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More Lawbreakers.
31st December: The UK's Lawbreakers drag bike team is expanding to include two cars in 2001. Guy March (Super Street Bike), Lee Baxter (9.90 Bike) and Ady Reade (10.90 Bike) are to be joined by Nick Curtis and John Ricketts.

Nick Curtis will be racing in Pro ET with a Nitrous-assisted big block '57 Chevy Bel Air, whilst John Ricketts will be competing in Custom Car Street Eliminator in the ex-John Tebenham Anglia also equipped with a Nitrous Big Block.

"Happy New Year to all racers, crew and to everyone at Eurodragster", says Lee Baxter. Thanks very much, Lee.

Jade Racing into 2001 with a bang.
31st December: UK Supertwin Gas team Jade Racing almost had their new season's plans nipped in the bud after a hit and run on one of their vans. Luckily the mother of the guilty party saved the day. Team member Ozzy Ewing takes up the story:

"To increase our profile and look more professional Ric Davis and Jerry Collier have decided to respray the vans in the team colours of black with green and a pink stripe. Ric's van is now fully finished awaiting graphics so this week Ric, Jerry, Baz and myself have been working on Jerry's van, rubbing it down and preparing the bodywork ready for spraying. After a hard days work rubbing down in arctic conditions with the van freezing under our very cold fingers (Ric had to remove the snow from his drive before we could start work), we finished up to the stage where all we needed to do was to flat the van down before priming. Jerry parked the van opposite the drive and left it to go in for a coffee.

"About half an hour later there was a knock on the front door, and there stood a very nice lady and a bedraggled young kid. It turned out that the kid thought that the back door of Jerry's van would look better with a Ford Fiesta parked into it, but didn't he like the look of it so drove off leaving a Fiesta-shaped dent and a front wing in the van's rear tailgate. The kid's mum promptly brought him back and he was suitably chastised.

"I have to say that Jerry still isn't very happy about it but Ric, Jerry, and Baz worked their magic on the van the next day to fix it - it is now nearly ready to be sprayed."

You can stay in touch with the Jade Racing team on their web site at www.jaderacing.freeserve.co.uk

Thanks from Quick Times Racing News.
31st December: Our good buddy Ozzy Ewing is not just a member of Jade Racing, he is also a member of Shakespeare County Raceway's Tech Crew and this year took over the Editorship of APIRA's newsletter Quick Times Racing News from SCR Press Officer Jerry Cookson. At the end of a long and full year, Ozzy has written to thank everyone who has helped him.

"As you know taking over Quick Times was no easy feat, especially when Jerry had produced the newsletter to such an excellent standard, but when you commit to doing a job then there's no point in doing half a job" says Ozzy. "Taking over the Newsletter was a big step as this was new territory for me but I like adventures and challenges and this one is well worth it. Quick Times would have been a lot harder had it not been for the wonderful people who helped me, wrote articles and gave encouragement.

"Next year will bring a few changes to Quick Times, for the better though. Firstly as I feel it's important to have web presence in this Internet age, www.quicktimes.co.uk will go live around the end of January 2001. I have also decided to try and change the Newsletter format around a bit, making it a bit more professional and generally pushing it in a direction I feel it should be moving.

"So lastly I would like to say a big thank you to the people in 2000 who helped me:
  • Jerry Cookson: A lot of what I done wouldn't have been possible, but for all the help and editorial comments Jerry was able to offer, even if it did mean changing things around!
  • Eurodragster.com: The premier web site in the world devoted to European Drag Racing, both Tog and Sharkman helped out by allowing me to use articles photos and comments.
  • Bruno: Firstly for taking me to Hockenheim and allowing me to experience close up drag racing, 6 feet from a Top Fuel Dragster or Micke Kagarad on a full pass. Also for inspiration and his tremendous knowledge and stories about Drag Racing.
  • APIRA, FAST, Jade Racing, Steve Moxley, Dick Parnham, Gareth Evans, The Wild Bunch, Steve Woollatt, Bob Hancox, Pete Moore, and everyone else - you know who you are - thank you very much."
You can find Quick Times Racing News on-line at avonquicktimes.tripod.com.

Web site updates.
31st December: Chris McNiece, proprietor of Cam Racing UK, tuning and parts specialist and co sponsor of the King Racing effort at this year's Prostar Finals, has launched his new web site at www.camracinguk.com.

Swedish Funny Bike racer Magnus Larsson has launched a web site at www.mlracing.nu. The Swedish-language site features details on the bike, a team run-down, history, race calendar and more.

Eurodragster staffer Tog has updated his personal web site Tog's Drag Racing Page with his selection of personal favourite photographs from the thousand or so he has taken this season, and a new entry in the 'One From the Archive' section featuring two Funny Car racers bullying innocent timing reflectors. You can find TDRP at www.togsdragracing.com.

Jensen steps up to TMD.
29th December: Danish Super Comp driver Peter Jensen has stepped up big time with a move to Top Methanol Dragster for the 2001 season. He has purchased the Lantz-chassis'd TMD which was driven by Kim Reymond to a runner-up finish at this year's FIA European Finals.

Our good friend Tommy Nilsson reports on his European Drag Racing Database that Peter will have to upgrade his licence before competing next season, but we have every confidence that Tommy will keep us all informed of Peter's progress. In the meantime you can check out the Team Krogslund web site at www.dragster.dk.

As for Kim Reymond, closed-season rumours have him planning a move to Top Fuel Dragster in 2001; we will keep our ears to the ground and let you know as soon as we hear anything authoritative.

Svensk Dragracing interview Tero Rojala.
29th December: The Svensk Dragracing web site at www.dragracing.se has been updated with an interview with 2000 Klintberg and Way Super Street Champion, Finland's Tero Rojala. The interview is, as usual, in both Swedish and English and makes very interesting reading - it is quite amazing to read of a racer who is so far north that Piteå is his home track! Well worth a read.

Web site updates.
29th December: German Super Street Bike team Sarembe Racing have launched a web site at www.sarembe-racing.com. The German-language web site contains details on both bikes and their riders, Klaus Sarembe and Klaus Brinkmann (also known as "Blue Klaus" and "Yellow Klaus") together with history, links, photographs and a page about Nitrous Oxide.

