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Goulian Scores on Home Soil in Red Bull Air Race

Michael Goulian kisses the bricks on the race course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Joerg Mitter/Red Bull Content Pool
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Key Takeaways:

  • Michael Goulian achieved an emotional victory at the Red Bull Air Race in Indianapolis, becoming the first American pilot to win at the iconic Speedway.
  • Despite barely advancing as the "fastest loser" in earlier rounds, Goulian delivered a perfect, penalty-free run in the Final 4 to secure the win.
  • This victory places Goulian in the lead for the World Championship standings, with the final podium positions against Martin Sonka and Matt Hall to be determined at the upcoming Fort Worth race.
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Michael Goulian had a perfect run in the Final 4 round at the first of two Red Bull Air Race venues on American soil, topping the podium at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. An emotional Goulian kissed the bricks on the Speedway, following a tradition started by car racers he’s admired since he was a child. He is the first American Red Bull Air Race pilot to win at Indy, much to the excitement of the 40,000 air race fans in attendance.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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