Jet races were held at Warbirds over Wanaka this year, which was a first for New Zealand. A team of Kiwis tackled an international team of Reno racers in a three heat series over the Easter weekend this year. Although it looks like a display, these pilots were pretty serious.
The commentator with the American accent is Red Bull Racer Mike Mangold who came over to help out. The P-40 at the beginning of the video acted as a pace aircraft and also carried the official umpire.
What magnificent scenery to hold jet races in!