Matthias Dolderer’s secret weapon

Empty Red Bull cans left lying around as trash? No! The astute observer will notice that the cans are laid out in the exact...

Matthias Dolderer prior to 2nd qualifying run

After putting on his g-suit, parachute and climbing ino his MXS-R plane, Matthias Dolderer gets some last minute advice before being pushed out to...

Matt Hall about to taxi out

Pilots push their planes out to one of 2 start up areas located under the Red Bull control tower. They start up their engines,...

Post qualifying maintenance

A mechanic works on Nicolas Ivanoff's plane after its 2 qualifying runs on Saturday. Nicolas qualified 4th among the 15 pilots.

Red Bull Hostesses

Dana, Araceli, Reahana and Liz are ready to greet visitors at the public pit lane walk at the Red Bull airfield Saturday afternoon.

Hannes Arch interview

After making both his qualifying runs on Saturday, Hannes Arch is interviewed by a Red Bull camera crew. Hannes was the fastest qualifier on...

Ferry Landing Red Bull Air Race

View of the races with the Midway in the background.

Ferry Landing Crowds Watching Races

Packed beach of onlookers during the races. Coronado Bridge in the background.

Red Bull Air Race Fans at Ferry Landing

The old Ferry Landing booth, roses and downtown San Diego.

The Landing Condo View of Race

Nice view of the San Diego skyline and the races.

Ferry Landing Roses…and Luke

Beautiful rose gardens are located down at Ferry Landing.

Ferry Landing Red Bull Air Race

Packed beach of onlookers during the races. Great view!

Coronado Bridage / Red Bull Air Race

Nice view of the Coronado Bridge and the spectators.

Raul Gudino Jr. / Es Dee Apparel

eCoronado.com was fortunate to get a t-shirt from Raul Gudino of Es Dee Apparel. This is a representation of the Coronado Bridge, local pride...

2009 Red Bull Air Race San Diego / Coronado

Great view of the Red Bull Air Race from Coronado's Ferry Landing. We were on the 5th floor of the Landing condos...nice!

Monroe’s the one

Union-Tribune Editorial Monroe's the one Experience counts in Coronado council race 2:00 a.m. May 9, 2009 Each of the three candidates in...

Movie Review: ‘Star Trek’ is exhilarating

Editor's Note: Just got back from a bridgeworthy trip to see "Star Trek" at Horton Plaza. I was a little concerned to pay nearly...

Photo Exclusive: Red Bull Air Race San Diego – Behind the...

Local Coronado resident and eCoronado.com contributing photographer Ron Artigues takes you behind the scenes of the 2009 Red Bull Air Race. More photos will...

Red Bull Air Race– Control Tower

This is the control tower for the Red Bull Air Race. Air race personnel coordinate with the tower at Brown Field to manage the...

Red Bull Air Race– Pit Lane

These are only some of the temporary hangars that house the Red Bull Air Race aircraft. Each space acts as storage and workspace for...