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Two very skilled track crew officials who will be on duty at Sweden Internationals - sisters Suzzi and Nettan Heleander (Nettan right is chief starter and Suzzi in charge of staff accomodation and often on duty at the start area too) - Time Tree handle the time keeping system and report results more or less live via www.dragracing.eu

RACEPAK & MSD AT TIERP ARENA:

Racepak and MSD representation on site include Tim Anderson and Joe Pando.

They will be based in the pit area in close connection to the manufacturers midway (ask at Lindberg Bros pit area or at the Speedgroup Service Center). Tim Anderson tells that they will bring a variety of spare parts along and are on site to assist teams in need of Racepak and MSD technical support.

FIA Championship Classes briefing:

FIA Top Fuel Dragster:

9 teams entered for an 8 car elimination ladder. Competition distance: 1000 foot
The breaking news is that Micke Kågered will park his own car for this event to pilot the RF Motorsport operated dragster, that was driven by Risto Poutiainen during qualifications at Main Event (Poutiainen still on the entry list as far as we know). So stay tuned for the Top Fuel Dragster results when qualifying starts on Friday and we expect Eurodragster.com´s pit notes might be spreading more light in this matter..
In championship points lead: Antti Horto (FIN)

FIA Top Methanol Dragster:

0 teams entered for this event
Notes: First time we don´t have any teams entered in the class at a championship event. The only Swede in the class, Krister Johansson resigned in august 2012 and his car is going to be operated by Jonny Lagg, who needs to get his competition license in order (and that could not happen at this event).

FIA Top Methanol Funny Car:

7 teams entered for an 8 car elimination ladder
Notes: The Lindberg Bros and Adam Flamholcs first time in Championship competition on Swedish ground. Leanders joins the championship at Tierp Arena. For the first time the quickest teams on site at the same event, however we do miss a few drivers (like Danny Bellio, Jürgen Nagel and rookie Gareth Ellis). Jonas Staflund withdrew his entry, but will be on site without the car and work for Speedgroup.

In championship points lead: Leif Andréasson (SWE)

FIA Pro Modified:

27 teams entered for a 16 car elimination ladder
Notes: The FIA Championship´s biggest class, where a new ET record was set by Micke Gullqvist at Main Event at 5.945 sec. Drivers from 5 countries entered for this event (where as many as 18 are from Sweden), For the Swedish drivers the event is at the same time a battle for points in the Swedish Championship Dragracing SM. It will be interesting to see how many teams can manage to cross the finish line in under 6 seconds (and best scenario, repeat and perform consistent). We are hoping there may be a few additional drivers that manage to earn lifetime membership in the 5 second club!
In championship points lead: Michael Gullqvist (SWE)

FIA Pro Stock:

12 teams entered for an 8 car elimination ladder
Notes: All entered teams are from Sweden, which is the first time in a very long period we can recall that has happened. Many skilled and potent drivers on the entry list, where worth to note is that rookie Magnus Petersson has established himself well already. and there are a number of drivers that can win rounds, great to see names like Jan Palmqvist and Jonas Dantanus and Tommy Leindahl. Leindahl who tested the Tierp track during competition at EDRS Nationals in May, running in Comp Eliminator class that time.

Don´t miss to read about the battle that went on between Jimmy Ålund and Thomas Lindström at the recent Main Event in a separate article!

In championship points lead: Jimmy Ålund (SWE)

Don´t miss to check the point standings and entry list for more information and follow the event as we proceed through any of the different option of event coverage described in this article!

FIM Europe Drag Bike Championship

This is the first round of the championship. Classes that run under FIM Europe at this event are

Top Fuel Bike
Super Twin Bike
Pro Stock Bike

Speedgroup have no involvement in the FIM Europe championship 2013, but we will include results and highlight teams active in the classes in the review edition.

Read about Elvira Karlsson, Pro Stock Bike (who naturally is entered for the event) in a separate article in this edition!

