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Newly crowned FIA Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström is on the move . Zetterström announced during the PRI Show her plans to make her NHRA Top Fuel debut with JCM Racing during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season . The Finnish driver is making a major commitment to her NHRA goals by moving to the United States to pursue
European Top Fuel champion Ida Zetterström to make NHRA debut with JCM Racing
By Alli McCormick
her dreams of competing for an NHRA world championship . She plans to run a limited schedule in 2024 with the goal of running a full-time campaign in 2025 .
“ This is truly a dream come true ,” said Zetterström , the FIA Top Fuel record holder for elapsed time and speed . “ I ’ ve been working towards this goal for years now , and to have Joe Maynard and the JCM Racing organization recognize my efforts and potential means so much . I ’ m so thankful for everyone who has helped me reach this point , including all the NHRA drivers who have offered tips and guidance .
“ We are actively pursuing partners in hopes of running as many races as possible , as soon as possible . I ’ m ready to hit the ground running !” added Zetterström , who in addition to competing for NHRA Wally trophies , will also be battling
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF AUTO IMAGERY , JCM RACING , IDA ZETTERSTRÖM , MARC WHEELHOUSE
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