Windsor 2009 Race Guide

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Windsor 2009 Race Guide

Windsor 2009 Race Guide

on May 28, 2009

Race facts

Race: 2009 Red Bull Air Race Windsor Ontario, Canada
Date: Qualifying on June 13, Race Day on June 14
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada (map this location)
Tickets: spectator tickets, hospitality packages & travel services here
Race history: first race in 2009
Race sponsors: Caesars Windsor, Province of Ontario, City of Windsor

Local information

Windsor, Ontario, Canada sits nestled on the banks of the Detroit River—the only International Heritage River in North America—in the heart of the Great Lakes. Windsor is at the very hub of North America, within a single day’s easy and comfortable access of half the population of our continent. Windsor is a city of opportunity that over 217 thousand people call home.

Known as the “Gateway to Canada”, Windsor is located across the river from Detroit, Michigan and is Canada’s southernmost city. Windsor is a major contributor to the automotive, agri-business, technological, and pharmaceutical industries. The city includes superb shopping and entertainment establishments, eclectic culinary offerings, a variety of attractions, miles of unparalleled waterfront parks and gardens, and truly fascinating historical and cultural landmarks.

Windsor is known for its multicultural diversity and a healthy environment, where residents share a strong sense of belonging and a collective pride of place. A great quality of life is reflected in beautiful and safe neighbourhoods, vibrant cultural districts, over 3,000 acres of open green space, 215 parks, and unprecedented access to exceptional health care and education.

Windsor enjoys a remarkably low cost of living. Few Canadian cities can make a high standard of living as affordable as it is in Windsor. The arts thrive throughout Windsor at a number of theatres and galleries both large and small. Top-notch performing arts can be enjoyed at various independent theatres, at the University of Windsor, and at Caesars Windsor’s 5,000 seat Colosseum. Athletes and spectators alike can enjoy top-notch facilities for every major sport in the city, as well as quick access to storied franchises in every major professional sport in neighbouring Detroit.

Prestigious publications like the Financial Times of London and Money Sense magazine have highlighted Windsor’s potential for investment and our remarkable quality of life. Windsor invites you to come and experience for yourself one of the most exciting, diverse and affordable cities in North America.
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Schedule

Saturday, 13 June | QUALIFYING:
11:00: Doors Open, Ticketing areas
11:30: Doors Open, Hospitality Areas
12:30: Pre Show, Side Acts
14:00: QUALIFYING STARTS
14:00: Qualifying 1
15:45: Qualifying 2
16:45: Results, Summary, Interviews, Highlights of the Day
17:30: Hospitality Airport Pit Lane Walk (High Flyer's Lounge & Business Class Race Club guests only)
18:00: Doors Close

Sunday, 14 June | RACE DAY:
10:00: Doors Open, Ticketing areas
11:00: Doors Open, Hospitality Areas
12:00: Pre Show, side Acts
13:00: RACE STARTS
13:00: Wild Card Session
14:00: Top 12
14:30: Super 8
15:15: Final 4
15:55: Award Ceremony
16:15: Results, Summary, Interviews, Highlights of the Day
17:30: Doors close
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Transportation

WINDSOR, ONTARIO

By Plane: Windsor Airpor is located approximately 12 km from the Red Bull Air Race venue.Taxis or hired cars are transportation options into the Downtown core.

By Train: VIA Rail Train Station is located just 3 km from the Red Bull Air Race venue at 298 Walker Road.Taxis, public transportation or a nice walk along the riverfront will bring you into the Downtown core. Both Bus-Greyhound and public transportation bring you into the Downtown core only blocks away from the Red Bull Air Race venue. Windsor Transit & Greyhound Buslines - 300 Chatham Street W Windsor

General Directions by foot: the Red Bull Air Race venue is located at the northbend of all major north/south roadways in the Downtown core. The race venue parameters are along Riverside Drive between Bruce Ave to the west and Parent Street to the east. Public Spectator Entry points into the venue are at Ouellette Ave and Aylmer street.Use Caesars Casino as your point of focus as all access points can be followed from the front of Caesars Windsor.

General Driving Directions:
From Toronto: From Hwy 401 take exit 3B. Dougall Road becomes Ouellette Ave. Follow into the Downtown core where there are many accessible public parking lots in downtown Windsor.
From the U.S.: Take M-10 (Lodge Freeway) or I-75 to I-375 into downtown Detroit, MI, follow signage to Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Once through Customs turn left or right onto Park Street, where there are many accessible public parking lots in downtown Windsor.