Jolink on tour.
27th December: European Top Gas racer Herman Jolink has announced a number of exhibition dates for his two Ducati drag bikes. The bikes will be on static display at all venues, plus fire-ups and burnout demonstrations at selected dates, weather permitting. You will be able to see Herman and his bikes on the following dates (* denotes a planned demonstration):
  • 13th January: Phillipshalle, Dusseldorf, Germany*
  • 20th January: Hessnhallen, Giessen, Germany
  • 27th January: Messehallen Buga Gelnde, Magdeburg, Germany*
  • 3rd February: Mai Markt Halle, Mannheim, Germany*
  • 17th February: Halle Gartlage, Osnabruck, Germany
  • 24th February: Sport- und Congreshalle, Schwerin, Germany*
  • 1st-5th March: Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, Holland
  • 24th-25th March: Schutzenhof, Paderborn, Germany
Kingracing.com seeks comments.
27th December: Top Fuel Bike racer and ACU UK Drag Bike Championship co-ordinator Ian King is soliciting comments and suggestions for his King Racing web site, which you can find at www.kingracing.com. If you have any comments then send them to Ian at ian@kingracing.com or submit them via the Pit Lane Gossip page of the web site.

Web site updates.
27th December: Veggie Dave has written with details of changes to the excellent web site of Back Street Heroes magazine's Fatalistic Attitude Drag Bike project. Dave writes:

"Well, after a couple of people, along with a few websites (Not guilty - Ed), came to the conclusion my site 'Team Ixion & Big 4 Illegal Street Racing' at www.bikehouse.demon.co.uk/racing was aimed at public road racing rather than serious drag racing, the site's name has been changed to Veggie Dave's Fatalistic Attitude Workshop Manual, which will hopefully end any confusion caused by the last, light-hearted, title.

"The site's also been redesigned slightly to fit its new title better. The following sections have also been updated:

Ignition System
Bodywork
Streetfighters Straightliners 2001 Championship Dates
Links page
General Drag Racing Pictures

"as well as adding the following sections:

Super Series - Super Street Regulations & 2001 Racing Calendar
A news section on the main page

"The site's still basically about the BSH magazine project bike, Fatalistic Attitude, which will be racing in the 'Super Series' for the first time next year.

"My racing exploits will also appear in BSH magazine (with UK1320 stalwart Gareth providing the photography) as will the other main motorcycle classes from the series. Yep, the bikes from the 'Super Series' will finally be getting some publicity from at least one UK magazine.

"Hope you all had a great Christmas - have an even better New Year."

Drag Racing Unplugged II.
24th December: As we take our Christmas break, it is our pleasure to leave you with a present: this year's Drag Racing Unplugged, a collection of the best quotes from this year's Raceday Updates.

We had a lot of fun going through our notebooks and files to put this collection together, and we hope that you have just as much fun reading it. Click here to read Drag Racing Unplugged II.

More Christmas greetings.
24th December: We've had some more seasonal greetings from racers which we are pleased to pass on. Thanks very much to everyone who has written.
  • Gittli Koller, Peter Schöfer Racing: We would like to wish you and your families a very merry christmas and a happy new race year 2001. We are looking forward to the next season and thank everybody for the great time we had together this year. And we thank you, Tog and Sharkman and your team, for all the support and information you gave the racers and fans with your webpage.

  • Christina Lidström, Totalmek Racing: Totalmek Racing wishes to send a Christmas Greeting to all friends and fans in Europe. Thanks for your support during the 2000 season, and we hope to see you again next year. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

  • Pete Bellinie: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everybody.... see you in 2001..
Eurodragster's Christmas break.
24th December: We are now taking our Christmas break, although don't despair since it is only for a couple of days - we will be back on Wednesday (27th December). In the meantime, please keep those news items coming in to news@eurodragster.com.

It just remains for Tog and Sharkman to wish all of our readers the very happiest of Christmases. See you on Wednesday!

Storm brewing at Brentwood Show.
23rd December: In the last news update we had an item about Jet FC pilot Roger Goring, and an item about the Brentwood International Racing Car Show; today we've gone one better with a news item about both. Martin Bennett, who is organising the Drag Racing contingent at the Show, has contacted us with some great news.

"There's a storm brewing at the Brentwood Show. A Firestorm to be accurate!" says Martin. "A very welcome late entry to the Brentwood Show is Roger Goring and the Firestorm Jet Funny Car. Roger and his team will raising the temperature with their flame and thunder show on both Saturday and Sunday.

"I am delighted to have the Firestorm team at the Show, with the change in opening times on the Saturday we intend to run the car at some time in the early evening, the flame show in the dark will be an awesome sight! I am sure that this will be the crowd's favourite."

The Brentwood Show is held over the weekend 20-21 January: ticket and other details can be found on the official Show web site at www.brentwoodshow.co.uk.

Christer chases our ride-along record.
23rd December: Our good friend Christer Abrahamson has updated the Svensk Dragracing web site with an entertaining report of a 10.20 second passenger ride at Gardermoen, with Ingmar Mathiesen at the wheel. Christer has done a great job of describing the experience, and there are a few photographs too. We reckon that Christer was after Eurodragster's web site ride-along record of 9.46, which is held by Sharkman (with Tog not far behind at 9.93). Anyone who wants to help us to keep a grip on that record should contact us since with the two-seater dragster seeing regular service in Scandinavia it may not last out another season!

The Svensk Dragracing web site at www.dragracing.se has also been updated with a large number of additional pictures from this season's FIA round at Gardermoen, news and pictures of Super Gas racer Håkan 'Halmhatt' Mattsson's plans for 2001, and the unveiling of the new Nordic Drag Racing Series logo designed by John Eyre.

Christmas greetings.
23rd December: We have received a number of mails from racers, fans and other friends around Europe asking us to pass on Christmas and New Year greetings:
  • Peter Beck and Top Fuel Team Switzerland: Merry christmas and a happy new year to all our fans, sponsors, all drag racing fans and drag racing teams. We wish you, your family and your loved ones a wonderful christmas eve and a prosperous new year. Winter is a hard time for a dragster team, no nitro and rubber in the air, but a lot to do to get even faster and show you some great races and hopefully some victories in the next season. We are looking forward to the next racing season, enjoying again the great time on the race track. Our web site will be redesigned during the next week. Have a look at our brand new homepage in January 2001 with the latest news and information about the Top Fuel Team Switzerland.

  • Pelle Lindelöw and P & G Racing: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May year 2001 be the year when everybody fulfils their racing dreams and we see the first ever full 4-second field in T/F outside the US. Let's also hope that the weather god will be fair to the organiser at Santa Pod and let them have at least two events next year! And that the $ rate decreases so that we can afford to buy the new parts that we need!

  • Simo, Mad Bomber Racing: MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYBODY!

  • Martyn Hannis, Shell Racing: Just to wish you and all the drag racing fans a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year, Thanks for all your support and we will see you next season.