Preview Sweden Internationals Tierp Arena June 13th-16th The Sweden Internats is included in the FIA European Drag Racing Championship and FIM Europe Drag Bike Championship. The event is also included in the EDRS European Drag Racing Series which is administered by Speedgroup. And for some classes this is also a round of the Swedish Drag Racing Championship Dragracing SM (see further down this page.) The entry list can be found under a separate headline in this newsletter. Please note late changes may occur. EVENT REPORTING: Webradio and Radio: FM94.3 Race & Rock : Interviews and music Wednesday-Saturday evenings and nights led by Henrik Modigh in the Race & Rock studio behind the grandstands! Eurodragster.com staff will be on site to provide live reports throughout the event. Click on the direct link to the event coverage index page here: www.eurodragster.com Live results via Dragracing.eu Results data reporting from the time keeping system Time Tree is published at www.dragracing.eu (check under the results tab) Web-TV Tierp Arena, Speedgroup and SMART-TV provide live web-TV streaming provided via SMART-TV services Broadcast is free of charge on Thursday June 13th (the day include some testing of settings) and can be watched via PayPerView Friday-Sunday June 14-16th. » Direct link to sign up page SMART-TV www.smarttv.se Questions related to the event broadcast can be adressed to SMART-TV:s Robert Karström info@smarttv.se SPEEDGROUP SERVICE CENTER Speedgroup´s service center is located in connection with the media center in the start area building (access from the line up area). We are open during race hours Thursday-Sunday. Speedgroup staff on site at Tierp Arena during Sweden Internats: Åsa Kinnemar, Aila Striem, Lennart Striem, Lena Perés, Anders Magnusson, Carl-Erik Kihlman, Janne Sjöberg, Trond Höst, Lin Granlund, Kristian Nyström, Pelle Lindelöw, Patrik Jacobsson, Jonas Staflund, Kjell Brelleman and Remco Scheelings.. In addition Michael Gullqvist (CEO Speedgroup) who are on site foremost to compete, in FIA Pro Modified. Last but not least Kjell Pettersson (board member and EDRS work group) who is also race director for Tierp Arena at all events 2013 We provide the following services on site: - Information about drag racing and also in event- and championship matters to spectators and media - Continuous results data reporting via www.dragracing.eu - Sign up for the Speedgroup Newsletters - Contingency Program stickers handling - FIA Championship and EDRS stickers handling - Pit Tours Guiding - service mainly to teams sponsors (max 10 in each group) available saturday-sunday. Can be booked at the service center. First book, first serve.. - Speedgroup Drivers & Riders Club sign-up and membership service for EDRS teams - Sales of Championship souvenir t-shirts, Speedgroup caps and Peltor hearing protection. - Continuous support to teams and the organizers in event- and championship related matters Contact: Speedgroup co-ordinator Åsa Kinnemar asa.kinnemar@speedgroup.eu mobile (within Sweden): 070-531 53 32 FACTS ABOUT TIERP ARENA can be found at www.tierparena.com Media contact: Patrik Larsson - media@tierparena.com Event Manager: Emelie Carlswärd emelie@tierparena.com EDRS European Drag Racing Series classes run at the Sweden Internationals: - Competition Eliminator - Super Gas - Stock Super Stock - Super Street - Super Comp - Junior Dragster - Super Gas Bike - Super Comp Bike - Super Street Bike Dragracing SM/ The Swedish Drag Racing Championship: The Sweden Internationals is part of the Dragracing SM for the classes; - Pro Modified - Competition Eliminator - Stock Super Stock - Junior Dragster (JSM) Speedgroup administer the Dragracing SM on behalf of Svenska Bilsportförbundet SBF (the Swedish Auto Sports Federation). www.dragracing-sm.se	Two very skilled track crew officials who will be on duty at Sweden Internationals - sisters Suzzi and Nettan Heleander (Nettan right is chief starter and Suzzi in charge of staff accomodation and often on duty at the start area too) - Time Tree handle the time keeping system and report results more or less live via www.dragracing.eu RACEPAK & MSD AT TIERP ARENA: Racepak and MSD representation