Mats Eriksson Car: '56 Ford Crown Victoria Occupation: ME Racing Service AB – Racing Car Construction Home Town/Country: Borlänge, Sweden Team: Green Goblin http://www.meracing.com http://www.meracing.com Best ET: 6.096 seconds Best Terminal Speed: 237.97mph

One of 2008’s performance stars. Green Goblin’s new chassis and supercharger achieved then-second-quickest European ET, European speed record at Mantorp Park in July. Began 2009 less auspiciously at Easter Thunderball (MSA Rnd.1), qualifying slow 6th and shaking to defeat in opening round. At Main Event (MSA Rnd.2), qualified 7th but exited in opening round.

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Car Specifications

Car / bodyshell: '56 Ford Crown Victoria
Chassis: ME Racing Service
Engine: 521ci Brad Anderson Ent. – supercharged/methanol
Supercharger/Turbos: Kobelco K11
Pistons: JE
Ignition: MSD ProMag 44
Transmission: Lenco 3-speed
Clutch: Crower 10,7  
Rear axle: ME Racing Service Floater 9.5
Wheels: Alumastar (rear) / American Racing (front)
Tyres: Goodyear
Parachutes: Stroud (air-activated)

Team Sponsors

Migatronic / Valvoline / Trumpf