  • Dezsoe Krivan: We want to wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the eurodragster.com staff and to all our friends and fans around the Globe

  • Magnus Cato, Malmgren Racing: We just want to express our appreciation for your coverage of drag racing and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you at the show in Birmingham.

  • Jonas Staflund: Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to everybody.

  • Olle Elfqist, Svensk Dragracing: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

  • Christer Abrahamson, Svensk Dragracing: I do hope that you are going to have a Merry Christmas, many presents and few beers!

  • Ian Hook, FB Racing: Ian and the Cheltenham Fat Boys wish you a Merry Christmas and a quick New Year.

  • Ian Turburville: WWW.TURBOVILLE.COM would like to wish you a very merry christmas and a happy new year.

  • Adam Gleadow and Time Machine Racing: Happy Christmas to all racers and the staff at Eurodragster and at Santa Pod and Shakespeare County Raceway

  • David Warren, Manor Racing: Could you do me one big favour and wish the whole drag racing community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Ian, Angia, David and Stephen who are all part of the Manor Racing Team.
Mmm...blown-alcohol doorslammers.
23rd December: Eurodragster staffer Sharkman has posted on his web site the traditional Christmas present for racers and fans; this year it takes the form of a video clip of that qualifying match-up between Patrik Wikstrom and Freddy Fagerström at the FIA European Finals at Santa Pod, when Patrik ran 6.35/220 on a 6.30 dial-in and Freddy wasn't that far behind him. Play it loud and just listen to those screaming blowers! Check out this great movie on Sharkman's personal web site at www.eurodragster.com/sharkman.

Web site updates.
23rd December: Dutch TMFC racer Lex Joon has updated the LJR web site with news of a new web site to be launched soon, and an appeal for volunteers to help run Lex's Fan Club. Check it out at www.eurodragster.com/lexjoonracing.

Swiss TMFC racer Dezsoe Krivan has updated his web site with a report, pictures and video of his appearance at the Motor Show in Bologna, Italy, earlier this month. "We broke thousands of red hearts there", says Dezsoe."Really...these circuit racers with their nice little red cars and horses on the hood still try to pull burnouts in circles. Perhaps we have changed something on this!?". You can find Dezsoe's web site at www.dragracing.ch.

Lars-Åke Henriksson has taken time out from webmaster duties on Peter Lantz's web site to post on his personal web site a large number of excellent pictures from Landskrona. Don't miss these pictures at w1.331.telia.com/~u33106502/dr-main.htm. Whilst there take the opportunity to check out some of the other features of Lake's site including pages about Drag Racing technology.

Goring fired up for 2001.
21st December: Firestorm Jet Funny Car pilot Roger Goring is celebrating a successful year in the UK with his new car, and is already taking bookings for the 2001 season. Roger has been running-in his new machine this year, with storming eighth-mile checkout passes at York Dragway and "tentative" quarter-mile passes at Shakespeare County Raceway which saw his personal best ET and speed blown away, running 6.4/250 on fractional afterburner power.

"We made a late start", Roger told us. "I am working on two projects at Bob Jinkens' shop in New Jersey, both of which are nearing completion. One is a new Jet Funny Car for an American team, and I'm really excited about that. Naturally I'm committed to seeing the projects through, but as they're both very close I am sure it will not harm my season in the UK. Having said that, we must generate funds to run the car - it's not sponsored and you can't run on nothing! This year we've only made checkout passes because we strongly believe in walking before we run, but we are very pleased with the way things have gone. Steve Murty has given us so much help at York, I am very grateful to him. And we did ever so well at Shakespeare County Raceway. It's such a good track, everyone is so friendly. I am looking forward to going back."

Roger and crew Helen Rusling and Ian Blaylock are relishing the chance to run again next season, and to turn up the wick on the new afterburner set-up. "I've already got a number of bookings for next year, one of which I will fly home for. We've had a number of offers on various fronts which we're following up. I'm looking forward to doing our thing!"

Roger has just flown home from the USA to be with Helen for Christmas, "And to drink some proper beer!" His time spent with Bob Jinkens has led to offers of business on the other side of the Pond. "We've been invited to take Firestorm to race with the boys in the America but at the moment I couldn't afford to do it."

The Firestorm team have just launched an official web site at www.firestorm-jfc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk, on which you can find the latest news, technical details, team biographies and photographs. Firestorm is now also listed on JetWebb, one of the definitive Jet racing web sites which can be found at www.jetwebb.com.

Anyone wanting to book the Firestorm Jet FC can contact Roger and the team at firestorm-jfc@cableinet.co.uk. Roger is also very keen to hear from fans. "Please write and say hello!", he says.

FIM round lost.
21st December: Next year's FIM/UEM European Drag Bike Championship looks to have lost a round even before 2001 starts. The round which was to have been run at the Nitrolympics at Hockenheim has reportedly been replaced with a Cannonball-type event for Fuel bikes after a disagreement over TV rights.

You can follow the full story on the Pit Lane Gossip page of the King Racing web site at www.kingracing.com. We will of course keep a close eye on this story and in conjunction with our friends at King Racing we will report any developments.

Drag Racing contingent at Brentwood Show.
21st December: We've received the first details of the drag racing contingent at next month's Brentwood International Racing Car Show. Martin Bennett, who is organising the drag racing exhibits, writes:

"Inside the hall we will have Tony Betts with the Jungle.com Fuel Funny car, Jon Hogarth's '63 Corvette, Pete Moore's Anglia van (as featured in Street Machine this month), Malcolm Motler's Morris Minor pick-up, Dave Ward and the Rampage altered, Dave Grabham and the Freddy's Revenge blown altered, C & S Racing will be clearing out the workshop with Grumpy's Dodge and the Pro Mod Calibra, Paul Marston with the PT Cruiser for one of its first outings, and Junior Drag Racing will be there in the form of the J & W cars.

"Outside is going to be a bit different,. Saturday evening will see the first Brentwood Cruise, an invited selection of cars and rods will be on display outside the show to show another side. Weather permitting there will be more live action: burnouts, flames, huge amounts of noise, and a mini drag strip! At this time Mark Coulsell and his Limited Funz slingshot dragster, a Ford Prefect, and a 12-second Toyota Starlet (???) are lined up, plus a couple of short circuit cars to see who can run the best Reaction Time on a genuine Christmas Tree.

"Keeping up the tradition for noise, Frank Bennett and the blown alky altered will be raising the db level well above the norm for the surrounding area as they get the chance to fire up.

"Bikes, which proved to be a real success last year, are back with five machines in the main hall, and maybe some more on the way."

