Speedgroup announces title sponsorship – EDRS European Drag Racing Series becomes Summit Racing EDRS Series
Speedgroup is pleased to announce that Summit Racing Equipment, the world’s largest mail order automotive performance equipment company, becomes the title sponsor for the EDRS European Drag Racing Series, which is operated by Speedgroup since 2012. The series will operate as Summit Racing EDRS Series effective from 2017.
The Summit Racing EDRS Series, the biggest drag racing series in Europe, has a set race calendar 2017 including 18 events at 13 tracks in 5 European countries. The series system includes a wide variety of competition classes for both cars and motorcycles, juniors and seniors.
“Stepping up to the series sponsorship is the perfect opportunity to expand Summit Racing’s support for the EDRS racers. We experienced an incredibly positive response to our participation in the contingency program in 2016,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit’s Motorsport and Events Manager. “We are impressed with the Speedgroup and the vision they have for the future of drag racing in Europe. Summit Racing looks forward to being a part of the program for many years to come.”
Summit Racing first became involved through the contingency program operated by Speedgroup 2016, tells Speedgroup´s CEO Åsa Kinnemar. “The response and appreciation from racers for Summit Racings ‘support and commitment in the contingency program alone was amazing. Now we are delighted to get the opportunity to intensify the co-operation with Summit Racing by also having the series operating under the Summit Racing EDRS Series name and banner. The co-operation with Summit will allow us to further develop and add new values to the series both short and longer term”.
About Summit Racing Equipment
For over 40 years, Summit Racing Equipment has set and reset the standard for fast shipping, customer service and tech expertise. By offering the best aftermarket hardware at affordable prices, few companies have done more for performance enthusiasts than Summit Racing Equipment.
Founded in 1968 as a part-time business, Summit Racing has always been committed to being the best. That commitment includes a huge selection of in-stock parts from over 1,200 manufacturers, no-hassle special ordering, and offers Landed Cost Delivery that includes all duties, taxes, and clearance fees. Summit Racing has industry’s Number-One rated customer service as well as the largest full-time technical department to answer your questions.
To learn more about Summit Racing Equipment, visit them online at www.summitracing.com. You can also like Summit Racing Equipment on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SummitRacingEquipment), follow them on Twitter (www.twitter.com/SummitRacing), and subscribe to their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/SummitRacingVideos.
About Speedgroup Speedgroup, a shareholder’s company since 2005 with the management based in Sweden and associated staff in several European countries, has its core operation working with series and championships in drag racing. Specializing in administration, communication and promotion, Speedgroup interact with race teams, track operators and event organizers, sanctioning bodies, media, corporate partners and fans on an all year-round basis. www.speedgroup.eu
RACE CALENDAR 2017 SUMMIT RACING EDRS SERIES
(event organizer shown in brackets)
MAY
12-14 Malmö Raceway SWE (SRIF)
20-21 Tallhed/Orsa SWE (Night Cruisers Färnäs)
26-27 Vårgårda SWE (SHRA Borås)
JUNE
3-4 Thunder Valle NOR (Jaeren DR)
15-18 Tierp Arena SWE (NDRS MC)
23-25 Tallhed/Orsa SWE (Night Cruisers Färnäs)
29 June – July 2 Alastaro FIN (FHRA)
30 June- July 2 Sundsvall SWE (SHRA Sundsvall)
JULY
7-9 Piteå Raceway SWE (SHRA Luleå)
8-9 Pärnu, ESTONIA (EDRA)
14-15 Fällfors SWE (SHRA Skellefteå)
27-30 Gardermoen NOR (NDRG)
AUGUST
4-6 Tallhed/Orsa (MC event) SWE (Night Cruisers Färnäs)
11-13 Sundsvall Raceway SWE (SHRA Sundsvall)
19-20 Lindesberg SWE (SHRA Lindesberg)
24-27 Tierp Arena SWE (NDRS MC)
SEPTEMBER
1-3 Mosten DEN (Mosten MC)
15-17 Gardermoen NOR (NDRG)
Contact Speedgroup: Åsa Kinnemar/CEO asa.kinnemar@speedgroup.eu tel. +46 705315332