Finally, it’s NitrOlympX time again! Other motosport events and concerts also manage to conjure up a goosebump atmosphere at the Hockenheimring. But nothing appeals to all senses as extremely as twice 10,000hp making the full grandstands along the Rico Anthes Quatermile tremble all the way to the last row.
At 9:15 a.m. sharp, the first burnout of the weekend is celebrated frenetically. A full starting field with over 200 participants fills the paddock and the spectator stands are also already well attended today.
Top sport from the first qualifying round. Nothing else was to be expected and that is exactly what is on offer.
Drag racing is this unique mixture of sport and show. Cars and bikes that amaze and excite the euphoric crowds because of their incredible performance.
In the end, the best performance of their classes was given by the following male and female pilots: Ida Zetterström, who leads the Top Fuel Dragster field with a 4.28.
Sweden’s Jonny Lagg enters Saturday as the fastest of the Top Methanol starters with a 5.48.
Dutchman David Vegter leads the already tight Pro Mod field with a 5.93 in his Camaro.
The bike classes also end Friday with top times. First and foremost Rikard Gustafsson with a 6.14 on his Top Fuel self-built.
The crowd favorite is certainly once again the Super Street Bikes. Right at the front after day one is Jake Mechaell with a 7.03 at over 331km/h.
The biggest Pro Stock Bike field of the year is led by Greek Dimitros Petridis with a 7.52 into Saturday.
And this Saturday promises even better times, even tougher fights for the places and at the end the legendary and unique Saturday Night Show. Pure adrenaline!