The Brentwood Show is held over the weekend 20-21 January: ticket and other details can be found on the official Show web site at www.brentwoodshow.co.uk.

In the meantime, Martin tells us that it is not too late to enter the Brentwood Show; if you would like to display a race vehicle, or if you have any queries, then E-Mail susan@fastalk.freeserve.co.uk.

TSI Timers move home.
21st December: Our good buddies at TSI Timers Europe, who run the timing system at Santa Pod Raceway, have moved their web site after the latest dotcom business collapse in the UK left the site with an uncertain future in its original location.

We are very pleased to announce that the TSI Timers Europe web site can now be found at www.eurodragster.com/tsitimers. If you have not seen the TSI site then we can recommend a look since it contains a very interesting description of drag strip timing systems.

ACU Championship Review.
19th December:ACU championship Co-ordinator Ian King has kindly supplied us with the following review of the 2000 season ACU championships. Full details of the championships, including records and points standings can be found on Ian's excellent website at www.kingracing.com.

Once again, the ACU / UK Championship fulfilled all expectations with a nail biting championship from beginning to end. With ten rounds staged at two of Europe's premier dragstrips, Santa Pod in Bedfordshire and Shakespeare County Raceway in Warwickshire (formerly Avon Park Raceway), five classes were competed for by a total of 82 riders from ten different countries underlining it's claim to be the biggest dragbike championship outside of the US.

Adding to the above statistics is the fact that 5 new British records were set in three different classes, Superstreet Bike, Prostock Bike and Top Fuel Bike.

Top Fuel Bike
The King's of the sport, these truly awesome 1000 horsepower machines proved that, despite the relatively good safety record for dragracing, that those who ride them are a special breed. This was clearly illustrated with the tragic loss of experienced rider and ex Motor Cycle News journalist Chris Hampson during an early season meeting at Santa Pod.
Brian Johnson, fresh from winning the AMA Prostar (USA) World Finals meeting in Gainesville in November 1999, was early season favourite along with Ian King, also brimming with confidence after eliminating US star and the world's first 5 second pass holder Larry McBride at the same meeting.
However, despite their obvious performance advantage, consistency was the key and multiple championship winner Steve Woollatt made a good showing at all rounds to take the championship from under Johnson's nose, with King a close third. Despite the disappointment of failing to take the title, Johnson made up for it by resetting both et and mph records at 6.308 seconds and 217.09 mph.

Funny Bike
2000 was looking to be a little unexciting race with past champions Mike Vickers and Tim Blakemore sitting the season out whilst new bikes were under construction. However, with heavyweight Chris 'Cannon' Hannam entering the fray with his MRE Suzuki imported from the US, we could not have been more wrong. Despite inconsistent showings from the Bradford based gear specialist, some low seven second pass underlined the threat, and allowed him to attain second spot in the championship. Benefiting from his newfound form, Coventry's Paul Knapp made an impressive run on the ex King Racing Methanol Suzuki, despite missing the season opener, to finish in third position. The championship, however, belonged to Nitrous Suzuki runner Chris Hall, who at last found a consistently reliable combination to stay in front to the championship crown.

Prostock Bike
With 1999 champion Paul Willis missing rounds due to illness, and past champion Dave Beck also a part time contributor whilst running Pro Mod class in the US Championship, the class looked wide open. Chris Hope, on the ex Straightline Racing machine, and with the assistance of cylinder head guru Roger Upperton, looked to be the favourite for the crown. However, veteran Southampton rider Len Paget asserted himself with the world's first Hayabusa bodied machine to take first spot, pushing Hope into second. Beck showed what could have been by taking third spot, despite making only half of the available rounds, and resetting both et and mph records in the process.

Competition Bike
Early season participation was disappointing, with few of the established riders taking part. However, the entrance of past Funnybike rider Martin Peck with his newly constructed and innovative Nitrous Puma machine added sparkle to what could have been a disastrous year for the class. Whilst Peck experimented, Barry Holland took the title, with SPRC champion Tim Whetton flying into second at the end of the year closely followed by Dave Wells.

Superstreet Bike
Despite it's streetbike based nature, Superstreet did not fail to impress. With the added excitement of point's double headers with the newly established European series, a good contingent of foreign participants attended some of the rounds. From the off, however, ex Prostock rider Graham Dance made his mark with the tuning advice of Prostock rider Len Paget. Dance built an unassailable lead with Team Cooperized's Tony Clark following him into second, and Essex boy Mark Watkin taking third spot. Dance also reset the seven year old et record to top off an incredible year.

Carter hunts Pop.
18th December: Andy Carter has been in contact again, this time seeking the help of our readers.

"I'm trying to track down the whereabouts and owner of my last Pop", says Andy. "If anyone can help then please contact me at fiatopfuel@aol.com or by phone on 07977 536024."

Those who were there will never forget Andy's seven-second pass in the blown-alcohol Pop; if you know where it is now then you know what to do.

Shockwave team lead seasonal greetings.
16th December: Shockwave Fuel Funny Car driver and co-owner Gordon Smith writes with a seasonal message.

"The Shockwave nitro Funny Car team would like to wish all drag racing fans and fellow racers a very happy Christmas and New Year", says Gordon, adding: "Have no fear, we will be out there giving it our best shot in 2001 with lots of changes to last year's set-up and hopefully a few surprises up our sleeves. Keep an eye on our web site for updates."

Thanks very much for the season's greetings Gordon, right back at you buddy.

You can find the Shockwave web site at www.funnycar.uk.com.

More points standings.
16th December: We are indebted to our good friend Spencer Tramm for providing us with the final standings in this season's Santa Pod Racers Club Championships, and for passing on the Volkswagen Drag Racing Club Championship standings for Pro and Sportsman classes.

You can find these on our Points Standings page.

TSI Timers/G-Max Fuels gain new recruit.
14th December: Congratulations to Lisa Smart of TSI Timers and Anthony Billington of G-Max Fuels on the birth of their daughter Amy. We received the following press release which we are pleased to post verbatim and without further comment:

"Anthony Billington of G-Max fuels and Lisa Smart of TSI Timers have added to their growing brood with a daughter, Amy Samantha, 7lb 6oz on 12th December 2000. Mother and baby are doing fine though Anthony is reported as being 'knackered'.

"It is also reported that the midwife is recovering from a blow to the head received moments after a shout was heard of "she's ready for another". Police are investigating claims that Anthony Billington knocked her aside moments after the birth in an attempt to break his own record of nine months six minutes between children."

