About Speedgroup

Speedgroup AB is a limited company registered in Sweden owned by 101 European share holders, where the majority are active in the FIA/UEM European Drag Racing Championship. The management is located in Sweden, while associated staff is spread in several countries in Europe. Speedgroup identifies itself as a European company, not least as share holders and teams currently represent 15 nations in Europe. The daily work include connecting with parties involved in the championship both in Europe and the US, Australia etc.

Since 2009 Speedgroup administer the FIA European Drag Racing Championship. In 2010 Speedgroup was assigned to assist in administration for the European UEM Bike Championship and in march 2011 as a natural step Speedgroup acquired Europe´s biggest sportsman series, the NDRS Dragracing Series and the SDL Swedish Dragracing League. For 2012 the two Series are merged and developed into a series concept that combines divisional racing with international, the EDRS European Drag Racing Series.

Since the start Speedgroup has become a strong force to count with, working closely together with organizers, active teams, media representatives, sanctioning bodies and corporate partners.   

Background: Speedgroup was founded in 2006 as an initiative by a group of more than 40 race teams, active in European Championship Drag Racing. They shared the passion for drag racing and a common vision for development of the European Drag Racing Championship. A natural objective for Speedgroup has also been to develop business and marketing opportunities. It was very clear to the founders that the championship had a great marketing potential.

Speedgroup´s CEO since 2007 is Michael Gullqvist. The board consist of 6 members.




Speedgroup is a member of the Swedish Motorsport Industry - a network that work on a national and international level to help members connect and promote business. Read more at www.smi.nu