Budapest 2009 Race Guide

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Budapest 2009 Race Guide

Budapest 2009 Race Guide

on Jun 14, 2009

Race facts

Race: 2009 Red Bull Air Race Budapest, Hungary
Date: Qualifying on August 19, Race Day on August 20
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Tickets: hospitality packages & travel services here
Race history: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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Local information

Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary it serves as the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation centre. In 2007 Budapest had 1,696,128 inhabitants with an official agglomeration of 2,451,418 down from a mid-1980s peak of 2.1 million. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube (Hungarians call it the Duna river) with the amalgamation on 17 November 1873 of right-bank (west) Buda and Óbuda (Old Buda) together with Pest on the left (east) bank.

Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement, was the direct ancestor of Budapest, becoming the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Magyars arrived in the territory around 900. Their first settlement was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241-42. The re-established town became one of the global centres of Renaissance humanist culture in the 15th century. Following nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule, development of the region entered a new age of prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Budapest became a global city after the 1873 unification of its three constituents. It also became the second capital of Austria-Hungary, a great power that dissolved in 1918. Budapest was the focal point of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian Soviet Republic of 1919, Operation Panzerfaust in 1944, the Battle of Budapest of 1945, and the Revolution of 1956.

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Budapest is considered an important Central European hub for business, culture and tourism. Its World Heritage Sites include the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue and the Millennium Underground railway, the first on the European continent. Budapest attracts over 20 million visitors a year, making it one of the top destinations in Europe. The city ranks 74th on Mercer Consulting's 'World's Top 100 Most Livable Cities' list.
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Schedule

Qualifying (Wednesday, August 19th)
• 12:00 pm: Doors Open Hospitality Areas
• 01:00 pm: Side Acts and Pre-Show
• 02:00 pm: Qualifying 1
• 03:15 pm: Results, Analysis, Interviews, Side Acts
• 03:30 pm: Qualifying 2
• 04:45 pm: Results, Analysis, Highlights
• 05:00 pm: Hospitality/ Media Pitlane Walk at TRW (Rotunda da Anémona / Antigo Queimodromo)
• 05.45 pm: Public Pitlane Walk at TRW (Rotunda da Anémona / Antigo Queimodromo)
• 06:00 pm: Hospitality Areas Closed

Race Day (Thursday, August 20th)
• 12:00 pm: Doors Open Hospitality Areas
• 01:00 pm: Side Acts and Pre-Show
• 02:00 pm: Wild Card
• 02:15 pm: Side Acts, analysis interviews
• 03:00 pm: Top 12
• 03:30 pm: Results, Analysis, Highlights
• 03:40 pm: Super 8
• 04:00 pm: Results, Analysis, Highlights
• 04:15 pm: Final 4
• 04:25 pm: Results, Summary, Interviews
• 04:45 pm: Award Ceremony
• 06:00 pm: Hospitality Areas Closed

Important: The above schedule is subject to change.

Directions

Directions to the High Flyer's Lounge, Business Class Race Club and Race Club:
Since the race takes place in downtown Budapest, we are not in a position to provide reserved parking for our guests. Therefore, we strongly recommend travelling to the event area, located in Buda on and around Batthyány Square, either by taxi or by public transport.

By public transport:
From both Pest and Buda side the fastest form of public transportation is the underground. Take the red line (M2) and choose Batthyány Square station. If you come from south Buda you can also take the tram no.19.

By taxi/ car:
From Buda-side: After reaching Deli railway station head straight forward onto Krisztina boulevard. After 400m the road merges into Vermezo road. Stay on for 300m. Turn right at Hattyu street and keep on straight till you reach Batthyány Square.

From Pest-side: Cross the Danube over the Margaret Bridge. Turn right just after leaving the bridge. Keep right and after 100m turn right again into Arpad Fejedelem road. Stay on. After 600m you reach Bem Jozsef square.

Red Bull Air Race is committed to making your way to the event as easy as possible: please check regularly this website for updates and www.bkv.hu for information on all means of public transport in Budapest.

Rules of the house

1. Entry to the restricted areas of the event will only be permitted with a valid pass.
2. All persons entering the event will be subject to search, on request.
3. All bags and rucksacks are to be opened for inspection on entry. No Alcohol to be brought on site!
4. People who display aggression or are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be refused entry.
5. Instructions given by security staff must be complied with.
6. The emergency exits are to remain accessible at all times.
7. All kinds of weapons and objects that may be used as projectiles may not be brought into the event (e.g. Parasol, Chair, Glass...).
8. Any criminal activity will be reported to the Police immediately.
9. Any drug violation or possession of narcotics will be reported to the Police immediately.
10. No animals are allowed on site with the exception of guide dogs and police dogs.

Not Allowed in the Hospitality Areas:
• Chairs
• Coolers
• Umbrellas
• Alcohol
• Any opened beverages
• Guns, knives or fireworks
• Grills
• Outside Food
• Pets
• Tables
• Bikes (other than security and emergency personnel)
• Skateboards
• Rollerblades

OK to bring in the Hospitality Areas:
• Cameras
• Sealed bottled water

Accommodation & Travel Packages

Red Bull Air Race is happy to partner with Expedia to provide additional travel services (incl. flights, accommodation, transportation etc.) for this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship. To find the best rate on hotels, flights and transportation for your Red Bull Air Race experience, please click here.
Group Travel Packages: Group travel packages (starting from 6 people) are available upon request by email. The packages include hospitality tickets, 2-3 nights hotel stay (nearby the hospitality venues) and airport transfers.

Recommended hotel

Le Méridien Budapest
Erzsebet Ter 9-10 · Budapest 1051 · Hungary
Phone: (36)(1) 429 5500