Read leads Australian TF Championship.
14th December: Congratulations are also due to ex-pat Brit Steve Read, who has taken an early lead in the Australian Top Fuel Championship. APIRA Press Officer Jerry Cookson takes up the story:

"In perfect conditions at Melbourne's Calder Park Raceway last Saturday night (December 10th), ex-pat Brit Steve Read, driving Santa Rapisarda's fuel dragster, ended the first race of the 2000/2001 Australian Top Fuel Championship with maximum points.

"With a strong showing at the non points race in Adelaide four weeks ago, Sydney's Jim Read started the series as favourite, and faced the Pennzoil car of Robin Kirby in the first round. Read, a multipule Australian champion won the bout by virture of the better reaction time coupled to a 5.44 over Kirby's 5.51.

"In the other pairing of the first round Difillipo was forced to shut down soon after the start, wasting a superb .494 reaction time. This left Steve Read on a flyer at 5.16 at just over 251 mph.

"In the all Sydney, all Read final, the former Avon Park Raceway track record holder powered his way to a strong 5.121 at 282.22 mph win over a tractionless Aussie veteran.

"Steve was delighted with the win, and the consistency the team has found. "In Adelaide we made solid progress with a problem we've had for some time, and I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season", he commented. The next round of the series takes place just after Christmas at Willowbank Raceway on December 29th/30th."

Thanks, Jerry. You can stay in touch with Steve's progress and more Australian news on the News page of the APIRA web site at www.eurodragster.com/apira.

Mäkelä feted in Monaco.
13th December: 2000 FIA European Top Fuel Champion Anita Mäkelä has just returned from the FIA Banquet in Monaco where she was awarded with her Championship trophy. Anita writes:

"The FIA Prizegiving Gala took place at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club. There were about 300-400 guests. It started late Friday the 8th night. We were served champagne on arrival, and we were escorted to our table. Tommi and I got very nice table together with other Finns, like Keke Rosberg (Mika Häkkinen's manager). It was the very first table next to the stage!

"The food was good, the wine even better. The prizegiving started after dinner. It was very well organized, everything went very smoothly. Our Dragsters-category (their words) started with a season review video. Niclas Andersson, Leif Andreasson and I were awarded by Mr Piccinini. Max Mosley congratulated us.

"The other Finn, Marcus Grönholm, the World Rally Champion, drove through a water fall in his Peugeot when it was his turn. When it was the turn of Forumla 1 it went dark, then there was the sound of a horse neighing and a black stallion lit up. Then a Ferrari F1 came down from the ceiling together with Ferrari team. And of course, Michael Schumacher and Jean Todt arrived, as well.

"It was very special evening. Lots of people came to congratulate me after the show, and it felt good that drag racing is valued as much as any other motor sport.

"After the Gala we joined all the others at Club Jimmys. To give you few names, there were Carlos Saintz, Ralf and Michael Schumacher, Flavio Briatore , Jean Todt, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and so on. We had a beer, at £20 each we didnt get drunk there! Outside Club Jimmy, there were more Ferraris, Rolls Royces, Porsches than people at Emmerdale have! (It was going so well, too - Ed)

Keith Bartlett was there as well. Niclas, Leif and I did a lot of planing with Keith to return Monaco next year!"

Thanks for the report, Anita, and congratulations to yourself and to all of our FIA European Champions.

Speedflow goes international.
13th December: Our sponsors Speedflow are very happy to announce the opening of a dealership in Sweden for their high-quality automotive plumbing range. A new company Roadster Bil AB has been set up in Stockholm by Bo Yakobsen, the owner of electronics giant SwedelCo. He will specialise in the supply of home construction Car and Hot Rod kits. 'Roadster Bil' will soon hold the full Speedflow range in stock as well as specialist parts for Ford Pinto and American V8s. Visit their website at www.roadster.se which includes the early pages of a Swedish-language Speedflow on-line catalogue.

Speedflow owner Fay Fischer says: "Having trebled our turnover since 1998 we're very excited about this latest expansion, our tie-up with Bo promises great things for the future. We are also very keen to thank the folks at Eurodragster.com who have helped us develop the Internet into our second biggest source of customers."

Thank you Fay!

Paging Peter Crane.
13th December: We've had an e-mail from a racer in the USA who urgently needs to speak to 1970s-80s UK racer Peter Crane. If anyone out there can put us in touch with Peter then we would be very grateful - please e-mail us at webmaster@eurodragster.com.

Web site updates.
13th December: The Swedish Pro Street News Magazine at www.swedishprostreetnews.com has been updated with some new off-season gossip, and some extra postcards.

Lindelöw, Öberg, Möller, Kågered in 2001 TFT.
11th December: Swedish Top Methanol Funny Car racer Micke Kågered will have a busy race season in 2001 as not only will be be driving his TMFC at FIA rounds, but he will also be shoeing one of Knut Söderquist's Top Fuel Dragsters on the 2001 Swedish Top Fuel Tour. Off-season rumours have abounded about Micke's entry into Top Fuel; regular readers will remember that he was seen sitting in Knut's dragster during a warm-up at the FIA European Finals at Santa Pod last September and was very coy when we asked him what it was about.

Micke, Pelle Lindelöw, Monica Öberg and Tommy Möller will be in action at the usual three TFT rounds at Piteå, Tullinge and Malmö, but there is a possibility of an additional two dates. The appearance of Monica Öberg's name on the list of competitors is interesting since she had announced that she was to retire this year; maybe the entreaties of her many, many fans around Europe caused a change of heart.

This news comes courtesy of Pelle Lindelöw who is already well into his planning for 2001. Although signed up for the TFT, Pelle is uncertain about attending any other races.

"Our participation in the 2001 FIA series is at the moment very unclear", says Pelle. "As usual it is all about the big money to run these events and with the increasing numbers of domestic races the calendar starts to fill up. There should also be some space in the schedule for time with the family during our poor three months of summer here, so we have to think it over one more time.

"One other important issue is the 90% Nitro rule. If we run only on the Top Fuel Tour then we can run the car in the way we do today, but if we intend to go for the FIA races we need to update the cars with all the stuff which is necessary to switch over to 90%. And it's not only a matter of lowering the percentage; you need to change the whole set up. It will cost us some parts to get the performance back, and unfortunately we have no chance to test - it has to be done during races. Considering that it has taken us three years to get our car to perform close to what we are expecting from it, we will lose a race or two before we're back again. Remember that we don't have the same chance to test in the off-season that our fellow racers in the States have.

