Thanks to Andreas Sjödin from Sjödin Motorsport HB/ ÅBM Racing for sending this 2025 schedule on the Top Doorslammer Series in Sweden.
The drivers have spoken and voted, the important things are good tracks that will handle the powerful cars! And that they are located in areas where it will show up cars!
Hope to see you out there this summer, help us make Top Doorslammer what it was back in the day!
Also, to all Top Doorslammer teams, old ones or teams that plans to race in the class in the future!
We would like to get the class to grow stronger again, we want our fans to see what we are doing to entertain them during the parts of the year when we’re not at a racing event!
So, please tell us what is going on out in the shops with our TD teams and cars?
We hope that you want to help us get stronger and a more entertaining drag racing class again!
Send a PM on the Top Doorslammer Facebook page or the Instagram page, including one or many pictures and a short or long text in English or Swedish.
Tell us about your plans for the year and future or just let us know what you are doing in the shop, and it will be published at those pages to update and entertain our fans!
You can see more by visiting Facebook at this link and Instagram by clicking here
Together we can make Top Doorslammer better, so help us out here!”
Happy Birthday for today to Junior Drag Bike mum Kerryanne Frazier, Comp Eliminator crew Dave Hancock, supporter and former Alky FC racer Tom van der Wijden, former Top Doorslammer racer from Sweden Thomas Dahlblom. We hope you all have a great day.
Thanks for Remco Scheelings from Drag Racing Europe for this news update on Liam Jones and Alex Hope team up in TF and PSM:
Liam Jones and Alex Hope will be reunited in 2025, Fuelled By Bro Joe. The team will field a Top Fuel Dragster for Liam Jones in the FIA European Drag Racing Championship and a Pro Stock Motorcycle for Alex Hope in the FIM Europe European Drag Bike Championship. Main partner for the team will be Bro Joe Brain-Boosting Coffee, an instant coffee blend designed to increase focus, clarity, and mental resilience.
You can read the full article by visiting this link.
Happy Birthday for today to Santa Pod Raceway Events Coordinator Max Frost, Super Comp crew and wife Angela Hudson, Nostalgia Super Stock wife Bev Tyrell, Nostalgia FC crew Stuart Bradley and '55 Chevy racer Iain Shurey. We hope you all have a great time.
Belated Birthday wishes for yesterday to Nostalgia Superstock and Pro ET racer Don Scott's wife's Brigitte. We hope you had a great day!
Santa Pod Raceway have posted on Facebook today with the latest update on the Dial In Day 2025 which takes place on Saturday 8th March 2025:
We only have a couple of spots left for the Dial in Day. Get booked in if you'd like to learn the basics of drag racing with your car or bike!
The hugely successful Dial In Day returns for 2025. Graduates from the previous events have gone on to achieve great things in the National Drag Racing championships in classes such as Sportsman ET, the VWDRC and beyond. There have been multiple event wins, number one qualifiers, perfect ET’s & reaction times and even a couple of championships won by those who started it all by attending the dial in day.
If you’re thinking about getting involved with drag racing, or just want a little insight into the world of participating, the dial in day will not disappoint. It’s a no obligation day that consists of classroom based sessions before track based mini events allowing you to experience full qualifying and eliminations.
You absolutely do not need a race based vehicle; in fact we restrict the day to vehicles completing the ¼ mile in 12 seconds and slower (9.00 for bikes) to re-enforce the accessibility of drag racing as a sport. Only the RWYB rules apply so in most standard road cars, that means you need to bring nothing more than yourself, your car and your driving licence.
As a result of the introduction of the extremely popular ET Bike class in 2016, we welcome bikes to the dial in day! The classroom based sessions will be applicable for both riders & drivers and there will be a separate bike class on track.
This is a participation event and although additional entrance tickets are available, do not expect to see a day's track action if you are coming to spectate.
Thanks to Santa Pod Racers Club secretary Ian Marshall for sending this important update regarding SPRC Summer Nationals:
The SPRC Summer Nationals 2025 will now take place over 3 days and will include Friday the 4th of July, the test day will be cancelled, the SPRC Committee apologise for the late call on this, we understand some may have already booked holidays, but unfortunately we had to make sure we could staff the event, that's now sorted and we look forward to 3 days of sun and great racing,
The date will remain the same, with the Friday added. Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July 2025.
