DeLorean enters Airspeeder International Series for electric flying car racing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

DeLorean Motor Company announced its entry into the Airspeeder International Series at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco on October 13. This marks the first time an American constructor will compete in the series, which features electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. DeLorean will field the Airspeeder Mk3C aircraft for the inaugural season beginning in November 2026. The company plans to collaborate with university engineering teams for a specially developed aircraft in the 2027–2028 season. Further details regarding the aircraft's design and pilots will be revealed before the season opener.
- •DeLorean will compete in the Airspeeder International Series.
- •The series involves racing electric flying vehicles through three-dimensional courses.
- •The inaugural season begins in November 2026.
- •DeLorean will initially use the Airspeeder Mk3C aircraft.
- •A specially developed aircraft is planned for the 2027–2028 season.
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