"Our preparations will start in full now that we have a target to aim at. Three years of racing have made their mark on the car. Everything will be taken apart, part of the body will have to be replaced, one or two more blocks and a blower have to be purchased, and a lot of parts have to be sent to the States to be recertified and/or repaired. The Shortest Day will soon be past so now it's time to look forward!"

You can stay in touch with the latest from P and G Racing on Pelle's web site at www.pgracing.nu.

Carter plans full season in 2001.
11th December: Andy Carter, who returned to Top Fuel Dragster this season, is planning to run the full FIA Tour next season, together with any Fuel dates at Shakespeare County Raceway in the UK, where he blasted both ends of the track record in August.

"Carter Motorsport's best finish in the Championship is sixth in 1997, and all involved in our plans for 2001 aim to improve on this in a big way!", says Andy. "Long time Crew Chief Eddie Corr will be heavily involved during 2001 as well as others who have offered help."

Andy is also looking for crew for next year's campaign. "The basics requirements are: no smokers or drinkers, you must be willing to listen, learn and work hard, and you must have a tidy appearance", he says. "You do not need Drag Racing experience but must have a good mechanical knowledge. Anyone wishing to lean on the roll cage and look cool needn't waste our time."

Anyone who would like to join Andy's crew, who would like to help financially, or would like to help in any other way shoudl contact Andy at fiatopfuel@aol.com.

Deuchar: I'll be back.
11th December: UK Top Methanol Dragster racer Lyndsay Deuchar has every intention of returning to competition in 2001. At the start of this season, Lyndsay was recording a new Personal Best on almost every pass, getting into the 5.9s before being sidelined by engine damage which threatened to force his retirement from racing.

Lyndsay tells us that new parts are on their way and that despite several additional problems, including a dead computer and the loss of a crew member to affairs of the heart, he will be there one way or the other next year. You can find full details on the News page of the LA Racing web site at www.laracing.co.uk.

Marston apologises for Super Mod confusion...
11th December: At last week's UK Riders and Drivers Meeting a discussion took place on a proposal, by Super Gas racer Paul Marston, for a new Super class with an index of 7.90. The class was referred to as Super Modified which has led to some confusion as an entirely separate new class, also named Super Modified, is currently under discussion amongst UK racers. Paul contacted us to apologise.

"I want to apologise to Rob Loaring who is currently lobbying for a heads-up class of the same name, all the prospective racers in his heads up class that is currently under construction, and anyone else who may have been offended by my proposing the same name for a 7.90 class", says Paul. "It was entirely my fault, and I should have checked when I sent in the written application. I've been so busy with my new race car that I did not give it enough time and when I did realise it was too late, the application was in. That said, I never really thought it had a real chance of being ratified this quickly and if it had been so I would have asked it to be changed to Super Eliminator as it would have been a more appropiate name to go with our current Super Gas and Super Comp classes. I could fully understand if people took offence, but it was not intentional and when the 7.90 class is proposed next time it will be as Super Eliminator. I hope this clears this matter and once again my sincerest apologies."

...and collects team(s).
11th December: Paul Marston also informs us that he is getting together the team for the entry of his PT Cruiser into competition next season.

"The new team I have assembled to run our PT Cruiser next year will be known as Paul Marston Racing", says Paul. "Whilst the full team run-down has yet to be finalised it will include all of the old faces from the Grumpy's Dodge Super Gas Crew. Crew Chief Dave Kalisz, Big Al and Hippie Ian crewing and data acquisition and at least one more from the Leck Clan; technical advisor Paul 'Grumpy' Watson; and engine consultant Jeff Bull Racing Engines. Also joining us will be Steve Brennan, Crew Chief on Rob Long's beautiful Getting Ratty Super Gas 67 Camaro. Steve is only a loan really whilst Rob continues his recovery from a serious illness; he is as mad as a box for frogs so he should fit in just fine!

"I can also confirm at this stage that we intend to compete in all ten UK National Championship events Santa Pod and Shakespeare County Raceways, possibly a few in Europe, and at some one-off events so it's going to be a very busy 2001 season. In fact, we are at present looking into effectively having two crews as after all we do this for fun and it is too much to ask of people to make every event this year, it could easily total more than twenty. That said, it's gonna be the most fun you could legally have with your clothes on! We simply cannot wait."

NDRS Prizegiving report and pictures.
11th December: The Nordic Drag Racing Series prizegiving was held last Saturday at the Infra City just outside Stockholm, Sweden. Our good friends at Svensk Dragracing must have sobered up remarkably quickly since they have already posted a report and photographs on their web site at www.dragracing.se. Christer Abrahamson of Svensk Dragracing tells us that one particularly good photograph to check out is of Junior Dragster racer Martin Kretz who has started his Christmas over-indulgence a couple of weeks early!

Web site updates.
11th December: Gary and Phil Cottingham have updated their UK fan site with a report from the Flame and Thunder Show at Santa Pod Raceway, a season review, and some historic photographs. Regular readers will remember that some time ago Gary and Phil asked fans to send in their UK Drag Racing highlights and lowlights; the entries so far are now available on the Drag Racing History page. The Fans' Forum is also in full swing. All in all a lot to check out on Gary and Phil's site, which can be found at www.dragracing.atfreeweb.com

Marty Kane funeral and Fund details.
9th December: The Pit Lane Gossip page of the King Racing web site at www.kingracing.com is now carrying details of Marty Kane's funeral, plus details on a memorial fund.

Davies drops Methanol plan, UK-only in 2001.
9th December: Florida-based European Super Comp racer Steve Davies has announced that he is to race only in the UK in 2001. Steve announced some time ago that he was to run in Top Methanol next season but these plans appear to have been put on the back burner.

"The decision has been made not to go Top Methanol, but to stay in Super Comp and run Super Pro ET, and to do it in only in England", says Team Davies Racing CEO Tom Jones. "We believe that the quality of the race tracks in England, both Santa Pod and Shakespeare County, is as good as anywhere in the world. We were absolutely amazed at the effort and quality of track managment and officials during the Thunderball this past April to try and get the race run. The standard of cars and drivers is also top quality and will make for some good racing in 2001."

There are also changes afoot within the team, and Steve has his air fares covered. "We are in talks at the moment with a British company who will take over the day to day runing of the race team, and a major British airline has stepped in to fly us to England on racedays", says Tom. "Our sponsors' names will be anounced at a later date."

On the subject of the 2001 season, you can now view next season's provisional FIA and FIM dates by clicking here, or by clicking on the 2001 FIA and FIM dates link in the left-hand column of any Eurodragster page. Thanks to photojournalist Stefan Boman for his help in securing these dates.