Entry for this event will be available soon.
Happy Birthday for today to Pro Stock Bike crew chief and wife Cindy Newbury, Junior dad Andrew Willcox, FWD racer Matt Davison, and later owner of Twin Jynx Dave "Twolanes" Armstrong. We hope you all have a great day
Thanks to former Nitro FM presenter Nigel Fitzmaurice for sending in this latest Podcast on the interview with: Nitro Bug Andy Raw which can be view by clicking here.
Happy Birthday for today to Outlaw Anglia racer Phil Drewitt, Pro ET and UK Nostalgia Superstock racer Guy King and Swiss Super Street Bike racer Sandro Haldimann. We hope you all have a great day!
Happy Birthday for today to Unusual Car Sales UK admin Nigel Taylor, hope you have a great day!
Santa Pod Racers Club secetary Ian Marshall has sent in this update on UK Comp Eliminator 2025. Ian writes: Following the Comp Eliminator meeting held on the 26th Jan 2025 Santa Pod Racers Club have made several changes to the Comp Eliminator class and Index system. Starting with Spring Speed Nationals all Racers will run under the Personal index system, details of which are below.
Personal Index
An explanation of what's changing (This text copied from the NHRA)
A personal index change will be applied when an individual records a .610 under or greater run during eliminations. The class index will only be adjusted when a run of .710 or greater is recorded during eliminations. Both will be adjusted on .01 increments with no plateaus up to a .10 maximum adjustment per event to a class index.
Once a driver establishes a personal index in two classes, that driver is restricted to competition in the affected classes only and will not be allowed to compete in any other Comp class for the remainder of the current season. If a driver establishes a personal index in only a single class, the driver will be allowed to compete in any Comp class.
All qualifying will be based off of the class index. Any elimination run between cars in the same class will be heads up based off of the class index.
Any Racer who runs -.610 or greater in eliminations will cause his or her respective Personal Index to be permanently adjusted by an increment equal to the second decimal of the infraction immediately following the event.
The CIC adjustment will be conducted with one plateau and will follow the chart below:
| RUNS | ADJUSTMENTS | RUNS | ADJUSTMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| .600 to .609 | .00 | .660 to .669 | .06 |
| .610 to .619 | .01 | .670 to .679 | .07 |
| .620 to .629 | .02 | .680 to .689 | .08 |
| .630 to .639 | .03 | .690 to .699 | .09 |
| .640 to .649 | .04 | .700 or greater | .10 Maximum |
| .650 to .659 | .05 |
Any Racer who runs -. 710 or greater in eliminations will permanently reset the class index by an increment equal to the second decimal of the infraction again following the event,
Class Index
| RUNS | ADJUSTMENTS | RUNS | ADJUSTMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| .700 to .709 | .00 | .760 to .769 | .06 |
| .710 to .719 | .01 | .770 to .779 | .07 |
| .720 to .729 | .02 | .780 to .789 | .08 |
| .730 to .739 | .03 | .790 to .799 | .09 |
| .740 to .749 | .04 | .800 or greater | .10 Maximum |
| .750 to .759 | .05 |
We will be looking at the new indexes we have set and reserve the right to adjust accordingly following events during the season, the new indexes details are as below.
FWD
Please see the attached document as noted within the document this is for the 2025 season with additions for the 2026 season, the indexes may see an adjustment for as noted above.
| DESIGNATION | ENGINE | MAXIMUM TURBO SIZE | MINIMUM WEIGHT | INDEX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/AF | Up to 6 cyl. | 77 mm | 920 kg | 9.18s |
| CB/AF | Up to 6 cyl. | 72 mm | 920 kg | 9.50s |
For the 2026 season, the class will recognise the performance and durability advantage afforded by the use of billet blocks and will therefore split into four categories to accommodate this. The indices in place at the close of the 2025 season will be lowered by 3/10’s for those competitors who choose to use a billet block manufactured from material of any description. The class designation will therefore change with the addition of an ‘F’, indicating the use of a factory block for those who choose this option. All categories will be limited to the use of an OEM, production, volume manufactured cylinder head.
