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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) Values Secure the quality of events Attract external funding Create good circumstances for participation 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 EDRS EDRS Pro MC Other income 58 25 10 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 Denmark Holger Dueholm UK: Ian Hart, Dave Wilson Norway - Lin Granlund, Trond Høst Holland, Belgium: Remco Scheelings Germany: Gittli Koller Who we interact with… Teams & Class Associations Organizers Speedgroup Media Business Partners FIA Spectators & Fans ASN’s • • • • • • 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 Pro Modified* Top Doorslammer Super Pro Street Comp. Eliminator Stock/Super Stock Pro Street/Outlaw Street 10,5 Super Pro ET Bike classes Super Comp Super Gas Super Street Funny Bike Super Street Bike Super Comp Bike EDRS Race Dates 2015 8-10 May Gardermoen 17-19 July Malmö 16-17 May Malmö 17-19 July Fällfors (north) 16-17 May Vårgårda 24-26 July Kalajoki 16-17 May Motopark 31jul-2 Aug Gardermoen 4-7 Juni Tierp Arena (north) 15-16 Aug Lindesberg 19-21 June Tallhed, Orsa 15-16 Aug Motopark 27-28 June Alastaro 20-23 Aug Tierp Arena (north) 3-5 July Sundsvall (north) 29-30 Aug Mosten 2-5 July Alastaro 29-30 Aug Sundsvall (north) 10-11 July Hagfors 28-30 Aug Alastaro 9-11 July Piteå (north) 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 (points from all events counted): Dates Track Country Organizer 4-7 June Tierp Arena Sweden 2-5 July 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 New website www.edrspro.com + group on Facebook 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 FIA entries Total 74 drivers from 11 nations participated 50 43 41 40 37 Santa Pod 1 Alastaro Hockenheim Tierp Santa Pod 2 % Commitment overall 60 Teams FIA Championship participation % 50 50 40 30 25 25 All (5) events 3-4 events 20 10 0 1-2 events Nationalities by event: Santa Pod Round #1 May UK 28% NED 8% FRA GER 0% BEL 10% 3% FIN 5% European Finals SWE 27% SWI 7% DEN 3% SWE 28% UK 35% NOR 3% NOR 2% MAL 7% NED 5% FRA 0% BELFIN 2%2% GER 9% DEN 2% MAL 7% SWI 7% Nationalities by event: Alastaro NED 5% FIN 27% DEN 3% SWE 46% MAL 8% SWI 8% NOR 3% Nationalities by event: Hockenheim BEL 2% FRA 0% UK 7% NED 7% SWE 39% GER 15% FIN 5% DEN 3% MAL 7% SWI 12% NOR 3% Nationalities by event: UK 2% GER 2% Tierp Arena BEL FRA 2% 0% NED 6% FIN 14% DEN 2% SWE 58% MAL 6% SWI 6% NOR 2% Nationalities 2014 UK 19% Netherlands 4% France 1% Belgium Germany 1% 8% Sweden 39% Finland 14% Denmark 1% Malta 4% Norway 2% Switzerland 7% Sweden Norway Switzerland Malta Denmark Finland Germany Belgium France Netherlands UK 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 On the Agenda Speedgroup 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... 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] Welcome with your feedback & questions... THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS PRESENTATION!
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