Changes afoot in Obsession team.
9th December: Super Series organisers Obsession Motorsports have announced some changes to their family racing operation in 2001. This year, Craig Gibbs has run in Super Gas and sister Katie in Junior Modified Dragster, but Katie is to take the lead next season.

"Craig will be taking a year off in 2001 to crew on Katie's dragster", says Tina Gibbs. "Katie will be racing to the new 7.90 index in Junior Dragster, and then the JD will be up for sale at the end of the year. It's a shame that the 7.90 Super class (proposed but rejected at last week's Riders and Drivers Meeting - Ed) is not happening, because we had great plans for Craig. If someone makes Terry the right offer then our Camaro Super Gasser may be sold."

Anyone who wants to make Terry the right offer for the 'Obsession' Camaro can contact him via E-Mail at superseries@eurodragster.com.

Another racer seeks photographs.
9th December: Following on from yesterday's news item, another racer has contacted us seeking photographs of his car in action. UK Super Comp racer Zane Llewellyn would like to hear from anyone who took photographs of the his dragster carrying yellow body panels whilst he was on his Scandinavian tour earlier this year. You can contact Zane via E-Mail at zane@bootsoop.freeserve.co.uk.

Zane also tells us that his web site at www.bootsoop.freeserve.co.uk has been updated with all the latest news from his own operation and from his colleagues at the Bristol Doorslammers.

Marty Kane.
8th December: European racers and fans will be shocked to hear of another death, of Dragbike.com webmaster, journalist, photographer and Prostar race director Marty Kane.

Marty was a good friend to European racers running in the USA. He was also a great help to us here at Eurodragster, gladly allowing us to use his race reports when the European racers were in town in exchange for excerpts from our live updates, and only last week we exchanged E-Mails on the subject of closer co-operation next season. From our contacts Marty came across as a friendly and helpful man who had a deep love for the sport, and this love was reflected in his web site which is one of the most popular and successful Drag Bike sites anywhere on the Net.

To Marty's family and friends we send our sympathies.

The King Racing web site at www.kingracing.com is carrying a short tribute which will doubtless be quickly joined by many others around the world.

Racers seek photographs.
8th December: A couple of racers are seeking photographs of their rides and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with such pictures.

First up is Mark Coulsell is who seeking pictures of his Limited Funz car, either in its current guise or particularly in its previous, late 1970s, incarnation as Roy Green's Resurrection. Mark can be contacted on limitedfunz@btinternet.com.

Outlaw Anglia racer Brian Nixon is seeking photographs of his car, race number OA53, a 1952 Ford Prefect which used to belong to Chris Isaacs. If you can help then mail Brian at nitronixon@hotmail.com.

Web site updates.
8th December: The Feel The Noise web site at www.feel-the-noise.com has been updated with more of Anni Valder's excellent spectator-side and pitside photographs including a whole new section dedicated to VWs, and a picture of an infamous but well-meaning dynamic duo in the Just Ordinary People section.

The Sweish Pro Street News Magazine at www.swedishprostreetnews.com has been updated with a Virtual Postcard facility featuring a number of muscle car pictures.

www.dragracing.de: Am Sonntag, den 10.12.00 ab 19 Uhr findet das vierte Drag Racing Chatten statt. Wir wrden uns freuen, Euch begrssen zu drfen.

The next Live Chat on the German Drag Racing Page at www.dragracing.de is scheduled for 19:00 this Sunday, 10th December. "Join the chat with other European fans and racers" says webmaster Torsten Kath.

Ann-Britt's funeral.
5th December: Anders Karling has written on behalf of himself, Viktoria and Christian to thank everyone for their messages, phone calls and flowers in the days since Ann-Britt's death. "It really helps us", he said.

Ann-Britt's funeral is to be at 12:00 noon on December 19th at Täby Kirka at Täby, twenty kilometres north of Stockholm. Everyone attending the funeral is invited to join Anders and the family afterwards.

Our friends at Svensk Dragracing have posted a fine tribute to Ann-Britt.

Malta Top Methanol news.
5th December: Thanks to Bernie Hepworth for passing on some news, phoned through by Mario Borg's team, of the Top Methanol contingent at the weekend's race at Hal Far on Malta.

On Saturday, Mario Borg and Manty Bugeja, in Joe Carabott's dragster, were in attendance. "Manty ran two passes with a best of 6.02", says Bernie. "He appeared to suffer damage on the last pass, or was smoking really heavily. Mario ran once, 6.12 with a 0.89 60-foot! He pushed out a head gasket in second gear and shut off to only 205mph."

The last word that Bernie had on Sunday was that it was raining heavily.

Get involved with FB Racing.
5th December: UK Custom Car Street Eliminator team FB Racing are offering fans the chance to become an associate sponsor for the 2001 season for as little as £25. Driver Ian Hook writes:

"Would you like to see your name on one of Europe's fastest street legal cars? A new idea being launched by FB Racing, the team behind Ian Hook's 9.3 second '34 Ford, will enable you to do just that. They have created the drag racing equivalent of a supporter's club. It is named the FB Associates and for just £25 you can become an FB Associate yourself. Membership entitles you to have your name - or business, club or web site - displayed on the car throughout next season as well as on a special page on the FB Racing website, which can be in the form of a hyperlink to an e-mail address or website if required. You will also receive regular E-Mail updates of the team's progress both on and off track and, finally, an FB Racing cap goes to each member (exclusive to Associates, sponsors and crew).

"So, if you've ever wanted to be more involved in the sport or just fancy the pose of having your name on a top car, get in touch with FB Racing. Membership would also make a great present for the gearhead in your life. More details can be found on their website at www.fbracing.co.uk or E-Mail fats.hook@virginnet.co.uk to send an e-mail direct to the team. If you'd rather use snail mail then the address to write to is FB Racing, 5, Roxton Drive, The Reddings, Cheltenham, GL51 6SQ. Finally, if you'd prefer the personal approach, telephone 01452 856926 and speak to Ian himself.

"Several individuals and groups have now joined up and become Associates including the Mid-West AAC, Regency Roadsters, Custom Coachtrimming, Nitrous Solutions and Eurodragster.com. Check out the website for the full list."

The FB Racing web site has also been updated with a write-up of the recent CCSE awards evening.

Brentwood Show web site launched.
5th December: The Brentwood International Racing Car Show, an annual event which features a large drag racing contingent, now has an official web site at www.brentwoodshow.co.uk. The site includes an introduction to the Show, latest news about attendees, ticket details, a picture gallery and links.

