The weather was hot, the vibe was sky-high, and Gatebil delivered just like we knew it would. If you were at Rudskogen this weekend, you already know – and if you weren’t, here’s what went down:
Super 3
Possibly the most legendary comp at Gatebil. Drifting is epic on its own – but throwing three drift cars into synchronized tandem in front of a packed Rudskogen crowd? That’s straight-up goosebumps.
As always, the drivers brought the heat. The win went to Team Optituning, featuring Ole Peter Vatn, Kasper Eidsmo-Sand, and Petter Wåtland – a trio that knows how to put on a proper show.
Breisladden
New this year – qualifying went down on Friday, with the big final set for Saturday. But Mother Nature had her own show planned…
Just as Breisladden was about to kick off, the skies opened up with full-on rain and thunder. Epic conditions for an epic showdown.
First place? That one went to none other than Petter Wåtland.
Gatebil Extreme
he most extreme racing at Gatebil? That’s Gatebil Extreme – the festival’s very own high-powered race series.
And let’s just say one driver had the weekend of his life. Dennis Bjørklund took the win in both Friday’s Time Attack and Saturday’s Extreme Race #6.
But on Sunday’s Extreme Race #7, the race heated up. After chasing Dennis closely all weekend, Kristian Pettersen stepped up and snatched the victory – ending the weekend with a bang.
Gatebil Showgarden
l Tempo Gigante just made history at Rudskogen, he also snatched the famous Gatebil Award at Gatebil Showgarden!
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Norway’s most iconic race car hit the track at Gatebil Main Festival – and set a lap record at Rudskogen Motorsenter!
Known from the legendary film Flåklypa Grand Prix, this 2.8-ton, V12-powered beast proved it’s still got it.
With custom-built steel-reinforced tires and enough torque to launch a mountain, Il Tempo Gigante delivered a performance no one will ever forget – and a record no one will ever beat.
Results
Time Attack
1. Dennis Bjørklund
2. Kristian Pettersen
3. Team Vaa
4. Ruben Thorsen
5. Pål Rickard Eidsvold
6. Hans Frisak
Extreme Race #6
1. Dennis Bjørklund
2. Kristian Pettersen
3. Team Vaa
4. Ruben Thorsen
5. Hans Frisak
6. Börje Hansson
Gatebil Showgarden
Best in Showgarden: Jon André Hånedal
Meguiar’s Award: Vidar Frogner
Gatebil Award: Il Tempo Gigante
Extreme Race #7
1. Kristian Pettersen
2. Dennis Bjørklund
3. Ruben Thorsen
4. Börje Hansson
5. Hans-Jørgen Andersson
6. Henrik Frisak
Super 3
1. Team Optituning:
Ole Peter Vatn
Kasper Eidsmo-Sand
Petter Wåtland2. Team Fullfinans
Jonatan Øraker
Kyrre Nielsen
Jørgen Skjevling3. 2 Tyskene og en sushi
Max Vonka
Christoffer Syvertsen
Espen Rohde
Breisladden
1. Petter Wåtland
2. Simen Olsen
3. Odd-Helge Helstad
4. Øyvind Bogen
5. Kenneth Nornes
6. Helge Ougland
