Visitors heading to Drayton Manor this week will once again notice that Air Race remains unavailable, with the popular thrill ride continuing to appear on the park’s daily ride availability list as closed.
The Zamperla Air Race attraction, which first opened in 2014, has been a favourite among thrill seekers thanks to its unique flying manoeuvres, intense G-forces and 360-degree rotations. However, the attraction has yet to return to operation during the 2026 season.
No Reopening Date Confirmed
At the time of writing, Drayton Manor has not announced an official reopening date for Air Race.
The ride continues to be listed under the park’s “Rides Closed Today” section alongside a small number of other attractions, while the majority of the park’s rides are operating as normal.
Plenty of Thrills Still Available
Although Air Race remains out of action, visitors still have plenty of headline attractions to enjoy, including:
- The Wave
- Maelstrom
- Stormforce 10
- Gold Rush
- Accelerator
- The Haunting
These rides continue to operate, subject to normal weather and operational conditions.
UK Theme Park Spy Will Continue to Monitor the Situation
Air Race has long been regarded as one of Drayton Manor’s signature thrill rides, so many enthusiasts will be hoping to see it return as soon as possible.
We’ll continue to monitor Drayton Manor’s official updates and provide the latest information if the park announces a reopening date or shares further details about the attraction’s status.
If you’re planning a visit in the coming days, it’s always worth checking the park’s ride availability page before travelling, as attraction availability can change at short notice.
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