Mats Björklund

Team NameMB MotorsportsDriverMats Björklund
Home townKristinestadCountryFinland
Date of Birth19th April 1967Occupation 
First started drag racing in1988First raced Top Methanol in2005
Crew ChiefCalle EvarsCar Length271"
Chassis built byBob MeyerChassis updated by 
Engine makeJP-1Engine capacity470 ci
Fuel System byEnderleCylinder headsBAE stage V
Six shooter Air timer system 
SuperchargerWhippleClutchCrower
GearboxLenco 3 speedMagneto(s)MSD 44 Amp
Car weight lbsData loggerCygnus
Car bought fromSimo Patoharju
Best Elapsed Time5.857 seconds, FA Rd 4 - Gardermoen 2005
Best Top Speed247.05 mph, FA Rd 4 - Gardermoen 2005
CrewHenrik Wilhelms, Kenneth Söderling, Mikael Skinnars, Kent Hautaviita, Simo Patoharju & the Mad Bomber team
Events & Championships wonFinnish Competition class - 1990.
SponsorsCITEC, Stora Enso, Lahivakuutas, Quaker State, Skinnarsverkstad, Åbro Cafe, A-Talas-elmo Sport, Enlands Product, Etelapohiannaan Laatia, Sa-Ny, Salon Pîg, Kristinestads Bilskdg, FinnLink, Euromaster, Elotec, dpTarra, Conterra, Bygg Fix
CommentThis car won the FIA Championship when driven by Jarmo Roivas
ProfileMats and the team won the Competition class back in 1990, then had 10 years off, but are now back and ready for serious competition.