Gustafsson, Christiansen hold on, Lencses moves up and the curious tale of Pro Stock Bike

A frustrating day blighted by rain, oildowns and a broken glass panel in the Arena tower, but the fields are set for eliminations tomorrow (Sunday) at the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals at Tierp, Sweden. After yesterday’s two sessions, the intended three qualifying rounds today became two and then eventually one as the cold and drizzle moved back in this evening.
Continue readingIda Zetterström, Tina Høst Nedregård, Andres Arnover and Jimmy Ålund remain the number one qualifiers at Tierp Arena

Although there were several improvements on day two of qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals at Tierp Arena, the Friday leaders remained in the number one position with the ETs they recorded on day one. Thus Ida Zetterström is the number one qualifier in Top Fuel with 4.06 seconds, rookie Tina Høst Nedregård in Top Methanol, Andres Arnover in Pro Modified and Jimmy Ålund in Pro Stock and these four drivers will lead their respective categories into Sunday’s eliminations.
Continue readingIda Zetterström, Tina Høst Nedregård, Andres Arnover and Jimmy Ålund provisional leaders at Tierp Arena

Ida Zetterström raced to the provisional number one qualifying position in Top Fuel at the first day of qualifying for the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals, the third round of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship at Tierp Arena in Sweden. In Top Methanol rookie Tina Høst Nedregård surprised with a great 5.26 seconds to claim the provisional number one position. Andres Arnover is the leader in Pro Modified, while in Pro Stock Jimmy Ålund claimed the provisional number one qualifying position after two runs.
Continue readingA Trio of Scandinavians and a German lead Friday’s FIM-E qualifying

The opening two sessions of FIM-E qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals, Tierp Arena were an occasionally troubled affair as a number of teams struggled to dial in to the track, but some local knowledge seemed to prove beneficial at the end of the day.
Continue readingGardermoen Raceway beats the weather

Save the best for the last, that was definitely the case for the Drag Challenge 2023. The final day of the Drag Challenge at Gardermoen Raceway was a great one with numerous great runs, close finishes and all eliminations completed.
Continue readingTheodor Vik with new bike at Gardermoen

Thursday qualifying at Gardermoen Raceway was the first to see the maiden run of Theodor Vik on his new motorcycle. The only 16-year old rider from Norway debuted the ex Kalle Lyrén Pro Stock Motorcycle and did that in style with a stunning 60-foot time to start with.
Continue readingFIA European Drag Racing Championship back to Tierp Arena for more

The FIA European Drag Racing Championship kicks off the second part of the season with the Summit Racing Equipment Internationals at Tierp Arena, Sweden. After the thrilling opening round at Santa Pod Raceway, round two at Tierp Arena was cut short on race day by rain. For round three, and hopefully now with action until the end of Sunday’s eliminations, the championship returns to Tierp. Ida Zetterström (Top Fuel), Linn Fløysvik (Top Methanol), Jan Ericsson (Pro Modified) and Jimmy Ålund (Pro Stock) are the leaders in their respective categories, but with several pursuers close behind, the competition will be tough again.
Continue readingCounting down to Gardermoen Drag Challenge

There are only a few hours left and then it’s time for the Drag Challenge, the highlight of the season for Gardermoen Raceway and the most important and biggest drag race in Norway. It will once again be an action packed programme with four days of top class drag racing. Be there!
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