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29th November: We've received a report, so far unconfirmed, that Danish Top Fuel driver Jens Nybo has quit drag racing, partly due to difficulty in obtaining sufficient financial backing. We'll bring you more on this story as and when we receive confirmation.
Eurodragster interviews Peter Lantz.
29th November: In another exclusive interview for Eurodragster, Sweden's Peter Lantz gives us an insight into the highs and lows of running a Top Fuel Dragster and gives his views on the future of European Top Fuel. Click here to read the interview.
Hooter back in '99.29th November: Dutch Pro Mod driver Henri "Hooter" Joosten will be back with his beautiful green '55 Chevy Bel Air next season. The Quaker State sponsored car now boasts a 706ci Donovan big block, after the previous engine was destroyed at Hockenheim in '97. Thanks to Arno van Oudenaren for the report.
Award for Saapola family.29th November: Finnish drag racing team Saapola Racing were presented with the prestigious Per W. Gastrin Award at the FHRA awards ceremony last week. Read this press release from team manager, Jari Saarela.
Alex Joon's Daytona for sale.
29th November: Dutch Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Alex Joon has put his Dodge Daytona up for sale. See the ETARA web site for more details.
Alex also informs us that he's working on producing his own web site. We'll let you know as soon as it's on-line.
New car for Cougar.25th November: Dutch drag racer Robert Joosten, alias Bad Cougar, dropped us a line to tell us that he's just bought a Pro Street Nova-62 which he plans to run in Super Gas next season. The car ran a best of 8.2 with it's previous owner. The pic shows the car being driven by its first owner at the World Street Finals in the USA. Just one problem - what do we call you now, Cougar?
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Interview with Tommy Leindahl.
23rd November: Svensk Dragracing features an interview with tall Nordic Sportsman Cup Super Comp champion, Tommy Leindahl.
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How the Europeans fared at Gainesville.
23rd November: Here are the results from the AMA/Prostar World Finals at Gainesville as they affected the European riders:
Top Fuel Bike
Round 1: Phil Brachtvogel (UK) lost to Tony Lang. Phil ran 6.776/171.85 to Tony's 6.227/227.33
Round 1: Roel Koedam (Holland) beat Brian Johnson (UK). Roel ran 6.368/188.36 to Brian's 6.394/192.18
Round 2: Roel Koedam lost on a redlight to Tony Lang. Roel ran 6.693/214.48 to Tony's 6.261/225.39
Funny Bike
Round 1: Ton Pels (Holland) lost to Mark Revels. Ton ran 7.111/188.12 to Mark's 7.055/190.47
Pro Stock Bike
Round 1: Paul Willis (UK) lost to Angelle Seeling. Paul ran 7.607/172.61 to Angelle's 7.601/178.00
More details on dragbike.com.
| The SHOWTIME Funny Car team are looking for at least 2 new crew members for next season.All you need is a little mechanical knowledge and the ability to learn. Smart appearance and the ability to be still standing after 12 hours at the track will be an advantage. The team are also looking for sponsors for the new car for next season, so if you'd like to see your company's name on what I reckon will be the Funny Car of 1999, you'd better act quickly. If you're interested in either of these opportunities, email us at webmaster@eurodragster.com and we'll put you in touch with Bob. |
Europeans qualify at Gainesville.
22nd November: A number of European riders are contesting the AMA/Prostar World Finals at Gainesville, Florida (USA). Here are their final qualifying positions:
Top Fuel Bike
4. Brian Johnson (UK) 6.433/201.56
5. Roel Koedam (Holland) 6.548/216.03
8. Phil Brachtvogel (UK) 6.917/200.00
9. Rob Van Geffen (Holland) 7.007/198.06
Funny Bike
17. Ton Pels (Holland) 7.147/188.79
Pro Stock Bike
16. Paul Willis (UK) 7.496/176.53 (NB Riding one of Paul Gast's bikes)
Qualifying and race results from Gainesville are available on dragbike.com.
Europe invades USA.
20th November: Check out http://www.dragbike.com/prostarlive/gainesville_98/thurs1.htm.
Oz dragstrip wins award.
20th November: A little off-topic for EuroDragster but this story highlights how a small band of enthusiasts put drag racing on the map in Queensland. Take a look at this press release from ANDRA.
1999 Avon Park Calendar.
19th November: The provisional calendar of events at Avon Park, England for 1999 has been posted on Tog's Drag Racing Page and UK1320.
Ronnie Bergstrom sets the record straight.
18th November: In a press release that is sure to renew the controversy surrounding events at the European Finals, Ronnie Bergstrom tells his version of what happened at Santa Pod and leaves us in no doubt how he feels about the whole affair. Read the press release here.
As an aside, I read the latest issue of Santa Pod Racers Club News today. It makes no mention of the controversy, but it does credit Ronnie with a 6.565, 210mph win over Mick Cheley in the first round, so even if the RAC MSA don't recognise it, it's on the record...
