The Volcán continues to press his lead, setting up perfectly for the upcoming hairpin. Meanwhile, the Belgian racer holds back, but wisely shifts up to prepare to capitalize on the potential of upcoming straight away. If all goes as planned, he will undoubtedly pass the Norwegian before the pit area. The Duesenberg's engine roars to life in a throaty blast as the car dances through the chicane.Vitez Rychly slides smoothly into Storkurvan with the German Bugatti close behind. Meanwhile, the Italian, Sebi Orsi,sets up his Maserati with perfection to take the curve. All three cars are perfectly matched in speeds and capabilities as they vie for position in this, the last lap of the race. Coming down to Höksböjen, the Swiss and the Scottish drivers fall short as both fight for control down the icy straight.
Farther back, coming into the top of Fiskekroken, the Swedish car leads the pack. Without concern, the Swede shifts down hard and plows into the debris field that litters the entrance to the curve – the bottom of his car takes damage! With a rending tear, Rutger Hägglund's Alfa Romeo Monza loses a wheel. The Shark fights for control, but already knows it is hopeless.... He holds on as the car slides sideways toward the ice – there will be no stopping the Monza now as it slides toward the barriers. Directly behind, the French driver, Aristide La Fontaine, plows straight ahead in close pursuit. Like Hägglund, the Frenchman sustains damage to his great blue Salmson racer. Coming alongside at this late moment in the race, the Finnish driver, Tavho Myrsky, smiles as he flashes past the Frenchman to take the position. Amidst the chaos of the curve, the Finn's car is suddenly coming alive! The crowd roars in excitement!! This is what ice racing is all about!
Finally, John Milk of Britain passes the Portuguese Bugatti, leaving Pedro Gomes in last place.
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