On the assumption that the indices noted above remain unchanged during the coming season, the format for the 2026 season will be as follows
| DESIGNATION | ENGINE | MAXIMUM TURBO SIZE | MINIMUM WEIGHT | INDEX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/AF | Up to 6 cyl. | 77 mm | 920 kg | 8.18s |
| CB/AF | Up to 6 cyl. | 72 mm | 920 kg | 9.20s |
| BBF/AF | Up to 6 cyl. | 77 mm | 920 kg | 9.18s |
| CBF/AF | Up to 6 cyl. | 72 mm | 920 kg | 9.50s |
Should any of the indices be lowered during the 2025 season they will be adjusted accordingly for the 2026 season as noted above.
RWD Turbocharged indexes
Please see the attached document, not all classes are effected, CT/A and DT/A will see additions to the class or index. DD/AT will no longer be competed.
2 class indexes have been adjusted CT/A, DT/A with the addition of the designation F meaning factory, style heads and block, should a Racer wish to run aftermarket or billet items outside of the Factory spec, they will continue to run the current CT/A DT/A indexes.
| DESIGNATION | WEIGHT | REVISED INDEX |
|---|---|---|
| CTF/A | 50-499 kg/ltr | 7.59 |
| DTF/A | 500-649 kg/ltr | 7.89 |
Normally Aspirated Classes
Please see the attached document, 5 class indexes have been adjusted A/A, B/A, C/A, D/A with the addition of the designation F meaning factory, style heads and block, should a Racer wish to run aftermarket or billet items outside of the Factory spec, they will continue to run the current A/A, B/A, C/A, D/A indexes.
| DESIGNATION | CYLINDER HEAD | WEIGHT-KG/LTR | MINIMUM WEIGHT | INDEX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF/A | 94 – 129 | 885 Kg | 7.67 | |
| BF/A | 130 – 149 | 955 Kg | 7.83 | |
| CF/A | 150 – 179 | 955 Kg | 8.16 | |
| DF/A | Inline valve | 188 – 195 | 1000 Kg | 9.25 |
| DF/A | Canted valve | 196 and over | 1000 Kg | 9.25 |
The class indexes on the entry system will be updated over the coming days, to match those who have changed to the new Factory indexes.
Should any Racers have any questions regarding theses updates please contact Ian Marshall at this link or 01933-313625 office hours 8.30 - 6pm please.
There will also be a further update regarding the 2025 Comp Eliminator Sponsorship programme in due course.
4WD vehicles are also to be permitted within RWD classes, this is on a test basis for the 2025 season to calculate how 4WD works within the RWD format.
Depending on which class or index 4WD vehicles enter, all other criteria in terms of weight over engine size must be maintained, stock block and cylinder head may also use the new indexes above, in either turbo or normally aspirated classes, if you are unsure of which class or index your combination falls please contact SPRC as above, we are here to help.
Sam Hiscock joins us for his views on 2024 and the route ahead in 2025:
After watching my Dad race in Super Gas for a few years, I decided that I might like to get in on the drag racing action myself. I had a great Junior Dragster test day with Andy Fensome in October 2023, and it all started from there.
Andy had a complete Junior Modified dragster for sale which we picked up in January 2024, and it went in for paint with Neil at Skid Lidz Custom Paint soon after. I’d completed my licensing runs for Junior Stock on the test day, but this new car was going to be a lot faster, and I knew there would be a lot to learn both on and off the track.
My first event was the Festival of Power and since then I have really got to grips with driving and preparing the car and myself, and learning how the class rules works, over the season in Junior Modified. I’ve enjoyed every race, finishing up 21st in the Championship. I was very happy to be awarded a Junior Dragster Rising Star cup and to now have been nominated for the SPRC Best Appearing Car Award.
Furthermore, I am looking forward to moving up to JMA in 2025 and would like to thank all of my Junior Dragster teammates and crews for welcoming me into the class and for their helpful advice. Big thanks to my great Crew Chief Mark and Neil at Skid Lidz Custom Paint for the awesome airbrushed paintwork (his metal flake paint really does pop in the Santa Pod sun!). Also to everyone at Santa Pod Raceway, Santa Pod Racers Club for everything they do to make the racing happen; commentators, event reporters and photographers for the cool shots of ‘Bob’.
See you all next year for some more fun!
Happy belated birthday wishes to you Sam, a championship winning season awaits.
We are always on the hunt for garage updates, car stories and driver's diaries content. Feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]
Eurodragster.com sponsor John Tebenham tells us his iconic Ford Pop is still for sale, at a much reduced price:
I have to sell my "Crew Killer" Pop. I have just too many race cars, as I am moving house. It has all the best parts, a 650 hp I.C.E. Automotive engine, two speed Powerglide just refreshed with converter. The best times are 8.86 at 151 mph.
