The FIA European Drag Racing Championship heads to the NitrOlympX, historically held on the HockenheimRing, for the penultimate spherical of the 2024 season
Duncan Micallef (High Gas), Jonny Lagg (High Methanol), David Vegter (Professional Modified), and Jimmy Ålund (Professional Inventory) presently lead their respective lessons, however the
MICALLEF VS CALLIN IN TOP FUEL
In High Gas, the title race is between Duncan Micallef and Susanne Callin. Callin, after her Tierp victory, trails Micallef by solely 19 factors. Micallef, the 2017 champion, stays constant however winless thus far. The competitors contains Jndia Erbacher, racing at her dwelling observe, Dennis Nilsson, returning after two years, and Linn Fløysvik, who makes her High Gas debut.
LAGG LEADS TOP METHANOL
Jonny Lagg leads High Methanol after profitable at Tierp Area, simply 17 factors forward of teammate Tony Bryntesson. Sandro Bellio, in third, goals to shut the 33-point hole together with his Humorous Automobile, following a season marred by mechanical points. The house crowd will help Silvio Strauch, returning after early-season engine harm, alongside Jürgen Nagel, who additionally resumes his season at Hockenheim.
CONSISTENCY KEY TO VEGTER’S PRO MODIFIED SUCCESS
David Vegter tops Professional Modified, persistently quick however nonetheless in search of his first win. With Jere Rantaniemi skipping Hockenheim, Vegter goals to widen his lead. Andres Arnover, Stian Rusånes, and Roger Johansson are in pursuit, with Johansson using momentum from his runner-up end at Tierp. Michel Tooren, 2022’s NitrOlympX winner, additionally seeks a powerful end together with his new Camaro.
A number of drivers return after temporary absences, together with Bruno Bader, Kim Kristiansen, and Jean Dulamon, whereas a contingent of German and Swiss drivers will be part of for this occasion, including to the aggressive subject.
ÅLUND UNDEFEATED IN PRO STOCK
In Professional Inventory, Jimmy Ålund stays undefeated and holds a commanding 82-point lead. Robin Norén and Michael Malmgren are his closest challengers, with Norén hoping to construct on a powerful Tierp efficiency. Stefan Ernryd appears to proceed his latest enchancment, whereas Richard Sundblom and Simon Ekengren purpose to show their seasons round. Lasse Britsmar rounds out the sphere, in search of his first elimination win of the season.
Qualifying begins on Friday, August 23, persevering with on Saturday, with eliminations set to happen on Sunday
