‘AIR RACE X’ is an innovative aerial motorsport where eight of the world’s top pilots, equipped with the highest level of flight skills, compete remotely in terms of precision and time while flying race specific aircraft at speeds of up to 400 km/h and with maximum G-forces of 12G. Pilots race on identical tracks set up at their respective bases across the world, and their times are recorded based on flight data gathered from sensors mounted on the aircraft, with an incredible precision of up to 3 cm.
The 2024 season (comprising three races) consists of two types of races: the ‘Remote Round,’ which is viewed through online streaming, and the ‘Digital Round,’ where fans can experience XR-based viewing in actual urban settings. After the two ‘Remote Rounds’ in May (Race 1) and September (Race 2), the final race of the 2024 series, ‘Digital Round’ (Race 3), will be held on Saturday, October 19th, in Tokyo’s Shibuya as a public viewing event.
This year’s historic season will not only determine the winner of each race but also crown the Series Champion, awarded to the pilot who accumulates the most points throughout the season. The current series standings are as follows: 1st Place: Yoshi Muroya (Japan), 2nd Place: Matt Hall (Australia), 3rd Place: Patrick Davidson (South Africa). Who will take home the Champion’s title? For more details, please visit the official website. You can also watch the coverage of Race 1 and Race 2 from the links below. https://www.youtube.com/@AIRRACEX
On Saturday, October 19th, a public viewing event for the final race of the 2024 AIR RACE X series, the ‘Digital Round,’ will be held in collaboration with the Shibuya Music Festival at Shibuya Ward’s Miyashita Park. Entry and viewing for the AIR RACE X Shibuya Digital Round public viewing event are free of charge. Thanks to the XR technology (AR/VR/MR) of the spatial layer platform ‘STYLY,’ race aircraft will appear in the streets of Shibuya, allowing spectators to experience the thrilling race up close through their mobile devices.
Japanese pilot Yoshihide Muroya and AIR RACE X’s first female pilot, Emma McDonald, from Australia, will be present at Miyashita Park. After the public viewing at Miyashita Park, there will be an awards ceremony for the ‘Shibuya Digital Round’ and the coronation of the first-ever AIR RACE X Series Champion. Following the award ceremony, there will be an interview session with Yoshihide Muroya and Emma McDonald, an opportunity not to miss.
Before the public viewing, there will be a live performance hosted by the Shibuya Music Festival, everyone is welcome, so please feel free to stop by and enjoy the festive atmosphere throughout the day.
During the AIR RACE X Shibuya Digital Round, a live public viewing will be held, the race will be broadcast on a large LED screen at ‘404 Not Found,’ a creator hub located on the 4th floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage, opened in July 2024.Simultaneously the ‘TOKYO FM Listener Appreciation Festival,’ a collaboration project with the Shibuya Music Festival, will also take place at the same venue, offering a variety of exciting programs. The original drink ‘Over G,’ will be served, exclusively available at the ‘AIR RACE X,’ ‘TOKYO FM,’ and ‘404 Not Found’ venues. Enjoy this race-themed exhilarating drink while watching the race with dynamic visuals and sound.
The Shibuya Digital Round will be streamed worldwide on the ‘AIR RACE X’ YouTube channel. On Saturday, October 19th, witness the moment the first-ever Series Champion is crowned. https://www.youtube.com/@AIRRACEX
*You can choose to watch the live commentary in either English or Japanese.
*The pilot talk show and other segments will not be streamed on YouTube.
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Event Overview
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◎ Event Name:AIR RACE X 2024 – Shibuya Digital Round Finals
◎ Broadcast Time:Saturday, October 19, 2024, 14:00 – 15:45 (Tentative)
◎ Organizer:AIR RACE X
◎ Official Website:https://www.airracex.com/
◎ YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@AIRRACEX
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Viewing Venues and Methods
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◎ Miyashita Park, Shibuya
Date & Time: Saturday, October 19, 14:00 – 16:15 (Tentative)
Address: 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
Entry: Free
◎ Shibuya Sakura Stage 404 Not Found
Date & Time: Saturday, October 19, 14:00 – 15:45 (Tentative)
Address: Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA SIDE 4F, 1-4 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Entry: Free
＊The event schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions or other circumstances.
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How to Watch AIR RACE X
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The race will unfold on the spatial computing platform “STYLY.” Spectators at designated viewing venues in Shibuya can enjoy the race on large-screen monitors or by using head-mounted displays to witness race planes speeding through the streets of Shibuya in a near-realistic XR experience.
Spectators can enjoy the race by pointing an iPad or smartphone with the STYLY app installed at buildings around Shibuya to watch the race. The race will also be streamed online globally, allowing fans to experience the excitement through broadcast footage, just like previous air races.
STYLY App Download:
https://styly.cc/ja/mobile/
Please note that participants are responsible for any data charges incurred while downloading or using the app.
Supported devices: iPhone 6s and later, Android 8.0 and later.
Some smartphone models may not be compatible.
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About STYLY
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STYLY is a spatial computing platform that allows the creation and distribution of XR content linked to urban and living spaces. Its technology, centered around XR and spatial computing, aims to unlock human and corporate creativity and contribute to humanity’s evolution by creating new cultures and industries.
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Race Format and Rules
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Detailed explanations of the race format, rules, and penalties for AIR RACE X 2024 can be found on the official website.
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Press Application Form
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For those wishing to cover the event on Saturday, October 19, 2024, please apply via the following Google form:
https://forms.gle/n8G1dbtaeZ7KQXnr6
＊Deadline for press applications: Noon, Friday, October 18