It's a great, easy to drive race car that does amazing burnouts I have had loads spent on it .
You can race it this season and be famous for only £29,750.
JT can be contacted on 07583 615973.
Thanks to Andreas from Sjödin Motorsport HB / ÅBM Racing for allowing Eurodragster.com to share their Facebook post on Looking for a team member: Andreas writes:
Experience is a good thing but fitting in and being interested and want to learn and listen is way more valuable than knowledge. I always say, if you really want something you can do it!
Important priorities for me during a race weekend is having good food and having the car ready when it’s time for it. Stressful situations is what a racing weekend is all about, many things to solve quick and you need to have some skinn on your nose and not be a person that are looking for what other people are doing wrong.
You must be dedicated and understand that this is something that is prepared for hundreds of hours back home at the shop and then we have just a few days during the season / whole year when we can do something with the preparations we made, here is no half assing during race weekends. You are not a person than just sits around reading a book smokes a cigarette thinking this is a vacation. This isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle.
You must be careful and make a proper job, It’s a lot of money involved and the safety when it comes to the driver is important.
If there is a problematic situation, you will ask how to solve it! Making a bad job is not an option. We will probably do 4 events in 2025, but a huge plus is to be able to help out in the shop at home also. If you are living close it is an even bigger plus! I’m kind of used to do much of the work by myself so I’m doing this to maybe make life a little easier for myself.
This is a non profit deal, we are just consuming money! So the paycheck is really bad, but instead this can be a really great and fun thing to be a part of, if you really want it and are dedicated!
Of course, food and things needed during a race weekend is something I will pay for. Yes, I’m asking for a lot! But I also know that this isn’t something for everyone, I have learned it the hard way and this isn’t for everyone!!!
Age, pretty much does not matter at all if you are the right one. Interested of working for free but have a good fun time doing it?
Send me a Facebook message at this link and Andreas will be in touch. Also you can contact Andreas via email by clicking here.
Happy Birthday for today to Nitro Funny Car racer Rob Elsom, Willys Wars racer Mark Puddick, Swedish Top Fuel Bike racer Thomas Pettersson, Pro Modified wife and crew member Belinda Nicholson expat Pro ET racer Colin Felstead, now based in Ohio. We hope you all have a great day.
Thanks to former Nitro FM presenter Nigel Fitzmaurice for sending in this latest Podcast on the interview with: Wicked Lady Pro ET which can be view by clicking here.
Thanks to Paul Watson for sending this update on the funeral details for Al Cook (Cooky):
Al Cook Junior wrote: It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the news of the unexpected passing of our Dad. It is a massive shock that we have lost him and we appreciate everyone respecting our privacy whilst we navigate this period of grief as a family.
My mum in time may take over his social media and continue to chat to their friends and keep in touch. Over the last week we have realised how many hearts our Dad touched and he would have been overwhelmed with the response and messages of support we have received, thank you all for your kind words we are very proud to have called him our Dad.
For any of his friends that would like to pay tribute to Al (Cooky) and celebrate his amazing life with us the details are below:
Funeral will take place at Springwood Crematorium, Liverpool, L25 7UN on 12th February 2025 at 10:45am.
There will be a wake held at The Sefton Park Hotel, Liverpool, L17 4JE from 11:30am for those who would like to join us in remembering the good times and everything he accomplished in his life.
From two proud sons and a very proud wife.
We at Eurodragster.com send our deepest condolences to Al's family and friends at this sad time.
Happy Birthday wishes for today to Junior Dragster driver Sam Hiscock, NSS racer Claire Johnson, Wild Bunch racer Wayne Colliver, former Junior Dragster race Skye Collier, and long time drag bike racers Turbo Tim Boutle and Pete Le Gros, we hope all of you have a great day.
We were sad to hear of the passing of Junior Drag racer Elienisse Zoe Diaz last night at 10:54pm.
DragCoverage posted on their Facebook the following:
Elienisse was involved in an on track accident Saturday in her Jr. Dragster at Orlando Speed World and the entire Drag Racing Community has been showing their full support for this family during their greatest time of need.