Petterson loses out to Schultz.
17th November: European Pro Stock Bike champion, Roger Petterson qualified #14 at Pomona last weekend. His times in the qualifiers improved steadily, 7.515/178.99, 7.512/180.46 and 7.465/180.21. Unfortunately, the trend failed to continue into the eliminations and Roger lost out to David Schultz 7.398/180.57 to 7.516 179.71. Thanks to Ivan Sansom for the info.
Flame & Thunder Timing Data.
17th November: The timing data from the Flame and Thunder Show at Santa Pod is now available at TonyB's. There's something slightly unusual about the data, but I can't quite put my finger on it...
Explosion Board in resignation shock.
15th November: We have received an unconfirmed report that, with the exception of the chairman, the entire board of Explosion, the premier Dutch drag racing club, resigned earlier this week. We hope to get more information later.
Sponsor needed for UK Junior Dragster.
15th November: Sponsorship is being sought for England's only Junior Dragster, to be raced in 1999 at Santa Pod and possibly also at Avon Park. Your company name will be seen by a minimum of 90,000 people annually, and advertising on a RaceCar is one of the best ways to get clients to buy your products. If you're interested in this unique opportunity, please email Paul Lindley-Allen.
| Top Alcohol Dragster for sale: 286" Chassis by Hanson Race Cars USA / 437ci Stage Six Keith Black. See ETARA web site for full details. |
New web sites.
15th November: A couple of new web sites to check out: http://www.dragracinguk.demon.co.uk is a site put together by a couple of new drag race fans from the UK, while http://w1.810.telia.com/~u81002327/homepage.htm seems to be a Swedish-Italian drag racing/beer/food site (what more could a drag race fan ask for?)
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14th November: Photographs from the Flame and Thunder Show at Santa Pod can be seen on Tog's Drag Racing Page, while Svensk Dragracing has added a new gallery of pictures from the combined Bilsport Performance Show / Svensk Prizegiving Banquet. A couple of new web sites: Paul Willis' Pro Stock Bike site is at http://www.dragracing.co.uk/ and younger visitors may be interested in Alan Lambert's Tot Rods at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/alambert4/ (don't worry, there's a few customs for dad to look at, too).
Don't forget to tell us when you update your web site. Just email news@eurodragster.com
1999 Santa Pod Calendar.
12th November: The provisional calendar of events at Santa Pod Raceway, England for 1999 has been posted on TonyB's web site.
Eurodragster interviews Barry Sheavills.
5th November: Eurodragster interviewed Barry Sheavills today,
the day after UK motorsport newspaper Motoring News reported that he planned
to turn professional in 1999. Read Barry's version of this story and his other
plans for 1999, plus details of his appearance at this weekend's Flame and
Thunder Show here.
European entries for Prostar Finals.
5th November: Our thanks to Ian King (ian@dragbikes.com) for sending us the list of European entrants for the Prostar Finals. Phil Brachtvogel, Rob van Geffen, Brian Johnson and Roel Koedam run in Top Fuel Bike, Ton Pels in Funny Bike and Paul Willis in Pro Stock Bike. Ton is entered in Funny Bike because there is no separate class for the supertwins and Rob runs in Top Fuel because supercharged twins are not allowed in Funny Bike. The Brachtvogels have bought back their last bike from it's owner in Switzerland and plan to update it before campaigning it again.
Wanted: Exhibitionist.
3rd November: Fay Fischer writes to tell us of
a request from Julie Fraser, one of the organisers of the Network Q Rally
which is in the Cheltenham area on 21st and 22nd November. Julie is looking
for a drag racer willing to come along and do burnouts in the "Live action arena"
on both days. If any one is interested they should contact Julie on
0181 974 9111. Come on folks, let's show those cornering types how to
handle a real race car!
Interview with Niclas Andersson.
2nd November: Svensk Dragracing now features a fascinating interview with new FIA Pro Stock champion Niclas Andersson. Find out how Niclas came to succeed Jan Muren at the wheel of the McDonalds Firebird, how it felt to win the championship and more at http://www.goracing.com/svensk/.
Flame and Thunder news.
1st November: Only eleven cars and twenty one bikes are
reported to have entered the Flame and Thunder Show at Santa Pod Raceway next
weekend (Saturday 7th November). As with the rain-curtailed October Meet, there will be
no separate class eliminations: all cars are in one bracket and all bikes
in one bracket on a "set your own dial-in" basis.
Barry Sheavills (Top Fuel Dragster), John Spuffard ("DJB Showtime" Fuel FC) and
Gordon Smith ("Shockwave" Fuel FC) will be putting in demonstration runs, as
will Martin Hill in the "Fireforce" Jet Funny Car and Ronnie
Picardo in the "Roaring Thunder" Jet Truck. A Jet Quad Bike which
has appeared at several races in Europe will also be running for the first
time in the UK.
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