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INFO MEETING SPEEDGROUP
March 6th 2015 Helsinki
Åsa Kinnemar
Tomas Pettersson
Tomas Pettersson
• In dragracing since 1989, initially as part of track prep /clean-up crew at Mantorp Park
• Involved in organization staff of Championship events since 1993
• Assistant Race Director at Championship events since 2000
• Worked with improved track safety in Sweden since 2003
• Coordinator of the NDRS Series 2007 - 2009
• Member of the EDRS work group since 2010
• Member of organizing commitee for drag races at Tierp Arena
• Based in Stockholm
Åsa Kinnemar
• Started 1986 as crew member in Comp Eliminator
• 1995-2009 Micke Kågered Racing, Methanol Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster (worked with admin, sponsorship the last years full time)
• Nov 2009 - assigned by Speedgroup AB as coordinator 50%
• Since September 2015 employed full time
• Degree in business administration, marketing, communication
• Based in the region of Dalarna (Älvdalen) in Sweden
• 2015: Will travel to all FIA and EDRS Pro races + some EDRS events
SPEEDGROUP AKTIEBOLAG
• Share holders company registered in Sweden
• Founded October 2005
• European share holders are mainly teams active in FIA/EDRS Pro
• Series & championship promotion, administration + related services
• 1 FTE + external financial services (accounts)
• A network of Pro bono helpers
• From Feb 2015 added sales capacity 40% (on commission)
Secure the quality of events
Attract external funding Create good circumstances for participation
Values
Speedgroup M & V statements Mission statement - SG should strive to build the sport of Drag racing to be the good example – spectacular and good value for the fans, partners and sponsors
- SG should strive to make European race community grow together and develop Drag racing into a position in European Motorsport
Vision statement - SG should safeguard the future for Drag racing in Europe by encouraging next generation of racers
- Be a truly pan-European organization with active shareholders
- SG should be a strong player in the Drag racing community and by that ensure fair- and safe conditions for fans and racers
SPEEDGROUP
Income source 2014 %
FIA Championship 58 EDRS 25 EDRS Pro MC 10
Other income 7
100
Board of directors SPEEDGROUP AB
Pelle Lindelöw - Chairman
Michael Gullqvist – Managing Director
Roger Lyrén, Kjell Pettersson, Leif Andreasson, Ulf Leanders
Deputies: Svein Olav Rolfstad, Dick Koster, Mikael Kågered, Anders Karling, Mats Eriksson, Andy Robinson
Work group Speedgroup Åsa Kinnemar, Lena Perés, Carl-Erik Kihlman, Janne Sjöberg Michael Gullqvist, Kjell Pettersson, Tomas Pettersson Roger Lyrén (MC Pro Bike). Weekly conference calls via Skype. Assigned contact persons for each class and for different regions: Finland- Kristian Nyström Norway - Lin Granlund, Trond Høst Denmark Holger Dueholm Holland, Belgium: Remco Scheelings UK: Ian Hart, Dave Wilson Germany: Gittli Koller
Speedgroup
Who we interact with…
FIA
ASN’s
Organizers Teams & Class
Associations
Business Partners
Media
Spectators & Fans
• Operated by Speedgroup since 2011 (former NDRS series)
• EDRS European Drag Racing Series registered trademark (EU)
• 2014: 658 participants 14 events
• 2015: >700 participants, 18 EDRS races in four countries
• Drivers & riders from 9 nations 2014
• EDRS operated by Speedgroup in communication and cooperation with organizers, teams and class associations
!!! Flexible concept. Constant improvements – adjustments between seasons based on previous experiences and statistics.
EDRS Tracks 2015 SWEDEN:
• Piteå Raceway/SHRA Luleå
• Fällfors/SHRA Skellefteå
• Sundsvall Raceway/SHRA Sundsvall (2)
• Tallhed Orsa/Färnäs Night Cruisers
• Lindesberg/SHRA Lindesberg
• Tierp Arena/NDRS MC (2)
• Hagfors/SHRA Karlstad
• Vårgårda/SHRA Borås
• Malmö Raceway/SRIF (2)
NORWAY: Gardermoen RW/NDRG (2)
FINLAND: Alastaro/FHRA (3)
DENMARK: Mosten/Mosten MC
Classes run in EDRS 2015 Cars:
Junior Dragster
Stock Super Stock
Competition Eliminator
Super Gas
Super Comp
Super Street
Pro ET
Super Pro ET
Pro Street /Outlaw
Super Pro Street
Street 10,5
Top Doorslammer
Motorcycles:
Junior Bike
Funny Bike
Super Gas Bike
Super Comp Bike
EDRS Pro:
Super Twin Motorcycle
Pro Stock Motorcycle
Super Street Bike
Top Fuel Bike
Pro Modified
EDRS 2015 -Divisional
• 2 divisions North and Central
• Apply to classes: Pro ET, Jr Dragster, Super Gas Bike, Jr Bike
• Count points from 4 races where 2 races can be outside the home divison.
