IDA ZETTERSTRÖM Makes NHRA Move After Breaking European Motorcycle Records

November 10, 2025

• IDA ZETTERSTRÖM has built her empire from the ground up, starting at eight years old on junior dragsters in Sweden and steamrolling through European Top Fuel before making the big leap to NHRA with JCM Racing. Her path from the Åland Islands to American drag strips shows what happens when raw talent meets unwavering family support – her father Richard’s engine-building expertise and mother Carola’s steady encouragement created the perfect launching pad for greatness.
• The woman who shattered barriers in European motorcycle drag racing isn’t content to rest on her records. ZETTERSTRÖM still holds the women’s European Super Street Bike record from 2020, but here’s the kicker – she’s actively rooting for someone to beat it. “Go get it! That’s what we want, to push it forward,” she says, embodying the mindset we need more of: champions who want to see the sport grow, not gatekeep their achievements.
• What sets ZETTERSTRÖM apart isn’t just her record-breaking runs – it’s her refusal to be defined by tired gender narratives. When the constant chatter about being “the woman” in her European class started grating on her nerves, she didn’t shrink back. Instead, she doubled down and kept raising the bar, proving that excellence speaks louder than commentary. Now she’s positioning herself as both competitor and mentor, ready to help the next wave of female racers push even harder.

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