After England and Sweden, it’s time for Finland to welcome the FIA European Drag Racing Championship for round three of their title race. The FHRA Nitro Nationals at the Alastaro Circuit is always a special race and the only time the numerous Finnish fans can see the 8.500 bhp Top Fuelers live in action. After their win at Tierp Arena, Anita Mäkelä (Top Fuel) and Johnny Oksa (Top Methanol Funny Car) enter their home race as the provisional leaders in their respective championships. But competition will be tough to make it two in a row and increase that lead. Who are the favourites to end their Sunday afternoon upside down in the traditional Finnish water barrel?  Continue reading →

Less than one week to go and the EDRS Pro Nordic Motorcycle Championship will have its second race of the season at Alastaro Circuit in Finland. After a great opening round at Tierp Arena, the Tierp Internationals winners will try to increase their lead in the championship, while the rest of the pack will try to catch up with the leaders to still have a fair chance in the championship after two races. Samu Kemppainen, Kalle Lyrén, Rikard Gustafsson and Henri Kolehmainen were the winners in Sweden, while the finals in Super Comp Bike and Super Gas Bike were rained out and so these categories will have their first race winners at Alastaro. Who are the favourites to end their Sunday afternoon upside down in the water barrel?  Continue reading →