FYI: From thrilling drifting adventures in Scandinavia to captivating historic races in Denmark, 2024 offered unparalleled automotive experiences.
Scandinavian Speed Thrills: Allen Haseta’s Reflections on 2024
As the curtain falls on 2024, we asked our top automotive explorers to share their standout moments from the Scandinavian car scene. This year’s review kicks off with Allen Haseta, our ace in the Northern Europe speed hunting arena, as he recounts his most exhilarating projects and experiences.
Drifting Dreams Realized at Gateville’s 2024 Summer Festival
One of the pinnacle events for Allen was riding shotgun with Olaf Haugen Hasdal in the adrenaline-pumping Mercedes-Benz A-Class Drifting Monster at the famed Gateville Summer Festival. Hosted at the Ludskogen Motor Center, Allen experienced the unique thrill of drifting on a course made unforgettable by its notable straightaway and daunting concrete wall. The high-speed maneuvering and intense car chases provided an experience so comfortable yet electrifying that it’s etched permanently in Allen’s memory.
For more on this adrenalize-packed feature: [Loud in Rudskogen: Gatebil’s 2024 Main Event].
The Allure of Classic Racing: Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix
July also saw Allen attend the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix at Berahøj Park, Denmark, which transported spectators back to the glory days of the 1990s German Touring Car Masters (DTM). The roar of engines echoed magnificently through the urban circuit as legends of DTM battled on. Allen noted the unique thrill of witnessing such an iconic race event, sparking excitement about similar classic tournaments across Europe. A promising year is anticipated in 2025, with plans to capture more of these legendary spectacles.
For a deeper dive: [90s DTM Legends at Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix and More].
Heartfelt Auto Resilience: A Ford Escort Story
Closing out the summer, Allen visited Stockholm to discover a tale of automotive dedication and family resilience. There, he met Daniel Zettervall and the remarkable Mk1 Ford Escort he crafted alongside his father, Mats. Their project, a labor of love, overcame devastating adversity when a fire wiped out their entire garage collection except for the Escort. For Daniel, this car symbolizes not just the physical legacy of their builds but cherished moments and memories with his father, becoming his "forever car."
Explore the full story here: [Family Matters: A Mk1 Ford Escort With Rally Ties].
Looking Ahead
Reflecting on these dynamic events, Allen expressed his anticipation for an even more exciting 2025 packed with fresh automotive pursuits. As the year wraps, we at automotive.fyi also extend our best wishes to our readers, hoping for another year full of riveting car stories and discoveries.
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Donald Smith, Editor of Automotive.fyi