Next year's Show is to be held on Saturday 20th-21st January and we understand that a sizeable drag racing contingent is already lined up, including one of the first public appearances of Paul Marston's Chrysler PT Cruiser racer. There is also to be a cruise on the Saturday night. More details on the web site.

Web site updates.
5th December: The web site of NPSC Super Mod Champion and fan favourite Fast Freddy Fagerström has been updated with new photographs and video clips of his wild blown-alcohol pick-up. Check it out at come.to/fast-freddy.

Meeting agrees 2001 UK Championship...
4th December: Yesterday's joint APIRA/SPRC Riders and Drivers Meeting agreed the 2001 UK National Championship. Next season's Championship will again consist of ten rounds, although there is an important change: at the two three-day Super Series events at Shakespeare County Raceway (Super Series 1 and Super Series 4), the National Championship rounds will be held on the first two days, qualifying Saturday and eliminations Sunday. There is a tentative plan for Fuel and Methanol cars to headline on the Monday of these Super Series events, with a shoot-out for Sportsman racers.

The 2001 UK National Championship dates are as follow:
  1. Easter Thunderball Santa Pod Raceway, 14th-16th April
  2. Super Series 1 Shakespeare County Raceway, 5th-7th May (Championship round 5th-6th May)
  3. Super Series 2 Shakespeare County Raceway, 19th-20th May
  4. FIA Main Event Santa Pod Raceway, 26th-28th May
  5. Super Series 3 Shakespeare County Raceway, 16th-17th June
  6. The Cannonball Santa Pod Raceway, 30th June-1st July
  7. Super Series 4 Shakespeare County Raceway, 25th-27th August (Championship round 25th-26th August)
  8. FIA European Finals Santa Pod Raceway, 14th-16th September
  9. Super Series 5 Shakespeare County Raceway, 22nd-23rd September
  10. National Finals Santa Pod Raceway, 6th-7th October
Entry fees for the 2001 Championship have been raised to £65 (£30 for Junior Dragster), and there is now an additional fee of £25 for late entry. Both clubs now have a closing date of fourteen days before any race, after which the late-entry fee will be levied.

ACU one-day licences will be increased to £7. All competitors will have to fill out and pay for ACU affiliation (this has previously been carried out by the clubs).

Competitors' ticket allocations remain the same in 2001.

...and other changes.
4th December: Official minutes will be produced in the usual manner, but the other main matters agreed at the Riders and Drivers meeting were as follow. Webster to sell Roadster.
4th December: UK Super Gas, Super Comp and lately Super Pro ET racer Jon Webster has placed his multiple Championship-winning Roadster up for sale.

"I shall probably sit out the 2001 season", said Jon. "I'm overseeing a lot of new turn-key projects at Hauser Race Cars. They'll all be coming out this year and I will be at the track to help out. It'll be too much work to oversee the new projects and still race my own car."

Jon spent most of the 2000 season driving the Talbot Racing Super Pro ET dragster and has thoroughly enjoyed himself. "I've had an excellent year, it was an experience I wouldn't have missed. I am only giving Pat her keys back very reluctantly!", he said. As for his own future plans, Jon said "The year off will be like a sabbatical, it will give me a fresh perspective".

You can find Jon's Roadster on the Cars For Sale section of our Swap Meet, but get there quick as such a desirable race car is likely to be snapped up in short order.

Eurodragster sponsorship slots available.
4th December: Eurodragster's current sponsorship deals expire at the end of December, so we have a number of slots available. One-year deals are available for the following at very reasonable rates:

Home and News pages
Raceday Updates
Swap Meet
Links pages

If you would be interested in sponsoring one of Europe's premier drag racing web sites then please E-Mail us at administrator@eurodragster.com and we'll let you know how you can get your name in front of thousands of people every day.

Atkin in temporary job swap.
2nd December: Ford Rapid Fit-backed Super Comp racer Paula Atkin starred at a Ford Motorsport Press Day at Silverstone Circuit on Thursday. Paula and British Touring Car Championship racer Anthony Reid took turns in each other's cars and both fared very well indeed, although both are holding out against career changes! We also discovered that Paula is planning to race in Super Pro ET next season.

Ford Motorsport kindly invited Eurodragster along to the Press Day. Click here to read a report on the day's proceedings. We have also posted a number of photographs from the event; they are available via the report page, or directly by clicking here.

UK Riders and Drivers Meeting tomorrow.
2nd December: The annual UK Riders and Drivers Meeting is to be held tomorrow, Sunday 3rd December, at Coventry City FC starting at 1:00 pm. The meeting is to discuss next year's UK National Championship; we understand that a change of 9.90 Bike to 9.50 Bike is on the agenda amongst other matters. All UK competitors are urged to attend, and APIRA members are invited to the APIRA AGM which takes place beforehand, in the same location at 10:00 am.

The meeting is scheduled to finish at 4:00 pm, and then a trophy presentation will take place for the 2000 UK National Champions and runners-up.

Eurodragster will be at the Riders and Drivers meeting and presentation tomorrow; we will of course report on developments.

BJ, Lindelöw video clips.
2nd December: A video clip of Brian Johnson's 6.101 pass at the AMA/Prostar World Finals at Gainesville has been posted on his official web site at www.brianjohnson.co.uk, together with a number of photographs from the race.

Eurodragster staffer Sharkman has updated his personal web site Sharkman's Top End Tales with a video clip of Pelle Lindelöw qualifying in the dusk at this year's European Finals. Check it out at www.eurodragster.com/sharkman.

Ann-Britt Karling.
1st December: We are very sorry to report that we have lost another dear friend. Ann-Britt Karling, wife of Supertwin Top Fuel racer Anders, died in Stockholm yesterday morning after a long illness.

Ann-Britt and Anders were married for nearly twenty five years and together with daughter Viktoria and son-in-law Christian were the perfect example of the family race operation, inseparable at the track as well as away from it. When not "trying to organise the team", Ann-Britt loved to spend time with her cats, her motorcycle, her sewing machine and her computer.

Our most recent contact with Ann-Britt was in September when it became clear that she would not be able to come to the European Finals. She sent Eurodragster an e-mail asking for the Supertwin results and explaining the circumstances in a positively upbeat tone, completely lacking in self-pity. The love of her family and friends, she said, would help her through her difficulties.

Had love been the only cure then you can be sure that Ann-Britt would still be with us since not only Anders, Viktoria and Christian but family and friends all around the world loved this very special lady. She set us all an example with her extraordinary fortitude and will be long, and fondly, remembered.

To Anders, Viktoria, Christian and Ann-Britt's other family and friends we offer our deepest sympathy.


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