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23:20

That's all for today. We will finish with the records situation - subject to the usual ratification of course.

Rikard Gustafsson has already set and backed-up new UEM Funny Bike Cup records of 6.545 seconds and 341.23 kmh (212.03 mph). Rikard also has potential records, awaiting back-up, of 6.466 seconds and 346.15 kmh (215.09 mph).

Ian King's 380.95 kmh (236.71 mph) for number one qualifier in Top Fuel Bike will be a record if he can back it up. Ian's speed needs 377.14 to back up.

Jesper Thiel and Rasmus Olesen are in a race to back up new UEM Pro Stock Bike speed records. Jesper needs to back up a run of 307.69 kmh (191.19 mph) and Rasmus a run of 306.38 kmh (190.38 mph).

We'll be back in the morning with the news from eliminations. Tog in the UK would like to say a big Thank You to Åsa Kinnemar and Aila Striem of Speedgroup for reports, pit notes and pictures, Patrik Jacobsson for end-day galleries, and the NDRG timekeepers for results.

23:00

Peter Svensson says the reason for the Team Kendall Top Fuel Bike struggling today was they had a new tyre that did not work out to get the traction they needed. They have changed back to a used tire for the eliminations and beside that all is ok with the bike and they are happy to be in competition.

Supertwin #1 qualifier Per Bengtsson says they have already achieved what they set out to do for this race and that it creates an excitement for the eliminations that the top three were running ETss so close to each other.  A lot of work was done on the bike between round 2 and 3 and Per points out especially what a great team he has.

Fredrik Fredlund, number 1 qualifier in Pro Stock Bike, says he had problems with tyre shake during every run and that he wishes for better air, but other than that is very happy with the bike and the team's work.

21:30

We have now posted galleries from yesterday (16 pictures) and today (51 pictures) courtesy of Patrik Jacobsson of Racebilder.nu.

You can check out the galleries via the Event Index page; if the link to yesterday's gallery is greyed out then click on your Browser's Refresh button.

20:15

Top Doorslammer qualifying after session 3

Patrik has sent galleries for yesterday and today so we will have those posted shortly.

18:35

Rikard Gustafsson has backed up his earlier 6.545 for a new UEM Funny Bike ET record with a 6.466, which was 0.014 too quick for a 1% back-up! Rikard's 346.15 will be a new speed record if backed up tomorrow.

UEM Funny Bike Cup qualifying after session 3

18:00

Rasmus Olesen is now also vying for a Pro Stock Bike speed record. We now have an all six-second field in Supertwin.

UEM Top Fuel Bike qualifying after session 3
UEM Supertwin qualifying after session 3
UEM Pro Stock Bike qualifying after session 3

16:50

Rikard Gustafsson allowed a re-run of his UEM Funny Bike Q2 attempt due to a problem at the start line. Rikard backs up his earlier 341.23 for a new UEM Funny Bike cup speed record and has now done the first half of an ET record of 6.545 seconds, well done Rikard!

UEM Funny Bike Cup qualifying after session 2

16:40

Top Doorslammer qualifying after session 2
Pro etc testing after session 1

16:05

Highlights from Q2 included Fredrik Fredlund taking the #1 position in Pro Stock Bike with a 7.12. The vacuum pump broke during the run and Fredrik says that he has more to give, the track is so good.

In Supertwin Roel Koedam moved up to the #2 spot running 6.63 chasing Ashelford's 6.61. The bumpspot is currently at 7.11.

In Top Fuel Bike no improvements and Ian King stays no #1 at 6.25.

15:50

Good news! As from the next qualifying session, UEM classes will be broadcast on the Smart TV webcam.

15:30

UEM Top Fuel Bike qualifying after session 2
UEM Supertwin qualifying after session 2
UEM Pro Stock Bike qualifying after session 2
UEM Funny Bike Cup qualifying after session 2

15:25

Top Doorslammer qualifying after session 1

13:15

Nils Lagerlof from Sweden was all smiles as he got to set a new Personal Best with a 6.77 in the first round of qualifying, and was number 1 qualifier in Funny Bike ahead of Rickard Gustafsson's 6.80.

Nate Gagnon of Canada is riding a V-60 bike which he is on for the first time ever. The bike belongs to his Crew Chief and tuner Ron Houniet. Nate says that he feels confident as the bike is pretty identical as his own bike. He had a bumpy ride but was thrilled to be no #2 qualifier and says the bike has run a quickest of 6.37 before, but that the speed is in the region of its fastest ever.

Australian rider Mark Ashelford set a new Personal Best of 6.61 and with that qualified number 1 in Supertwin. The pass was nice and smooth and the team look forward to the next run.

Ian King was a bit surprised that his first pass at Gardermoen was good for a 6.25 which is a big improvement and the quickest run so far with the new bike. He said the pass was not without problems, he had to get off and on the throttle once and thought the run was in the high six-second range. Everything seems ok with the bike and Ian looks forward to the next run.

Per Bengtsson is number 2 Supertwin qualifier after session one at 6.71, behind Mark Ashelford. Per said that the run was what they expected from the selected set-up. He says that the Gardermoen track has traction all the way from start to finish, something no other track this season has shown in the same way. The team are following a plan and for next run should be able to improve the ET .

Greger Johansson set a new Personal Best of 6.86 and is fifth in the qualifying list. He said after the run that he shut off a bit early and was a bit surprised and was not prepared for the performance at this level, his previous  PB was 6.98.

Jan Sturla Hegre is out for the weekend after suffering engine damage in Q1. The team are preparing the bike for next week's NitrOlympX at Hockenheim.

UEM Q2 will take place after Top Doorslammer.

11:30

11:15

Rikard Gustafsson's 341.23 is the first half of a new UEM Funny Bike cup speed record.

UEM Funny Bike Cup qualifying after session 1

11:10

Highlights during qualifying session #1

Top Fuel Bike – Ian King 6.25 sec which is PB with the new bike and #1 qualifier, 380.95 kmh (236.71 mph) will be a new European speed record if he backs it up. Great first run by Nate Gagnon on the V-60 bike brought from Canada. 6.77 sec is good for #2 spot

Pro Stock Bike – Jesper Thiels 307 km/h which is the first leg of a new European speed record

Super Twin - Mark Ashelford #1 qualifier at 6.61 sec which is also a new PB. Personal Best also for Greger Johansson at 6.86 sec. Great first run from Per Bengtsson 6.71 sec and Job Heezen 6.78 sec

UEM Top Fuel Bike qualifying after session 1
UEM Supertwin qualifying after session 1
UEM Pro Stock Bike qualifying after session 1

08:30

Good morning from Gardermoen.

Better skies today and we are preparing for the race. The Belgian TV crew from Chris Courteyn Production is on site to ensure that the TV show from Gardermoen is included in the UEM/FIA European Championship production.

We will be back with results and comments after UEM session #1.