Her family said “It is with immense sadness & devastation that I share the passing of our sweet girl, Elienisse Zoe Diaz last night- Tuesday, February 4 at 10:54pm. She was called home and entered the gates of heaven - fully healed from her earthly injuries”
“Please keep her mom, dad, brother, sister, and extended family close to your heart in prayer, as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their sweet girl.”
Orlando Speed World said “We are deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident that took place at OSW on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with Elienisse’s family, and all those affected, including our racing community.”
“Motorsports is built on passion, but moments like these remind us of the risks that come with what we love. While injuries can heal, the pain of loss is immeasurable. We stand together in support, mourning, and prayer during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to those grieving and will continue to uplift them in our thoughts.”
We at Eurodragster.com send our deepest condolences at this sad time to Elienisse's family and friends.
Pictures from DragCoverage Facebook page.
Thanks to Santa Pod Racers Club secretary Ian Marshall for getting in touch to announce 2025 SFI Day which takes place at Santa Pod Raceway on 11th March in the Bank Side VIP as previous years.
Ian writes: For those Racers wishing to have items SFI Re-certified, come along for 8:30am until 4pm prompt.
Thanks to Drag Race Union and Markus Münch for sending in this news update on The DRU Pro ET and Supro ET registration is now opened.
Drivers can register via Dragraceunion webiste by clicking here.
All the rules and terms of participation are at this link.
We welcome LV Performance Racewear and Parts as home and news page sponsor from February 2025.
LV Performance Racewear & Parts is based in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands and we ship across Europe. Behind LV Performance is Elin Lindegren. Elin is a part of Vegter Pro Mod Racing where David is the driver of the ‘67 Pro Modified Camaro in the FIA European Championship. Safety is personally very important to us and we only work with the brands and products we believe and trust in.
Time to get ready for the racing season or do you need new equipment for yourself or your racing car? LV Performance Racewear & Parts is a proud dealer of Simpson Race Products in Europe.
Please feel free to contact us through email at this link or via one of our social media channels Facebook by clicking here and Instragram at this link.
Spitfire Raceway at Parrenporth, Cornwall have announced the Spring Drag and Drift event of 2025 that takes place raceway Saturday 5th April between 11am to 3pm. ENTRY NOW OPEN!
You don’t have to go home after the drag and drift, keep enjoying yourself at the on site airfield control tower cafe, Bar open til late, great food, stunning views, children’s play area, plus camping on site, £10 a tent pitch per night. You can book your camping stay at this link
Trophies will be up for grabs for quickest top ten on the drag strip, best appearing drift car, best of show and best club stand. Trophies will be presented just after 3pm at race control.
All vehicles are welcome at Spitfire Raceway. You can spectate or take part at Spitfire Raceway, spectators are £10 per person on the gate, under 16s go free. You can drag race from £15 after admission; crash helmet and full driving licence are required.
There is a Show & Shine competition with no charge after admission.
Gates are open at 8am and track action is from 11am to 3pm. All vehicles have a safety check for drag racing and drifting. There is a drag strip riders and drivers meeting at race control 10.45am. Don’t forget to you can camp on site. Enjoy the events and the local area.
All 2024 drag and drift events online bookings are now open. No more waiting - book away. Click on the links below to make your bookings
Drag strip driver/rider - Click Here. Drift driver - Click Here.
Spitfire Raceway is located at Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall TR5 0XS. Please respect the surrounding areas and speed limits when travelling to and from this event
Happy Birthday to Super Gas racer, Sportsman ET class sponsor and SPRC Committee Member Andy Dibley, to UK Funny Car legend Gordon Smith, Top Methanol Funny Car owner Danny Bellio, and to Funny Bike racer Nick 'Shaggy' Daniels, have a great day all!
Happy Birthday to Swedish Top Doorslammer racer Anders Edh, we hope you have a great day Anders!
Happy Birthday for today to Super Pro ET racer Daniel Giles, 8.50 Bike racer Stacey Reed, Sportsman ET racer Steve Mellors, former 9.50 Bike racer Dave Bowe and Outlaw Street racer Paul Knifton. We hope you all had a great day.
Dragzine.com posted on Facebook today with this update: The final day of Sick Week 2025 at South Georgia Motorsports Park was special. Brett LaSala ended the week by securing the Unlimited class win and overall Sick Week title with a 6.241 average. For good measure, LaSala burnt the scoreboards down at SGMP with a 6.079 pass at 236 mph, not bad for a street car on radials!