on site include Tim Anderson and Joe Pando. They will be based in the pit area in close connection to the manufacturers midway (ask at Lindberg Bros pit area or at the Speedgroup Service Center). Tim Anderson tells that they will bring a variety of spare parts along and are on site to assist teams in need of Racepak and MSD technical support. FIA Championship Classes briefing: FIA Top Fuel Dragster: 9 teams entered for an 8 car elimination ladder. Competition distance: 1000 foot The breaking news is that Micke Kågered will park his own car for this event to pilot the RF Motorsport operated dragster, that was driven by Risto Poutiainen during qualifications at Main Event (Poutiainen still on the entry list as far as we know). So stay tuned for the Top Fuel Dragster results when qualifying starts on Friday and we expect Eurodragster.com´s pit notes might be spreading more light in this matter.. In championship points lead: Antti Horto (FIN) FIA Top Methanol Dragster: 0 teams entered for this event Notes: First time we don´t have any teams entered in the class at a championship event. The only Swede in the class, Krister Johansson resigned in august 2012 and his car is going to be operated by Jonny Lagg, who needs to get his competition license in order (and that could not happen at this event). FIA Top Methanol Funny Car: 7 teams entered for an 8 car elimination ladder Notes: The Lindberg Bros and Adam Flamholcs first time in Championship competition on Swedish ground. Leanders joins the championship at Tierp Arena. For the first time the quickest teams on site at the same event, however we do miss a few drivers (like Danny Bellio, Jürgen Nagel and rookie Gareth Ellis). Jonas Staflund withdrew his entry, but will be on site without the car and work for Speedgroup. In championship points lead: Leif Andréasson (SWE) FIA Pro Modified: 27 teams entered for a 16 car elimination ladder Notes: The FIA Championship´s biggest class, where a new ET record was set by Micke Gullqvist at Main Event at 5.945 sec. Drivers from 5 countries entered for this event (where as many as 18 are from Sweden), For the Swedish drivers the event is at the same time a battle for points in the Swedish Championship Dragracing SM. It will be interesting to see how many teams can manage to cross the finish line in under 6 seconds (and best scenario, repeat and perform consistent). We are hoping there may be a few additional drivers that manage to earn lifetime membership in the 5 second club! In championship points lead: Michael Gullqvist (SWE) FIA Pro Stock: 12 teams entered for an 8 car elimination ladder Notes: All entered teams are from Sweden, which is the first time in a very long period we can recall that has happened. Many skilled and potent drivers on the entry list, where worth to note is that rookie Magnus Petersson has established himself well already. and there are a number of drivers that can win rounds, great to see names like Jan Palmqvist and Jonas Dantanus and Tommy Leindahl. Leindahl who tested the Tierp track during competition at EDRS Nationals in May, running in Comp Eliminator class that time. Don´t miss to read about the battle that went on between Jimmy Ålund and Thomas Lindström at the recent Main Event in a separate article! In championship points lead: Jimmy Ålund (SWE) Don´t miss to check the point standings and entry list for more information and follow the event as we proceed through any of the different option of event coverage described in this article! FIM Europe Drag Bike Championship This is the first round of the championship. Classes that run under FIM Europe at this event are Top Fuel Bike Super Twin Bike Pro Stock Bike Speedgroup have no involvement in the FIM Europe championship 2013, but we will include results and highlight teams active in the classes in the review edition. Read about Elvira Karlsson, Pro Stock Bike (who naturally is entered for the event) in a separate article in this edition!

Text: Åsa Kinnemar Photos by Speedgroup. The logos are the property of each company This article is part of the Speedgroup Club Europe Newsletters #5/2013 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 © Speedgroup 2013