Air Symbolized by the blue waves at the bottom... Heat Symbolized by the red flame... And the stylized checkered flag background as the performance part...
Can you alternate me on the 1 position so I can submit my changes as well? It seems you like my typography style and effects and the only factor would be the symbol which I feel has directly inspired some other entries in your contest, since only no.1 ranked designer can submit changes at judging mode...