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New tracks for 2013 are Anderstorp, Sweden, Fyresdal in Norway and the Vandel track in Denmark. New to EDRS that is, none one of them are new as ttracks. Vandel though, was earlier a part of the NDRS-series.

Denmarks other track, Mosten Raceway is increasing the number of classes run within the EDRS this year, and the finals for all motorcycle classes will this year be as a “sprint race”, during Mosten Race Day´s 20th year celebration.

Both Anderstorp and Fyresdal are the tracks, where the sport of drag racing was started up in Sweden resp. Norway in the 60´s and 70´s. For this year, Anderstorp is starting out soft, just running Pro ET in EDRS for a start.

The total numbers of events participating in EDRS are 26, which means an average of 1,44 events each week. From Piteå Raceway in the north to Kunmadaras in the south.

In order to make it easier for drivers in countries, with none or just a few races, to participate in the EDRS, Speedgroup is launching EDRS International, which is in operation in addition to the division points system. In EDRS International, points from the 4 best races counts and the driver must have participated in at least two events outside his/her home country to be included in this series. Drivers without events in their own country must race in at least two different countries. There will be no series prizefunds in the EDRS International 2013, but racing for the coming years starting numbers and the glory, of course.

Events prize funds are handled by most organizers as stated in the EDRS guidelines.

Other news for the EDRS 2013 are the new classes just run in Sweden and Norway as a limited series (just as Pro Modified earlier).

The EDRS European Drag Racing Series is operated by Speedgroup since 2012.
Link to the EDRS website

- EDRS CALENDAR 2013 -
Link to the event calendar 2013

photo: Gideon Liljegren from Linköping is a skilled and successful contestant in the EDRS Super Gas class. "Gidde" as he is more often called, is on the entry list for the season opening EDRS Nationals at Tierp Arena.

A true drag racing family! - The Fast Girls Racing team is active in EDRS Super Comp and Junior Dragster, where sisters Amanda and Matilda Sjöström-Andersson are both established and successful. Mum Linda is also one of the points co-ordinators for the Swedish Championship in Junior Dragster.

EDRS 2013 General Preview After a very loooong winter, it´s time for racing again! After one season, Speedgroup´s divisional racing continuous with some new tracks replacing some old… New tracks for 2013 are Anderstorp, Sweden, Fyresdal in Norway and the Vandel track in Denmark. New to EDRS that is, none one of them are new as ttracks. Vandel though, was earlier a part of the NDRS-series. Denmarks other track, Mosten Raceway is increasing the number of classes run within the EDRS this year, and the finals for all motorcycle classes will this year be as a “sprint race”, during Mosten Race Day´s 20th year celebration. Both Anderstorp and Fyresdal are the tracks, where the sport of drag racing was started up in Sweden resp. Norway in the 60´s and 70´s. For this year, Anderstorp is starting out soft, just running Pro ET in EDRS for a start. The total numbers of events participating in EDRS are 26, which means an average of 1,44 events each week. From Piteå Raceway in the north to Kunmadaras in the south. In order to make it easier for drivers in countries, with none or just a few races, to participate in the EDRS, Speedgroup is launching EDRS International, which is in operation in addition to the division points system. In EDRS International, points from the 4 best races counts and the driver must have participated in at least two events outside his/her home country to be included in this series. Drivers without events in their own country must race in at least two different countries. There will be no series prizefunds in the EDRS International 2013, but racing for the coming years starting numbers and the glory, of course. Events prize funds are handled by most organizers as stated in the EDRS guidelines. Other news for the EDRS 2013 are the new classes just run in Sweden and Norway as a limited series (just as Pro Modified earlier). The EDRS European Drag Racing Series is operated by Speedgroup since 2012. Link to the EDRS website - EDRS CALENDAR 2013 - Link to the event calendar 2013 photo: Gideon Liljegren from Linköping is a skilled and successful contestant in the EDRS Super Gas class. "Gidde" as he is more often called, is on the entry list for the season opening EDRS Nationals at Tierp Arena. A true drag racing family! - The Fast Girls Racing team is active in EDRS Super Comp and Junior Dragster, where sisters Amanda and Matilda Sjöström-Andersson are both established and successful. Mum Linda is also one of the points co-ordinators for the Swedish Championship in Junior Dragster.	photo: Europe´s quickest funny bike rider Rikard Gustafsson (right), is entered at EDRS Nationals. The funny bike class has stabilized and is showing growing potential in the EDRS Series where it was taken in for the season 2012. The new car classes in EDRS, Street 10,5, Pro Street and Top Doorslammer have been around in Sweden and Norway for some years and are now joining the biggest dragracing series in Europe. You will see them compete at Tierp Arena, Sundsvall, Gardermoen, Piteå and Malmö (TD only). For the motorcycles, Super Street Bike and Junior Bike are new EDRS classes for this season. It´s time to sign up for a membership in Speedgroup operated EDRS Drivers and Riders Club. To be in the prize draw sign-up on May 11th at the latest! Membership is mandatory for any driver/rider in the EDRS to be eligible for top 3 series prize funds (apply to the EDRS divisional). Link to Drivers Club folder english (pdf-format) CLICK HERE! Link to Drivers Club folder swedish (pdf-format) CLICK HERE! DRIVERS PROFILE AND ENTRY SYSTEM And do not forget to make your driver profile registration or update on www.dragracing.eu including photos on yourself and on the car. And please update the start number so it is correct in time for the first event! Entry for a majority of the EDRS event can be made via the dragracing.eu service GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ONLINE All information, such as rules etc. etc. can be found here in the EDRS European Drag Racing Series 2013 Guidelines (opens a 8MB pdf-file, read it online or save it in your computer) All Speedgroup associated staff look forward working seeing you at the tracks this summer!
Two of the most well-known contestants in the Pro Modified class, Swedes Mats Eriksson (left) and Niclas Andersson (center). Andersson also run in the TD Top Doorslammer class, which is one of the new classes in EDRS 2013. Pictured to the right, Mikael Larsson, who is active in the FIA Top Methanol Funny Car class, which is growing and will be highly interesting to follow in 2013!
Text: Carl-Erik Kihlman Photos: Åsa Kinnemar This article is part of the Speedgroup Club Europe Newsletter #3/2013 Published by Speedgroup www.speedgroup.eu All material, text, images and logtypes are the property of Speedgroup AB Any use of the above requires permission from Speedgroup email: asa.kinnemar@speedgroup.eu © Speedgroup 2013