small when it’s placed against the Manhattan skyline, it’s an intimidating sight, but also very motivating to perform well – there will be a lot of challenges here in New York,” said McLeod from the PMR hangar at Linden Airport.
“The New York track is very interesting, there are numerous choices of lines in multiple sections of the track. I noticed some different angles out there today that are going to be challenging if the wind picks up. The key will be to not get overly aggressive in certain sections of the track.”
Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday with the race taking place on Sunday.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 |
Pete McLeod Racing is proud to announce Air Hogs as an official partner for the 2010 New York race.
“Having Air Hogs as a partner is a perfect fit for both brands,” said McLeod as he prepares for the New York race from Linden New Jersey. “I personally owned Air Hogs products growing up and while I was in university, so I know how much fun they are for kids and adults alike. The plane is turning heads at the race airport, the other teams can’t wait for the toys to arrive at the PMR hangar on Thursday.”
Fans will notice the Air Hogs decals on the EDGE 540, Pete’s helmet and flight suit. Air Hogs is a brand of remote controlled planes and helicopters that offer an affordable range of cool products with intuitive controls and outstanding performance for reasonable prices. Spin Master is the Canadian company that produces and distributes Air Hogs.
“Sponsorship plays a huge role in any motorsport, to be a competitive team in the Red Bull Air Race, sponsorship support and funding is required,” said McLeod sporting his new Air Hogs flight suit. “PMR brings the attributes many brands are looking to align with and we’re excited to work with new partners in 2010,” added McLeod.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 season are still available, for more information please contact the PMR team.
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Monday, June 14, 2010 |
You don’t have to be a diehard fan to realize when the Red Bull Air Race lands in New York this week that something special will unfold. The roar of the finely tuned engines will echo through Manhattan and thousands of people will look to the sky to see the fastest growing motor sport.
“It’s a pretty intense place to have a race,” said McLeod with grin as he prepared to fly from London to New York. “Planes and the Manhattan skyline draw instant attention, this race has tremendous potential to grow the sport in North America.”
Coming off a 9th place finish in Windsor Pete is eager to get back into the Super 8 round in New York and add to his 22 world championship points. Sitting 6th overall at the halfway point of his sophomore season is pleasing for McLeod.
“I’m not surprised with the results this season, I’m rather pleased with my progress and the progress of the team. A key for New York will be to stay focused, the heightened buzz around the race, added media pressure and countless distractions a city like New York offers can easily take attention away from the actual race.”
This race marks the first time the Red Bull Air Race will touch down in New York, the highly anticipated venue has taken years of planning to coordinate. The Manhattan Skyline, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty will provide the stunning backdrop to the track. With a population in excess of 8 million and a live television broadcast deal in place with Fox Sports, the anticipated live audience reach is well into the millions.
Be sure to check Pete’s facebookfan page for photos from the New York race. Information regarding live streaming and broadcast times will be posted in the coming days – check back regularly for details!
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