• Home division is based on home adress (if not actively selected by the driver/rider)
EDRS 2015 – Non Divisonal
Points from the 5 best events counted (*except Pro Mod = 4 events, all counted)
Car classes Bike classes Pro Modified* Super Comp Funny Bike
Top Doorslammer Super Gas Super Street Bike
Super Pro Street Super Street Super Comp Bike
Comp. Eliminator
Stock/Super Stock
Pro Street/Outlaw
Street 10,5
Super Pro ET
EDRS Race Dates 2015
8-10 May Gardermoen
16-17 May Malmö
16-17 May Vårgårda
16-17 May Motopark
4-7 Juni Tierp Arena (north)
19-21 June Tallhed, Orsa
27-28 June Alastaro
3-5 July Sundsvall (north)
2-5 July Alastaro
10-11 July Hagfors
9-11 July Piteå (north)
17-19 July Malmö
17-19 July Fällfors (north)
24-26 July Kalajoki
31jul-2 Aug Gardermoen
15-16 Aug Lindesberg
15-16 Aug Motopark
20-23 Aug Tierp Arena (north)
29-30 Aug Mosten
29-30 Aug Sundsvall (north)
28-30 Aug Alastaro
Advertising examples.. printed medias and online
EDRS GUIDELINES
• Published at the EDRS website (pdf)
• Support for all active teams in the series
• Prize funds, points calculation, series regulations, fees, etc
• Content based on feedback
• No hidden agenda - everything is transparent and info is available for all parties
• !!! Latest version is always online at EDRS website..
EDRS - Class contact persons
• Pro Modified / Top Doorslammer - Michael Gullqvist
• Comp Eliminator/Super Gas/Super Comp/Super Street - Janne Sjöberg
• Pro ET/Super Pro ET/Pro Street/Outlaw / Street 10.5 - Carl-Erik Kihlman
• Stock Superstock / Super Pro Street - Åsa Kinnemar
• Super Comp Bike/Super Gas Bike/Super Street Bike/Funny Bike - Tomas Pettersson
• EDRS Pro MC: Super Twin, Pro Stock, Top Fuel, SSB - Roger Lyrén and Tomas Pettersson
EDRS JUNIOR CLASSES:
• Jr Dragster - Lena Perés
• Junior Bike - Lin Granlund
EDRS website and Facebook
EDRS Pro Nordic MC Championship 2015
Super Twin Motorcycle
Pro Stock Motorcycle
Super Street Bike
Top Fuel Bike Sanctioned by the MC motorsports federations in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark – status as Nordic Championship
National license for Nordic riders
Regulations based on FIM with some adjustments
Championship registration via www.dragracing.eu – 20% discount if registration is made before April 1st.
All documents could be found online at www.speedgroup.eu portal
Race Calendar 2015
Dates Track Country Organizer
4-7 June Tierp Arena Sweden NDRS Motorclub
3-5 July Alastaro Circuit Finland FHRA
31 jul-2 August Gardermoen Norway NDRG
20-23 August Tierp Arena - FINALS Sweden NDRS Motorclub
(points from all events counted):
2-5 July
Team presentations Online at edrspro.com and in printable pdf-format
Regulations & other important documents online
• Technical & general regulations issued by the NMC
• Championship presentation issued by Speedgroup for teams incl. financial info, points etc.
• Championship presentation issued by Speedgroup for potential sponsors/ business partnets speedgroup.eu / edrspro.com
EDRS Pro – We are at your service..
• Remco Scheelings assigned as editor in charge for EDRS Pro (from march). Base in the Netherlands Will attend all EDRS Pro races
• Anders Magnusson/Forcewebs web technical solutions
• Åsa Kinnemar coordinator
• Other photographers/editors also involved
FIA classes:
Top Fuel Dragster
Top Methanol Dragster
Top Methanol Funny Car
Pro Modified
Pro Stock
Speedgroup has been assigned by FIA to administrate the
championship – No sole company/organisation has the
commercial rights.
The ASN in respective country get the commercial rights from FIA - the
organizer makes an agreement with the local ASN (Finland-AKK)
Some statistics…
2014 FIA entries
40 37
41
50
43
Santa Pod 1 Alastaro Hockenheim Tierp Santa Pod 2
FIA entries
Total 74 drivers
from 11 nations participated
% Commitment overall
25 25
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
All (5) events 3-4 events 1-2 events
Teams FIA Championship participation %
Nationalities by event: Santa Pod
SWE 27%
NOR 2%
SWI 7%
MAL 7% DEN
3% FIN 5%
GER 10% BEL
3%
FRA 0%
NED 8%
UK 28%
Round #1 May
SWE 28%
NOR 3%
SWI 7% MAL
7% DEN 2%
FIN 2%
GER 9%
BEL 2%
FRA 0%
NED 5%
UK 35%
European Finals
Nationalities by event:
SWE 46%
NOR 3%
SWI 8%
MAL 8%
DEN 3%
FIN 27%
NED 5%
Alastaro
Nationalities by event:
SWE 39%
NOR 3%
SWI 12%
MAL 7% DEN
3%
FIN 5%
GER 15%
BEL 2%
FRA 0% NED
7%
UK 7%
Hockenheim
Nationalities by event:
SWE 58%
NOR 2%
SWI 6%
MAL 6%
DEN 2%
FIN 14%
GER 2%
BEL 2%
FRA 0%
NED 6%
UK 2%
Tierp Arena
Sweden 39%
Norway 2%
Switzerland 7%
Malta 4%
Denmark 1%
Finland 14%
Germany 8%
Belgium 1%
France 1%
Netherlands 4%
UK 19% Sweden
NorwaySwitzerlandMaltaDenmarkFinlandGermanyBelgiumFranceNetherlandsUK
Nationalities 2014
FIA Rules Group formed 2012
• To understand why rules are implemented
• To suggest changes
• An online forum in operation where regulations proposal is presented and worked with.
