Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
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The sight and sound of a Red Bull Air Race raceplane screaming through the pylons is something to behold. Fans can feel the power of the raceplane engine as it flies through the track, and it's all thanks to the six-cylinder Lycoming Thunderbolt engine.
This model was specifically chosen as the standardised engine for the Red Bull Air Race, thanks to its motorsport prowess. Technical director Jim Reed explains what makes this engine so special, and why it's a perfect fit for the World Championship...
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About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
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Inside the Engine of Red Bull Air Race: The Lycoming Thunderbolt
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The sight and sound of a Red Bull Air Race raceplane screaming through the pylons is something to behold. Fans can feel the power of the raceplane engine as it flies through the track, and it's all thanks to the six-cylinder Lycoming Thunderbolt engine.
This model was specifically chosen as the standardised engine for the Red Bull Air Race, thanks to its motorsport prowess. Technical director Jim Reed explains what makes this engine so special, and why it's a perfect fit for the World Championship...
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About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
» Subscribe to Red Bull Air Race: http://win.gs/SubToAirRace
» Go Inside Air Race: http://win.gs/VisitRedBullAirRace
» Like on Facebook: facebook.com/redbullairrace
» Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/Redbullairrace
Inside the Engine of Red Bull Air Race: The Lycoming Thunderbolt
