Key Facts
• April 2025: International Air Race X series begins.
• June 19, 2025: Yoshihide Muroya conducts timed flight in Fukushima.
• 6 countries, 8 pilots compete in the tournament.
• Competition format: 5 timed flights, including qualifiers and finals.
• Muroya scored 23 points in the first round, ranking 2nd, 10 points behind leader Patrick Davidson.
• Timed flights for the second round end on June 22, 2025.
• Official YouTube channel to stream qualifiers on July 5, 10 PM, and finals on July 6, 10 PM.
• Muroya aims to win the second round despite challenging heat and humidity.
Summary
Yoshihide Muroya, a pilot from Fukushima, participated in the second round of the 2025 Air Race X series on June 19 at Fukushima Sky Park. Competing against seven other pilots from six countries, Muroya aims to close the 10-point gap with current leader Patrick Davidson of South Africa. The competition involves five timed flights, with results determining rankings through a knockout format. Muroya expressed confidence in maintaining optimal performance despite high heat and humidity. The second round’s timed flights conclude on June 22, with qualifiers and finals streamed on the tournament’s official YouTube channel on July 5 and 6, respectively.
