RACE ENERGY DRINK

Posted on July 27, 2022 | Last updated February 2, 2025

RACE ENERGY DRINK, a historic energy drink released in 1997. It seems that larger-sized PET bottles are in higher demand than cans, as I often saw the PET bottles in stores rather than the cans.

It's surprising that this product, which was released following the original energy drink, Red Bull, is still around today.

RACE ENERGY DRINK

Manufacturer	RACE ENERGY DRINK
Country of Origin	Austria
Price	0.59 EUR
Flavor	classic flavor
Total rating	★★★★☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of RACE ENERGY DRINK

When you open the can, it releases a scent almost identical to Red Bull. The color is also very much in line with classic energy drink flavors.
RACE ENERGY DRINK
When you take a sip, it has the sweet and tangy flavor that's almost a Red Bull clone. The punch of acidity is also remarkably similar, and the lingering scent and aftertaste are on par with Red Bull. In short, it's a near replica of Red Bull's flavor.

Given that Red Bull became popular, it’s no surprise similar products started to emerge, but I didn't expect them to mimic the taste so closely.

With a flavor nearly identical to Red Bull and priced at about half the cost, plus the availability of larger PET bottles, anyone who enjoys Red Bull will have no issue switching to RACE ENERGY DRINK. It's impressive how closely it matches.

Energy Ingredients of RACE ENERGY DRINK

RACE ENERGY DRINK
It contains 75mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine, which are standard amounts for energy drink ingredients.

Design of RACE ENERGY DRINK

The design gives off a checkered flag vibe, which fits with the name "RACE ENERGY DRINK." The blue and yellow color combination has remained the same since its release.

Recently, the design has evolved, with a new logo that maintains the checkered flag motif.

RACE ENERGY DRINK first launched in a 250ml can, and in 1999, it became the first energy drink to introduce a 500ml size.

Currently, 250ml cans, 500ml bottles, and 1500ml bottles are available, with the larger PET bottles being more commonly seen than the cans.
RACE ENERGY DRINK
The price is around 90 yen for a 500ml PET bottle and about 230 yen for a 1500ml bottle. This is less than half the price of similarly-sized Monster Energy or Red Bull, so the cost-performance is excellent. On the other hand, the 250ml cans may be less popular due to their lower cost-effectiveness compared to the PET bottles.