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2011 FIA Pro Mod Champions
Santa Pod, England, Sep 11, 2011

We arrived at Santa Pod in the points lead, and in the worst case scenario we needed to survive the second round of eliminations to secure the 2011 championship. As it turned out, we secured the championship after the first round win, as we got the low ET of the event and number one qualifier points. We had a great year, winning the Swedish Championship, NDRS Championship and the FIA Championship. 

 

 

 

On top of qualifying, to the final and then curfew
HockenheimRing, Germany, Aug 14, 2011

For the second year in a row we got to the final when the curfew set in after a rain shower that delayed eliminations some. We qualified on top with a 6.00 and then beat Maurichat, Brander and Robinson before we were supposed to get up against Bruno Bader in the final. We left Germany with the points lead somewhat extended to Bader, who is currently in second place.

 

 

In the winners circle, Swedish Champions for the 5:th time!
Tierp Arena, Sweden, Aug 1, 2011

After another great weekend, we finally got it right in the last round. We went to Tierp for the second time this year as the reigning Swedish 2010 Champions. This time we ran quick in all rounds of the event, except the last qualifying round that we skipped, were the hard charging Lindberg Bros ran a fine 5.922 to reset the official Swedish record and get on the top spot of qualifying. We were racing Lindberg's in the final round and whoever won would also win the Swedish Championship series. Michael left the start line first and never looked back with a 5.926/391.87 to Lindberg's losing 5.942/392.44. A little history written here as this was the first ever side-by-side 5-second run in Europe.

FIA Nitro Nat's, Finland; back in the championship points lead
Alastaro, Finland, July 3, 2011

Setting low ET in a final round losing effort

It was a good racing weekend in Finland, despite some showers and that the lightning struk the timing system. We only got two qualifying runs and ended up in 2nd place after Mats Eriksson. After setting low ET in every round we finally lost to Mats Eriksson in the final with a 5.98 to Mats 6.10, due to totally losing focus on the starting line and cutting a horrible light. We left the event leading the championship with points for runner and low ET. 

Runner up at FIA Sweden Internat's
Tierp Arena, Sweden, June 12, 2011

A great event at the brand new, purpose built drag racing facility Tierp Arena. The all concrete track was well prepared and after the last qualifying run the bump spot was down to 6.24. We ended up on 2nd spot after qualifying with a 6.015 after Adam Flamholc's 6.010. On sunday morning we stepped it up a bit and ran a 5.988 in the first round against Freddy Fagerström, then a 6.01 to be followed up with a 5.979 in the semi final win against Micke Lindahl. The last hour before the final against Bruno Bader from Switzerland, the weather changed a lot providing more power and the result was that we spun the tires right off the start line. It was a great weekend with very good weather and a great atmosphere, even if we lost the final. We'll get'em next time!

No 1 qualifier at the FIA Main Event
Santa Pod Raceway, England, May 30, 2011

After two good days of qualifying, we were on top of the list with a 6.08. The track was well prepared as usual, but some bumps was making the ET's a bit off pace. On raceday we were lined up and ready to go when it started to rain. It never stopped and the race was canceled. It was a good weekend after all and we went home with a small points lead.

Season 2010 Review


Michael and Roger Burgess pleased after the
Atlanta NHRA Final win

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We had an unbelievable season in 2010. Here are some of the highlights:

  • NHRA Gatornationals, US, Runner Up, Personal best ET 5.827 /248.84 mph (400.45 km/h)

  • NHRA Southern Nationals, US, Winner. First ever European winner of a NHRA National Event

  • FIA Nitro Nationals, Finland, Winner, running the fastest and quickest ever in Europe, 5.911 /395.52 km/h (speed backed up for official record)

  • Winning the Swedish championship gold (4:th time) Alastaro+Mantorp

  • NitrOlympix, Germany, In the final which was rained out

  •  Runner Up in the FIA championship after leading the championship going into the last round