Lesjöfors springs in original ice carriage
A unique, to say the least, ice racing competition for all kinds of vehicles took place during the Funäsdalen Speed Weekend in March 2010. Lesjöfors sponsored a custom-built racing kick-sled with springs.
During Funäsdalen Speed Weekend, hundreds of enthusiasts are gathered for the craziest motor event on ice. Mopeds, motorcycles, cars and all kinds of custom-built vehicles have the same goal; to push their carriages to as high speed as possible. One of the most extraordinary vehicles in 2009 was a customized garden tractor which reached speeds around 200 km/h (!).
Snow on the ice
In the 2010 competition, one of the most odd features on the ice was a rebuilt kick-sled with a jet motor, built by Lars-Erik Björkman from Bispgården, Jämtland. Lesjöfors sponsored the carriage with springs for the motor valves. So how did the race go for the racing kick-sled?
- The valves performed way beyond my expectations, but unfortunately there was too much snow on the ice and deep wheel tracks which meant bad grip for a kick-sled. But it sure was a lot of fun! Lars-Erik Björkman said after the race.
We might have to come back with a report from the kick-sleds racing conquests next season.
Video from Funäsdalen Speed Weekend
Video from the racing kick-sleds´ start
About Lesjöfors
Lesjöfors is one of the leading spring suppliers with internationally well knowned clients. The products are demanded in many markets, in diverse industries. The range of springs (eg. torsion springs and constant force springs), stampings and pressings have a unique range, where one of the biggest selection of standard springs are combined with high-tech, customized solutions. Lesjöfors has both manufacturing and sales offices in several European countries and China.
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