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Ten is more than just a number for Jimmy Ålund

Last year, Jimmy Ålund reached a milestone by winning his tenth FIA European Pro Stock Championship, making the Swede by far the most successful European drag racer in history. But now it’s time to recharge the battery and explore unknown territory behind the wheel of Magnus Petterson’s Old 51 Pro Mod. “I’m really looking forward to a season in Pro Modified, but it’s not the start of a goodbye to Pro Stock as we will also do a limited schedule with our Pro Stock Camaro and take the opportunity to test some ideas we have,” said Ålund about the coming season. Continue reading

Red Line Oil Scandinavia join 2017 Speedgroup Contingency Program

Red Line Oil have a reputation in drag racing for the high quality motor oils and fuel additives, and their products are used by many teams in the most demanding motorsport on earth. Red Line Oil Scandinavia  is the latest partner to join the 2017 Speedgroup contingency program. “We want to broaden the Red Line trademark and we want the racers to experience the high quality of our products and thereby save parts with lower costs as a result,” said L-O Jonsson, responsible for sales and marketing in the south and southeast region of the Red Line Oil Scandinavia market.   Continue reading

VP Racing Fuels join 2017 Speedgroup contingency program

VP Racing Fuels are a familiar name in all forms of motorsports, but their products have their roots in drag racing! “If it’s fast, we’re in it,” said Marc Wesler, VP Racing Fuels’ International Sales Manager. “But it’s important to remember where it all started, and that’s with the entry level drag racing competitor.” To reinforce their commitment to both the Speedgroup program and the EDRS participants, the world leader in race fuel technology will join the 2017 Speedgroup contingency program. “It’s a small token of our appreciation to our customers, but it also shows a commitment on the behalf of VP that we are committed to the European motorsports customer.” Continue reading

Auto Verdi with connecting rods and oil pumps in 2017 Speedgroup Contingency Program

Made in Sweden and winning all over the world, that’s a fact for Auto Verdi connecting rods and oil pumps! But the Swedish high tech company never forgot their origin and will once again be a Speedgroup contingency partner for the 2017 season with the two products they are so famous for. “We have a new, very successful oil pump for Hemi engines we want to promote with the contingency program,” said Stefan Verdi, founder of Auto Verdi. Continue reading

17-year-old Petteri ‘Boy Racer Finland’ Liimatainen steps up to TMD

Dream big, that’s what Petteri Liimatainen and his family run team do for sure. After a career in Junior Dragster, two trips to the States to obtain his licence, and a rain interrupted very short season in Super Comp/Super Pro ET,  17-year-old ‘Boy Racer Finland’ will step up to FIA European Top Methanol Dragster! “It’s my goal to eventually be able to challenge my childhood hero Timo Habermann, a good friend and mentor,” the young Finnish talent said.   Continue reading

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