Motorsports fans are accustomed to crashing races on asphalt tracks. However, for the first time, they witnessed a skyward race without any track! Amidst the windswept airs of Stonefield Airfield in South Australia, the 2023 Airspeeder EXA Series Championship transpired, marking a milestone in the realm of motorsports. 

The man behind the remarkable victory in this unconventional racing feat was Zephatali Walsh. He showcased his exceptional skills in operating the world’s first remotely piloted electric flying car. What started as a demonstration sport at the 2032 Olympic Games has begun to show its progress by taking place in reality.  

Walsh’s victory amidst harsh climate

Based on the reports of Auburnpub.com, the EXA Series Championship featured three remotely piloted electric flying cars that raced against each other. Rain and wind added to hindrances, however, Walsh overcame the challenging weather conditions and emerged victorious leaving the motorsports fans in awe.

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The racer’s impressive adaptability skills, coupled with the unmatched resilience of the Alauda Aeronautics Mk3s, propelled him to a resounding victory as he soared to the finish line in his eVTOL aircraft. His competitors involved Bruno Senna, the former F1 driver from Brazil and the renowned Irish racer, Lexie Janson.

The remarkable racing feat was witnessed by 100 spectators present at the airfield. Live broadcasting ensured to propagation of the historic race among motorsports fans from around the world. There has been a lot of effort to craft these electric flying cars that are about to make their debut in the Airspeeder Grand Prixs to be held in 2024.  

Shaping new era in motorsports

Walsh performed notable laps that comprised an astounding time limit of 0:13.857 in the second lap of Race 2. In this way, the exhilarating race had challenged the capabilities of Alauda Aeronautics Mk3 crafts. Besides the commitment of the racer, esteemed sponsors and partners like Telstra Purple, Intel, Saltwater Games and IWC contributed to adding excitement to eVTOL racing. 

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Since the electric flying cars are electrically operated, the EXA Series hints at the future of motorsports. There has been an alternation in the making of these cars in which rapid battery-swap pit stops have been instilled to survive the strategic competition in the upcoming race. Besides, the 4.1-meter flying racing car has been made out of carbon fiber that reflects the technical ecosystem, leaving motorsports fans with an exceptional performance. There have been plans to use augmented reality in these flying cars that would incorporate them into immersive gaming worlds. 

The inaugural EXA Series has been a super-hit among motorsports fans that serves as a stepping stone for the eVTOL racing to take part in the impending Airspeeder races in 2024. Racing has unlocked a new level, redefining boundaries where sky is not just a limit but a race track.  

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