Fredrik Fredlund low qualifier and set a new European ET record at Tierp
ELIMINATIONS:With
Bo Thorselius as a no show in the first round of eliminations Fredrik
Fredlund got to enjoy a bye pass. He choose the option to go for it and
his 7.102 sec was again impressive.
On the same side of the
ladder Anders Larsson found himself outrun by Kalle Lyrén. Kalle 7.29
against Larsson´s 7.52. Great however to see Larsson on the track again
and we hope he will return for the season 2013.
Ulf Ögge continued to run well and his 7.15 sec was simply too quick for Timo Savolainen who managed 7.94.
In
the last pair Kenneth Vik found himself experiencing what later was referred to
as shifting problems off the startline. The engine cut out
and the run was over for Vik more or less before it started. Elvira
Karlsson in the opposite lane had things in decent order and managed a
7.53 sec, that was good for a place in the semi-final against Ögge.
Kenneth Vik
Karlsson´s
engine unfortunately stopped at the hit in the semi-final, while Ulf
Ögge continued to run quick. 7.11 sec this time.
Fredlund
against Lyrén turned out in favour of Fredlund. 7.19 sec. winning ET
against Kalle´s 7.28. Lyrén first from the line, but this time it did
not do the job.
The exciting final between Ögge and Fredlund was
not to be as a heavy rain shower stopped the competition just
before all finals was due to start.
The championship points
situation entering the European Finals is THE thriller of the UEM Drag
Bike Championship 2012. Sweden´s Ulf Ögge and Finlands Fredrik Fredlund
are at both at the same points (325) and follwed by Kalle Lyrén also
Sweden at 309 points.
Don´t miss to read the European Finals class by class Preview in a separate article!
Link to Elimination ladder
