Ida Zetterström
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Ida Zetterström is a Swedish-born motorsports racer, 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion, with numerous records in motorcycle and drag racing.
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Ida Zetterström is a trailblazing Swedish Top Fuel drag racer who made history as the first woman to win in the Scandinavian Super Street Bike class before capturing the 2023 FIA European Top Fuel Championship.
EARLY YEARS
Born in Stockholm, Sweden on May 2, 1994, Ida grew up immersed in motorsports culture. Her father, who competed in Pro Stock and Pro Modified classes, introduced her to racing at an early age. By 8 years old, she was already competing in Jr Dragsters, spending much of her childhood in her father’s workshop and at racetracks. The family later moved to the Aland islands, where she continued developing her skills and earned her Super Comp Dragster license by age 16.
EARLY SUCCESS
Zetterström’s racing journey began with Junior Stock and Junior Modified competitions, where she accumulated numerous wins throughout her youth. At 16, she transitioned to motorcycle racing, but her true breakthrough came in 2017 when she entered the Super Street Bike (SSB) class. She quickly established herself as a formidable competitor, becoming the first woman to win a Scandinavian SSB event in 2019. That same year, she claimed the overall Scandinavian Championship and received the VP Racing Fuels Special Award for her groundbreaking achievements.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2019: Became the first woman to win in the Scandinavian Super Street Bike class and captured the overall Scandinavian Super Street Bike Championship.
- 2020: Set a new track record with a 6.985s at 205.9mph run, becoming the first woman to clock a 6-second run in Super Street Bike class.
- 2021: Completed Top Fuel licensing with a record 3.862 seconds pass, the quickest licensing pass ever in Europe.
- 2022: Set a new European record of 3.782 seconds, becoming the first to achieve a 3.7-second pass in Europe, and won the Top Fuel event at Tierp Arena.
- 2022: Named to Drag Illustrated’s prestigious 30 under 30 list of most influential young people in drag racing.
- 2023: Reset her own European ET record with a 3.773s pass and set a new European Speed record of 321mph at Santa Pod.
- 2023: Won the FIA European Top Fuel Championship with four event victories.
- 2024: Achieved career-best E.T. of 3.738 seconds and speed of 334.32 mph at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.
- 2024: Received National Dragster’s All Star Award for Best New Talent at the PRI Show.
REPUTATION
In just a few short years, Ida has established herself as a barrier-breaking force in the male-dominated world of drag racing. Her rapid ascent from Super Street Bike to Top Fuel champion demonstrates exceptional skill and determination that has earned respect throughout the motorsports community. Known for setting records and achieving historic firsts, she has become particularly renowned for her precision launches and consistent performance under pressure. As a Dodge European Brand Ambassador, she represents the future of international drag racing while inspiring a new generation of female racers.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Looking ahead to 2025, Ida plans to compete in the full NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, building on her 2024 partial season experience. As part of her partnership with JCM Racing, she aims to further develop her team infrastructure while continuing to promote drag racing culture throughout Europe as Dodge’s European Brand Ambassador. Her long-term vision includes establishing herself as a championship contender in the NHRA while growing the sport’s popularity on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Meet Dodge European Brand Ambassador Ida Zetterström
RF Motorsport – Ida Zetterström
FIA Top Fuel Dragster Champion Coming to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
Ida Zetterström Official Biography
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