Rules Group Members: TF: Peter Lantz, Ulf Hultholm / TMD: Dave Wilson, Frans Steilberg TMFC: Ulf Leanders, Arvid Grödem / PM: Andy Robinson, Mats Eriksson PS: Michael Malmgren, Jimmy Ålund FIA: Lars Pettersson, Phil Evans TECH: Geoff Martin, Hannu Nurminen Chairmain: M Gullqvist
Previous rules process (FIA)
NHRA FIA DR
Committee FIA WMSC
New rules process (FIA)
Ideas (NHRA)
SG Rules group
FIA DR Comm.
FIA WMSC
Championship 2015…
• How can we ensure a high standard on the FIA events!?
• Important questions currently worked with: - Traction index - Improved travel funds to long distance events
• Functions supported by the FIA regulations – ”Head FIA Stewards”; Head race director, Head of
stewards, Head of tech inspection
Championship Registration
• Open at www.dragracing.eu
• Deadline 30 days before the 1st event
• Non registered drivers will not be able to claim prize- or travel funds
• Championship registration fee:
– € 800 excl VAT - must have a valid VAT number (registred company)
– € 1000 incl VAT private persons
FIA Championship info at www.speedgroup.eu portal New website also live in April at dragracingeurope.com/FIA
DECEMBER
• 11-13 december, PRI Indianapolis USA (Performance Racing Industry)
• Preliminary Calendars published
• Presentation folders (pdf) EDRS och EDRS Pro Bike published JANUARY/ FEBRUARY
• 24 january BILSPORTGALAN – FIA Championship award giving ceremony
• 2015 EDRS Guidelines published (Feb)
• New multiweb design and management system (incl. news and media concept) initiated. To be worked with over the winter and in the spring.
On the Agenda Speedgroup
MARCH
• 27th FIA Championship seminar organisers and admininstrator (SG) at FIA:s office in Geneva or Paris
• Both formal and informal team info meetings in Sweden and Finland
APRIL
• 2-6th BILSPORT Performance & Custom Motorshow fair Jönköping, Sweden. Approximately 70.000 visitors
• EDRS organisers pre-season meetings Ongoing work with websites, contingency program and much more...
On the Agenda Speedgroup
Brief good-to-know facts
• Discount on travel with Finnlines – info on FHRA and Speedgroup websites.
• Contingency VP Fuels all gasoline classes EDRS –
• $200 winner/$100 runner up, claimed from distributors in Finland, Norway and Sweden. Stickers and proof of purchase are necessary to be eligible for payout.
• Contingency program page on the Speedgroup and EDRS websites. Contact is between the supplier and teams, Speedgroup provide general info and results.
• www.speedgroup.eu = portal
• www.dragracing.eu entry handling
www.dragracing.eu Database for entry-handling and results from TimeTree timing system. Display of team info. Speedgroup in cooperation with Nitroz. FHRA uses 2015. -Create a drivers account
-Login to make entries -List of ”active” events
-Payment options
Technical support: [email protected]
www.dragracing.eu - what can be registred in the system?
• Championship registration: SM, EDRS Pro Nordic MC, FIA Championship
• Event entry: - to most of the EDRS and EDRS Pro MC events - FIA events in Sweden and Finland (not Germany,UK)
• EDRS Drivers Club
Pit identification flag for the season 2015?
Speedgroup can assist!
• Originals made by Speedgroup or provide your own
• Delivery to the race track (Tierp June 4th) or shipped to team.
• Price level €350/flag contact: [email protected] [email protected]
Crew shirts 2015? Classic Graphix can assist..
Team shirts are produced in
the US.
Price example
Artwork and set up: $150.00
6-12 shirts: $85.00 each,
13 or more: $75.00 each.
+ $3.00/pc for 2X and 3X.
(different options materials
and models)
classicgraphix.com
Scott Bathurst [email protected]
Marketing options – we wish to involve more business partners!
• Web advertising – logo/banner
• Class sponsorship
• Contingency program etc. Suggestions from teams are welcome!
contact: [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS PRESENTATION!
Welcome with your feedback & questions...