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DeLorean Joins Flying-Car Racing
DeLorean enters electric flying-car racing with first team in 2026-27 season.
In brief
DeLorean enters electric flying-car racing with first team in 2026-27 season. DeLorean will race electric flying cars in Airspeeder's 2026-27 season, becoming first American constructor in the world's first electric flying-car racing championship. Originally reported by Autoweek.
DeLorean enters flying-car racing
DeLorean will field a team in Airspeeder's new electric flying-car racing series starting in November 2026-27.
First season uses standardized aircraft
The team will compete in Airspeeder's Mk3C electric race aircraft with DeLorean-designed styling and branding.
Collaboration with universities begins in 2027-28
DeLorean will partner with engineering students from UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech starting in 2027-28 season.
Airspeeder's racing concept
Pilots fly electric aircraft through 3d courses with virtual gates using onboard sensors and collision-avoidance technology.
The big picture
DeLorean will race electric flying cars in Airspeeder's 2026-27 season, becoming first American constructor in the world's first electric flying-car racing championship.
