Rallycross 2024

24-07-24 ‘Battle of Technologies’ ready to resume in rallycross’ ‘Red Cauldron’
Red-hot racing anticipated on Hungary’s World Championship debut

Following a sensational season-opener in Sweden, the all-action FIA World Rallycross Championship is headed for Hungary this weekend (27-28 July), as Nyirád’s famous ‘Red Cauldron’ prepares to stage the second intriguing instalment in the new ‘Battle of Technologies’.

Five-time world champion Johan Kristoffersson leads the standings after launching his quest for an extraordinary sixth career crown with a commanding double triumph in the curtain-raising contest at Höljes.

The Swede is setting the pace for the sustainably-fuelled combustion contingent behind the wheel of his KMS – HORSE Powertrain-run Volkswagen Polo KMS 601 RX, but he has never raced at Nyirád before, and has a number of electric-powered rivals in hot pursuit.

CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment duo Klara Andersson and Niclas Grönholm are tied for second place in the points table after claiming a runner-up finish apiece in Sweden. The former was particularly impressive as she came within a whisker of pipping Kristoffersson to victory on the opening day, registering her finest result to-date in World RX in the process.

Andersson and Grönholm tested at Nyirád in the FIA RX2e Championship’s ZEROID X1 car earlier this year, and will be hoping to translate that recent experience into a successful weekend.

Kristoffersson’s team-mate Ole Christian Veiby is right behind the CE Dealer Team pairing in fourth, having battled back from a stall at the start of Sunday’s final at Höljes to ascend the podium for the eighth time in his career at the highest level – though the Norwegian remains in search of his first win.

Hansen World RX Team endured a disappointing weekend on home soil in Sweden, with neither Timmy nor Kevin Hansen reaching the rostrum in the Peugeot 208 RX1e, but the brothers – like their father, 14-time European Champion Kenneth Hansen – have both prevailed at Nyirád in the past, and are eager to do so again.

Former Hungarian Rallycross Champion Jankó Wieszt is a new addition to the grid, racing an ex-GCK Renault Mégane RS RX – a car not seen in the World Championship since 2021. The 29-year-old will be aiming to exploit his local knowledge around an old-school circuit that is unique on the calendar, with its ‘Red Cauldron’ nickname stemming from the distinctive colour of its unsealed surfaces, having been built on the site of a disused bauxite quarry.

Characterised by technical curves and dramatic elevation changes, Nyirád welcomed the FIA European Rallycross Championship from 2006 to 2013 before rejoining the Euro RX schedule in 2022 following a near decade-long absence. This weekend marks Hungary’s World Championship debut.

In addition to a double-header of unmissable World RX action, Kárai Trans World RX of Hungary will play host to the second round of the 2024 RX2e, Euro RX1 and Euro RX3 campaigns, with no fewer than 18 homegrown heroes entered across the board and the non-stop thrills set to be broadcast live on the pioneering Rally.TV platform.

For more information about the event, including the weekend timetable and entry lists for all four categories,

24-07-24 CE Dealer Team chases FIA World RX points lead in Hungary
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment continues its title challenge in the FIA World RX this weekend, as Hungary joins the World Rallycross Championship for the first time as the iconic Nyirád track will host a double header.

Known for being one of Europe’s longest and most traditional rallycross circuits, the "old-school" Nyirád Racing Center is situated in Transdanubia, just 25 kilometers from the renowned Lake Balaton.

CE Dealer Team heads to Hungary following a strong double podium finish on home soil in Sweden earlier this month. Swedish star Klara Andersson achieved a career-best result by securing second place in the first of the double header races, placing her second in the overall standings.

“I’m really excited to head to Hungary and continue the season. It’s great to arrive with positive momentum and good points in both championships after Höljes. I’ve never raced in Hungary before, but the track looks like a lot of fun. An old-school circuit with plenty of elevation changes and high speed. It’s going to be tough, as always, but we’re motivated to keep up the speed and grab more points for the championship,” said Klara Andersson.

Finnish FIA World RX ace Niclas Grönholm is tied for second place with his team-mate Klara Andersson in the driver standings following the Swedish premiere.

“It's going to be a very interesting race on such an iconic track. Although I’ve never raced at Nyirád before, I’m really looking forward to it. We will continue to work hard to build on the pace we had in Höljes, and keep challenging at the front,” said Niclas Grönholm.

The FIA World RX opener in Höljes featured the debut of the new Battle of Technologies format, where CE Dealer Team’s 100% electric PWR RX1e went head-to-head with sustainably fueled combustion-powered cars.

The team got off to a strong start in its challenge for the teams’ championship, entering the Hungarian round ranked second in the standings.

“I’m really looking forward to the race in Hungary. It’s a new track for the championship and hasn’t been part of World RX before. It’s a fantastic circuit, technical, with some elevation changes and blind corners. I’m expecting some exciting racing,” said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.

“Everyone is still getting used to the new race format and tires, so it’s difficult to predict who will have the advantage, if anyone. We were quite happy with our speed in Sweden, but we need to improve our overall performance. We need to be more consistent and react more efficiently to changing conditions. The forecast predicts quite warm weather, so we need to stay on top of that as well.”

One of the team’s key partners Parker Hannifin will feature in Hungary and have invited regional customers to experience electric world rallycross, as well as take part in business seminars.

Volvo Construction Equipment is the Official Track Building Partner to the FIA World RX championship in 2024 and will be present at Nyirád to showcase its product range and innovative services.

The World RX of Hungary weekend starts on Saturday with round three of the 2024 FIA World RX, followed by round four on Sunday.

The action is broadcast LIVE worldwide on TV – as well as through the Rally.TV online streaming platform and SVT for Swedish viewers.

The full World RX of Hungary schedule is available here.

24-07-23 Kristoffersson gillar nästa utmaning
Nyirád Racing Center är platsen där KMS - HORSE Powertrain ska jaga nya segrar under den andra tävlingshelgen i rallycross-VM.
- En teknisk och trixig bana som jag tror ska passa oss väldigt bra, säger mästerskapsledande Johan Kristoffersson.

Premiären i Höljes gick helt enligt planerna för Kristoffersson, som vann dubbelt och toppar VM-tabellen på 58 poäng, 22 före delade tvåorna Niclas Grönholm och Klara Andersson. På fjärde plats ligger den andre KMS - HORSE Powertrain-föraren, Ole Christian Veiby.

“The Battle of Technologies” blev precis så intressant som det var tänkt under helgen i Höljes. Johan toppade med sin VW Polo KMS 601 RX med förbränningsmotor, följd av två elbilar och därefter ytterligare en ICE-Polo med Veiby.
- Jag tror det kommer att bli stora skillnader mellan de båda teknologierna beroende på vilken bana vi kommer till, menar Kristoffersson och fortsätter:
- Därför var det så viktigt för oss att få en bra start och plocka våra poäng i Höljes, på en bana som passade våra bilar ganska bra. Däremot när vi kommer till Portugal på hög höjd tror jag vi kommer att vara långt efter elbilarna.

Den klassiska “old school”-banan i Nyirád i västra Ungern är ny för de flesta förarna i VM-fältet, även för Kristoffersson, men han har förstås rekognoserat efter bästa förmåga.
- Jag har sett en del onboard-film och det är mycket sväng-i-sväng, tekniskt krävande och inte så mycket full gas.

Premiärens smolk i glädjebägaren var annars starterna, som inte alltid satt som de skulle. KMS-teamet stannade därför kvar i Höljes för att jobba på den viktiga detaljen. I synnerhet Ole Christian Veiby var missnöjd med sina starter.

Gav testdagen något resultat?
- Absolut! Vi har fått till mycket jämnare starter. Det var viktigt att få testa mer; det bygger självförtroende, säger Veiby.

För Ole Christian är det annars en del annat att tänka på också. Han ska bli pappa alldeles nu i dagarna. Beräknat datum gick ut i lördags.
- Vi får hoppas det sker något innan jag åker, men det vet man inte. Det kommer när det kommer.

I vilket fall kommer Veiby att vara på plats i Nyirád och slåss om poängen, inte minst i teammästerskapet där KMS - HORSE Powertrain leder på 93 poäng, mot 72 för tvåan CE Dealerteam. Teamchefen Tommy Kristoffersson har goda förhoppningar.
- Vi åker till Ungern med gott mod. Vi fick de svar vi ville ha i Höljes och den här banan ska passa oss bra.

I premiären tävlade teamet med fyra bilar, två med förbränningsmotorer och två elbilar, styrda av Gustav Bergström och Sondre Evjen. Den här gången blir det bara de två ICE-bilarna.
- Det har varit mycket att ta ställning till på sistone, så vi har fått se om vårt eget hus och koncentrera oss på de två förarna i teammästerskapet.

Bortsett från Bergström och Evjen finns övriga åtta förare med i startlistan, plus en hemmaförare, Janko Wieszt.
- Vet inte mycket om honom, medger Tommy, men det är säkert en duktig förare som har koll på hemmabanan och han verkar sitta i en bra bil.

Hett om öronen blir det för honom och övriga förare - bokstavligt. Efter det avslutande gyttjebadet i Höljes väntar nu en solig helg med över trettio grader enligt prognoserna.
- Det blir varmt, men det blir bra. Nu siktar vi på en 1-2 för teamet, menar Ole Christian Veiby.

Även denna helg väntar dubbeltävling, säsongens tredje rond på lördag och den fjärde på söndag.

24-07-22 #Yellowsquad heads to Hungary for one of the toughest challenges in rallycross
• Following a promising performance in the opening round at Höljes, #Yellowsquad now faces a new challenge for Round 2 of the RX2e championship.

This weekend (27-28 July) the RX2e circus heads to Nyirád, Hungary, to take on one of rallycross's longest and most traditional tracks on the calendar. The twisting nature of the circuit, mixed with the unsealed surface, makes it one of the most spectacular events in rallycross.

#Yellowsquad have one entrant for this event, Isak Sjökvist, who is looking to cement his championship charge after a strong haul of points in the opening round.

Sjökvists teammate in Höljes, Molly Taylor, will rejoin #Yellowsquad for the final round of the RX2e championship in Montalegre, Portugal, 07-08 September.

Eric Fären, #Yellowsquad Team Principal, said: “I’m very excited to go to Hungary, it’s a very unique track, some people call it the Monaco of rallycross because there’s no run-off area and it’s quite a hard track to learn.”

“Now we only have Isak at this round, we can focus all of our effort on him and make sure he’s learning the track as best as possible. Most of the RX2e field hasn’t been there so we must get up to speed quickly and hopefully have a good result.”

Sjökvist looked quick throughout the opening weekend in Höljes. The home favourite secured second in the overall standings after the heats and comfortably won the semi-final by over eight seconds.

Cheered on by the home crowd, Sjökvist was hoping to repeat this success in the final but contact in turn 1 would deny this and the #Yellowsquad driver would have to settle for third.

Isak Sjökvist, #Yellowsquad driver, added: “A new country and a new track is always a great challenge. I’m excited to see what the weekend has in store and I’m ready to bounce back and get my revenge after Höljes.”

“I’m still humble about the task ahead. New race weekend means it’s like a new hockey game: 0-0 and everything to play for.”

As the Nyirád countdown begins, #Yellowsquad are in full preparation mode ahead of this weekend’s racing action.

24-07-22 Hansen World RX Team to take Höljes learnings to Hungary
Hansen World RX Team are touching down in Hungary for the second instalment of the World Rallycross Championship following a tricky weekend at Höljes, the season opener.

Despite both cars making it to the finals, the home team narrowly missed out on a podium step. However, the Hansen brothers are determined to move forward and take the top spots in Hungary.

Nicknamed the ‘Red Cauldron’ due to the distinctive colour of its unsealed surfaces, the Hungarian circuit joins the World RX calendar for the first time in 2024. Kenneth, Kevin and Timmy have all claimed victory in Hungary previously in various championships and look to continue their string of success this weekend.

Höljes marked the beginning of the ‘Battle of the Technologies’, where ICE motors running on sustainable fuel were pitched up against electric machinery, to fight it out on track. Hansen World RX will be looking to restore order in Nyirád and take the first electric victory of the season.

With the racing kicking off 27-28 of July, you can watch the action unfold on Rally.TV, via the World RX website, and on the Hansen team’s social media channels.

Kenneth Hansen, Team Principal at Hansen World RX Team, said: “We are looking forward to being back on track after the Swedish double-header. We were able to have both cars in the final for both races but unfortunately didn’t make it to the podium which is our target this time. Hungary is a very different circuit compared to Sweden, it is a challenging track with no room for mistakes so hopefully our preparation will convert to strong results.”

Kevin Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, added: “I’m looking forward to Hungary, it’s the first time I’ve been back since 2019 and last time out I had a race win in another series. It’s one of the more exciting tracks as it’s super narrow and quick – you could say it’s the Monaco track of Rallycross as it is so narrow between the walls. Hopefully, this track suits our technology a bit better but we are well prepared and working hard to improve all the time. There are obviously restraints on how much we can improve our car over a season due to the regulations however we are doing our best to figure out a way forward to improve from Höljes.”

Timmy Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, noted: “Höljes was a bit more challenging than we hoped for, it seems like we’ve got to do a lot of work to understand the new tyre but as always there’s great motivation within the team. We’re pushing forward with new ideas so I’m excited to come to Hungary. We want to fight for one step higher in the results than we were in Sweden. Hungary is where I got my first ever win in Supercars back in 2013 and it’s the first time since then the championship returns so there is lots to look forward to.”

24-07-12 New FIA World RX double-header season finale revealed
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment will head to a new double header season finale in Asia, as the FIA World RX championship organisation has unveiled China as the end to the exciting 2024 calendar on October 19-20.

“It was revealed earlier this year that discussions were underway to add an event in Asia to the calendar in the autumn. Rallycross Promoter GmbH is happy to confirm that those discussions have now reached a positive conclusion, and that China will stage the season finale,” read the statement from the FIA World RX organisation.

This builds upon the tremendous success of World RX’s debut in the Asia-Pacific region in Hong Kong last November – the championship’s first-ever city-centre event.

The precise location to be used in China will be announced in due course and Volvo Construction Equipment will be a part of constructing the circuit in its role as the Official Track Build Partner to the championship - as well as Engcon with its innovative tiltrotator.

The Chinese round replaces Australia which was originally scheduled for the first weekend in December.

“The Rallycross Promoter is continuing to work closely and proactively with the local organiser there [Australia] with a view to adding an event to the schedule in 2025,” read the statement from the FIA World RX organisation.

CE Dealer Team kicked off the 2024 season in style last weekend at the legendary Höljes circuit in Sweden where star drivers Klara Andersson and Niclas Grönholm claimed one podium finish each, with the team placed second overall in its fight for the 2024 crown.

The next FIA World RX round takes place in Hungary on July 27-28, learn more!

24-07-07 Hansen World RX Team takes on its first 'Battle of Technologies' in Höljes
The Hansen World RX Team leaves the ‘Magic Weekend’ double-header in Höljes, Sweden, having narrowly missed out on a podium appearance, as the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship kicked off in dramatic fashion.

The newly introduced 'Battle of Technologies' did not disappoint, as electric and ICE cars battled against each other and the ever-changing elements in an action-packed start to the season. Other changes included the new Hoosier Racing Tires and a revised format, with the drivers now competing for position rather than time and championship points to be gained in every race.

With a career-best finish of second in last year's championship standings, Kevin Hansen showed no signs of slowing down as he progressed into both Finals alongside team-mate and brother Timmy Hansen, who after a difficult 2023 campaign is looking for the performances that secured him the World Rallycross title in 2019. This time around the podium eluded both Hansen drivers, who finish the first event of 2024 with a fourth and sixth-place finish each across the weekend.

Saturday
The multiple World Championship-winning Hansen outfit entered the opening double-header of the campaign in its trusted all-electric Peugeot 208 RX1e cars, but the Ferratum World RX of Sweden 1 was full of high and lows for the Hansen World RX Team.

Both Heats saw Kevin in the gravel at Turn 1, putting him to the back of the grid for his Semi-Final race, where a strong launch allowed him to overtake Niclas Grönholm as the pair entered the joker on the first lap. Kevin went on to cross the line in third, marking a strong comeback to enter the Final alongside Timmy, who had finished in second.

The Hansen squad entered Saturday's main event with momentum on their side, but Timmy and Kevin were unable to hunt down the pack following an early joker, and finished P4 and P6, respectively.

Sunday
A tricky day on Saturday was followed by tricky conditions on Sunday, as the rain started and unfamiliar Hoosier wet tyres were fitted to the cars.

Despite the adverse conditions at the Höljes circuit, Kevin hit the ground running with a win in his first Heat race, storming into the lead from pole position and building a comfortable advantage throughout his stint. Third place for Timmy in the other Heat 1 race put the Hansen brothers in a promising position heading into Heat 2, but the pair struggled in their respective races, finishing fourth and fifth.