Directions to High Flyer's Lounge, Windsor:
From Toronto: From Hwy 401 take exit 3B. Dougall Road becomes Ouellette Ave. Follow into the Downtown core. Turn right on University Avenue, travel to 1st set of lights, Goyeau Street and turn left. At first set of lights, Chatham Street turn left, High Flyer’s Lounge Parking entrance on immediate right. Entrance to the High Flyer’s Lounge is on Goyeau Street between Pitt Street and Riverside Drive.
From the U.S. : Take M-10 (Lodge Freeway) or I-75 to I-375 into downtown Detroit, MI, follow signage to Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Once through Customs turn right onto Park Street. Turn left at 1st set of lights, Goyeau Street. At the 2nd set of lights, Chatham Street turn left, High Flyer’s Lounge Parking entrance on immediate right.

Directions to Race Club, Windsor:
From Toronto: From Hwy 401 take exit 3B. Dougall Road becomes Ouellette Ave. Follow into the Downtown core where there are many accessible public parking lots in downtown Windsor. Entrance to the Race Club is on Goyeau Street between Pitt Street and Riverside Drive.
From the U.S.: Take M-10 (Lodge Freeway) or I-75 to I-375 into downtown Detroit, MI, follow signage to Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Once through Customs turn left or right onto Park Street, where there are many accessible public parking lots in downtown Windsor. The entrance to the Race Club is on Goyeau Street between Pitt Street and Riverside Drive.

Parking: There are a number of convenient, ADA Accessible parking lots available throughout downtown Windsor a short walking distance from the venue. More information regarding parking is available through www.visitwindsor.ca.

Road Closure: Please note there will be a road closure on Riverside Drive between Bruce Avenue and Parent Ave for public traffic from 6:00 pm on Friday, June 12 until 6pm on Monday, June 15. There are Residential access points via Pitt Street (for Parent Avenue, Marentette Avenue, Louis Avenue, Aylmer Avenue, and Glengarry Ave.)

Other Information: Once you have arrived in Downtown Windsor there are a number of hotels, restaurants bars and Red Bull Air Race experiences you can enjoy within easy walking distance. You can find out more about what Windsor has to offer by inquiring with your hotel concierge or by visiting the Windsor Essex County tourism representative located near the check in reception of Caesars Windsor or www.visitwindsor.ca.

DOWNTOWN DETROIT, MICHIGAN

By plane: Detroit Metropolitan Airport is located approximately 21 miles from the Red Bull Air Race venue in Downtown Detroit. Taxis, hired cars, rental cars or Shuttle Vans are available options to downtown Detroit.

By train: The closest Amtrak Train station is located approximately 3.5 miles from the Red Bull Air Race venue, at 11 West Baltimore Street in Detroit. Taxis, rental cars or DDOT buses are available transportation options to downtown Detroit. Exiting from the bus station, turn right on to Woodward Avenue and continue southbound on Woodward until it ends at East Jefferson Avenue. The various Public Spectator Areas will be signposted.

By bus: Bus service within downtown and throughout the Southeast Michigan region is available via DDOT and SMART bus service lines while the Greyhound Bus Station, serving locations outside of Metro Detroit, is located at 1001 Howard Street, which is less than 1 mile to the Red Bull Air Race venue. Taxis and hired cars are available from the bus station.

General Directions by foot: The Red Bull Air Race venue is located adjacent to the Detroit River, east to west along Atwater Street bound by Rivard Street on the east and Steve Izerman Drive on the West. The main points of entry are located at Steve Izerman Drive, just west of Joe Louis Arena; at Hart Plaza, located at the foot of Woodward and East Jefferson Avenues; and at St. Antoine and Atwater Streets, just east of the Renaissance Center complex. Detroit’s downtown is fairly compact and walkable, but the Detroit People Mover is a good option if you want quick access to one end of the Red Bull Air Race venue to the other. The route stops 13 times around downtown’s entertainment and business areas as well as at major hotels and Cobo Center. The appropriate stations to use to access the Red Bull Air Race venue are Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Center, Millender Center and Renaissance Center.

Driving Directions: No surprise, but the best way to get around the Motor City is by car. Detroit offers one of the best freeway systems in the country and reasonably priced parking lots are plentiful in the downtown core.

From the West or Northwest: Take I-696, I-96 or I-94 east bound until reaching the John C. Lodge Freeway. Take the Lodge Freeway southbound until it ends and merges on to East Jefferson Avenue, which is adjacent to the Red Bull Air Race Venue.
From the North or East: Take I-75 southbound to I-375 southbound until it ends and merges on to East Jefferson Avenue, which is adjacent to the Red Bull Air Race Venue.
From the South: Take I-75 northbound to I-375 southbound until it ends and merges on to East Jefferson Avenue, which is adjacent to the Red Bull Air Race Venue.

