What is “AIR RACE X”
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Planes reach 400 km/h with maximum gravitational forces of up to 12G, AIR RACE X is an extreme aerial motorsport where specialized pilots fly race-dedicated, high-performance aircraft to compete through pylons for time and precision.
First held in Shibuya in 2023, this revolutionary competition, supported by cutting-edge technology, stunned the world when races were decided by milliseconds as spectators watched planes from around the globe come together in an innovative viewing experience.
In 2024, the sport evolved further by introducing its first official series, which consisted of three races. Now, heading into the 2025 season, the competition will expand with a total of three races and a new pilot.
Qualifying
- During the designated period, each team must conduct four types of flights to measure time at their respective bases: 1) preliminary (at least 1 flight, maximum 2 flights), 2) quarter-finals, 3) semi-finals, and 4) finals.
- Before each flight, teams must apply online to the event organizers and must fly and submit data within 90 minutes of the application.
- Teams can freely decide the order and timing of their flights, but once a flight type (as mentioned in 1 to 4) is completed, they cannot change it.
- The qualifying ranking will be determined based on time, which will finalize the matchups for the quarter-finals in the final tournament.
Finals
- Knockout system in a 1-on-1 format for each round (Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final, Third Place Match)
- 5th place and below: Determined by the order of times in the quarterfinals, championship points awarded.
Championship Point
"Championship Points" are awarded based on the final standings in each race.
Throughout the race year pilots accumulate points and the pilot with the most points at the end of the final race of the season wins the title of "Season Series Champion."