Conditions worsened as the drivers took to the start-line for Semi-Final 1, and having jumped into third place from the back of the grid Timmy went sliding off-track along with two of his competitors. Crucially, he was able to rejoin the fray, where he retained third place and a spot in the Final. The rain continued to pour as the other Semi-Final race began, and a good start from Kevin saw him hunting down Grönholm from P2, where he would finish and progress into the Final.

In the Final, an early joker put Kevin in fifth place behind Timmy, as the pair pushed hard to close the gap to the front three. Following his own joker lap, Timmy found himself in P6 behind OC Veiby, as Kevin gained on Gustav Bergström. The pair battled for third, until a late charge from Veiby saw him leapfrog them both in the closing stages to take the final step on the podium, with Kevin getting ahead of Bergström for fourth place.

World RX returns with a double-header at the 'Red Cauldron' in Nyirád, Hungary, later this month (27-28 July).
Kenneth Hansen, Team Principal at Hansen World RX Team, said: "We have done our first event of the season and we had one very day day of racing and one with very wet conditions. We have succeeded in that we managed to get both cars into both Finals, but we are certainly not happy with the weekend without getting on the podium. We need to figure out more about the new tyres and about how to get more out of the car."

Kevin Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, said: "It was a frustrating weekend for us. We were looking really good for a podium but just struggled a bit with the car in the wet. We weren't able to hold it through the whole race. I made a small mistake in the Final which I think lost me third place today, but we try to bounce back from that. We didn't expect this to be our strongest track, we need some longer straights for the electric cars to show their power and torque. I'm really looking forward to Hungary. It's a great track, like the Monaco of rallycross with quick and narrow sections, and I can't wait for us to bring the 'Battle of Technologies' there.

Timmy Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, said: "That's the first weekend of the season done and I think the 'Battle of Technologies' turned out to be super exciting. There were definitely strengths on both sides and the races were close. We didn't really have the performance this weekend, but I think still we got the maximum points that we could have. A lot of work to be done, especially around getting to know the new tyres, and around how to get more performance out of our package."

24-07-07 CE Dealer Team nets historic double FIA World RX podium in Höljes premiere
Construction Equipment Dealer Team by Volvo CE had its best start ever to a FIA World Rallycross Championship season in the 2024 Höljes double header opener, with Klara Andersson and Niclas Grönholm claiming consecutive podiums - placing the team second overall in the standings.

The Höljes curtain-raiser marked the premiere of the new 'Battle of Technologies' concept, where all-electric RX1e cars competed head-to-head with sustainably-fueled combustion-powered vehicles.

More than 25 500 spectators watched the action on site at Höljes where Volvo Construction Equipment - the Official Track Building Partner to the championship - also showcased its latest electric products and services.

Swedish rallycross star Klara Andersson wrote history back in 2022 when the CE Dealer Team driver became the first female to stand on the podium in the FIA World RX. The 24-year-old once wrote history again in 2024 at her home race in Höljes with a second-place finish in Saturday's premiere, marking the so far best-ever result for a female driver.

"It has been a fun, rewarding and educative season opener. I'm incredibly proud of yesterday, I've never felt this strong in the world championship. Everything just came together in the car and I felt quick right from the first practice. I lacked a bit of experience in the wet today in order to fight for the top. But I am still pleased overall and especially over the team's performance. It looks like we are in for a very tough and exciting season,” said Klara Andersson.

Finnish World RX event winner Niclas Grönholm showed strong pace on the opening day, but was prevented from reaching the final due to unlucky circumstances. On Sunday, the Finnish ace got his revenge by claiming his first podium of the season with a second-place finish.
“Of course yesterday was disappointing since the speed was there to fight for the win and things that happened were out of my control. Today’s second place was the best we could wish for, no chance to fight for the win, so I’m happy with the points. We are a little bit on the backfoot in the points now, but it’s early days and we’ll try to close that gap step by step,” said Niclas Grönholm.

In the drivers’ standings, Niclas Grönholm and Klara Andersson share second place.

Before a large crowd on home soil, including more than 350 guests from hosting dealer Swecon, as well as team partners Parker, SSAB, and Engcon, the CE Dealer Team demonstrated its ambitions to challenge for the 2024 title with double podiums, placing the team second in the standings as they leave Höljes.

"This season start was really heading into the unknown with a new race format, new tyres, the Battle Of Technologies and totally different weather conditions between the two days. But Klara performed amazingly yesterday and Niclas today. We had decent performance in total and we have some ideas on what to improve for the coming rounds. We'll continue to push hard to improve further for Hungary," said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.

The intense FIA World RX season continues with the return of World RX of Hungary, held in Nyirád June 27-28.

Results and standings after the FIA World RX of Sweden premiere: https://bit.ly/3ZJzbDL

24-07-07 Ännu en finalplats för Bergström
Gustav Bergström följde upp sin pallplats under lördagens tävling med ytterligare en finalplats i rallycross-VM. I den andra rundan slutade han femma - ännu ett övertygande resultat.
- Jag kom hit för att ta mig till final båda dagarna och det gjorde jag, säger Bergström.

Även Kristoffersson Motorsports andre elbilsförare, Sondre Evjen, gjorde en stark insats.
Bergström övertygade stort när han styrde in som trea i VM-premiären. Under söndagen var det tuffare förutsättningar, med stundtals extrem blöta.
- Det var hemskt. Det gick inte att se något alls i finalen, men jag var inte så långt bakom ändå.

Bergström skuggade fyran Kevin Hansen in mot mållinjen och summerade därmed en helg med beröm godkänt.
- Lördagen, tuff start, men ett bra slut. Söndagen, tuffa utmaningar hela dagen, men ett okej resultat.

Om det blir en fortsättning på VM-säsongen för Gustav återstår att se.
- Jag säger ja till allt om det går att lösa och det inte krockar med andra tävlingar.

Sondre Evjen rattade den andra elbilen och fick ett dramatiskt slut i semifinalen.
- Brandsläckaren gick igång. Jag ville inte vara kvar i bilen ifall batteriet var överhettat, säger Evjen som fick bråttom ut, men någon större fara var det inte med RX1e-bilen.

Innan dess hade norrmannen hunnit imponera rejält, med en raceseger i andra kvalomgången.
- Jag hade bra pace i Q2 och på det varvet jag hann köra i semifinalen var det väl bara Johan som var snabbare än mig. Det kändes naturligt och enkelt att komma in i elbilen. Och ännu lättare blir det med så fantastiskt folk i teamet som hjälper en framåt.

Goda råd fick han också från stallkompisen Johan Kristoffersson.
- Det finns en person som höjer sig över resten här. Det finns bra hjälp att få där.

Även Evjen vill förstås köra mer när han nu har fått smak på fartmonstren.
- Jo, självklart, men det är mycket som måste lösas då. Det kostar förstås.

KMS-chefen gav tummen upp för sina båda inhoppande förare

24-07-07 ‘Rainmaster’ Kristoffersson does the double at rallycross’ Magic Weekend
‘Battle of Technologies’ proves spectacular success first time out

Johan Kristoffersson conquered the conditions to record a 42nd career victory in the FIA World Rallycross Championship today (7 July), as the Swede comprehensively outpaced his rivals on home soil at Höljes.

The sport’s ‘Magic Weekend’ attracted more than 25,000 enthusiastic spectators, and they were treated to a sensational show of wheel-to-wheel action as World RX’s ‘Battle of Technologies’ between electric (EV) and sustainably-fuelled internal combustion (ICE) cars began in earnest.

In contrast to Saturday’s sunny skies, Sunday was characterised by heavy rain – but not even the weather could knock Kristoffersson off his stride. Leading the ICE charge, the KMS - HORSE Powertrain star – who is chasing a seventh career crown at the highest level this year – won his first heat race at a canter and then battled back from a slow start to similarly prevail in heat two.

The rain intensified before the semi-finals, but that only seemed to play further into Kristoffersson’s hands as he dominated by more than 12 seconds – an eternity in rallycross terms. From pole position in the all-important final, he similarly sped clear of the chasing pack, completing a perfect score to build a commanding 22-point championship lead.

“I’m so proud today,” the 35-year-old commented. “The conditions were extremely tricky, as were the launches. I had a little bit too much wheelspin in the final, but I managed to calm myself down and got a very good exit coming off the asphalt onto the gravel which enabled me to come back at Niclas [Grönholm]. This car is a dream to drive in the rain. I’m very happy.”

Grönholm bounced back from missing out on a spot in Saturday’s final by claiming the runner-up trophy 24 hours later for CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment. The Finn briefly looked like posing a threat in the last race of the day, but was ultimately obliged to settle for second in his electric PWE RX1e.

Ole Christian Veiby overcame a stall in the final to carve his way through to third and join stablemate Kristoffersson on the podium, with Hansen World RX Team brothers Kevin and Timmy Hansen sandwiching Gustav Bergström (Kristoffersson Motorsport) in fourth, fifth and sixth – the trio all driving electric cars. Following her starring performance on Saturday, Klara Andersson narrowly failed to advance to the final but remains second in the overall standings.

In the supporting FIA RX2e Championship, reigning title-winner Nils Andersson – competing for KMS ‘junior’ outfit Team E – belatedly celebrated his breakthrough triumph in the all-electric single-spec series, as Patrick O’Donovan repeated his ‘Magic Weekend’ success from 2023 in Euro RX1 and pre-season favourite Nils Volland raced to victory in Euro RX3.

The 2024 World RX campaign continues with another double-header weekend at Nyirád in Hungary – rallycross’ legendary ‘Red Cauldron’ – in three weeks’ time (27-28 July).

FINAL RESULT: WORLD RX
1. Johan KRISTOFFERSSON (SWE) KMS - Horse Powertrain (ICE) 5 laps
2. Niclas GRÖNHOLM (FIN) CE Dealer Team (EV) + 6.451s
3. Ole Christian VEIBY (NOR) KMS - Horse Powertrain (ICE) + 8.193s
4. Kevin HANSEN (SWE) Hansen World RX Team (EV) + 10.194s
5. Gustav BERGSTRÖM (SWE) Kristoffersson Motorsport (EV)?+ 11.301s
6. Timmy HANSEN (SWE) Hansen World RX Team (EV) + 13.920s

Full results for all categories can be found at www.fiaworldrallycross.com

24-07-07 Peter fick skulden! - Över två timmar efter tävlingen flyttas Peter ner till sista plats i finalen.
Årets magiska helg i Höljes är till ända och teamet kan blicka tillbaka på ett veckoslut med mycket action, hela vägen i mål. Filip Thorén levererade fin körning under helgen och var snubblande nära att gå vidare till finalen. Peter Hedström hade siktet inställt på pallen och lyckades komma vidare till finalen som blev en både blöt och utdragen historia. Det tog domarna över två timmar att komma fram till ett beslut efter finalerna körts.

Filip Thorén som kör teamets VW Polo i RallyX gjorde ett strålande inhopp i EM och var snubblande nära finalkörning. Thorén som hade en tung lördag med mycket stolpe ut, laddade om på söndagens regndränkta bana och plockade precis poängen som behövdes för att komma vidare till semifinal. Väl där satte han en kanonstart och när han sedan dök in i jokern och kom ut som trea från den insåg han att det var något stort på gång. Det luktade final lång väg för Filip med teamchef Peter Hedström tätt i hasorna. Hedström fick inte till starten alls och fick jaga bakom Filip i samma semifinal. Det var små marginaler när det gällde körningen, banan likade mest FlumeRide på Liseberg och det fanns ett spår att hålla sig i.
- Jag gjorde ett misstag på sista varvet, ingången i kurvan inför hoppet var bra, men flöt ut med bakänden till slut och snurrade runt, återger Filip som dock tog bilen i mål på en femteplats.

Filips snurrning öppnade upp för Peter Hedström, som gjorde en dålig start, men kunde ärva Filips tredjeplats i semin och ta sig vidare till final.
- Jag gjorde en riktigt dålig start i semin, startspåret flöt i vatten och sen slogs jag fram och tillbaka i första kurvan, men det gick ju vägen ändå, säger Peter Hedström.

Finalen i EM för Supercar blev inte mycket torrare, regnet höll i sig och starten blev hård för Schweizaren Belevskiy, som kom på tvären framför Peter Hedström och Irländaren Patrick O´Donovan. Först över mållinjen efter sex hala varv var O´Donovan. Peter halkade i mål som fyra, alldeles utanför pallen i en hyfsat svårkörd bil.
- Det var som att vara passagerare, den gick inte hantera alls, diffarna var alldeles för hårda för det här blöta föret. Jag önskade ju regn i går, men kanske inte så här mycket, ler Peter uppgivet.
Men det var inte slut här, loppet fortsatte ett race genom domarjuryn efter Belevskiy-incidenten i starten. Detta lopp pågick i över två timmar, innan juryn till slut ger Peter skulden till händelsen, trots att han gör allt för att styra undan.
- De skulle väl ha en syndabock och då ger de sig på mig som inte ska köra hela EM-serien och släpper O´Donovan som tryckte fram Belevskiy framför mig, det känns riktigt surt, avslutar Peter Hedström.

24-07-07 Kristoffersson dominerade i Höljes
Johan Kristoffersson dominerade fullständigt under den andra deltävlingen i rallycross-VM. En rak segerrad ända fram till översta steget på prispallen och därmed en dubbelseger under helgen inför 25 000 åskådare i Höljes.
- 28 poäng i första, 30 idag, två poäng från full pott. Det är nästan så perfekt det kan bli, säger KMS - HORSE Powertrain-föraren som fick sällskap av teamkompisen Ole Christian Veiby på pallen.

Väderprognosen signalerade att Kristoffersson skulle bli svårslagen under söndagens VM-runda. Regn, regn och mera regn var att vänta - lovande förutsättningar för “Kungen av regn”.
- Det gillar jag, men det här var bland det mest extrema jag har varit med om. Man flöt fram på banan.

Trots ett par mindre bra starter dominerade Johan kvalheaten. När han så satte en perfekt start i semifinalen var förstås den också avgjord.
- Kanske den bästa starten jag någonsin har gjort med en bensinbil på blött underlag. Jag försökte kopiera den i finalen, men det gick inte riktigt. Det är så oerhört små marginaler och många parametrar som spelar in.

I finalen fick Johan sällskap fram mot första kurvan av Niclas Grönholm.
- Starten var nog bra för att jag skulle kunna ta mig in framför Niclas i nästa skede, tack vare en suverän bil. Ett jättetack till teamet som har gjort ett fantastiskt jobb hela helgen.

Kristoffersson betalade tillbaka genom att ta bilen i mål i överlägsen stil. Grönholm slutade tvåa följd av Ole Christian Veiby, vars finalrace genomgick en förvandling från helvete till himmel. Han var nära parkeringsböter när bilen stannade i starten.
- Då var det långt till pallen. Detta blir svårt, tänkte jag, men det var bara att starta om och ge sig iväg.

I de kaotiska förhållandena tråcklade sig Veiby fram i fältet och halkade in som trea.
- Det blev lite payback. I den första tävlingen förtjänade vi mer, men det är starterna som inte har fungerat alls. Där måste jag hitta något.

KMS - HORSE Powertrain-chefen Tommy Kristoffersson kunde pusta ut efter en helg med mycket press och många bollar att hålla i luften.
- En stor helg för oss. För det första var det premiärhelg här hemma i Höljes, för det andra var vår nya partner på plats och för det tredje var det första tävlingen i det nya konceptet med “battle of technologies”. Att i det läget lyckas bärga en dubbelseger och dessutom två ytterligare pallplatser genom Gustav och Ole Christian är extremt bra. En eloge också till vårt sidoteam som gör rent hus. Outstanding.

Nils Andersson och Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky vann dubbelt i RX2e och förstärkte därmed KMS-dominansen.
- Jag tycker det är välförtjänt. Vi har gjort ett så gediget jobb i våra förberedelser. Under testdagarna och sedan även under första deltävlingen fick vi självförtroende och trygghet att gå vidare. Vi vet vad vi är duktiga på.

Samtidigt vet Tommy att det finns mer att göra.
- Vi ska fira den här framgången, men vara ödmjuka. Det kommer att bli tuffare. Vi kommer till banor framöver där vi inte kan dominera, men vi måste jobba med vår utvecklingspotential.

I VM-sammandraget har Johan ryckt iväg till en ledning med 22 poäng, 58 mot 36 för Niclas Grönholm och Klara Andersson på delad andra plats. Ole Christian är fyra på 35 poäng.

Nästa deltävling går i Ungern om tre veckor.

24-07-06 Kristoffersson denies Andersson fairytale finish on stellar Saturday in Sweden
‘Battle of Technologies’ lives up to its billing at Höljes’ ‘Magic Weekend’

The 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship campaign has raced into life in breathtaking fashion as the ‘Battle of Technologies’ got underway at Ferratum World RX of Sweden today (6 July), delivering outstanding on-track action and so very nearly a fairytale finish for home hero Klara Andersson.

Andersson has made rapid progress since stepping up to World Championship level from the national scene two years ago, demonstrating her potential by ascending the podium in Portugal in 2022 and then topping a heat session in the 2023 season finale in Hong Kong.