Parking: There are a number of ADA accessible parking facilities near the Red Bull Air Race venue. There are several parking areas close to the Renaissance Centre located off of Beaubien Street between Jefferson Avenue and Atwater Street. For patrons in the Joe Louis or Hart Plaza zones, parking is also available in the Cobo Hall or Joe Louis Arena parking decks. All of these lots are ADA accessible. For additional information about parking please visit www.visitdetroit.com

Road closure: Please note there will be a Road Closure between Rivard Street and Steve Izerman Drive (on west side of Joe Louis Arena) from 8 am on Friday, June 12 until 10am on Monday, June 15. For more information about the “D” and all the hotels, restaurants and other entertainment that Downtown Detroit has to offer, go to www.visitdetroit.com.
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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. No food or beverages are allowed onsite
5. People who display aggression or are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be refused entry.
6. Instructions given by security staff must be complied with.
7. The emergency exits are to remain accessible at all times.
8. All kinds of weapons and objects that may be used as projectiles may not be brought into the event (e.g. Parasol, Chair, Glass...).
9. Any criminal activity will be reported to the Police immediately.
10. Any drug violation or possession of narcotics will be reported to the Police immediately.
11. No food or beverages are allowed on site.
12. No animals are allowed on site with the exception of guide dogs and police dogs.

General information: There will be a range of food and beverages available for purchase onsite. The official Red Bull Air Race Merchandise and special Souvenir Program will also be available to fans at conveniently located shops in every Spectator Zone. For patrons needing information or assistance onsite, there will be a Speactor Services tent near the entrance of every Spectator Zone offering Event Information, assistance with Lost and Found and First Aid. All of the public spectator zones in both Windsor and Detroit are ADA accessible. There is an ADA accessible entrance for Windsor Race Club patrons, located at Glengarry St. and Riverside Drive. All other Race Club Patrons to access via Goyeau Street.

Not Allowed in the Ticketing and Hospitality Areas: Coolers, Umbrellas, Alcohol, Any beverages, Guns, knives or fireworks, Grills, Outside Food, Pets, Tables, Tents, Bikes (other than security and emergency personnel), Skateboards, Rollerblades, Unfoldable Chairs.
No cloakroom facilities are available onsite so any restricted items will need to be left outside the gates.

OK to Bring in the Ticketing Areas ONLY: Foldable Chairs, Cameras, Blankets, Stadium Seat Cushions, Strollers, Sealed bottled water, Baby Food.

Important: A ticket is valid ONLY if the center piece is still attached to it! For instance, a 2-day ticket holder will get the Qualifying stub teared off on the Qualifying Day, and will walk away with the remaining ticket for Race Day. It is important that you keep with you the entire ticket together with the center piece.
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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.

Hotels

Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr E
1-800-991-8888
Caesars Windsor defines modern luxury in the midst of timeless elegance. Step inside to discover the essence of indulgence, comfort and luxury in our masterfully-appointed guestrooms and suites.

The Hilton
277 Riverside Drive West
(519) 973-5555
In downtown Windsor, Canada you will find the Hilton Windsor hotel, a beautifully located waterfront hotel in Ontario. All Hilton hotel guest rooms feature a river view and overlook gardens, sculptures and extensive fitness trail.

The Radisson
333 Riverside Drive West
(519) 977-9777
The Radisson Riverfront Hotel Windsor is the perfect place to stay when visiting the Windsor area. You will enjoy the convenient location of our Windsor lodging on the Detroit River in the heart of downtown Windsor, with stunning views of the Detroit River and skyline.
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Windsor Attractions

Caesars Windsor brings you the thrill of gaming excitement, the only four-diamond hotel in the city and world class dining and entertainment! Two hotel towers featuring 758 beautifully-designed guestrooms overlooking the artistically manicured riverfront trails of the Windsor waterfront and Detroit Cosmopolitan skyline, complemented by a 100,000 sq ft state-of-the-art convention center, including a 5000 seat Colosseum.

Southwestern Ontario Vinters Association (SWOVA):Southwestern Ontario’s growing wine region is rich with a variety of experiences. Join us for year-round events or stop in for a tour to celebrate award-winning wines, fantastic food, and friendly service. Visit our website for more information on our member wineries. Windsor-Essex County and Pelee Island is a flourishing destination; we invite you to "Come for the Wineries, Experience the Region"! Take advantage of our Sense-Sational packages, including customized wine tours with dining at some wonderful local eateries and overnight accommodation at Casino Windsor.

