Texas was a supersized spectacle

Everything is bigger in Texas, and the finale was as big as it gets
Sonka lifts the World Championship trophy
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Sonka lifts the World Championship trophy
Race Day started with a tense Challenger Cup
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Race Day started with a tense Challenger Cup
And Luke Czepiela took the title from Florian Bergér
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And Luke Czepiela took the title from Florian Bergér
The action was so hot, fire crews looked on...
© Sebastian Marko/RBAR
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The action was so hot, fire crews looked on...
Then it was time for the World Championship finale
© Samo Vidic/RBAR
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Then it was time for the World Championship finale
Gate 7 caused issues for many in the Master Class
© Predrag Vuckovic/RBAR
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Gate 7 caused issues for many in the Master Class
There were smiles for Matt Hall and his team
© Predrag Vuckovic/RBAR
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There were smiles for Matt Hall and his team
The Race Airport buzzed with anticipation
© Predrag Vuckovic/RBAR
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The Race Airport buzzed with anticipation
Velarde was strong in the Round of 14
© Sebastian Marko/RBAR
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Velarde was strong in the Round of 14
Michael Goulian lost out on the title with a Round of 8 elimination
© Predrag Vuckovic/RBAR
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Michael Goulian lost out on the title with a Round of 8 elimination
Team Chambliss made the podium
© Joerg Mitter/RBAR
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Team Chambliss made the podium
But the day belonged to this pilot...
© Predrag Vuckovic/RBAR
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But the day belonged to this pilot...
Martin Sonka, the 2018 Red Bull Air Race World Champion
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Martin Sonka, the 2018 Red Bull Air Race World Champion

What a day, what a race, what a season! It's been a year with enough twists and turns to make your head spin. Race Day at the Texas Motor Speedway will live long in the memory of fans. And here are some of the best images captured today...

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