Free Formula 1 Racing Expo, DJ Battle with Discovery Green Host Paul Wall in Houston

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Red Bull is hosting a FREE, family-friendly Formula 1 racing demo in downtown Houston this Saturday, September 7. The event will only last one day, but it will be unforgettable as a DJ battle will also take place during a special intermission as part of Red Bull’s Turn It Up showcase.

Houston rap legend Paul Wall will host the night as Space City DJ Mr. Rogers takes on Los Angeles great DJ Hed. Houston hip-hop fans are already familiar with Rogers, who is a popular media personality. Hed is a certified legend in the West Coast rap scene, most recently headlining Kendrick Lamar’s iconic Juneteenth concert.

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It will be an adrenaline-filled experience with legendary F1 driver David Coulthard taking on current Red Bull junior driver Arvid Ländlad. Although the latter is an up-and-coming driver, he has won several F3 races, he will be up against the British racing legend who raced in F1 for 15 seasons and even gave Red Bull Racing its first podium.

“The best part of any Red Bull Showrun is being able to bring Formula 1 to some fans who have seen it before, but more importantly, to some who have never seen Formula 1 before,” Coulthard said in a press release.

In addition to the music and racing, there will also be world-class performances with off-road racing champions captivating the audience by hitting top speeds, donuts, burnouts, wheelies and more high-octane action, including the unveiling of a McLaren P1 Hypercar by ‘Mad’ Mike Whiddett.

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There will be tons of free activities and food from local vendors for guests of all ages to discover and explore.

Gates will open at 10am on Saturday 7th September, but the F1 races will start at noon, followed by the Turn it Up Showcase (hosted by Paul Wall) at 1pm.

To learn more about the Red Bull Show Run, visit their website.