Art Gallery of Windsor:
401 Riverside Drive West
(519) 977-0013‎
This newer gallery overlooking the beautiful Detroit skyline offers contemporary, historical and educational exhibitions and is perfect for hosting receptions, dinners and events. Restaurant on site.

Gift Shop:
Uncommon Market Gift Shop (located inside Windsor`s Art Gallery)
401 Riverside Drive West
(519) 977-1400‎

Canadian Club Brand Center: Located in Walkerville, along Riverside Drive, stop by to learn about Canadian Club Whisky on the site where it all began in 1858. Tour the original Executive Office Building (built 1894) and discover the history of this world-renowned brand and its founding family. Also featured on the tour is a history of how Canadian Club prospered during the Prohibition era and came to be the #1 whisky in the United States, along with artifacts chronicling this colourful period in time. A production video teaches visitors the unique manufacturing process that puts Canadian whisky in a category all its own. The tour ends with a formal whiskey tasting of the Canadian Club portfolio and a souvenir glass.

Willistead Manor: This 16th century Tudor-Jacobean-style mansion was built in 1906. It was built for Edward Chandler Walker, the second son of Hiram Walker, founder of the world-renowned distillery. It includes massive oak doors, beautiful fireplaces, elaborate posts, high ceilings and wide staircases. Operated by the City of Windsor, this facility is a popular venue for public, private and cultural events.

Mackenzie Hall: Built in 1855 by Alexander MacKenzie, Canada’s second Prime Minister, this beautiful courthouse proudly honours its historical past while adapting to the demands of today. It offers understated elegance and traditional ambiance.

Fort Malden National Historic Site: This 11-acre historic site, located in Amherstburg, is operated by Parks Canada. Visit the fort where Canada forged its destiny. It was constructed in 1796 as a strategic military post during the War of 1812 and the Rebellion of 1837. Experience a soldier’s life through exhibits, demonstrations, living quarters and artifacts.

Canadian Transportation Museum & Historic Village: This site welcomes you to a turn of the century village located in the midst of 22 wooded hectares in the heart of Essex County. Visit this quaint village that includes a general store, the Elford church, a schoolhouse, the Tecumseh train station and some fascinating antique cars. Admission fee.

Point Pelee National Park is a small green oasis that juts out into Lake Erie. The Park is internationally known for its spring and fall migrations of birds and monarch butterflies. A transit service transports visitors to the Tip from April to October. Interpretive programs and exhibits are featured at the Visitors Centre. Visitors can rent bicycles and canoes at the Marsh Boardwalk, or hike and swim. Entrance fee charged.

Shopping:
Devonshire Mall dominates the retail landscape in Windsor and the lower southern expanse of Ontario with over 175 stores and services and over 1 million square feet of shopping space. It is anchored by three major department stores – the Bay, Sears, and Zellers – and has other popular stores including Roots, Gap, National Sport Centre and Source to name just a few.

Windsor Crossing Premium Outlet Mall houses some of the most elite brands at savings of up to 60% off. Browse stores such as Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, Adidas, Hugo Boss, and Aldo’s.
Several other shopping areas include the Downtown Windsor City Centre, Ottawa Street Village Mall, Via Italia, Market Square and the ever-expanding Walker Road shopping district.

Pharmacy:
Yee Pharmacy Ltd.
165 Goyeau Street
(519) 256-4954‎

Festival & Events
It is always a pleasant surprise to find that your visit coincides with a major festival or cultural event. In Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island, that could be almost any time of the year. In addition to the Red Bull Air Races in June, the LaSalle Strawberry Festival, Art in the Park, Carrousel by the River, Carrousel of the Nations, Windsor Summerfest, Windsor Elvis Fest and numerous others are scheduled. While visiting our region for the Red Bull Air Races, try to take advantage of one of our other prominent events. For more information on Windsor, Essex County & Pelee Island, go to www.visitwindsor.com.
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Red Bull Air Race Activations

Photo Exhibition
Location: Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW)
Dates: Start - May 28th, Finish - June 12th
Times: Regular gallery hours for the Photo Exhibition
Galley Hours: Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm, Thursday, Friday 11 am - 9 pm, Saturday, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm, Monday, Tuesday Closed.

Pilot Activation
Location: Art Galley of Windsor (AGW)
Dates & Times of the Pilot Activation: Tuesday June 9th, 11am-9pm, Wednesday June 10th, 11am-9pm, Thursday June 11th, 11am-9pm, Friday June 12th, 11am-9pm.
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