Matthew Pearson, Founder of Airspeeder and Alauda Aeronautics recently revealed the world’s first fully functioning electric flying racing car. The Airspeeder Mk3, is a full-sized remotely-operated electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL). It will compete in an upcoming remotely-piloted Airspeeder racing series that will stand as a technical test-bed…
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Off the coast of Auckland, the 36th Challenge for the world’s oldest international sporting trophy provided a thrilling series of match races through mid-March. Sailing spectacular, 75-foot, foiling monohull yachts, America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, racing their secretive, Te Rehutai, bested the Challenger, Italy’s Team Prada-Pirelli racing battle-hardened…
For the second consecutive year, Hua Hin hosted the WTA Thailand Open, which saw world-class women tennis players and rising stars compete for both Singles and Doubles titles with prize money totaling USD 275,000. Top 20 ranked players in this year’s draw included Elina Svitolina from Ukraine who is world…
The America’s Cup, the pinnacle of yachting, was first contested in 1851 making it the oldest trophy in international sport, predating the modern Olympic Games by 45 years. The trophy’s roots date back to when a syndicate of businessmen from New York sailed the schooner America across the Atlantic Ocean…
The Dakar Rally has always been one of the most popular races in the history of motorsport, resonating with both the fans and drivers that place it in line with other iconic racing events, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Indianapolis 500, the Rallye Monte-Carlo and the…
From August 28th to September 1st Thailand’s motorsport fanatics all headed to Bangsaen for the Bangsaen Grand Prix 2019. Every year this beach town, less than an hour drive from Pattaya, sees several hundred thousand Thais and foreigners alike converge for several days of world class motor sports running thru…
There are a lot of reasons why Kanchanaburi is a popular destination for weekend getaways from the city. 150 km from Bangkok, Kanchanaburi is small but packed with hidden gems—from historical sites to natural wonders. There are really many things to do here—some of them are quite touristy while others…
It’s seven am, and long lines of golf carts loaded with their player’s golf bags are at the ready. Some 25 buggies for the front nine and another 25 for the back nine. Caddies in bibs bearing the name and nationality of the golfer they will accompany for the 18…
Asia’s favourite “Tropical Island Regatta” the Samui Regatta returned to Samui Island’s shores May 25th to June 1st. This year the regatta was based at a new venue, the stunning 5-star Synergy Samui Resort. Known for its high calibre of racing and tropical-chic parties, the Samui Regatta is popular with…
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is the principal organising body of women’s professional tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. Founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King with the vision of a better future for women’s tennis, the WTA today has more…