It was an impressive performance by McLeod on a race track over the Detroit River made challenging by changing winds.
McLeod has happy memories from last year’s race in Windsor, where despite competing in a relatively slow and heavy plane, got his season-best result to the delight of the home crowd. I’m now itching with excitement to get into the track in Windsor to try and win a race.” That might change, but compare us to any other team and we’re not doing that badly. “It is most definitely a three horse race…or possibly four?” said Bonhomme. American Kirby Chambliss will once again attempt an engine change in Windsor with the hopes of returning to the podium this year in Windsor.īonhomme, who turned his flagging 2009 season around with a victory in Windsor, will be looking for the same to happen this year after back-to-back third place finishes at the last two races in Perth and Rio de Janeiro. The Canadian, who currently sits in 5th place, is looking forward to his home race over the Detroit River after dazzling the crowd of 300,000 last year as a rookie with a brilliant performance under pressure.īritain’s Paul Bonhomme, on 31 points, is clinging to a shrinking lead at the top of a pack of challengers that includes compatriot Nigel Lamb (28 points) and Austria’s Hannes Arch (27 points). In the most closely fought battle in the sport’s history, at least five teams are in the running, including local hero Pete McLeod, the youngest pilot in the championship. WINDSOR, Ontario – As the Red Bull Air Race World Championship prepares to land in the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario on 5/6 June for the fourth round of 2010 season, all eyes are on the widening field of title contenders.
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