EDRC: Erbacher takes Top Fuel victory at Hockenheim
Jndia Erbacher emerged victorious in the Top Fuel class at round four of the FIA European Drag Racing Championship held at the Hockenheimring
Erbacher cruises to victory after semifinal showdown and Nilsson’s engine troubles
In an action-packed day, Erbacher had a relatively smooth path to the final. After a first-round bye run, she faced Duncan Micallef in the semifinals, where she clocked a winning 4.00 seconds as Micallef lost traction halfway through. In the final, with no competitor due to Dennis Nilsson’s engine failure, Erbacher secured the win with a solid 4.08-second run. Susanne Callin, second in the championship before the German round, experienced technical issues at the start line in the first round and was defeated by Nilsson.
Arnover claims first win of the season
In Pro Modified, Estonian driver Andres Arnover claimed his first win of the season by defeating Bruno Bader. Arnover had earlier dispatched Michel Tooren in the semifinals, capitalizing on Tooren’s engine issues. Bader, who had recorded impressive times in the earlier rounds, faced mechanical problems in the final, allowing Arnover to storm to a 5.95-second victory. This win places Arnover just 11 points behind championship leader David Vegter.
Lagg extends championship lead
The Top Methanol category saw Jonny Lagg extend his championship lead by defeating his A-Fuel Team Sweden teammate Tony Bryntesson in the final. Lagg ran a consistent 5.38 seconds in the final, securing his second consecutive win after both Swedes had bye runs in the semifinals.
Ålund remains undefeated
In Pro Stock, Jimmy Ålund continued his undefeated streak, claiming his third win of the season. Ålund defeated Stefan Ernryd in the first round and then faced Robin Norén in the final, where he recorded a 6.58-second run to Norén’s 6.69 seconds. Ålund’s dominance keeps him at the top of the Pro Stock standings.
The cooler weather at HockenheimRing contributed to faster times across several categories, adding to the excitement of the event.
The FIA EDRC is set to conclude in two weeks’ time with the European Finals at Santa Pod Raceway in England, where the season’s champions will be crowned.
