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Racepak and Post & Dros also in 2017 Speedgroup Contingency Program
Racepak and Post & Dros extend their partnership in the Speedgroup contingency program for the 2017 season. For the third consecutive year, Dick Koster, since early 2017 a full time employee for Post & Dros Racing Engines & Parts, the European importer of all Racepak products, will run the trackside support service at all FIA European Drag Racing Championship races. Continue reading
Vance & Hines extend contingency partnership for EDRS Pro Stock Motorcycle
For the fourth consecutive year Vance & Hines, the world famous American manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle performance parts, will be a contingency partner for Pro Stock Motorcycle in the EDRS Pro Nordic Motorcycle Championship. “We have some great racers representing us in Europe. We want to help support and give back to the people that believe in the Vance & Hines products. The racer that buys our products and supports our company deserves to get something in return, and this is the best way to reach them, we feel,” said Eddie Krawiec, three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, rider of the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson and business manager for the Vance & Hines race shop. Continue reading
Diamond Pistons extend contingency partnership for FIA and EDRS car classes
Diamond Pistons joined the Speedgroup Contingency Program for EDRS car classes and FIA classes in 2016 and extended the partnership for the coming 2017 season. “Racers love contingency programs, and it allows Diamond to give back to the racers that support our company,” said Grant Campbell, Sales & Technical Support representative of Michigan based Diamond Racing Products. Continue reading
Timo Savolainen at Hot Rod & Rock Show 2017, Tampere
Finnish Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Timo Savolainen will represent drag racing at this weekends Hot Rod & Rock Show 2017 in Tampere, Finland, and will also have the new Speedgroup Drag Racing Magazine for sale. Continue reading
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
Adjustment to handicap in FIA European Top Methanol Championship
The FIA had to make an adjustment to the handicap for this year’s combined FIA European Top Methanol Dragster and FIA European Top Methanol Funny Car Championship that was published a few days ago. Continue reading
FIA announce handicap for FIA European Top Methanol Championship
The FIA have announced the handicap for this year’s combined FIA European Top Methanol Dragster and FIA European Top Methanol Funny Car Championship. 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
