NHRA Rookie of the Year contender Ida Zetterström is gaining momentum for her upcoming debut in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, securing support from Edelbrock Performance, a leading manufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts. This follows her recent announcement of backing from VP Racing Fuels as she readies herself to join the NHRA tour under the banner of JCM Racing.

Zetterström, a three-time champion in the European drag racing circuit, expressed her excitement about the partnership.

“It is such an honor for me to be able to announce that I am partnering with Edelbrock this year as I join the NHRA circuit for the first time,” said Zetterström, who is set to embark on her NHRA career fresh off of capturing the 2023 FIA Top Fuel championship in Europe. “Having grown up a bit of a gearhead, Edelbrock is one of those brands that just feels so familiar to me. I loved spending time helping my dad in his auto repair shop as a kid, and I remember always seeing Edelbrock boxes everywhere. This feels like a full circle moment.”

The collaboration between Zetterström and Edelbrock Performance dates back to a conversation at the 2021 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show, evolving from an associate partnership to a primary sponsor role as Zetterström clinched her first FIA Top Fuel championship title in 2023. Zetterström emphasized the significance of this partnership, noting its impact both on and off the track.

“It is such an honor for me to be able to announce that I am partnering with Edelbrock this year as I join the NHRA circuit for the first time,” said Zetterström, who is set to embark on her NHRA career fresh off of capturing the 2023 FIA Top Fuel championship in Europe. “Having grown up a bit of a gearhead, Edelbrock is one of those brands that just feels so familiar to me. I loved spending time helping my dad in his auto repair shop as a kid, and I remember always seeing Edelbrock boxes everywhere. This feels like a full circle moment.”

As an associate partner, Edelbrock’s branding will adorn Zetterström’s Top Fuel dragster, firesuit, and team crew shirts. Additionally, the Edelbrock logo will feature prominently on Zetterström’s teammate Tony Schumacher’s dragster throughout the NHRA Mission Foods Series season.

Mark Campbell, Edelbrock Group Vice President of Sales and Marketing, expressed pride in supporting Zetterström’s journey. 

“Edelbrock is proud to support Ida in her quest for world domination as she crosses the pond to compete in the NHRA,” Campbell said. “We need more people like Joe Maynard to help this sport grow. He recognized Ida’s talent and passion to give her this opportunity. We are happy to continue to support Ida, along with her new teammate Tony Schumacher, and JCM Racing through our iconic brands in 2024.”