# Racing Fighter Jets The Race the Base Challenge Pits Supercars Against Jet Planes By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-the-base-challenge References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/25/race-the-base-fundraising-event-pits-supercars-against-military/) & [zrauto](http://www.zrauto.ca/index.php) The Race the Base Challenge will be one of the most badass charity events ever held. The event is being held by Zahir Rana, owner of ZR Auto, to benefit several military and non-military charities. The Race the Base Challenge lets drivers have use of the tarmac for the low price of $1,500. The main attraction of the event will be Rana racing his “860-horsepower [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-world-yas-island) [Enzo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-great-characters-enzo-ferrari-pens) against a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet.” Who knew a charity event could be so cool? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Charity Racing Events:** Opportunity for businesses to organize unique and exciting events that blend philanthropy with high-performance vehicles. - **Supercar Vs. Fighter Jet Races:** Potential for creating thrilling experiences by pitting supercars against fighter jets in races or challenges. - **Collaborative Fundraising Events:** Emerging trend of collaborating with military and non-military charities to raise funds through exciting and unconventional events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to organize and develop unique charity racing events that capture people's attention. - **Automotive:** Opportunity to create partnerships and promotions with supercar manufacturers to participate in supercar vs. fighter jet races. - **Charity and Non-profit:** Innovation opportunity to leverage unconventional and adrenaline-fueled events like Race the Base Challenge to raise funds for causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Sports Car Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-auction.md) - [Fundraising Car Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m5-cs.md) - [Charitable American Vehicle Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-stingray-giveaway.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Collaborative Supercar Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuse-ultimate-ride-mclaren.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Luxury Car Track Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-experience-precision-level.md)