Ed Ensor didn't need a power-adder to have a good time on Sick Week. He smashed the naturally-aspirated record book with his 7.096 average during the week and finished the event without any major issues.
Josh Davis overcame a shattered windshield to earn a victory behind the wheel of Devin Vanderhoof’s Modified-class 1993 Mustang. Davis secured his second Sick Week orange helmet with a 6.577 average.
Graham Hays finished Sick Week with a 6.49 average and that was enough to earn a victory in the Unlimited Iron class. Fellow Nova driver Nick Reinhart took top honors in the highly contested Heavy Metal class thanks to his 6.930 average. Drag-and-drive veteran Glenn Hunter ripped off his first six-second pass during Sick Week, and then did it two more times for good measure. Those three six-second passes helped Hunter secure the Pro Street class win with a 7.017 average.
Things got WILD on the final day of Sick Week for the Super Street class. Bob Hess Jr. was leading Bradley Arnold going into the last day of racing, but a turbo failure put him behind the eight ball. After scoring a turbo from a fellow competitor, Hess was able to make a 7.655 pass to lock in a 7.453 average and the overall win.
Former NMRA series champion Darin Hendricks made his first drag-and-drive event count at Sick Week. Hendricks piloted his 1993 Mustang Cobra to a brisk 8.825 average to win the Stick Shift class. In the small tire Rowdy Radial class, Jamie Doller finished Sick Week with a 4.992 average and that was enough to win.
Cooper Bogetti decided to try drag-and-drive racing for the first time with his 2JZ-powered 1999 Camaro. That decision paid off and Bogetti won the Sick Week Freaks class thanks to an 8.847 average. Randy Seward dominated the Street Race 275 class and averaged an 8.506 to earn another orange helmet.
The Sick Street Race class saw Kein Bolger and his 1987 Buick Regal finish the week with an 8.583 average to snag the class win. Jeremy Bonnett drove his 1933 Willys to an 8.888 average and the win in the Gassers vs Hot Rods vs Beetles class. Consistency is key in the Dial-Your-Own (DYO) and Pro DYO classes. Azeem Sheikh picked up the Pro DYO win while Will Stoneberg got the win in the DYO class.
Thanks to Paul "No Prep" Marston for sending this recent update on Class Rules, Regulations, Licenses, ticket prices and Event format at Manston Raceway Park. Paul writes:
We have been a little quiet at Manston Raceway Park recently due to so much to sort out, we can now go live with our Rules and Regulations. Class details and how the events will run from a competitors and a spectators perspective.
Please check out the No Prep Racers Club Facebook page at this link for all the information. There is quite a lot to get through as it covers a lot of the areas.
We have a website in the making and is not far from being made live, it does take time to build, as anyone who has done this before will testify too. Paul can only say that we are moving as fast as we can. Yes mistakes will happen in doing, please bear with us.
Everything is still going in the right direction, we must thank everyone who has helped us out with help, advise and support. It's you guys that we are doing this for.
This place is for us all to enjoy this great sport of Drag Racing at a grass roots level here at Manston Raceway Park.
We should have the logo finished soon. The clock is ticking and we are working very hard to archive our goal, but the main thing is that we are not behind schedule.
Happy Birthday for today to Supercharged Outlaws racer Jake Clayton, Comp Bike racer Dave Thomas and US Funny Car legend Ed 'The Ace' McCulloch. We hope you all had a great day.
Dragzine.com posted on Facebook yesterday with this update: Brett LaSala continued to put on a master class on how to dominate a drag-and-drive event during day four of Sick Week at Gainesville Raceway. The Snot Rocket ripped off a 6.225 run and that solidified LaSala's crushing grip on the overall Sick Week lead. Josh Davis ran a new personal best of 6.372, but it just won't be enough to catch LaSala.
Drag-and-drive events are all about survival. Sick Week veteran Bryant Goldstone was forced to drop out after his Javelin hung a rod out of the engine in the burnout box. Former Sick Week champion Stefan Gustafsson was also forced out of the event after an oil pump belt broke and caused catastrophic engine damage.
The crowd at Gainesville was impressive on day four. There were tons of fans on hand to watch the racing and check out all the awesome cars in the staging lanes. The Sick Week show returns to South Georgia Motorsports Park today for the event's finale. You can see all the racing on FDRM+.
