Dolphin Team Xtreme

This dam in the river Rotte first became the site of a small settlement of fishermen. It quickly grew into a busy trade hub, and location of several harbours. In 1340, Rotterdam was officially acknowledged as a city, and canals were dug and town ramparts were built.

 Who could have imagined then that this village would grow into a metropolis with Europe’s largest port? In 2005 the city has hosted its first Red Bull Airrace and the city almost crumpled under the enormous crowds who gathered. This year, you too can withness this incredible event...its coming again on the 19th and 20th of July!

In subsequent centuries trade and shipping flourished, firing up the strong growth of the city. New harbours were dug at the end of the 16th century in the area that we now know as Rotterdam on the Maas. Over the years, Rotterdam has acquired an image of a city of hard workers, and developed into a model of modernity with its spacious layout and varying architectural styles. The port was further expanded with numerous harbours, which have made this metropolis one of the largest ports in the world. An imposing city, with a string of skyscrapers and a modern feel, and that is also an important cultural and arts hub. Against the backdrop of the impressive skyline, with the Euromast and the stunning Erasmus Bridge as the main landmarks, the world’s best pilots will do battle in the Red Bull World Series 2008.

Qualifying Day (Saturday, July 19th)

12:00 Doors Open
14:00 Side Acts
15:00 Qualifying 1
15:40 Results, Analysis, Interviews, Side Acts
16:00 Qualifying 2
16:40 Results, Summary, Interviews, Highlights of the Day
18:30 Doors Close

Race Day (Sunday, July 20th)
12:00 Doors Open Hospitality Areas
13:30 Side Acts and Track Introduction
15:00 RACE STARTS!
15:00 Point One
15:15 Super Eights
15:40 Results, Analysis, Interviews, Side Acts
16:00 Semi Finals
16:40 3rd place Fly-Off
16:50 Final
17:15 Award Ceremony
19:00 Doors Close

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