After winning both of her heat races at Höljes behind the wheel of her electric PWR RX1e, the CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment star defeated 2019 world champion Timmy Hansen in the pair’s semi-final to earn pole position for the first time for the all-important final.

The only cloud on her horizon was the fact that pulling up alongside her on the grid in his sustainably-fuelled, combustion-powered VW Polo KMS 601 RX was Johan Kristoffersson – the most successful driver in World RX history with no fewer than 55 victories and six titles to his name. Make that 56 wins now, as the Swede out-dragged Andersson away from the start-line and thereafter edged away to triumph by a shade over two seconds.

Kristoffersson’s run to the final had not been entirely without drama. He benefitted from a late technical issue for Niclas Grönholm to score maximum points in heat one, and took the chequered flag first again in heat two only to subsequently be demoted to third due to contact with Grönholm that sent the Finn into a spectacular 360-degree spin.

From there on, however, the KMS - Horse Powertrain ace was flawless, and after snatching the advantage away from Andersson when the lights went out in the final, he punched in five perfect laps to get his quest for a seventh career crown off to a superb start.
“I’m very happy,” acknowledged Kristoffersson. “When it came down to the wire, I got a very good launch and in clear air, the VW is really fast. I felt very comfortable, had a good rhythm and made no mistakes. Big thanks to the team – everybody has put in a huge effort to get this car to the grid.”

Despite the disappointment of narrowly missing out on a dream result, Andersson was justifiably delighted with the runner-up spoils – her finest result in World RX to-date, leaving her tied at the summit of the championship standings with Kristoffersson.

“I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved,” the 24-year-old enthused. “The team worked incredibly hard over the winter to put together an amazing package and I felt confident from free practice. I tried to stay with Johan in the final, but he’s champion for a reason. I didn’t quite have it all today, but I’m super happy anyway.”

Gustav Bergström rounded out the rostrum in third for Kristoffersson Motorsport, with Hansen World RX Team’s Timmy Hansen fending off Ole Christian Veiby (KMS - Horse Powertrain) and younger brother Kevin Hansen for fourth, as heats pace-setter Grönholm narrowly failed to progress to the final.

Nils Andersson holds the overnight lead in RX2e, with Patrick O’Donovan and João Ribeiro topping the table in Euro RX1 and Euro RX3 respectively.

The ‘Magic Weekend’ continues on Sunday with round two of the World RX campaign and the conclusion of the support series battles. The racing will be broadcast live on Rally.TV from 10:15 CEST.

FINAL RESULT: WORLD RX
1. Johan KRISTOFFERSSON (SWE) KMS - Horse Powertrain (ICE) 5 laps
2. Klara ANDERSSON (SWE) CE Dealer Team (EV) + 2.159s
3. Gustav BERGSTRÖM (SWE) Kristoffersson Motorsport (EV) + 3.428s
4. Timmy HANSEN (SWE) Hansen World RX Team (EV) + 4.170s
5. Ole Christian VEIBY (NOR) KMS - Horse Powertrain (ICE) + 5.032s
6. Kevin HANSEN (SWE) Hansen World RX Team (EV) + 4.815s*
* +1 place penalty

Full results for all categories can be found at www.fiaworldrallycross.com

24-07-06 Bergström på pallen i VM-comebacken
Gustav Bergström levererade en tredjeplats till Kristoffersson Motorsport i VM-premiären i Höljes efter att ha rattat en av teamets elbilar på ett förnämligt sätt.
- Jag hade inte förväntat mig att få stå på pallen idag, säger en glad men överraskad Gustav.

Förutom Johan Kristoffersson och Ole Christian Veiby i de nybyggda ICE-bilarna så mönstrade KMS två elbilar med Sondre Evjen och Gustav Bergström i förarbesättningen.

Båda grabbarna hittade farten snabbt på den legendariska banan i norra Värmland. I slutänden var det Bergström som noterade den bästa placeringen när han följde upp en stark kvalificering med att köra hem tredjeplatsen i finalen.
- Jag hade en knackig warmup, men sedan gick det bättre och bättre. I finalen såg jag inte så mycket vad som hände i starten, men plötsligt var jag trea.

Därifrån tittade han aldrig bakåt mot jagande bröderna Hansen utan drygade istället ut avståndet.
- Jag hade mest fokus framåt och att försöka komma närmare Johan.

En övertygande insats i rallycrosscomebacken!
- Senast jag körde bilen var för precis ett år sedan här i Höljes, påminner Gustav.

Teamchefen Tommy Kristoffersson var imponerad och kanske lite överraskad, fast ändå inte.
- Jag har ju sagt hela tiden att det passar honom att köra rallycross. Idag körde han verkligen till sig en tredjeplats. Han fick den inte på grund av att andra gjorde misstag, utan han förtjänade sin position på startplattan genom ett bra kval och han förtjänade sin plats på pallen efter en kontrollerad och mogen körning i finalen.

För Sondre Evjen tog lördagens äventyr slut i semifinalen, men även han visade positiva tendenser.
- Jag är ändå nöjd med insatsen. Det var några små grejer som gick fel och som fick ett stort utslag, men tempot var bra.

En oturlig punktering försvårade kvalinsatsen och i semifinalen blev det lite handhavandefel med torkare och spolning, vilket gjorde att rutan la igen.
- Jag fick på torkarna, men inte vattnet, så jag såg ingenting nerför backen.

Evjen hoppas få bättre ordning på starterna under söndagen för att därmed kunna hävda sig.
- Det ser ut att bli regn, så det blir spännande, menar en förhoppningsfull Evjen.

24-07-05 Johan Kristoffersson skrev rallycrosshistoria än en gång!
Den sexfaldige världsmästaren vann den första VM-deltävlingen i “Battle of Technologies”. Seger direkt för nya teamet KMS - HORSE Powertrain.
- Jag är så glad att vi lyckades vinna med vår nya partner på plats här i Höljes och efter den otroliga arbetsinsats teamet har gjort.

Förbränningsmotorn vann alltså över elbilen i det första slaget mellan de olika teknologierna, men det var oerhört jämnt mellan de båda koncepten under första tävlingsdagen. Den avgörande detaljen var den superstart som Kristoffersson levererade i finalen.
- Den var go’! När det väl gällde som mest så var den riktigt bra.

Som så ofta när det gäller världens mest framgångsrike rallycrossförare genom tiderna. Teamchefen Tommy Kristoffersson hade nerverna utanpå under premiärdagen, men var ganska lugn när det var dags för final med Johan i första startledet.
- Jag kände mig trygg när han styrde fram till ruta två, inte bara för att jag vet att Johan alltid levererar när det gäller som mest, men också för att hans meritlista påverkar de andra runt omkring.

Just startmomentet var den förmodade svaga punkten för ICE-bilarna jämfört med EV-ditona. Det syntes också under dagen, men Kristoffersson junior hittade allt bättre detaljer för att optimera sina möjligheter.
- Vi vågade och vann i finalen, säger Johan, som hade en liten störning på vägen fram mot segern.

Efter att ha vunnit första racet så var han också först till mållinjen i andra kvalomgången, men fick en bestraffning på två positioner efter att ha touchat Niclas Grönholm över hoppet. En liten beröring i luften som fick Grönholm att snurra.
- Det är svårt att bromsa i luften, men man är ansvarig för sin bil, medger Johan, som ändå fick ruta 1 i semifinalen, där han vann före teamkamraterna Ole Christian Veiby och Gustav Bergström.

För Veiby blev det ruta 4 i semifinalen, inte det optimala.
- Det beryktade fjärdespåret. Jag visste att det skulle komma att bli trångt in i första sväng, säger Ole Christian, som fick en jobbig resa efter att ha varit ute i sandfållan.
- Jag tappade massvis där.

Veiby fick nöja sig med en sjätteplats i finalen.
- Klart att jag hade hoppats på mer men det är som det är.

I täten defilerade Kristoffersson hem segern före Klara Andersson och stallkamraten Gustav Bergström.
- Vi måste vara otroligt nöjda med det här. För några månader sedan parkerade vi de kanske bästa rallycrossbilarna någonsin - våra elbilar - och gick över till förbränning. Istället skulle vi ställa om våra helt nybyggda bilar med förbränningsmotorer till att bli VM-bilar. En stor eloge till teamet som har orkat med det här och gjort det så framgångsrikt.

Teamchef Tommy instämmer i den hyllningskören.
- Vi var satta under press, men hanterade det på rätt sätt. Vi följde upp de indikationer vi fick på testet och fattade bra beslut. Idag utnyttjade vi materialet till max.

En indikation om att det förstås fortfarande finns mycket jobb att göra.
- Det finns saker att jobba på - absolut.

Redan under söndagens race - VM-runda nr 2 - blir förutsättningarna ändrade, med förväntat regn över Höljes.
- En helt annan väderlek väntas, men regn brukar också passa oss bra, säger Johan Kristoffersson, som ligger i delad VM-ledning med Klara Andersson efter första dagen. I teammästerskapet leder KMS - HORSE Powertrain på 43 poäng före CE Dealerteam på 38.

Det nya formatet med poängräkningen var annars en diskussionsfråga under dagen. Samma förare möts återkommande i kvalomgångarna och bara placeringar räknas, inga tider.
- Jag är inte helt säker på att jag gillar det nya systemet. Det kan finnas anledning att se över det, menar Tommy Kristoffersson avslutningsvis.

24-07-04 Nya designen klar - Nu kör vi! - Hela fem bilar till start i årets folkfest i Höljes för Hedströms Motorsport
Här är årets design på bilen. Det är dags! Rallycrossens Svenska mecka börjar fyllas på. Lilla byn Höljes med Peter Hedströms hemmaklubb Finnskoga MK börjar befolkas. Hela teamet är på väg mot ännu en Magisk Weekend. Välfyllt blir det i Hedströms Motorsports tält, med inte mindre än fem bilar totalt som drivs av teamet i helgens tävlingar. Årets Svenska rallycrossfest kan starta.

Som vi tidigare berättat så är det Peter Hedström och Filip Thorén som båda kommer bjuda på action under lördagens och söndagens EM-deltävling. Årets rookie i teamet, 22-årige Filip Thorén, har gått från klarhet till klarhet under årets inledande sex deltävlingar i RallyX. Han känner sig nu mogen för nya utmaningar. I fjol stod han på Höljes startlinje i elbilsklassen RX2e. I år är det tyngre artilleri som gäller för den coola Hallsbergsbon som nu gör EM-debut i Supercar.

Ändringen i EM-reglerna till att köra på placering istället för på tid, som i Folkrace, är de båda spända på att få uppleva. Både Peter och Filip började sin karriär i just Folkrace och är van vid hårda tag. Första kurvan kommer bli en utmaning.
- Jag släpper inte i första taget i alla fall, slår Filip Thorén fast.
Att sedan Peter Hedström kommer släppa en placering i första kurvan, det finns ju inte ens på kartan.
- Det kommer bli hårdare tag helt klart, men det passar mig som handsken, menar Hedström.
Under Hedströms Motorsports flagg ställs även två rallybilar till start under fredagens Magiska Rallysprint. Peters far Anders Hedström rattar Kenneth Thomassons vinnarbil från Rally Sweden Historic, en fyrhjulsdriven Mazda 323 GTR. Uppvärmningen blev kort, några sladdar runt verkstan, sedan var Anders helt klar över bilens duglighet och är riktigt segersugen. Peter citerar sin far efter testrundan.
- Det kommer bli som att knycka godis från småbarnen att vinna i den här.
Rallybil nummer två blir också en Historisk bil med ingen mindre än Volvo-esset och Youtube-stjärnan Tim Liljegren. Givetvis i en Volvo 242, som Anders Rådströms Trailertransport ställer upp med till sprinttävlingen i Höljes.
- Jag vill rikta en stor eloge till Kenneth och Anders för att de ställer sina bilar till förfogande, säger Peter Hedström.

Sist men inte minst årets joker i leken hos Hedströms. Vi pratar om förre driftingstjärnan Johan Lundgren, far till teamets Crosscar Junior-rookie Hugo Lundgren. Pappa Johan har inte kört en meter rallycross tidigare och gör sin rallycrossdebut på Höljesbanan i Supercar Lites. Detta efter ett handslag över en middag på Finlandsfärjan hem från RallyX i Kouvola. Rallycrosslicensen är rykande färsk, endast någon dag gammal.
- Johan har försökt backa ur, men ett handslag är ett handslag, ler Peter med glimten i ögat.
Någon dununge på att ratta bil är dock inte Lundgren, som tidigare framgångsrikt tävlat i drifting på hög nivå i en Volvo-motoriserad bakhjulsdriven Saab 9-3 Sport Combi.

Teamet är på tå och redo för årets magiska helg i Höljes startar nu i morgon fredag med Rallysprint och SM i Supercar Lites och Crosscar XC, för att sedan fortsätta under lördag och söndag med EM och VM-klasserna i Rallycross.

24-07-04 FC2s shine at Älvsbyn
After a first foray into the RallyX championship at the opening stage of the 2024 season at Tierp in early May, the FC2 concept cars returned to action at Älvsbyn last weekend, the OMSE developed cars made quite an impression, to say the least.

With two cars in the hands of Oliver and Kevin Eriksson, the FC2s, still very much within their scheduled development phase, made the most of the initial days racing of the weekend's two races to claim their maiden podium positions in their first real appearance in official competition.

Seventh in the intermediate standings on Saturday, Oliver Eriksson's best performance came in Q2, when he posted the fourth-fastest time in the category. Consistent throughout Race 1, Oliver even managed to set the third fastest lap of Q1, while never leaving the top five in terms of pure speed.

His efficiency was confirmed in the final when he crossed the line in second place, just ahead of team-mate Kevin Eriksson, who took the opportunity to complete the overall podium of the weekend.

However, with the pace that Kevin Eriksson was setting during the course of the day, he would have hoped for a better result than third place at the end of the day. His more than impressive qualification pace against the Supercars, which resulted in the second fastest absolute time in Q2, he also set the second fastest lap of the race in Q3, while maintaining his position in the top three in terms of pure speed in both the semi-final and final.

With the second day looming, and further development changes being made to the cars overnight, the second day’s proceedings for the team were bought to an abrupt halt. Kevin Eriksson was forced to retire following a first corner race incident in Q1 which resulted in a red flag to recover the cars. Whilst the crashed FC2 was able to continue, the team took the decision to focus its attention on Oliver Eriksson confirming the current form of the FC2 cars.

Consistent in qualification, with three runs ending in the top five of the category on each occasion, Oliver Eriksson only just missing out on a second consecutive podium finish for the FC2 in the second final of the weekend with a fourth-place finish, but significantly made his mark on the statistics by setting the fourth fastest lap of the event.

These overall performances of the weekend were not to the displeasure of Olsbergs-MSE and of course to FirstCorner who are responsible for the sale of FC2 here in Europe and NEXT EVO in the USA.

Designed and developed to match the performance levels of classic Supercars, Kevin and Oliver Eriksson perfectly fulfilled the mission entrusted to them by Olsbergs-MSE within this continuing development programme.

Andreas Eriksson // CEO of Olsbergs-MSE
“We obviously needed to put our cars through their paces in official racing to analyse where we were effective and where we needed to make progress. We now have a more accurate picture of our product, which will enable us to continue our development work"
“Our goal for this first weekend was obviously to collect as much data as possible. We were able to take advantage of having two cars to move forward more quickly and test different things to get as much information as possible. In particular, we tried different engine maps to see how we could adjust our 'push to pass' and what reference power we should use next September when our FC2s will make their first official appearance in the Nitrocross Championship.”

“The data we collected showed us that we could have placed both cars on the top two steps of the podium in Race 1, which is a real achievement. However, the most important thing for us was to see the interest in our FC2 concept in the paddock. It's great to see how our new FC2 platform is proving to be the ideal solution for many young drivers, who see it as the best way to become the future stars of rallycross.”

Kevin Morris // Sales Director of FIRST Corner
“We have stated from the very start of this programme that participation within this series formed a major part of the FC2 development programme as we work towards a fully developed car for the US Nitrocross series starting in September and a full out attack against the Supercars in this series next year.”

“We have come a long way in such a short period of time. Some would say its not good to carryout your development in public, but we disagree with that. Being in this series with the levels of competitiveness of the current Supercars provides us with the exact approach of development we need in the time scales we have available.”

“We are extremely happy with the results we have achieved this weekend, and we know there is more to come, but most significantly, is the interest that the FC2 car is continuing to generate within the paddock”

24-07-04 Kampen om VM-guld börjar i Höljes
Höljes-helg, The Magic Weekend, och äntligen VM-premiär i rallycross! Dessutom med “The battle of technologies”, den nya kampen mellan förbränningsmotorer och eldrift.
- Intressant med en hel racehelg som kanske sätter tonen för resten av säsongen, en fingervisning om vad vi kan förvänta oss, säger regerande världsmästaren Johan Kristoffersson i KMS - HORSE Powertrain.

