Gustafsson, Christiansen, Mechaell, Lymant and Morrison take top spots heading into Euro Finals eliminations
The final two qualifying sessions on the 2024 FIM-E season at the Euro Finals at Santa Pod Raceway shuffled some of the pack, but largely remained as was yesterday (Friday) with one notable exception.
Continue readingJndia Erbacher, Sandro Bellio, Andres Arnover and Jimmy Ålund number one qualifiers at European Finals
Jndia Erbacher (Top Fuel), Sandro Bellio (Top Methanol), Andres Arnover (Pro Modified) and Jimmy Ålund (Pro Stock) claimed the number one qualifying positions at the European Finals at Santa Pod Raceway in England and will lead their respective categories into Sunday’s eliminations at the fifth and final round of the 2024 FIA European Drag Racing Championship. Three of these four drivers were also the leaders after Friday qualifying and all four also claimed the number one qualifying spots at Hockenheim two weeks ago.
Continue readingGustafsson, Bengtsson, Mechaell, Lymant and Morrison lead day one at the Euro Finals
The opening day of the last event of the 2024 FIM-E championship at Santa Pod Raceway, England was initially a bit steamy and humid although the second qualifying session held largely in the dusk saw improved air and portents of what’s to come over the remaining two days of the Euro Finals.
Continue readingTommi Haapanen, Sandro Bellio, Andres Arnover and Jimmy Ålund leaders after the first day of qualifying for the European Finals
Tommi Haapanen is the provisional number one qualifier in Top Fuel with a great 3.89 second ET after the first day of qualifying for the European Finals, the fifth and final round of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship at Santa Pod Raceway in England. In Top Methanol Sandro Bellio is in the lead after day one, while Andres Arnover stormed to a great 5.78 seconds to take the lead in Pro Modified. In Pro Stock Jimmy Ålund once again claimed the provisional number one qualifying position with 6.62 seconds.
Continue readingThe FIA European Championship is ready for a grand finale at Santa Pod
The FIA European Drag Racing Championship reaches its climax with the European Finals at Santa Pod Raceway, the traditional grand finale of the season. In all four categories the championship is yet to be decided and especially in Pro Modified, where the top four are separated by only a few points, anything can happen and the title fight may last until the final run of the season. But also in Top Fuel Duncan Micallef can’t relax as the championship leader is closely followed by Susanne Callin and even Jndia Erbacher can’t be counted out. In Top Methanol Jonny Lagg is the clear favourite, while in Pro Stock Jimmy Ålund will try to remain undefeated while claiming his 13th European Pro Stock title.
Continue readingHopes spring a surprise return at the Euros
Raising an eyebrow or two on the FIM-E Euro Finals entry list is the reappearance of Alex Hope in Pro Stock Bike after a few seasons away. With father Chris overseeing the refresh of his old stocker that Alex last steered in the late 2010s, followed by a couple of years in Super Street Bike action, the V&H 2 valve Suzuki could shake things up for those in this year’s points chase.
Continue readingDrag Racing Europe AB to become FIA European Drag Racing Championship promoter
A newly-formed consortium comprised of representatives of drag racing venues and organisers is set to become the FIA European Drag Racing Championship’s first-ever promoter, providing the series with a stable base for growth and expansion.
Continue readingFIM-E NitrOlympX ends with Smith, Christiansen, Mechaell, Lymant and Willcox on the top step
The NitrOlympX came to a close today for the five contested FIM-E categories. Some spectacular runs, track records and some personal bests along the way, and not a little controversy/confusion.
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