Airspeeder’s EXA Series Championship sees Zephatali Walsh claim top spot in world’s first race between three eVTOL racing craft
Zephatali Walsh emerged victorious in the 2023 Airspeeder EXA Series Championship, in a race which was a world’s first between three eVTOL racing craft.
Walsh, alongside Bruno Senna and Lexie Janson, took to the skies in Alauda Aeronautics Mk3s for the inaugural three-speeder race at Stonefield Airfield in South Australia — which was attended by more than 100 spectators despite the adverse weather conditions.
This race followed a thrilling double win for Walsh in 2022 in the first and second eVTOL EXA Circuit Races in South Australia. The EXA Series remotely piloted races served as a preview of the future, with rapid battery-swap pitstops and strategic competition setting the stage for the fully crewed Airspeeder Grand Prixs starting in 2024.
The race provided valuable insights for Alauda Aeronautics and exciting moments in the wind and rain, with Walsh setting impressive lap times, including a remarkable 0:13.857 in the second lap of Race 2. Despite challenges, Bruno Senna demonstrated resilience, and Lexie Janson faced a tough battle, showcasing the unpredictability of flying car racing.
The latest race showcased cutting-edge technology, featuring innovative onboard cameras from EMG that streamed 1080i live footage from all Speeders via RF. This marked a significant leap forward in race broadcasting, setting a new standard for immersive experiences.
The event was also recorded as a live broadcast, with the NEP Group spearheading the initiative, turning the race into a dynamic testbed for future race broadcasts.
The success of the event was made possible through the support of the South Australia government, Intel, Acronis, IWC, Saltwater Games, and Telstra Purple. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and supporting the evolution of flying car racing contributed significantly to the success of the three-speeder race.
Alauda Aeronautics has forged a technical ecosystem for eVTOL racing. The 4.1‑meter flying racing car, a carbon fibre construction full-scale racing quadcopter, achieves a top speed of 100 km/h and acceleration from 0–62mph in 2.8 seconds.