En första indikation gav två dagars test på Höljes-banan under måndag och tisdag. Snabbast? Johan Kristoffersson - precis som vanligt alltså, trots extra vikt i den nybyggda VW Polo KMS 601 RX.
- Jag är väldigt förvånad att vi var så snabba. Det är så många nya saker att jobba med på våra nybyggda bilar men vi är längre fram än jag trodde att vi skulle vara redan.

Totalt sett var det mycket jämna resultat under testvarven, vilket ger en signal om att det kommer att bli tät och tuff racing under kommande helg.
- Vi tävlar med en ny typ av däck i år och det gäller att förstå sig på det så fort som möjligt. Även om jag var snabbast de här dagarna så tror jag att de andra har stor potential för utveckling.

Ett viktigt moment blir förstås - precis som alltid i rallycross - starterna, där elbilarna spås ha en viss fördel. Det momentet har inte testats bil-mot-bil ännu.
- Det är med skräckblandad förtjusning man ställer sig på startlinjen för den första starten. Det är så många andra faktorer än att bara vara snabb på ett enskilt varv som kommer till under en racehelg. Förutom starterna så är det också tillbaka till den viktiga jokerstrategin och mycket annat, påpekar Johan Kristoffersson.

Teamkamraten Ole Christian Veiby imponerade också under testdagarna. Under tisdagen var Johan snabbast med Ole Christian som tvåa. Positiva signaler under många störningsfria rundor.
- Det blev en antal varv, även om jag gärna hade kört några till. Men vi har fått en hel del bra svar och har koll på det mesta. Det finns potential i bilen, säger Veiby.

Även Ole Christian är överraskad över teamets tidiga leverans.
- Det var väl inte riktigt det vi förväntade oss, men test är test. Nu ska vi starta vid sidan av elbilen också. Då får vi se hur det går.

Tommy Kristoffersson, teamchef i KMS - HORSE Powertrain, instämmer i den positiva kören från testdagarna.
- Över förväntan. Jag är överraskad, trodde inte vi skulle vara så bra med, men sedan får vi se hur det blir när aspekten med starterna kommer med. Där är jag lite orolig för vår del.

Imponerad är också Tommy över att teamet kommer till start med fyra bilar i Höljes. Förutom Johan och Ole Christian i ICE-bilarna, även Sondre Evjen och Gustav Bergström i teamets elbilar Volkswagen RX1e, tävlande i Kristoffersson Motorsports namn.
- Snudd på världsrekord att lyckas få fyra bilar till start på så kort tid. Det är en heroisk insats av teamet, ett outstanding jobb av alla inblandade. Jag är otroligt stolt, säger Tommy.

Och faktiskt har teamet också med sig en femte bil. Johan och Ole Christian ska redan under fredagen köra Rally Magic med VW Polo GTI R5-bilen på en specialdesignad bana runt tävlingsområdet.

Under lördag och söndag blir det sedan två separata tävlingar i World RX, de två första av tio i årets mästerskap.

Regerande mästarteamet inleder härmed sin jakt på att försvara såväl förar- som teammästerskap, hemma i Höljes.

24-07-04 CE Dealer Team aims high for third FIA World RX season with pioneering 'Battle of Technologies'
Construction Equipment Dealer Team by Volvo CE is aiming high as it embarks on its third season in the FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX) at Höljes in Sweden this weekend.

This new Battle of Technologies format will see all-electric RX1e cars of CE Dealer Team competing head-to-head with sustainably-fueled combustion-powered vehicles, marking a new era of world rallycross.

“We are feeling determined ahead of the season start, setting our goals higher than ever. The 2024 season will no doubt be the toughest so far with a lot of new changes, but we are nonetheless ready to compete for the top honours in both the drivers’ and teams’ championship,” said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.

“Our team and partners have worked tirelessly throughout the winter to improve every aspect of our performance, especially as there are other new key changes such as the ‘Battle of Technologies’, new tyres and a different race format.”

There will be a brand new Equivalence of Technology system (EoT) in play to equalise the differences in performance between the electric and ICE race cars, a system which will evolve and improve throughout the season to ensure a level playing field.

“This will obviously be a key aspect to the credibility and competitiveness of the championship and we have full confidence that this will be handled professionally throughout the season by the organisers,” said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.

The historic premiere of the new and innovative formula will take place on home soil in Sweden during the “Magic Weekend” double header curtain-raiser in Höljes.

CE Dealer Team enters the season after claiming the teams’ championship silver medal and seven-time FIA World RX event winner Niclas Grönholm the drivers' bronze last year.

The Finnish star aims to end his streak of three consecutive bronze medal finishes in the championship as he chases the highly sought-after FIA World Rallycross world title.

“It has been a long break before this season. Fortunately, I've been able to do some driving here in Finland, which has helped me feel quite prepared,” said Niclas Grönholm.

“I'm excited to be back racing the RX1e cars and it’s going to be interesting to see how the 'Battle of Technologies' plays out. There are also a lot of new aspects, like the new format and new tires to get used to. There are still a few unknowns, but I believe we will be well-prepared to race in Höljes, and I'm confident we're going to have a great season. Our goal is firmly set as high as possible.”

24-year-old Swede Klara Andersson enters her third season of top-level world rallycross, having finished seventh in the championship for the past two seasons.

"I am incredibly excited to finally kick off this season, especially with my home race in Höljes. Our expectations for the season are high, with many changes, including the 'Battle of Technologies' that everyone is looking forward to, and brand new tires I think will change things a lot,” said Klara Andersson.

“This is my third year with CE Dealer Team, and I am more ready than ever to start the season with the team, our partners, and Volvo CE. Niclas and I will do everything we can to fight for the title, but it is a world championship, so it will for sure be tough."

The 'Battle of Technologies' World RX season premiere will feature the all-electric CE Dealer Team facing experienced opponents, including reigning World Champion Johan Kristoffersson, now driving a sustainably-fueled combustion car, and last year’s runner-up Kevin Hansen, racing an electric car.

Other key changes for the 2024 season include new tyres from Hoosier and a new race format.

“The race format will be something totally new, before we used to race against the time until we got to the semi final stage. But now it’s all about position, so I think we will see rallycross in all of its beauty,” said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.

CE Dealer Team will once again line up with its pair of fully electric PWR RX1e, featuring the sports first gender-equal driver line-up of Niclas Grönholm and Klara Andersson – a key part of the team and its partners’ ambition to drive the shift to improved sustainability in society and highlight the excitement that a move to an electric future offers.

The double header premiere World RX of Sweden, known as the "Magic Weekend", takes place at the Höljes track in north Värmland, near the Norway border. This major event draws over 50,000 spectators to a village of just over 100 inhabitants.

CE Dealer Team will have more than 350 guests on site in Höljes from hosting dealer Swecon, as well as from team partners Parker, SSAB and Engcon.

Volvo Construction Equipment continues as the official Track Building Partner to the FIA World RX championship in 2024 and will be present at Höljes to showcase its so far biggest range of electric wheel loaders during a race weekend, including the new L90 Electric and L120 Electric, as well as its innovative services.

The World RX of Sweden weekend starts on Saturday with practice, followed by round one of the championship and round two on Sunday.

The action is broadcast LIVE worldwide on TV – as well as through the Rally.TV online streaming platform and SVT for Swedish viewers.

The full World RX of Sweden schedule is available here.

24-07-04 JC Raceteknik Höljes Euro RX Announcement
JC Raceteknik har dragit tillbaka Jens Hvaal, Audi S1 #12 och Mats Ohman, Audi S1 #54 från FIA European Rallycross Championship (RX1) tävlingen i Höljes denna helgen, samt alla återstående deltävlingar i 2024 års mästerskap.

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Teamchef:
"Vi kommer inte att delta i Euro RX i Höljes denna helg. Vi har haft många diskussioner fram och tillbaka med Adaptions Working Group (AWG) från FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission om Mats deltagande. Eftersom de har beslutat att inte utfärda ett Anpassningscertifikat (CoA) för att Mats ska kunna köra, kommer vi inte att delta med båda bilarna.

Vi har arbetat i många år tillsammans med FIA för att försöka hitta bra lösningar för Mats att tävla, med förändringar av buren, skydd för det hydrauliska systemet och andra saker. Vi känner att det FIA nu vill att vi ska göra med bilen inte är säkert för Mats.

Det är sant att vi kunde ha gjort några av de ändringar som FIA begärde, men vi känner också att saker kunde ha varit mer flexibla för att tillåta Mats att köra, som han gör i många serier, inklusive att vara en av de snabbaste förarna i RallyX förra helgen. Han har många gånger bevisat sin förmåga och bilen har visat sig vara säker från de raceincidenter han har haft.

Som ett team har vi dragit tillbaka våra planer att tävla i Euro RX i år, både för Mats och Jens Hvaal. Vi kommer istället att fokusera på vårt deltagande i serierna RallyX och Nitrocross.

Men vi kommer fortsätta att stödja Finskoga MK och bjuda på en show för åskådarna i Höljes på fredag denna vecka under The Magic Weekend med två Supercar Lites och två rallybilar."

Mats Ohman:
"Jag känner att jag än en gång blir berövad det jag verkligen älskar, det bästa för mig är att vara i en tävlingsbil, speciellt i Höljes. Vidare känner jag att FIA inte har förståelsen för mitt handikapp. Vi vet vad de vill att vi ska ändra, men vi känner fortfarande att de ändringarna inte gör det säkert för mig i bilen."

24-07-02 Säsongspremiär i Höljes för Team E, med Nils och Mikaela
Värmländska Team E föddes 2023, en hållbar motorsportsatsning med förarna Nils Andersson och Mikaela Åhlin Kottulinsky. Premiäråret slutade över förväntan med EM-guld och EM-brons, och med ett års erfarenhet i bagaget så har inte förväntningarna skruvats ner.

Resultaten gav mersmak då värmlänningarna visade att de är med för att kriga om segrarna. Förra året kom Nils och Mikaela till finaltävlingen i Tyskland som etta och tvåa i mästerskapet efter en övertygande säsong.
- ”Vi vet att vi är snabba, men vet samtidigt att ingenting är klart förrän finaltävlingen. Konkurrenterna har inte legat på latsidan i förberedelserna, så det gäller att prestera på topp för att lyckas. Förra året var det oerhört viktigt att vinna mästerskapet, vilket gjorde att jag ofta valde att ta det säkra före det osäkra. I år kan jag köra med axlarna nere och har inte lika mycket att bevisa, så målsättningen blir att vinna mästerskapet, men också att vinna deltävlingar”, berättar en förväntansfull Nils Andersson.

Till årets säsong är det nya element att lära sig, som ett helt nytt tävlingsdäck och ett nytt tävlingsformat. En ny däckleverantör betyder andra inställningar på bilen och att lära sig att anpassa körningen till däckets egenskaper. Nya tävlingsformatet gör att starten blir ännu viktigare än tidigare, och placeringen i varje heat blir avgörande istället för tiden.

Bilen och teamet bakom är de samma som förra året, där bilen drivs i samarbete med Världsmästarteamet Kristoffersson Motorsport.
- ”Höljes är min absoluta favoritbana under EM serien. Förra året ledde jag med tre kurvor kvar och det här året är målsättningen att det ska hålla hela vägen, säger Nils som redan är på plats i Höljes.

Mikaela gjorde en fantastisk säsong 2023 och var den som överraskade mest av alla, med en delseger i Belgien och en slutlig tredjeplats i mästerskapet.
- ” Det var fantastiskt att kunna sluta på en total 3:e placering förra året. - När året började var mitt mål att i slutet av säsongen kunna ha samma speed som toppförarna, – ett mål jag känner att jag uppfyllt. I år har jag satt upp samma målsättning, att vara bland toppförarna och fortsätta att pusha mig själv att lära mig mer om rallycross. Men med en ny sorts däck i år så är det mycket att lära sig att anpassa sig till dem och hitta rätt känsla för att maximera farten. Förra säsongen var en brant inlärningskurva till rallycrossvärlden, och med nya banor som kommer till i år skulle jag säga att utmaningen är densamma”, säger Mikaela inför premiärtävlingen.

24-07-01 Hansen World RX Team targets strong start at World RX season-opener
Returning to its home track at Höljes this week for the opening double-header of the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship (6-7 July), the most historic outfit in rallycross will be looking to channel their past success at the venue into a strong start to the 2024 season.

The last time the team, part of the wider Hansen Motorsport organisation, visited Höljes in Sweden for the legendary ‘Magic Weekend’ event also marks the last time the Peugeot 208 RX1e cars were put to the test in the rallycross arena.

2019 World RX Champion Timmy Hansen secured second at the 2023 World RX of Sweden, having taken his first win at Höljes in 2021 as part of a thrilling Hansen 1-2 with his brother and 2016 European Rallycross Champion Kevin Hansen.

The siblings are hungrier than ever to repeat that performance on home soil, off the back of a strong finish to last season and a productive winter at Hansen Motorsport Headquarters.

Höljes is also where the World RX teams took part in the first official electric test. On this occasion the Hansen squad will be putting their all-electric Peugeot 208s to the test against combustion counterparts as part of the newly introduced ‘Battle of Technologies’.

With testing getting underway today (1-2 July) and racing commencing this weekend (6-7 July), watch the action unfold on Rally.TV, via the World RX website, and on the Hansen team’s social media channels.
Kenneth Hansen, Team Principal at Hansen World RX Team, said: “We’ve really been looking forward to getting back on track again. With the ‘Battle of Technologies’, running electric against ICE cars, it is very tricky to predict what will happen. We have worked on as many things as we have been allowed to, and we feel that we have improved the car, so hopefully we can be fighting for victories right from the start this weekend.”

Kevin Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, said: “It feels great getting the season underway in Höljes. It’s the Magic Weekend, it’s the home race, and it has been a year since we last drove the RX1e cars. I can’t wait to experience the power of those cars again and to see how we stand against the ICE cars in the first race.
“So, there are a lot of exciting new features and a lot of great drivers, and it’s a new season with a fresh start. We had a great end to last year, so hopefully our learnings over the winter and technical development have taken us a step forward and we can compete for the world championship.”

Timmy Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, said: “It’s very exciting to be starting the new season back in our Peugeot 208 RX1e cars. We have been very focused on improving our package since the last time we were on track, so to come back with this car now and get all our updates in place during the test, while also getting used to how the new tyre works, will be a very intense process.
“I think the new tyre will be a big change. It hasn’t been talked about a lot, but that will change things a lot in terms of how we need to drive the car, especially when we only have two days of testing. That is a short time to get used to things, but I hope we put on a good show for the fans and, on top of that, that it goes well for us!"

24-07-01 #Yellowsquad heads to Höljes for RX2e season opener
The opening round of the FIA RX2e Championship kicks off this weekend at Höljes, 6-7 July, and the #Yellowsquad crew are aiming for the top step of the podium at their home event.

After a long off-season, the #Yellowsquad team are ready to kickstart another thrilling RX2e season with a strong driver line-up confirmed for the opener.

Finishing runner-up in the standings last year, home favourite Isak Sjökvist will be hoping to mimic his opening-round heroics from last season in Hell, Norway where he took the win. The Swedish-born ace would continue this form going into the second round at Höljes, claiming a third-place finish to maintain his championship lead.

Sjökvist narrowly missed out on the championship title last year, but with that experience now under his belt he firmly has his sights set on taking the crown in 2024.

Partnering Sjökvist in Höljes, Molly Taylor returns to #Yellowsquad for two rounds of RX2e action this year. In 2023, Taylor did a partial RX2e campaign, whilst also competing alongside Kevin Hansen in Extreme E, taking on the tracks at Mettet in Belgium and the season finale at Estering in Germany.

Although Höljes will be a new challenge for Taylor to face, last year’s seat time could prove vital.

Often hailed as one of the toughest events to win on the rallycross calendar, Höljes puts extra pressure on the drivers fighting at the front. The Höljes crowd is always a standout on the RX2e calendar, especially for #Yellowsquad who always put on a show for the home fans cheering in yellow.

The 2024 FIA RX2e series will be supporting four rounds of the FIA World Rallycross Championship: Sweden, Hungary (27-28 July), Belgium (17-18 August) and Portugal (7-8 September).

Shooting for the top spot in the standings at every round, #Yellowsquad will aim to utilise the home advantage to begin a strong 2024 campaign.

Molly Taylor and Isak Sjökvist
#YellowSquad Drivers
Isak Sjökvist has been eagerly anticipating the start of the 2024 RX2e season, noting: “I’m excited to finally hit the track again after a long time since the last race in the RX2e Championship. I was gutted to not be racing in France, but that did not stop me from continuing with preparations for the season opener, which now gets to be in Höljes, Sweden.

“It’s always a special feeling to race on home soil and at such an iconic track. It’s a new year and a new opportunity, so I’ll stay humble throughout every race, and always give 100 percent. I’m feeling better prepared than ever, so let’s see what the weekend brings us.”

Molly Taylor, said: “I’m really excited to get back into the RX2e car, particularly at Höljes. I spectated there 10 years ago, which was my first time watching Rallycross and it blew my mind. So, it’s pretty surreal to come back and be in the driver’s seat!”
Eric Färén
Team Principal
Isak is looking for revenge. He has never felt that Höljes is a track that fits him, but we had a test there and he’s really excited. He has a lot of podiums but never a win at Höljes, so I think that’s the main goal.

