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The Kiwi Summer sporting event not to miss
One of summer’s most exciting sporting events, the New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix in Omarama from 27-29 January, has all the ingredients for thrilling day out.
Likened to Formula One in the sky, the Grand Prix will introduce the general public to the skill and daring of competitive gliding. Spectators will experience the thrill of the world’s fastest free-flying aircraft racing head-to-head at speeds of up to 300kph, at times just metres above the ground.
The top 10 gliding pilots from around the world are travelling to New Zealand from USA, UK, Poland, France, Germany, Italy and Australia. Once here they will contest the title of Grand Prix champion and take on the challenge from current world champion, New Zealander John Coutts. Each day they will fly two challenging hour-long races over some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery, pushing themselves and their hi-tech aircraft to their limits.
A giant outdoor screen, fed by the most advanced TV graphics and live helicopter filming ever seen, together with live commentary, will keep the crowds in the thick of the action, creating a brand new adrenalin-charged spectator event set to change the face of competitive gliding.
In addition to the racing there’s a host of on-ground entertainment to enjoy including wine and food stalls, classic cars, arts and crafts and children’s fairground rides as well as aerobatic entertainment and trial glider flights.
The event’s comprehensive web site, www.gp06.com, provides booking facilities for travel and accommodation in the area as well as the latest information on the competition.
Tickets are available through the web site (www.gp06.com) or through Ticketek outlets nationwide and www.ticketek.co.nz. Advance ticket prices are NZ$30 for adults and NZ$70 for families (two adults and up to three children).
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