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BILSPORT steps up class sponsorship for Pro Mod
Swedish BILSPORT Magazine is the long-time class sponsor for the Pro Modified class. BILSPORT is one of the titles owned by the leading motor publishing house in the Nordic region. The company, Albinsson & Sjöberg, publishes around 15 magazine titles, which are distributed in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Poland. Furthermore some 15 exhibitions and events are arranged yearly attracting around 200 000 visitors. www.fabas.se
The BILSPORT Pro Mod class sponsorship is connected to the EDRS Pro concept, which is part of the Summit Racing EDRS Series. The BILSPORT Pro Mod calendar 2017 includes the four biggest drag racing events in the Nordic region:
15-18 June Tierp Arena SWE
30 June – July 2 Alastaro FIN
27-30 July Gardermoen NOR
24-27 August Tierp Arena SWE – FINALS
For the 2017 season the class sponsorship prize fund has been increased by 25% to 100 000 (SEK).
It will be shared by the top 5 drivers. Based on the final points rankings after the four events the winner gets SEK 50 000. The runner-up is entitled to SEK 20 000, while the 3rd placed driver will enjoy a payout of SEK 15 000 for his/her achievement. Position 4 is awarded with SEK 10 000 and finally the 5th position will get SEK 5 000.
The 2016 EDRS Pro winner Micke Gullqvist, Sweden appreciates BILSPORT´s continued support and confirms he will once again battle for the title;
Micke Gullqvist – 2016 EDRS Pro and FIA Champion – photo by Remco Scheelings
– Yes, we will race the EDRS Pro Series again this year. We only have to add the race at Gardermoen, Norway, to the FIA tour we’re participating in to complete the EDRS.
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
Contingency decals in your mailbox
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If you register in Series and Championship now you will get the Contingency decals for your class in the mailbox within short. Can it be more convenient? To speed up even more and avoid getting other decals than from your suppliers by filling in this form: https://goo.gl/forms/Kkumn6C8Bzde9ysk2. If you do this before May 7th you will be able to get the decals before the season starts with Malmö Raceway May 13th – 14th.
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
A great weekend at Scandinavia´s biggest car show
Speedgroup girls, Birgitta Blakstad-Poolsaar, Emelie Carlswärd and Åsa Kinnemar.
Elmia – Bilsport Performance & Custom Motor Show is over for this year and a lot of Easter eggs have been opened. More than 74 000 people visited the show over the four days it lasted. And in the Speedgroup stand they could have a seat in the 2-seat dragster as well as on the Beast, Jr Dragster and Junior Drag Bike.
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