Molly is also excited for this year now that she has more mileage after testing and feels more prepared. I think she will be quicker from the beginning now she’s used to the format and the car.

We’re very happy to have these two drivers and the team cannot wait to start the season at our home event.

24-07-01 Joni Turpeinen hits the nail on the head in Älvsbyn
Leader of the Open 4WD Pro and Pro Am categories since the previous round in Kouvola, the 15-year-old Finn confirmed that his performances since the start of the championship were no fluke.

In Supercar Lites, Lukas Andersson took advantage of Race 2 at Älvsbyn to consolidate his position at the top of the standings alongside Simon Tiger in the Open 2WD class.

Finally, at the end of a brilliant weekend, Hampus Hagström regained the lead in the Junior category. Elias Svensson also performed well, capitalising on race 2 to steal first place in the overall CrossCar Senior standings from Ronalds Baldins.

Open 4WD Pro // Joni Turpeinen above the fray
Joni Turpeinen led the intermediate classification after clinching qualification ahead of Mats Öhman, Maiko Tamm and Martin Enlund, but made short work of his rivals in the final.

The 15-year-old Finn had the best start and was never really challenged. After Johan Kristoffersson, Yury Belevskiy, Filip Martinsson and Maiko Tamm, Joni Turpeinen became the fifth different driver to take the top step of the podium this year, finishing ahead of Maiko Tamm and Filip Martinsson, while Oliver Eriksson completed the top four ahead of Mats Öhman and Martin Enlund.

Joni Turpeinen’s performance gives him a 13-point lead over Maiko Tamm, while Filip Martinsson and Martin Enlund share third place overall, 22 points behind the championship leader.

Open 4WD Pro Am // Same old, same old for Joni Turpeinen
While Joni Turpeinen had to wait until Race 2 at Älvsbyn for his first career win in the Pro category, the trend is different in the Pro Am championship, where the Finn continues to impress.

Indeed, Joni Turpeinen’s third consecutive win on Sunday ahead of Martin Enlund and Mats Öhman saw him continue his massive campaign of demolition.

In addition to his three wins, Turpeinen has already claimed five podiums in six races.

On his way to Älvsbyn with a four-point advantage over Martin Enlund in the overall standings, Turpeinen now has a ten-point lead over his Swedish rival. In the battle for third place overall, Filip Martinsson (77 points), Mats Öhman (75) and Filip Thorén (68) are separated by just nine points.

Supercar Lites // Lukas Andersson back on track
After two consecutive races without a single podium finish to his name, Lukas Andersson needed to turn things around in race 2 at Älvsbyn.

Despite qualification being won for the third time in six races by Casper Jansson, Lukas Andersson managed to reverse the trend in the final stages, taking his fourth win of the season ahead of Casper Jansson and Julien Meunier.

Simon Olofsson, who had started from pole position, lost everything as soon as he exited the first turn with a spectacular series of rolls from which he emerged completely uninjured.

Fourth in the final, Tobias Daarbak was unable to secure a fourth podium in six races, but he took advantage of Simon Olofsson’s problems to regain provisional third place in the overall standings.

For his part, Lukas Andersson has a 15-point advantage over Casper Jansson going into rounds 7 and 8 of the 2024 season at Nysum at the beginning of August.

Open 2WD // Simon Tiger takes care of his stats
While Viktor Johansson was expected to react logically on his home turf in Älvsbyn, nothing really worked out for the local man.

For the third consecutive time this year, the Mercedes driver was unable to score a single podium finish.

His slump in form has helped Simon Tiger on his way to a third title in the Open 2WD category thanks to his fifth win in six races.

However, it has to be said that the BMW M3 driver didn’t have as much margin left as usual at Älvsbyn.

In fact, in Race 1, Linus Westman and Adam Öhman shared victory in the three qualifying heats. This was repeated in Race 2, with Westman winning Q1 before handing over to Öhman in Q2.

In fact, it wasn’t until Q3 that Simon Tiger was finally able to set his first fastest time of the weekend.
Nevertheless, the consistency displayed by the championship leader enabled him to make the difference by winning the weekend’s two races and increasing his overall lead over Viktor Johansson to 34 points.

While Adam Öhman took advantage of his foray into the RallyX championship to claim a second consecutive podium finish, Kenneth Konge proved to be a real handful, taking second place in race 2.

Able to set the second fastest lap on the second day of racing behind Adam Öhman, the Danish driver was able to take third place overall from Rasmus Berggren.

CrossCar // Elias Svensson leads the championship
Elias Svensson was neck-and-neck with Ronalds Baldins for first place in the overall standings prior to the Älvsbyn event, but had little success in Race 1 on Saturday following an engine failure in the semi-final.

This time, the Swede set about rectifying the situation. Third in the intermediate classification despite a DNF in Q3, the Casmat driver went on to claim his third win of the season ahead of the previous day’s winner Thomas Eek Murstad and Martin Juga.

Riku Huuhka, who was in contention for a place on the podium, lost everything at the end of the race following a mistake and, unintentionally, dragged down one of the weekend’s most prominent names, Romet Tsirna.

Although the Estonian driver managed to win the intermediate classification twice in a row this weekend, he will have to be patient if he is to claim his first career RallyX victory.

Fourth in the overall standings, Romet Tsirna is just 19 points behind third-placed Ronalds Baldins, whose run of five consecutive qualifications for a final ended on Sunday.

New overall leader Elias Svensson has a lead of just six points over reigning RallyX runner-up Thomas Eek Murstad.

Junior CrossCar // Hampus Hagström set the mood in the Junior class
There wasn’t much of a game in the Junior category. While we were expecting another great duel between Hampus Hagström and Olliver Sollie, the Swedish driver quickly sealed this third meeting of the season.

Hagström won three of the weekend’s six qualifying heats and twice claimed the maximum 30 points in the weekend’s two races.

Second overall ahead of Älvsbyn, it goes without saying that Hampus Hagström has pulled off a major coup with a view to the championship. Having trailed Oliver Sollie by three points going into the third weekend of the season, Hampus Hagström can now count on a 15-point advantage with only four races remaining this year.

With three wins and a total of four consecutive podiums since Tierp, Olliver Sollie never found the right formula in Älvsbyn. Fourth in race 1, he had to make do with fifth place in race 2. A solid performance, but not enough to stop his number one title rival from surging ahead.

One of the revelations of the weekend came from the JC Race Teknik team. With just two qualifications for a final since the championship kicked off, Carl Svedlund secured his first two podiums of the season this weekend and took advantage of the opportunity to move up from 9th to 7th place in the overall standings.

Pauli Turpeinen, who finished third in Race 1 on Saturday, was not so successful on Sunday. Despite finishing third in the intermediate classification, the Finn was eliminated during the semi-final, but retained his third place in the overall championship standings.

Finally, Peetu Piira will be one of the young guns to keep a very close eye on in the final straight of the championship. Although he didn’t compete at Tierp, his two qualifications for a final and his first podium finish at Kouvola 2 were already impressive. This weekend, the young Finn managed to repeat a similar performance, taking sixth place in race 1 before claiming the second step of the podium in race 2. Tenth overall before Älvsbyn, Peetu Piira is now sixth in the championship

24-07-01 Andersson stars in Alvsbyn as Ohman and Svedlund secure strong podiums with JC
RallyX Supercar Lites Championship leader Lukas Andersson delivered a stunning performance to win the sixth round of the season at Alvsbyn in Northern Sweden and extend his lead at the head of the points table.

16-year-old Andersson had also extended his points’ advantage in round five on Saturday despite a differential failure in the opening qualifying session of the weekend, then contact in the final that put both him and championship rival Casper Jansson out of the race.

In round six on Sunday there was again contact early in the day that hampered Andersson’s challenge, but he fought back, claiming victory in the semi-finals to secure a front-row start for the final, then took the lead in the opening corner of the last race of the day to lead throughout, driving the car as if it was an extension of his body to dominate and claim his fourth win in six rounds.

In Open 4WD, Mats Ohman entered his home round of the championship with JC’s Audi S1 quattro and starred early on. Fastest in the first Free Practice on Friday evening, he again went quickest in Free Practice 2 on Saturday morning and set the best time in Q1. He secured Top Qualifier position in the Intermediate Classification, but unfortunately spun out of the semi-final on the opening lap. He did however finish a brilliant second in the Open 4WD Pro Am final to reach the podium in front of his home fans and family. On Sunday, Ohman again started on the front row of the Open 4WD Pro final but finished fifth, but as on Saturday, he reached the Pro Am podium in third.

In the JC Raceteknik Junior Team, competing in the Cross Car Junior category, Carl Svedlund delivered the strongest performance of his career so far with his Casmat Cross Car. Svedlund drove with his head and fast pace on the incredibly challenging circuit to be second in the final on Saturday and again visited the podium with third on Sunday. Arvid Carlsson endured a challenging weekend but secured two championship points in round six on Sunday.

Lukas Andersson (SWE):
“Saturday in Q1 went really bad, just like it did in Q1 on Sunday actually with the bad contact, but I came back in the rest of the qualifyings. My handbrake release wasn’t really working in the semi-final on Sunday, but to win the final after all of the things that happened this weekend feels really great. I didn’t expect this at all. I only planning to try and increase the lead in the points, but to take the win is even better. In the final on Sunday afternoon I really got the feeling for everything and it was a lot of fun to be in the car when it’s like that.”

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Team Principal:
“This was always going to be a special event for us as rallycross returned to Mats' home region and it was such a pleasure to see him racing at home in front of his family and friends. On a different weekend he could so easily have won the Open 4WD Pro final on Saturday, but that’s how motor sport and rallycross goes sometimes. For Lukas, he was very good this weekend. Last year we lost the fight for the championship because when things started to go badly it was difficult to recover. This weekend there was plenty of challenges and contact, but Lukas kept his head and delivered when he needed to. The semi-final and final on Sunday were especially good, but for me the best thing is the whole picture of how it has been. And for Carl, I’m delighted for him to score two very good results – I hope he enjoys the feeling of being on the podium in RallyX!”

24-06-28 KMS dubblar laguppställningen till Höljes - med elektriska utmanare
Kristoffersson Motorsport spetsar till premiären i rallycross-VM genom att slänga in ytterligare ett par intressanta kort i leken. Gustav Bergström och Sondre Evjen kommer att ratta teamets båda vassa Volkswagen RX1e med eldrift runt den legendariska Höljes-banan.
- Mitt mål har hela tiden varit att vi ska komma till start med fyra bilar i Höljes och nu är vi där, säger nöjde KMS-chefen Tommy Kristoffersson.

Sedan tidigare är det klart att det Arvika-baserade teamet lanserar sina två nybyggda VW Polo KMS 601 RX med förbränningsmotorer. Världsmästar-duon Johan Kristoffersson och Ole Christian Veiby utgör den givna laguppställningen för KMS - HORSE Powertrain. Men nu får de en tuff utmaning - inifrån det egna teamet, som alltså dubblar laguppställningen till den svenska VM-deltävlingen.
- Kanonbra att vi i bistra tider kan göra en sådan satsning. Vi är otroligt stolta att kunna erbjuda publiken det här, inte minst med tanke på den enorma utmaning vi har haft inför den här säsongen, den krokigaste vägen någonsin under mina år inom motorsport, säger Kristoffersson.

I Kristoffersson Motorsports namn gör såväl Gustav Bergström som Sondre Evjen comeback i Höljes.
- Det är ju den platsen man helst vill resa till om man ska tävla i motorsport, säger Evjen, som får debutera i en elbil, en debut som på sitt sätt är ett år försenad.

Under förra årets VM skulle Sondre ha kört en av elbilarna på Lydden Hill, men den förödande branden satte stopp för allt tävlande.
- Det blev bara en lång väntan i tre dagar, säger Evjen.

En väntan som nu har förlängts till ett år, men i Höljes nästa helg ska det ske!
- Det är klart man blir lite nervös nu när allt är klart. Det är en ny bil för mig och en svår bana, men jag hoppas mycket på testdagarna i början på veckan, säger Evjen, som inte har kört rallycross sedan RallyX i Grenland i augusti.
- Det blir som att starta på nytt för min del, men det ska bli intressant. Elbilarna var riktigt snabba förra året. Jag hoppas på jämn och tuff racing i kampen mot förbränningsmotorerna.

Finns en fortsättning efter Höljes i siktet?
- Det vet vi inte. Sporten är dyr och det är alltid en utmaning att få ihop ett paket, men jag skulle förstås inte ha något emot det. Om man prövar en sån här grej vill man alltid ha mer.

Tommy Kristoffersson tycker att Evjen mycket väl förtjänar sin start i VM-premiären.
- Det blev ju pannkaka av allt på Lydden. Därför har vi känt att så fort det blir en möjlighet är det inte mer än rätt att Sondre får köra.

En kortsiktig och en långsiktig målsättning finns att förhålla sig till.
- Sondre är en förare som har växt sedan han kom till oss första gången. Vi vet inte riktigt var vi står så här i början på säsongen. Där kan Sondre komma in som en viktig lagspelare. På sikt ser jag honom definitivt som en förare för fortsatt jobb i en växande VM-serie.

Gustav Bergström körde inledningen av förra årets VM-säsong i elbilen - Portugal, Norge och Sverige - men klev sedan av för andra uppdrag. Nu alltså tillbaka där han avrundade senast - i Höljes.
- Det är typ min hemmabana, en av de bästa banor som finns!

För Bergström blir det tillbaka till en bana med grusinslag, efter att ha tillbringat säsongen hittills på asfalt i Carrera Cup Scandinavia och GT Open.
- Det har varit en tuff start på säsongen i Carrera, men de gånger jag har kommit i mål har jag varit topp fem. I GT Open har det gått mycket bättre, med två pallplatser hittills.

Bergström har på ett förtjänstfullt sätt visat upp sig på den europeiska scenen, senast på Hungaroring i Budapest, där han slutade tvåa i team med Nico Menzel.
- Konkurrensen i den serien kan inte bli hårdare. Halva griden är fabriksförare, men banorna nere i Europa är snabbare och passar mig bra, berättar Bergström.

Fylld med självförtroende åker han till Nordvärmland för att tampas med världseliten i rallycross.
- De andra håller ju på med det här på heltid, men jag får väl åka dit och bara köra ifrån dem helt enkelt.

Den interna kampen inom teamet ser han som en extra inspiration.
- Jag ser mest fram emot att mäta mig med Ole Christian och Johan. Det ska bli intressant. Jag har inte sett de nya bensinbilarna in action än, men Johan brukar ju vara snabb oavsett vad han sätter sig i, så jag skulle inte bli förvånad om han står högst upp på pallen.

Själv siktar han också högt - till slutuppgörelsen.
- Jag åker inte dit för något annat än att ta mig till final!

Den förmågan har Bergström, anser teamchef Kristoffersson.
- Jag har sagt hela tiden att hans största kapacitet finns inom rallycross. Nu har han tagit stora kliv i racing också och det ska bli spännande att se hur han kan applicera det på rallycross, säger Tommy som önskar att KMS fyrfaldiga bidrag till startfältet ska inspirera till att locka storpubliken till Höljes.
- Det kommer att bli en händelserik helg. Hoppas verkligen att vi får en folkfest med stor underhållning.

24-06-26 Molly Taylor returns to the #Yellowsquad FIA RX2e roster
Molly Taylor is set to return to #Yellowsquad for two rounds of this year’s FIA RX2e Championship. Taylor will enter the rallycross action at the Höljes season-opener, next weekend (6-7 July), before returning for the season finale in Montalegre, Portugal (7-8 September).

Returning to the championship for a second successive year, the Australian made her debut last year and immediately impressed. Although Taylor gained valuable experience last season, the two circuits facing the #Yellowsquad driver will be new challenges.

In 2023, Taylor’s campaign consisted of Mettet in Belgium and the championship showdown at Estering in Germany. Navigating the first round in style, steady improvements across both weekends led to a final position of 8th overall at the season finale.

Teammates with #Yellowsquad Founder, Kevin Hansen, in Extreme E, the pair currently sit third in the standings, marking an encouraging start to the year for the Australian.

Taylor will be looking to build upon the legacy of females both within Rallycross and within the Hansen team. Susann Hansen, Manager for the Hansen World RX Team, became the first and, so far, only female to win a European Rallycross title when she secured the 1400 Cup crown in 1994.

Lining up in Höljes in the single-specification, 270kW, four-wheel-drive all-electric RX2e machine sporting the distinctive E.ON colours, Taylor will re-join full-time #YellowSquad driver Isak Sjökvist, who enters the 2024 season having finished second in the 2023 RX2e championship standings.

The FIA RX2e series will be supporting four rounds of the FIA World Rallycross Championship for 2024, in Sweden, Hungary (27-28 July), Belgium (17-18 August) and Portugal, and #Yellowsquad will be looking to score every possible point.