We have posted our event coverage plan for 2025 which you can see at this link or by clicking on 'Events' in the main menu at the top of the page. As ever, the usual caveats apply: event coverage is dependent on weather and track conditions and team availability.
We are thankful to our team for setting aside their time to make in some cases lengthy journeys to attend events. We are again scheduling events at Dakota Raceway, Smeatharpe, Devon, also, as a sponsor of Melbourne Raceway, we are pleased to announce coverage of all events at the track this year, with former editor Tog attending all but two.
At Santa Pod Raceway we are covering all championship events, both SPRC National and FIA/FIM-E as well as several lifestyle events and RWYBs. We will carry coverage of events at Tierp and Hockenheim, although it is maybe at the end of day rather than live. This will be confirmed closer to the time.
Thanks to Julian and Kieran for giving their time for UK and overseas trips and to Kieran for allowing us to embed video footage into the galleries.
Our event coverage is supported by John Woolfe Racing.
Florida businessman and land developer Chris Armstrong announced on Tuesday the launch of his latest venture, Armstrong Europe Racing. While Armstrong is no stranger to motorsports, this marks his debut on the international stage.
Armstrong Europe Racing is set to compete in the 2025 FIA European Drag Racing Championship, introducing a blend of American innovation and determination to one of the world’s premier drag racing circuits.
A seasoned entrepreneur, lifelong motorsports enthusiast, and man of faith, Armstrong shared his vision for the new operation, stating: “This journey is a blessing, and God has guided us to this moment. Our goal is to bring a fresh perspective to the European drag racing scene, combining our ingenuity and resources with the passion and excitement that is found overseas.”
Armstrong Europe Racing will compete in the championship’s Top Fuel class. The team is assembling a competitive roster, blending seasoned veterans with emerging talents, and committing to the full 2025 four-race schedule.
The European Drag Racing Championship, known for its intense competition and dedicated fanbase, offers a unique platform for Armstrong and his team to establish a foothold in the global motorsports arena. The 2025 season will see Armstrong Europe Racing competing at iconic venues across Europe, including two stops at the historic Santa Pod Raceway in the United Kingdom and a race at Tierp Arena in Sweden.
2025 FIA European Drag Racing Championship Schedule:
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May 23-26: Santa Pod Raceway (United Kingdom)
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Aug. 7-10: Tierp Arena (Sweden)
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Aug. 29-31: HockenheimRing (Germany)
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Sept. 4-7: Santa Pod Raceway (United Kingdom)
“I’m thrilled to take this bold step forward in my motorsports journey,” Armstrong said. “This isn’t just about building a racing team—it’s about creating a legacy that embodies our core values of resilience, creativity, and faith. We’re here to compete at the highest level, aiming for victories and the championship. We’ll be announcing our driver and crew chief soon, and it’s going to be a dynamic one-two punch.”
Details regarding the team’s driver lineup, primary sponsorship, and crew leadership are expected soon, as preparations for the 2025 season move forward with growing energy.
Stay tuned to ArmstrongEuropeRacing.com for updates and news on the team’s progress.
Happy Birthday for today to Super Pro ET racer Martyn Jones, former Sportsman ET racer Ian Jackson, Straightliners administrator Helen Greathead, Estonian administrator Kristjan Veedler and photographer Jon Spoard. We hope you all have a great day
Dragzine.com posted on Facebook yesterday with this update: Orlando Speed World hosted day three of Sick Week and the racing was FAST. Brett LaSala continued his assault on the record books and tightened his grip on the overall Sick Week title with a 6.206 run. His average for the week is now 6.301 and he thinks there's more left in the Snot Rocket.
Josh Davis continues to hold down second place in the chase for the overall Sick Week title. Graham Hays, who's locked in a battle for third in the overall standings, had to replace a transmission in his Nova. With the fresh slushbox installed, Hays laid down a 6.661, his best time of the week.
Ed Ensor is putting on a show behind the wheel of his Foxbody Mustang in the Naturally Aspirated class. The conventional 632 cubic-inch mill that powers Ensor's Mustang propelled the Ford to a 7.078 run, smashing the current Naturally Aspirated class record.
Sick Week competitors got to make a run up the Atlantic coast through Daytona Beach on their way to Gainsville for day four of Sick Week 2025.
