World Sky Race 2010: The Return of the Air Ship

World Sky Race 2010 is being hailed as the biggest race of all time, as well as ushering in the new age of lighter-than-air flight (again). The race will feature blimps, dirigibles, and zeppelins floating around the world in an effort to circumnavigate the globe and be crowned “World Sky Champion.”

Zeppelins haven’t seen the light of day since 1937 when the Hindenburg went down in a fit of flames. Safety, at the time, was sub-par and these massive airships lost favor due to the evolution of flight and jet travel. The recent push towards ‘green’ technologies and eco-friendly fuel alternatives has led a few individuals to take a second look at the history of lighter-than-air travel, and try to bring it back full circle.

World Sky Race 2010 will fly across four continents and over 130 different World Heritage sites in 16 separate races to crown one champion. Think a meaner, cleaner Nascar, without noise, and 20,000 Ft. off the ground. The winner of this race can also lay claim to the world’s fastest lighter-than-air world circumnavigation, stats were never kept of previous attempts, so you will get the first opportunity to set the mark.

I mentioned “you” because entries are still being taken for this event. If you happen to have a spare $3-4 million laying around then, yes, you could have a wonderful shot at world fame, a world record, and being a part of aviation history in the making.

Anyone know Sir Richard Branson’s phone number? If he would spot me the entry fee, I would be more than happy to ride along…