INDIANAPOLIS — The Red Bull Air Race will not continue beyond the 2019 season and has canceled the plan world championship event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that was planned for October.
There have been more than 90 races since Red Bull Air Race began in 2003.
"These have given the world's most exceptional pilots the opportunity to compete in high speed flying at low altitude with extreme maneuvers," Red Bull Air Race said in a statement. "The Red Bull Air Race provided sports entertainment of highest quality but did not attract the level of outside interest as many other Red Bull events across the world."
The world championship was scheduled to happen Oct. 19-20 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"We are disappointed that we will not host another Red Bull Air Race event, and I know many of our fans will be disappointed, as well," IMS said in a statement. "We enjoyed watching the pilots navigate the unique course over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, and we were especially excited to see American pilot Michael Goulian celebrate a well-earned victory last year."
IMS said customers who already purchased tickets to this year's event will receive refunds and will receive an email with information on that process.
