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Red Bull Air Race World Series: Acapulco

Action during the Red Bull Air Race Series. Photo courtesy of Sport and News International

when:Oct 2010 (annual)
where:Acapulco

The Red Bull Air race series stages spectacular stunt-flying competitions across the world. Fearless pilots race at speeds of up to 400 km/h through low-level inflatable "air gates" to the delight of thousands of spectators. This leg of the 2007 competition is in Acapulco.

Related Information

Website: Red Bull Air Race Website

Town Information:Acapulco
Full Name:
Directions:Direct international flights from NY, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Tampa, Memphis operate daily.
There are also numerous daily shuttles from Mexico City and a variety of bus options. If you do come into Acapulco by bus, don't take a cab from the terminal. Walk around the block, because they are said to be cheaper.
To get into town from the airport, you can take the airport bus, which takes an hour and loads outside the terminal, or a cab.
Name:Acapulco Convention and Visitors Bureau
Location:Acapulco
Address:Costera Miguel Alemán, 38A, Acapulco, 39650, Mexico
Email:ocva@visitacapulco.com.mx
Phone:+52 744 484 8555
Fax:+52 744 484 8134
Name:Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (FONATUR)
Location:Mexico
Address:22nd Floor, Insurgentes Sur 800, Colonia del Valle, 03100 México DF, Mexico
Phone:+52 5 687 2697 or +52 250 01 23 01 53 (travel hotline)
Fax:+52 5 687 5052
Name:Mexico Tourist Office
Location:Mexico
Address:22nd Floor, Insurgentes sur 800, Colonia del Valle, 03100 Mexico DF, Mexico
Email:info@mexicotravel.co.uk
Phone:+52 (01) 5 687 0567 or +44 (0) 20 7488 9392 (UK)
Fax:+52 (01) 5 687 0568


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