Molly Taylor
#YellowSquad Driver
I’m delighted to be driving in RX2e once again for two races this season and I want to say a huge thank you to E.ON Next for their continued support of my racing career. It’s great to be working with my Extreme E teammate Kevin Hansen and is an opportunity to hone my race craft with Hansen Motorsport and the #Yellowsquad team. I had my first taste of rallycross last season, and I learnt a lot, so I’m looking forward to putting everything I experienced last season back into practice.

Eric Färén
Team Manager
We are very happy to have a star like Molly back! I think we all really enjoyed the two rounds last year, and Molly knew straight away that she wanted to come back this year for more. Now we are more prepared and with this extra experience she will be even quicker!

21-11-04 RallyX Championship Heads North
For the first time in its history, the RallyX Championship is preparing to head north to the fantastic Alvsbyn circuit, which hosted a memorable stage of the FIA European Championship in 1994, marked by a fantastic duel between Kenneth Hansen and Martin Schanche.

However, just 30 years after that extraordinary battle, the RallyX championship is set to put its stamp on what promises to be an exceptional event.

The next generation in full bloom
In the Open 4WD class, Joni Turpeinen will be looking to build on his impressive start to the season. At just 15 years of age, the young Finn has become a huge phenomenon in the RallyX championship. As well as leading the Pro category ahead of Filip Martinsson and Jens Hvaal, Turpeinen also leads the Pro Am championship ahead of the spectacular Martin Enlund, while the Martinsson/Hvaal duo remain more than ever in contention for the title.

In Supercar Lites, Lukas Andersson has confirmed that his performances last year, when he was just 15 years old, were no fluke. Andersson has won three of the four races he has contested since May, but will have to fight hard to hold off Casper Jansson, who is only nine points behind him.

Simon Olofsson, who was forced to retire from Tierp 2 due to an engine failure, will also have to give his all to consolidate his return to the top of the standings. Third overall, 27 points behind Lukas Andersson, the two-time defending champion is on a run of two consecutive podium finishes and remains as dangerous as ever.

A battle for territory
In the Open 2WD category, the two locals on the Älvsbyn stage, Simon Tiger and Viktor Johansson, will be determined to shine on home soil. While Tiger has a 16-point lead in the overall standings thanks to three wins from four races, Viktor Johansson's consistency could well help to reverse the trend. While other local drivers are expected to line up at the start, Norwegian Per-Magne Royras will make his debut at the wheel of the Wankel-engined Citroën Xsara, while Ossian Stenvall will also be making his debut. The driver of the Ford Escort Mk3, who is currently second in the Swedish championship thanks to three consecutive podium finishes, will definitely be one to watch.

Maximum intensity for the CrossCar categories
Last but not least, there will be plenty of excitement in the two CrossCar categories. In the Junior class, the duel between Olliver Sollie and Hampus Hagström reached new heights at Kouvola at the end of May. Neck-and-neck at the top of the standings, the Älvsbyn track will be a more than interesting battleground for the two 13-year-old Scandinavians, who will have to adapt to a completely new environment.

Among the seniors, Ronalds Baldins has proved to be the dominant force of the early season. The Latvian is the only driver to have qualified for four consecutive finals since the start of the championship. This consistency has given him a three-point lead over Elias Svensson (two wins at Tierp 2 and Kouvola 2) and a 14-point lead over outgoing runner-up champion Thomas Eek Murstad (one win at Kouvola 1). Behind them are more than a dozen drivers who have shown since Tierp that they all have the potential to stand on the top step of the podium.

In other words, this third stage of the 2024 season, with two races on 29 and 30 June at Högedens Motorstadion in Älvsbyn, will be well worth a visit.

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24-06-13 KMS i nytt samarbete med HORSE Powertrain/Aurobay
- tillbaka till förbränningsmotor i rallycross-VM
Världsmästarteamet Kristoffersson Motorsport är redo för nästa steg i utvecklingen. När teamet tar sig an rallycross-VM 2024 är det i samarbete med HORSE Powertrain, via svenska drivlinetillverkaren Aurobay.
- Den bästa partner vi kan tänka oss. Det här är en win-win-situation. Vi kommer att ha extremt stor nytta av varandra, säger Tommy Kristoffersson, chef för det team som nu heter KMS - HORSE Powertrain och kommer att tävla med sina nybyggda VW Polo KMS 601 RX, tillbaka till förbränningsmotorer därmed.

Kristoffersson Motorsport har i HORSE Powertrain och Aurobay, hittat en samarbetspartner för ett långsiktigt arbete, till förmån för såväl motorsport som för utveckling av bilindustrin.
- I Volkswagen-koncernen, där jag har fostrats, har mottot alltid varit att all motorsport i slutänden ska gagna konsumenterna. I det här projektet kan vi tillsammans med en stor svensk motortillverkare vara med och utveckla morgondagens motorer. Det finns inget som driver utvecklingen framåt så effektivt som tävlingsverksamhet, påpekar Tommy och fortsätter:
- Både vi i KMS och Aurobay har en stor stab av extremt duktiga ingenjörer. Vi kommer att kunna utbyta erfarenheter och även utväxla personal med varandra.

På så vis blir det en symbios mellan Kristoffersson Motorsports högkvarter i utkanten av Arvika och Aurobay Sweden AB med huvudkontor i Göteborg. Den lättsamma värmländska mentaliteten har på kort tid lyckligt gift sig med den saltstänkta filosofin på Västkusten, konstaterar teamchefen:
- Det är så inspirerande att se den extrema vilja och passion som finns inom Aurobay och HORSE Powertrain. Det är en lösningsorienterad och optimistisk arbetsmiljö. Vår ambition är ett långsiktigt samarbete över minst fem år, vilket ger oss ett lugn att utveckla våra bilar med lång framförhållning. Vi hoppas också bidra till att vår samarbetspartner blir ett självklart alternativ som motortillverkare för många olika bilmärken.

Teamet kommer även fortsättningsvis att ha stöttning från sina tidigare huvudpartner, Volkswagen, Red Bull och Bauhaus. De bilar som KMS kommer att köra i VM är teamets nya supercar-konstruktioner, två stycken VW Polo KMS 601 RX med biobränsledrivna förbränningsmotorer. Dessa båda fartmonster debuterade med stor framgång vid RallyX i Tierp.

Förarpresentationen innehåller inga överraskningar. Enligt principen “favorit i repris” fortsätter värmlänningen Johan Kristoffersson från Arvika och norrmannen Ole Christian Veiby från Kongsvinger som en samspelt duo. Sexfaldige världsmästaren Kristoffersson är minst sagt entusiastisk över det nya samarbetet.
- Aurobay och HORSE Powertrain är en drömpartner för oss, inte bara en sponsor utan också en teknisk partner. Det ska verkligen bli roligt att få jobba med en långsiktig struktur och kunna planera på längre sikt. Ett spännande projekt som har väldigt mycket av typisk KMS-anda över sig.

Samtidigt är Johan väl medveten om att utmaningen är en av de största han har fått framför sig.
- Det kommer att bli tufft att tävla mot elbilarna med våra nybyggen.

Men att få sätta sig i de nybyggda kraftpaketen är något som verkligen lockar Ole Christian Veiby.
- Det är aldrig fel att få köra en supercar. Vi gillar ju lite ljud vi också, säger Veiby, som siktar på sin första individuella VM-medalj och triggas av utmaningen med teamets nya vägval.
- Vi gör helt om och går i en annan riktning, vilket gör det svårt att förutse hur vi ligger till. Det är många komplicerade saker som måste testas på en ny bil, men det ska bli väldigt spännande att jobba med en stor och stöttande partner i det här samarbetet.

Teamchef Tommy kan bara instämma i att teamet har många tankenötter att knäcka framöver.
- Sportsligt är det här en extremt stor utmaning, men en intressant sådan. Vi har en helt ny bil, en helt ny partner och ska på mycket kort tid kunna matcha elbilarna. Trots att vi har vunnit VM de fyra senaste åren måste vi vara ödmjuka och inse att det kommer att krävas mycket för att vi ska kunna utmana om VM-titeln.

KMS - HORSE Powertrain-chefen är dock fascinerad av mästerskapets nya koncept, där eldriften ska möta bilar med mer traditionella förbränningsmotorer.
- “Battle of technologies” är en fantastisk devis som är unik för rallycross. Den här sporten har alltid stått för ett brett spektrum av egna lösningar. Dessutom ska man utveckla bilar som tål allt: köra på både grus och asfalt, i hopp, i trafik. Allt! I förlängningen skulle vi kunna tänka oss att ännu fler koncept kommer in i konkurrensen. Nästa steg är kanske en hybridbil.

Efter en tuff tid, där Kristoffersson senior har dragit i många trådar är han ändå översvallande positiv inför den nya säsongen och det samarbets- och utvecklingsprojekt som ligger framför KMS - HORSE Powertrain.
- Det här känns som payback för några kämpiga år, där vi har stått inför extremt stora utmaningar. Vi vill vara ett attraktivt team för någon som letar efter en partner att utveckla saker ihop med. Nu är vi där och det känns oerhört tillfredsställande.

Michael Fleiss, VD på Aurobay Sweden, ser mycket positivt på det nya samarbetet:
- Aurobays vision för racing och prestanda är att vi vill visa världen att våra 2-litersmotorer kan trimmas till mycket högre nivåer för att uppnå fantastiska resultat även inom motorsport.
- FIA:s mästerskapsserie i rallycross är en fantastisk plattform för Aurobay och HORSE Powertrain att visa världen vad ICE kan leverera, när den drivs av alternativbränslen. Vi kan erbjuda kraftfulla, lätta och modulära lösningar för alla tillfällen, säger Matias Giannini, VD för HORSE Powertrain.

24-06-07 Hedström till start i Höljes
- Peter kör Hansen-Peugeot från RX Team Latvia och ger egna teamets rookie Filip Thorén en match på hemmaplan i Höljes.

Till slut blev suget för stort. Teamchef Peter Hedström kommer själv till start i Höljes och har då möjlighet att matcha fram teamets unge rookie Filip Thorén genom att dela tips och råd direkt från tävlingsbanan.

Hedströms strålande resultat i fjolårets RallyX och EM-start taggade Peter till att fortsätta testa hetluften i Supercar. Segern ifjol över självaste Johan Kristoffersson i Danmark sporrade förstås lite extra.
- Jag funderade redan i vintras på eget tävlande och kom fram till att ska jag köra något i år så ska det vara Höljes i en konkurrenskraftig bil, säger Peter Hedström.

Att finna något konkurrenskraftigt bilmaterial att hyra till Höljes, det visade sig däremot svårare, då det mesta bilarna sålts utomlands och körs i andra mästerskap. Men en bra bil fanns nere i Götene hos Hansen, med Team Latvia och Janis Baumanis som ägare.
- Det är den bilen som Timmy Hansen vann VM med, den senaste Hansenbilen med förbränningsmotor, avslöjar Peter.

Lettländaren Janis Baumanis var själv på plats vid test i går och imponerades av Peters tempo på Höljes. Redan efter fyra varv såg tiderna mycket bra ut jämfört med herrarna Veiby och Kristoffersson som testade samma dag.
- Janis stod vid sidan, klockade tider och jämförde mot VW-förarna, jag är den enda som kört hans bilar förutom han själv, säger Peter Hedström.

Redan efter sexton varv på Höljesbanan, med lite testande av olika inställningar, kände sig Peter fullt komfortabel i bilen och ger den toppbetyg.
- Den är mycket lik Hyundaien, har bra traction och en fin motor som drar från låga varv, lite mer nervig på det snabba utför backen men den är också kortare än Hyundaien.

22-årige Filip Thorén från Hallsberg var klar för Höljes sedan långt innan anmälningstiden utgång och kommer till start i teamets VW Polo Supercar. Filip ser liksom Peter fram mot folkfesten och den härliga banan i Höljes.
- Det är grymt häftigt med all publik, jag körde ju RX2e där ifjol och det ska bli spännande att köra Supercar där, säger Filip Thorén.
Sina egna tävlingsmässiga förväntningar tonar däremot Filip ner.
- Jag skapar inte några större förväntningar, mer än att jag vill vara med till semifinal och ska försöka sätta några bra varvtider, sen kan allt hända i semin, avslutar Thorén.

Detta är långt ifrån målet som Peter har.
- Vi går för seger, avslutar Peter.

Magic Weekend med EM och VM på Höljesbanan börjar den 4/7 med Kickoff och sedan körs det både Rally Magic (sprintrace i rally), Rallycross-SM, VM och EM i Rallycross under helgen som avslutas med EM och VM-finaler på söndag den 7/7.

24-06-06 Drivers excited by Coventry potential
Kevin Hansen encouraged by the possibility of a second street circuit in the FIA World Rallycross Championship

Bringing the FIA World Rallycross Championship back to the heart of the UK to race around the streets of Britain’s ‘Motor City’ has the potential to generate ‘the biggest event the sport has ever seen’, suggests last year’s runner-up Kevin Hansen.

Rallycross Promoter is in advanced talks with the organiser of MotoFest Coventry sponsored by E.ON to host a World RX round alongside the popular automotive extravaganza in 2025, building upon the tremendous success of the series’ downtown debut in Hong Kong last November.

The UK’s largest free-to-attend motoring event, MotoFest regularly attracts more than 200,000 visitors, and Hansen – who has been heavily involved in the initial track design process – was on-site last weekend (1-2 June) to talk about the proposed plans, get a feel for the festival and assess how the world’s pre-eminent rallycross championship might further enhance its appeal.

The Swede was joined in Coventry by former Australian Rally Champion Molly Taylor, who competed for Hansen Motorsport’s junior outfit #YellowSquad in the all-electric FIA RX2e Championship last season, and Rallycross Promoter Managing Director Arne Dirks, who has led the discussions with MotoFest Director, James Noble.

Rallycross as a discipline was born in Britain back in 1967 and has a large fanbase in the country. All sights are now set on bringing the sport’s irresistible, no-holds-barred blend of fast-paced entertainment and door-to-door duels back to the birthplace – and in front of a bigger audience than ever before.

Arne Dirks, Managing Director, Rallycross Promoter, said:
“It was fantastic to spend some time at MotoFest to really get a flavour for it, and honestly, I was blown away. The atmosphere was wonderful – a celebration of motoring milestones and iconic race cars – and exactly the kind of family-friendly festival experience we want to bring to future World RX events.
“We are aware there is work still to be done to turn this ambition into a reality, but together with James and his dedicated team, we are all laser-focused on the same goal – bringing the fever and thrills of World Rallycross to the streets of Coventry next year.”

Kevin Hansen, Driver, Hansen World RX Team, said:
“It was absolutely astonishing to see so many fans and citizens of Coventry coming out to support the event last weekend. The vibe was incredible, with music playing from every corner within the city’s Ring Road and I think the addition of World RX to MotoFest would only make it even better.
“Historically, the British motoring industry was based in Coventry, and we all know how much passion and enthusiasm there is for rallycross in the UK. Racing right there on the Ring Road on what looks like being an amazing track in front of so many spectators, I honestly think it would be the biggest rallycross event ever seen.”

Molly Taylor, Former Australian Rally Champion, said:
“It was brilliant to be in Coventry last weekend to see MotoFest up close. Coming from a predominantly rallying background, I’m still relatively new to rallycross but having seen the event in Hong Kong last year and the huge excitement that generated, I think bringing the same buzz to Europe with a street circuit right in the heart of the UK would be pretty epic. I’d love to be a part of it!”

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24-05-29 Andersson, Hvaal and Ohman claim RallyX wins and podiums in Kouvola, Finland
Rising rallycross star Lukas Andersson maintained his position at the head of the 2024 RallyX Supercar Lites Championship standings with victory in Kouvola, Finland, while fellow hot shot Jens Hvaal was also victorious in the Open 4WD Pro Am division and fan favourite Mats Ohman claimed an emphatic podium with JC Raceteknik.

16-year-old Andersson entered the weekend on the back of double victories in the first RallyX weekend in Tierp, and opened his Finnish account with the fastest time in Q1 on Saturday morning. Battling at the front of the competitive category, Andersson took top qualifying points after Q3, then won both the semi-final and final from the front to take maximum championship points at the head of the standings.

On Sunday, Andersson again took the top qualifier position, but a jump start was followed by side-to-side contact with another competitor on the opening lap of the semi-final, causing a spin and ending Andersson’s hopes of another victory. Regardless, the strong weekend means he remains at the head of the standings.

Jens Hvaal recovered from having to withdraw from round two in Tierp through illness in style by claiming his second career Open 4WD Pro Am victory, following his debut performance in the Norwegian round of RallyX last year. Having secured the Pro Am win, Hvaal also finished on the podium of the Open 4WD Pro category, racing against far more accomplished drivers.

JC Supercar team mate Mats Ohman then recovered from having to retire from Saturday’s action with an electrical issue to deliver a brilliant performance in the Open 4WD Pro final on Sunday – at the venue where he claimed a pair of Open 4WD Pro Am victories last season – and finished on the round four podium in third.

