Welcome!

The oldest and most prestigious aeronautical race in the world will start from a site near to Bristol, England, on 25th September 2010

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Patron: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT

Patron: Sir Richard Branson

Up to 21 teams from 12 countries around the world will compete in the 54th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett. Taking off at dusk from a site near Bristol, the team which flies the furthest distance from the start point wins the race.

Why Great Britain?

The inaugural race took place in Paris in 1906. Since then no Briton had won, until, in 2008, David Hempleman-Adams and Jon Mason flew 1,767kms in just over 74 hours, flying from Albuquerque in New Mexico to the shores of Lake Michigan north of Chicago. They won the 52nd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett and with it the honour of hosting the race in their home nation.

The race comes to Great Britain with pride and high-esteem, but without finance. We are offering corporate organisations and individuals the opportunity to support this historic, unique and exciting event, and giving everyone the opportunity to be a part of the Gordon Bennett 2010 by following the race live on-line.

Do browse the website to learn about the race, the challenges, the history and the participants in this formidable adventure.

Show your support for GB2010

The 2009 Gordon Bennett was held in Geneva. Full details of the race, which was transmitted live, can be found here