{"id":40368,"date":"2018-06-08T21:56:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-09T01:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tcobcur.com\/ver4\/?p=40368"},"modified":"2018-07-09T21:11:27","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T01:11:27","slug":"tierp-lnternationals-em-i-drag-racing-day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tcobcur.com\/ver5\/tierp-lnternationals-em-i-drag-racing-day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tierp lnternationals EM I Drag Racing [Day-2]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tierp Arena, SWEDEN 8th<\/sup> June 2018: Qualifying rounds continues for the sportsmen class and The first Qualifying round started for all FIA Drag Race class here at\u00a0 Tierp Arena drag strip. Tierp international race started on 7th<\/sup> June and is the 2nd<\/sup> round for the FIA European championship. \u00a0This year \u201cDrag Race\u201d in Sweden is celebrating its 50 anniversary.
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The first Qualifying race of the Top Fuel (TF) class started with J\u00f6ran Pers\u00e5ker, who performed a beautiful burn-out, but had some trouble to get the dragster in reverse and at the same time the safety system kicked in and launches the parachute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Anita M\u00e4kel\u00e4 \u00a0takes the lead already in the first qualification round with a stunning 3.905 sec run at 496.78 Km\/hrs.\u00a0 Anita is currently 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0 in the Top Fuel class behind Stig Neergaard. Unfortunately she couldn\u2019t improve her time during the 2nd<\/sup> qualifying round, but kept the lead. On the 2nd<\/sup> place it is Timo Lehtim\u00e4ki with a 4,132 sec run, which is a new personal best for Timo, congrats to the team. Mikael K\u00e5gered is currently in 3rd<\/sup> place with a 4.42 sec run. Last year TF champion (Duncan Micallef) is just behind Mikael with a 4.52 sec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In the Top Methanol class, it\u2019s the Habermann brother who are in the lead, with Timo Habermann as top qualifier with a 5.314 second run at 434.78 km\/hrs. Dennis is currently at 2nd<\/sup> place with a 5.34 run. He couldn\u2019t improve his time as he had some technical issue during his 2nd<\/sup> qualifying run. Johny Lagg is currently at 3rd<\/sup> place with a 5.398 second run, which is also his Personal Best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Pro stock; Bengt Ljungdahl takes the lead after two qualification rounds with a 6.531 second run, following by Thomas Lindstr\u00f6m with a 6.581 sec and Michael Malmgren in 3rd<\/sup> place with a 6.598 run. The leader in this class, Stefan Ernryd dropped to the 7th<\/sup> place in the qualification after struggling at the start. Will he improve his time? stay tuned for final qualification rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It is Andreas Arthursson who takes the lead in the Pro modified class in his turbo chevelle with a 5.866 second run, which is also a personal best.\u00a0 Andreas first 5 second run and good for the first spot at Tierp International. Jimmy Alund is in second with a 5.90 sec and Jan Ericsson in third with a 5.936 second run. David Vegter, the only dutch team competing is just behind Ericsson with a 5.94 sec run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hereby to top 3 of qualifying rounds on the 2nd<\/sup> day of Tierp International at the \u201cTierp Arena\u201d Sweden.<\/p>\n

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FIA-TOP FUEL DRAGSTER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anita M\u00e4kel\u00e4<\/td>\nLvei Iglu TF Dragster<\/td>\n3.905<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Timo Lehtim\u00e4ki<\/td>\nFinlight Dragster<\/td>\n4.132<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mikael Kagered<\/td>\nDragster<\/td>\n4.425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIA-TOP METHANOL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Timo Habermann<\/td>\nTop Methanol Dragster<\/td>\n5.314<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dennis Habermann<\/td>\nTop Methanol Dragster<\/td>\n5.343<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jonny Lagg<\/td>\nA-fuel Dragster<\/td>\n5.398<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIA-PRO MODIFIED<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andreas Arthursson<\/td>\nChevrolet Chevelle \u201869<\/td>\n5.866<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jimmy Alund<\/td>\nChevrolet Business coupe \u201851<\/td>\n5.902<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan Ericsson<\/td>\nChevorlet Camaro<\/td>\n5.936<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIA-PRO STOCK<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bengt Ljangdahl<\/td>\nChevrolet Camaro<\/td>\n6.531<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thomas Lindstr\u00f6m<\/td>\nDodge Stratus<\/td>\n6.581<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michael Malmgren<\/td>\nPontiac<\/td>\n6.598<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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PRO Street<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Christian Kongshem<\/td>\nNova 66<\/td>\n7.602<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lars Berglund<\/td>\nPontiac Grand AM \u201804<\/td>\n7.603<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preben B\u00e6rentzen<\/td>\nWilly\u00a0 \u201841<\/td>\n7.603<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SUPER GAS SG<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patrik Wickman<\/td>\nVolvo amazon \u201870<\/td>\n9.909<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H\u00e5kan Mattsson<\/td>\nFord Mustang \u201868<\/td>\n9.914<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fredrik Edlund<\/td>\nChevrolet vega \u201872<\/td>\n9.916<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SUPER Gas Bike<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jani Blom<\/td>\nSuzuki Hayabusa<\/td>\n9.524<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iiro Reinola<\/td>\nSuzuki GSX-R<\/td>\n9.529<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jami Oksanen<\/td>\nSuzuki Hayabusa<\/td>\n9.571<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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SUPER COMP SC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matilda Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m-andersson<\/td>\nDragster<\/td>\n8.903<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leif Andersson<\/td>\nFront engine Dragster<\/td>\n8.909<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mari Udtian<\/td>\nSupercomp Dragster<\/td>\n8.910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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COMPETITION ELIMINATOR CC<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jens Eklund<\/td>\nAudi A5<\/td>\n7.079<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Robert Arthursson<\/td>\nChevrolet Camaro 2JZ<\/td>\n6.411<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roger Forsstr\u00f6m<\/td>\nVolvo C70<\/td>\n7.259<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIM E-SUPER TWIN BIKE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hans Olav Olstad<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6.319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marcus Christiansen<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6.547<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anders H\u00f6rnstr\u00f6m<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6.505<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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FIM E-PRO STOCK BIKE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thomas Lysebraate Olsen<\/td>\n<\/td>\n7.179<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kenneth Holmberg<\/td>\n<\/td>\n8.346<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Super Street Bike<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driver<\/strong><\/td>\nMake<\/strong><\/td>\nET<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mogens Lund<\/td>\n<\/td>\n6.985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vesa Ruhanen<\/td>\n<\/td>\n7.129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anders Blanck<\/td>\n<\/td>\n7.428<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Stay tune for DAY 3, final Qualifying and elimination rounds,<\/p>\n

Story & Photo: Benjamin Wefer<\/p>\n