Racing under the JC Raceteknik Junior Team banner in the Junior Cross Car category, Arvid Carlsson claimed a pair of 10th place finishes in his Speedcar machine and lies eighth in the points, while Carl Svedlund made the final on Saturday to finish fifth and was 11th on Sunday. With his Casmat Cross Car, Svedlund sits just one point behind his team mate in the standings, in ninth.

Lukas Andersson (SWE):
“Saturday was a great day, I had good pace all through the day. I managed to get some good lap times and raced well through the day. On Sunday I also had good pace, I lost out a little bit in Q2 but took it back in Q3. In the semi-final I was going forward a little bit at the start and when I dropped the clutch I thought the lights would be green, but they weren’t so I had to take two jokers. Then when we restarted I was a little bit late on the lights, so I was a little bit behind, we went side-by-side after turn one and I don’t really know happened but I got spun around. Sometimes these things happen, overall it’s been great and I’m going to go all in at the next round in Sweden.”

Jens Hvaal (NOR):
“The weekend went pretty well overall. On Saturday everything felt good and it was really nice to take the win in Open 4WD Pro Am especially. On Sunday we had a lot of bad luck, so there have really been a lot of up and downs but I will just try to forget the downs and put them behind me and forget them. We have some cool races to look forward to and that’s where my focus will be.”

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Team Principal:
“Overall it was a very positive weekend. All of our drivers have moments where the pace of really good. For Lukas, he was very strong this weekend, a good step forward from last year and the win on Saturday was very, very good. The jump start on Sunday was a shame, but something he will learn from. Jens had his fair share of troubles after contact, Open 4WD is a bit like that this year, but when he was able to get his head down in clear air he was very good and deserved the win on Saturday – we can expect much more of that this year! And for Mats, the team worked hard to repair the car after the small issues on Saturday and Mats rewarded them with a brilliant podium.”

24-05-15 Team Manager Jussi Pinomäki on 2024 FIA World RX: “It will be something totally new”
he 2024 FIA World RX season is approaching rapidly and there are a number of changes which CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment will face as the team has raised its ambition for the coming season.

Let Team Manager Jussi Pinomäki guide you to what’s new - the full interview can be watched in the CE Dealer Team social media accounts during the coming weeks!

New race format
“The race format will be something totally new, before we used to race against the time until we got to the semi final stage. But now it’s all about position, so I think we will see rallycross in all of its beauty.

“We need to be sure that we finish in all the races and keep the cars in one piece - at the same time as we finish as high as possible.”

2024 format explained.

New countries
“We have some new tracks like Hungary, a really nice track with a lot of elevation and some blind corners. That will be interesting.

“Then we have some totally new events like Australia. I think it will be like in Hong Kong last year, everything was new and it turned out great. The general environment was super positive and we showed the potential of the sport, what it can be in the future. And I’m expecting the same for Australia.”

Explore the full 2024 calendar.

New tyres
“There are a lot of new things, of course what first comes to mind is the new tyre as we will start racing with the Hoosier tyres starting this year.

“It’s a totally different construction in the tyre than what we’ve had in the past, so a lot to learn.”

Learn more about Hoosier Tyres.

High expectations on results
“The expectations are pretty high, we have been climbing up the season every season. There is one more step to take, I think that is the main objective,” said Jussi Pinomäki.

“It’s not easy, but I feel we have a strong driver line-up. One is more experienced and one is catching up constantly. I think we are a lot stronger than when we started the project.”

Klara and Niclas
“The goal from the start was to get Klara Andersson up in terms of pace and be fast on every track we go to. And she is picking up on that even faster than we thought,” said Jussi Pinomäki.

“Niclas of course has been fast all the time, for him it’s more about finding the consistency. I have no doubts that we don’t have the drivers to take that last step up in the standings.”

Learn more about the team goals.

24-05-13 Andersson takes double-top to lead RallyX Supercar Lites standings after Tierp weekend
Swede Lukas Andersson claimed back-to-back victories in the opening two rounds of the RallyX Supercar Lites season at Tierp in Sweden as part of a packed RallyXtreame weekend.

Racing with JC Raceteknik in the single-specification Supercar Lites division for a second straight season, 16-year-old Andersson overcame engine problems on Friday morning while competing in a different Rally Sprint type format for the RallyX series, but battled back through the day of single-car, single-stage runs to claim an opening round victory.

On Saturday for round two, now racing in a conventional rallycross event, Andersson was never outside the top two in qualifying, set the fastest time in Q2 then led semi-final two from the front. In the final, Andersson made the best start to take the lead from second on the grid, then held on under pressure throughout the race to claim a fifth career victory.

Racing JC Audi S1 Supercars in the Open 4WD category, Norwegian Jens Hvaal had a challenging opening day on Friday to begin his first full campaign, then unfortunately had to withdraw from round two due to illness on Saturday. Swede Mats Ohman also had a difficult weekend, having finished fifth in the Open 4WD classification on Friday he didn’t make it to the semi-finals on Saturday.

Racing under the JC Raceteknik Junior Team banner in Tierp, Carl Svedlund claimed a best finished of fourth on Friday, while Arvid Carlsson secured a sixth and 10th place finish and lies sixth in the Junior Cross Car standings.

Lukas Andersson (SWE):
“The weekend started with some downsides with the engine failure. But I built up speed on the track in the Sprint, made it into the final and there I put up a good time. I managed to take the win – I didn’t expect that because it had gone so up and down. I raced in something similar to the Sprint before in an 85cc CrossCar, but it’s something new in a car and I enjoyed it. On Saturday I had good pace. In the semi-final I pushed really hard to know the track and how hard I could push in the final, and in the final it all came together. I had a good start, managed to get in front and from there I just drove on. I had damaged the steering a little bit so it was a bit hard to turn. It was super close, I could feel Casper [Jansson] nudging me in the back, but I held on and it feels really good to take the win. Kouvola next time isn’t my favourite track to be honest, but I will go there with the same approach and a smile on my face to do the best I can.”

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Team Principal:
“Lukas had a really good weekend. People expect a lot because he was so fast last year, but he is still very inexperienced compared to many of his rivals. He impressed me in the Sprint on Friday and did well to take the win, then on Saturday when we were back to doing rallycross proper where he was setting the pace then made the best start when it really mattered. We are really pleased with how he managed the race to take the win. It’s a good start to the season. Jens and Mats both had difficult weekends, especially on Saturday but we will test more with both of them before Kouvola, and it was a pleasure for me personally for JC to have a good presence back in the CrossCar Junior class where we will continue to help build young talents. Both Carl and Arvid learned a lot this weekend and had good speed.”

24-05-13 Kristoffersson, Andersson and Tiger lead the way at Tierp
The RallyX championship presented by Nova Motorsport gave the favourites a chance to shine in Saturday's Race 2 at the Tierp Arena. More than 15,000 spectators were especially treated to an epic battle between Lukas Andersson and Casper Jansson on the final day of action.

Open 4WD Pro: Johan Kristoffersson, an invincible fortress
While the debut of the new VW Polo KMS was eagerly awaited in Tierp last weekend, the six-time Rallycross World Champion lived up to his reputation with a flawless performance.

With three wins in qualifying, Johan Kristoffersson easily dominated the final stages, winning ahead of Ole-Christian Veiby and 2023 Pro-Am champion Maiko Tamm, with rookies Filip Thorén, Joni Turpeinen and Isak Sjovkist finishing in that order.

After the first two races, Johan Kristoffersson has a ten-point lead over Ole-Christian Veiby. The sensation of the weekend was 15-year-old Joni Turpeinen, making his first appearance in an official competition at the wheel of a Supercar. Third in the championship, 19 points behind the leader, the young Finn finished ahead of Martin Enlund, Filip Martinsson and Maiko Tamm.

Open 4WD Pro-Am: Martin Enlund and Joni Turpeinen neck-and-neck
After Filip Martinsson's victory in Race 1, Martin Enlund was quick to respond to the three-time Swedish champion's rise to prominence by taking his first career win in the Supercar category.

Despite being dominated by Joni Turpeinen in qualifying, the Supercar Lites runner-up reversed the trend in the final, outpacing his Finnish counterpart and Filip Martinsson's Renault Clio.

After two races of the current season, the three men are neck-and-neck in the overall standings. Provisional leader Martin Enlund is just two and seven points ahead of Joni Turpeinen and Filip Martinsson respectively.

Supercar Lites: A duel that lived up to its promise
With Simon Olofsson forced to retire early in Race 2 due to an engine failure, Lukas Andersson and Casper Jansson spared no expense in their bid to win the first weekend of the season.

Having won the rally sprint the day before, Lukas Andersson was unable to beat Casper Jansson in qualifying, but he did manage to make the difference in the final stages.

Throughout the day, the two Swedes fought a fierce battle. Casper Jansson set the fastest time in Q1, Lukas Andersson returned the favour in Q2, before Jansson took advantage of Q3 to win the intermediate classification for the second time this season.

However, Lukas Andersson reversed the trend with a first-class drive in the final. Even slowed by a puncture, the JC Raceteknik driver managed to hold off the onslaught of Casper Jansson, who was forced to retire after suffering a mechanical breakdown in the penultimate corner. Julien Meunier and Kevin Daarbak made the most of the opportunity to complete this second top-three finish of the 2024 season.

In the overall standings, Lukas Andersson has a five-point advantage over Casper Jansson. Third-placed Julien Meunier is two points ahead of Kevin Daarbak, while Marceau Launay and Eirik Berget are still in the hunt, trailing by just seven points.

Open 2WD: Simon Tiger in total control
Like Johan Kristoffersson in the Supercar class, Simon Tiger was never in trouble during the two days. Already leading the overall standings with a maximum of 24 points at the end of the rally sprint, the driver from Luleå did it again the following day, dominating a category that was reinforced by Swedish championship regulars Viktor Fahlgren, Jon Ny and Anton Carlsson.

Winner of the three qualifying heats, Simon Tiger took his 11th career win, beating Viktor Johansson and the excellent Anton Carlsson and Viktor Fahlgren, while Kenneth Konge closed the gap with a broken rear suspension.

After two races, Simon Tiger leads the championship by 11 and 17 points respectively, ahead of Viktor Johansson and Kenneth Konge. Rasmus Berggren, who finished fourth on the previous day, failed to qualify for the final

24-05-11 Maximal utdelning för KMS
Dubbel dubbelseger! Det gick som på räls för Kristoffersson Motorsport-duon Johan Kristoffersson och Ole Christian Veiby i RallyX-premiären i Tierp.
- Det har fungerat bra. Ett tecken på att våra ingenjörer har gjort ett bra förarbete med de nya bilarna, säger Johan som tog hem segern båda dagarna.

Kristoffersson Motorsport åkte till säsongspremiären med två oprövade kort i form av de nya egenbyggda KMS 601 RX-bilarna, med biobränsledrivna förbränningsmotorer. Resultatet visade sig vara över förväntan - eller i alla fall som väntat.
- Vi vet ju att det är gediget byggda bilar, så vi var väl egentligen inte speciellt oroliga, men det är förstås ett fint kvitto på att vi har gjort rätt saker, säger teamchefen Tommy Kristoffersson.

RallyX inleddes under fredagen med en sprinttävling, där förarna gav sig ut en och en på banan. KMS-duon visade direkt vilka som hade mest krut i tunnorna. Kristoffersson dominerade hela dagen med Veiby som en skugga där bakom och de båda lämnade motståndarna långt efter sig.
- Jag hade väl önskat att kunna pressa Johan lite mer. Han har varit stark hela helgen och så har det varit lite småstrul på min bil, men det har varit en bra helg med många lärdomar och ett fint test. Aldrig fel att få köra supercar igen, säger Veiby, som fick en tuff start på dag två när han blev inblandad i en kollision i första kurvan.
- Ja, det var kanske onödigt att ge sig in i den kampen, men då fick vi se vad bilen tål och går för.

Veiby kämpade sig sedan tillbaka i matchen med två andraplatser bakom Johan, därefter seger i semifinalen, vilket innebar att han kunde utmana Johan från första ledet i finalen.

Kristoffersson visade sig dock omutlig den här helgen. Han tog starten och drog ifrån stallkompisen, men vid mållinjen var försprånget bara en enda sekund.
- Jag fick punktering, ut ur velodromen på sista varvet tror jag. Vet inte varför det hände. Jag hade punka även i semifinalen, men då var det bara en pyspunka bak.

Banan i Tierp blev med tiden ganska tuff för bilarna under andra dagen, men på det hela taget var det stora motorevenemanget i Upplands-metropolen ett häftigt evenemang. Värt att hylla, tycker Tommy Kristoffersson.
- En stor bidragande orsak till att vi deltar här är att Andreas Eriksson och hans gäng bjuder till med ett sånt här härligt arrangemang. Mycket folk och en massa aktiviteter. Full fart hela tiden. Det är svårt att stanna hemma då. Sedan får vi se hur det blir med fortsättningen. Det har vi inte bestämt ännu.

Men tävlingen gav dessutom något att ta med sig till hemläxan också.
- Bra att få trimma in några gubbar på nya positioner och för alla att vara i race mode. Sedan finns det förstås detaljer att jobba vidare med. Starterna till exempel har inte varit perfekta.

Johan Kristoffersson instämmer i det nyttiga med att komma ut och tävla.
- Test är test och det behöver vi mer av, men tävling är tävling, en lite mindre skyddad miljö. Vi visste inte riktigt om vi var redo för att ge oss ut att tävla, men så här i efterhand tycker jag ändå att vi visade att vi var det och vi har lärt oss en massa saker.

I RallyX-mästerskapet leder nu Kristoffersson med maximala 60 poäng före Veiby på 50.

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24-05-10 The start of a new era for Rallycross
On the eve of the start of the RallyX championship, First Corner has lifted the veil on the new FC2 cars that will compete in the 4WD/Supercar category before moving on to Nitrocross next autumn.

After 12 months of hard work since the project's inception, no fewer than five cars will be on the grid at the Tierp Arena this weekend.

First Corner and OMSE have pulled off a masterstroke in just a few weeks. Starting with the crazy idea of turning the current Supercars Lites into real power monsters with around 550 hp and a turbocharged engine powered by a non-fossil fuel, the technical teams in Nynäshamn have used a wealth of ingenuity to achieve their goal.

The FC2, which was unveiled to the public on Thursday evening, is designed to compete with traditional supercars while maintaining relatively low running costs.

With its aggressive design, the FC2 will get its first real test this weekend when it takes on the best of the rallycross scene.

Andreas Eriksson - CEO for OMSE
"This FC2 is a project I've been dreaming about for a long time. We've had many discussions over the last ten years about how to develop our Supercar Lites into something bigger and now we have a product that perfectly matches the expectations of our sport. I'd like to thank all our technical partners who have supported us in this adventure, because this project has been a real race against the clock. From day one, our goal was to have these cars competing in RallyX before heading to the United States for Nitrocross at the end of next summer.

"This product is the result of a long and intense process and I am proud that we have achieved the goals we set ourselves. I'm also grateful to the teams who have put their trust in us by ordering the first kits to convert the current Supercar Lites into FC2s. It's been a crazy couple of weeks in terms of intensity to get everything ready in time for this first race of the RallyX Championship, but I'm very happy with the result.

"We'll now make sure we continue to develop these cars over the next few weeks, but there's no substitute for real competition to see where we stand and that's why we chose RallyX to develop our product as best we can. Thanks to Supercar Lites, we've been able to bring a lot of talent to the forefront of the rallycross scene and I firmly believe that this project will allow us to do exactly the same with FC2, which is just the next step.

Michael Lynch - Driver for the Loenbro Set Team
"This car has phenomenal power. The first tests I was able to do at the beginning of the week were on a track where the grip is very unstable, but the engine performance is really optimal at all levels. What's more, we've been able to benefit from a tried and tested product that hasn't had a single breakdown. In other words, we're more than happy to have bet on this FC2 project."

Conner Martell - VSC driver for Team Farén
"I have a lot of experience behind the wheel of a Supercar Lites, but my first few laps in the FC2 have been a completely different experience. The potential is there and I'm more than excited to see where we stand in relation to the real Supercars. What is certain is that the initial idea is not only good on paper, but that the concept also works in the real world. Above all, this concept will allow a large number of drivers to continue their development in our sport at a more attractive cost."

Patrick Gruszka - Driver for Team Green APU
"I have some limited experience in Supercar Lites with a full season in Nitrocross. This FC2 really bodes well for the future and especially for next season from next September and I hope this first weekend will allow us all to confirm that

Oliver Eriksson - Driver for Team OMSE
"The car has completed its first laps and the concept is working. In moving from the Supercar Lites to the FC2 we really wanted to make a breakthrough between these two generations of cars and that's what we've done. To take what worked best on the Lites, recycle it into the FC2 as it is now and make it competitive with the current Supercars is quite an achievement. I'd like to thank our longstanding partner Avitas Motorsport for their responsiveness and for helping us move forward faster and faster, as well as all our other technical partners who have worked so hard. To have no less than five cars on the grid for this first round of the RallyX championship is a real achievement. We've had a lot of work to do over the last few days to make sure that everything works and that this car can compete with the current Supercars. We'll have a great opportunity to measure ourselves against the new cars produced by KMS, as we couldn't dream of a better comparison.”

Kevin Eriksson - Driver for Team OMSE
"I had so much experience driving Supercar Lites that when we got to Supercar level we always tended to complain about the chassis behaviour. We had so many examples from top drivers like Joni Wiman and Sebastian Eriksson that we asked Andreas Eriksson how effective a Supercar Lites with a Supercar engine could be. Now, several years later, we are witnessing the realisation of all our wishes. The potential of this FC2 is huge. I can't wait to see what the next few weeks will bring"

24-05-09 Isak Sjökvist and #YellowSquad reunite for 2024 RX2e title-fight
Swedish driver Isak Sjökvist has re-signed with #YellowSquad for the 2024 FIA European RX2e Championship. Following a nail-biting season last year, in which Sjökvist finished a close runner-up, both team and driver are committed to reaching that coveted spot at the top of the RX2e leaderboard.

This season marks three years since Sjökvist made the switch to rallycross, taking on the Supercar Lites division of RallyX Nordic in 2021. That same year marked the Swede’s RX2e debut, claiming a home podium in Höljes at his maiden event.

With three seasons of the all-electric single-specification category under his belt, the now 22-year-old has become one of the front-runners, scoring more RX2e podiums than any other driver. In his first full campaign in 2022, Sjökvist finished on the podium in four of the five rounds, claiming a maiden victory in the final round in Barcelona and securing the runner-up position in the championship standings.

2023 saw Sjökvist kickstart his first year in #YellowSquad colours with a win in Hell, Norway, making it back-to-back victories in a Zeroid X1 machine. Two more podium finishes in Höljes and Estering, Germany, placed the Swede second in the standings once more, just seven points adrift of the trophy.

Sjökvist‘s experience is reinforced by the expertise of Hansen Motorsport’s junior team and the lessons learned during their first championship battle together, putting #YellowSquad and Sjökvist in a strong position for the FIA RX2e title this season.

Hansen Motorsport’s commitment to RX2e supports its vision for a more sustainable future. The Hansen outfit enters its third season running all-electric cars in the FIA World Rallycross Championship and will be adding further #YellowSquad drivers to its electric racing roster this year.

#YellowSquad notably claimed the RX2 International Series crown in 2020, alongside wins in NRX NEXT and success in the European Rallycross Championship and RallyX Nordic in Supercar. This week sees Sjökvist taking on the opening event of the 2024 RallyX Nordic season, taking to the track for a double-header at the Tierp Arena in Sweden (10-11 May) in preparation for his RX2e campaign.

For 2024, the FIA RX2e championship kicks off its calendar in Essay, France (8-9 June) before supporting the FIA World Rallycross Championship across its four European rounds, in Sweden, Hungary, Belgium, and Portugal.

Isak Sjökvist #YellowSquad Driver
I’m super excited that I’ve signed for another year with #YellowSquad. We are making great progress and I know we have what it takes to reach our goals together.

It's an honour to get this opportunity once again and encouraging for me that they have the trust in me. I would also like to take a moment to thank all my partners, including the Hansen family and my own, and everyone else that is giving me this opportunity.

We’re starting up this year’s programme by taking on the first two rounds of RallyX Nordic on home soil, which feels exciting and a great run-through until the RX2e season begins. You could call it the best possible warmup!

Eric Färén Team Principal
We’re excited to do another year with Isak. I think from the beginning last year it felt like a perfect fit. We were all working well together and having a lot of fun.

Of course, it feels a bit like unfinished business. We have long term goals, but we want to win the RX2e championship so that is what we’ll be pushing for this year. I know Isak has been working hard over the winter and we will try to be as prepared as we can to give him all the tools that he needs to get the title.

24-05-09 April was a month full of positive steps in Hansen Motorsport's
April was a month full of positive steps in Hansen Motorsport's sustainability driven mission, as the team delved deeper into its work as a member of Hydrogen Sweden, and the Rallycross Promoter unveiled a 'Sustainability Handbook' outlining the framework for a greener version of the sport.

From one increasingly sustainable sport to another, Timmy took to the waters at Lake Maggiore in Italy for further testing with the E1 Series, as the all-electric powerboat championship prepares for its next round in Venice (11-12 May).

Hansen Motorsport joins Hydrogen Sweden
Always in pursuit of innovative, sustainable solutions, earlier this year Hansen Motorsport became a part of Hydrogen Sweden, exploring the possibilities of hydrogen and collaborating with other stakeholders in the industry towards a greener future.

There is little doubt that hydrogen will play a key role in reducing emissions, and the non-profit organisation Hydrogen Sweden is the leading platform for hydrogen in Sweden. Together with its network, made up of over 175 members, Hydrogen Sweden leads on multiple projects, disseminating knowledge around hydrogen and its possibilities. Kevin took part in the latest instalment of talks hosted by the group - a 'Hydrogen Hour' - in April.

In addition to being being a Hydrogen Sweden member, Hansen Motorsport is a signatory to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and Race to Zero. The team has also achieved FIA 3-Star Sustainability Accreditation, alongside being ISO 14001:2015 (International Organisation for Standardisation) certified, as part of its sustainability efforts.

Having become the first rallycross team to reach carbon neutral status with the 2022 season, Hansen Motorsport continues to push for environmentally friendly improvements, both within the team and the championship. Details of its '2023 Sustainability Report' will be revealed soon!

Towards the end of April, the Rallycross Promoter unveiled its 'Sustainability Roadbook' for 2024 and beyond, outlining a clear framework and guidelines for a more sustainable version of the championship.

With sustainability at the heart of Hansen Motorsport, it is fantastic to see the FIA World Rallycross Championship and WRC Promoter GmbH working together to create a greener future for the sport of rallying.

The 'Sustainability Roadbook' presents action points for the Rallycross Promoter’s goals in the short and long-term, as well as highlighting its achievements to-date, in alignment with the FIA's environmental strategy.

World RX’s journey to a more sustainable future is an ongoing process. In 2022, the series introduced electric cars for the first time, before achieving FIA three-star environmental accreditation last year. In 2024, World RX’s electric cars will go wheel-to-wheel with sustainably-fuelled combustion cars, an exciting ‘Battle of Technologies’ and a first in motorsport.

Timmy returns to the water with E1 Series
Team Brazil, founded by technology entrepreneur Marcelo Claure, headed to Lake Maggiore, Italy, in April for testing ahead of Round Two of the E1 Series in Venice (11-12 May).

Alongside Catie Munnings, his team-mate for both Andretti Altawkilat Extreme E and Team Brazil, Timmy got further acquainted with the E1 Racebird in preparation for the upcoming racing action, against teams owned by the likes of Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, and Sergio Perez.

Timmy and Catie secured a flying start with P3 in Qualifying at the opening round of the E1 Series in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2-3 February). Team Brazil rode this momentum into the Semi-Finals, securing P2 in one Heat, but testing conditions in the other meant they just missed out on a spot in the Final.

Feeling prepared after a few days testing, and looking to make a strong comeback after Round One in February, Timmy and Catie are sure to make a splash in Venice.

24-05-09 Äntligen "kosläpp" för KMS
Det blir “kosläpp” för Kristoffersson Motorsport när RallyX rullar igång i Tierp kommande helg. Två nya bilar släpps ut med två välbekanta förare: Johan Kristoffersson och Ole Christian Veiby.
- Alltid trevligt med RallyX och deras imponerande upplägg. Jag tror på en superhelg med mycket folk och fint väder, säger stallchefen för KMS, Tommy Kristoffersson.

Kristoffersson Motorsport lanserar två nya egenbyggda supercar, med biobränsledrivna förbränningsmotorer, i den uppländska motormetropolen.
- De är ersättare till våra två gamla trotjänare “Bettan” och “Grisen”, och är tänkta att användas i tävlingar som RallyX och kanske Rallylegend. Elbilarna har inte gått sedan Lydden Hill och är föremål för uppdateringar. De bilarna får vi inte heller testa med för tillfället så det här är vårt sätt att komma igång med att trimma in teamet.

Om det blir fler tävlingar i RallyX återstår att se. Teamchefen är tydlig med att det är världsmästerskapet som är huvudmålet.
- Vår prio ligger på VM, även om vi inte är klara med hela paketet där än. Det har varit extra tufft att få ihop allt i år, men vi har goda förhoppningar att allt ska ha gått i lås när det är dags i Höljes i juli.

Johan Kristoffersson har haft en tävlingsmässigt lugn vinter och vår.
- Jag har inte kört sedan Extreme E-premiären och det var ju i januari, konstaterar Johan.

Gissa om den sexfaldige världsmästaren är tävlingssugen?
- Spännande att få känna på de nya bilarna. Nu får vi se hur långt vi har kommit. Det är bra att få komma igång och tävla även om det är tester vi skulle behöva mer av framöver.

Ett besök i Höljes har det blivit med nyförvärven, men mycket är förstås oprövat ännu.
- Det är inte bara bara att ta något från ritbordet och få det att fungera optimalt i praktiken, påpekar Ole Christian Veiby, som likt Johan är mycket taggad inför Tierp.
- Det är länge sedan det var tävling. Lite rallykörning i vinter, men inte lika många mil som vanligt, så det känns bra att köra igång igen. Jag har sällan glatt mig så mycket inför en premiärtävling, lovar Veiby, som också trivs på banan i Tierp, där han förra året var tvåa i mål, tätt i hälarna på stallkompisen.
- Det var första gången jag körde där ifjol och det gick ju bra. Jag fick pusha Johan ända till mål.

RallyX-premiären går över två race, med en tävling på fredag respektive lördag, där fredagstävlingen har ett nytt format. Den körs i form av en RallyX-sprint med två specialsträckor i jakten på bästa tid. Under lördagen blir det däremot en rallycross-tävling i traditionell stil.

24-05-09 Thorén klar för RallyX!
- Filip äntrar teamets VW Polo Supercar för full säsong i RallyX och Hedströms Motorsport slår ett slag för fler unga förare.

Säsongsöppnaren i RallyX på Tierp nu på fredag och lördag bjuder på full satsning med fokus på unga förare från Hedströms Motorsport. 21-åringe Filip Thorén gör debut i Supercar, två år äldre Isac Egonsson laddar för full säsong i Crosscar och i Crosscar Junior kör de båda unga förarna Hampus Hagström och Hugo Lundgren.

Filip Thorén kommer köra en VW Polo Supercar från Hedströms Motorsport i RallyX. Supercar-rookien från Hallsberg har värmt upp med tester tidigare på både Tierp och nu senast på Westombanan i Arvika. Filip känner sig redo för tävling och tygla de över 600 hästarna under huven på Polon efter att ha avslutat en rejäl genomkörare på Westombanan.
- Det här blir jäkligt häftigt, helt klar det värsta jag kört hittills, ler Filip Thorén efter några avslutande varv i Polon.
Omställningen från den RX2e-bil han körde förra året är stor och han har fått lägga om körstil lite, då Polon kräver mer aggressiv approach.
- Elbilen var man tvungen att köra mer effektivt och mer som racing, inte sladda så mycket, sen finns det ju så mycket mer effekt i den här Polon, allt går ju så mycket fortare i den här, reflekterar Filip.
Thorén som startade med Folkrace i unga år, har sedan kört den stora rallycrossplantskolan JSM-klassen 2150, där han 2022 tog hem silvret, innan han ifjol tog klivet in i RX2e. Till i år kände han sig redo för nya utmaningar och är nu väl förberedd inför debuten i Tierp.
Målsättning i år för Filip är att göra några hyfsade resultat och lära sig klassen, han lägger inte någon press på sig att topp-prestera direkt från start.
- Jag känner mig rätt lugn och är redo för säsongsstart, nu ska man bara lära sig tävla i den också, skrattar Filip.

Med till Tierp i Crosscar-klassen är också rutinerade Extreme-föraren Isac Egonsson, som efter ett sabbatsår gjorde ett par inhopp i teamet mot slutet av förra året. I år blir det full satsning på RallyX för 24-årige Egonsson från Torsby i teamets Casmat Extreme.
- Det blev nytändning ifjol när jag hoppade in och blev fyra i SM i Östmark efter ett helt års uppehåll, berättar Isac.
Egonsson spänner bågen högt, målsättningen är att vara med på pallen i RallyX.
- Jag tror Isac har alla chanser, han var bitvis ruggigt snabb ifjol och nu har vi fått till karten med bra drag i motorn, säger Peter Hedström.
Isac erkänner att det kan bli tufft, inte minst från de yngre förarna som vill upp, men han har receptet för seger.
- När man möter dem är det bara att fälla ner locket och köra, börjar man tänka så är man efter direkt, menar Egonsson.
Casmat-karten ger han lovord efter testerna.
- Den räcker helt klart till för att blanda sig i toppstriderna, den känns bra och nu börjar jag få snurr på den, men det kommer bli ett riktigt getingbo i RallyX, tror Isac.

I Crosscar Junior är det blott trettonårige Hampus Hagström som kör för Hedströms Motorsport. Det är Hagströms andra säsong i RallyX Nordic. I fjol slutade han femma, men i år är siktet högre ställt både i premiären och i totalen.
- Hampus kommer absolut vara med och slåss om totalsegern i år, menar teamboss Hedström.
Hagström laddade upp inför Tierp med fyra testdagar och sedan seger direkt i första NM-deltävlingen på Finnskogbanen i Flisa.
- Det var en riktig drömstart på säsongen med att vinna NM i Flisa, ännu en seger i Tierp vore skönt, säger Hampus Hagström.

Junior i Crosscar är också teamets nykomling Hugo Lundgren, som är helt ny i sporten och körde sitt livs första tävling i Flisa förra helgen. Trots avsaknad av tävlingsrutin gjorde han stora framsteg under sin första tävlingshelg och är spänd på att för köra på Tierp Arena.
- Det kändes att Hugo växte in i karten och det var utveckling i varje varv han körde, berättar Peter Hedström.

Teamet är nu på plats med teamchef Peter Hedström i spetsen, att backa upp Filip, Isac och Hampus och Hugo i deras satsningar mot toppen i RallyX.
- Det ska bli jättekul att få följa våra unga förare och se dem utvecklas ytterligare under säsongen, avslutar Peter.

24-05-05 Sammanfattning Supercupen i Rallycross Deltävling 2 och 3 – 4-5 maj
Den 4-5 maj arrangerade Haninge Motorklubb andra och tredje deltävlingen i Supercupen i Rallycross. I tävlingen deltog klasserna 2400 cc, 2150 cc och RCH – Historisk klass. Dessutom Crosskartens värstingklasser Xtreme och Xtreme Junior. Den första deltävlingen kördes i Fjärås den 27 april.

Här följer en sammanställning av resultaten.

Klass Supernationell 2400 cc
Förare Klubb Förare Klubb
1 Rasmus Olsson Karlskrona AK Rasmus Olsson Karlskrona AK
2 Joakim Berndtsson Tjörns MF Lars-Johan Gummsesson SMK Nyköping
3 Emil Naessén SMK Nyköping Joakim Berndtsson Tjörns MK

I Supernationell är Rasmus Olsson hittills ohotad cupledare. Han har nu totalt tre segrar.

Klass 2150 cc
Förare Klubb Förare Klubb
1 Kim Andersson Orust MS Anton E Thereus MK Team Westom
2 Anton E Thereus MK Team Westom Jonathan Rosborg Enköpings MK
3 Niklas Eriksson Laxå MK Richard Klingstedt Vimmerby MS

I klassen 2150 är resultaten lite blandade. Kim Andersson har en första- och en tredjeplats, Anton E Thereus har en första- och en andraplats.

Historisk Rallycrossklass - RCH
Förare Klubb Förare Klubb
1 Rune Granlund NMK Trøgstad Rune Granlund NMK Trøgstad
2 Göran Lind Bollnäs MK Göran Lind Bollnäs MK
3 Kjell-Åke Hellkvist Dalby MK Kjell-Åke Hellkvist Dalby MK

Rune Granlund från vårt grannland Norge ligger bra till med två segrar och en andraplats.

Crosskart Xtreme
Förare Klubb Förare Klubb
1 Sebastian Enholm Teknis MC Sebastian Enholm Teknis MC
2 Jonatan Hoffman Haninge MK Alex Lindeqvist Haninge MK
3 Stefan Agerheim Haninge MK Rasmus Roos Haninge MK

I Xtremeklassen verkar Sebastian Enholm helt oslagbar. Nu har han totalt tre segrar.

Crosskart Xtreme Junior
Förare Klubb Förare Klubb
1 Kalle Björk Haninge MK Gustav Atteblad Östmarks MFF
2 Elis Rippe MK Ran Kalle Björk Haninge MK
3 Hannes Hägg SMK Hälsinge Liam Hägg SMK Hälsinge

I juniorklassen ligger hemmaföraren Kalle Björk bra till. På de tre deltävlingarna har han en förstaplats och två andraplatser.

Kompletta resultat finns att hämta på www.raceoffice.se

Om Supercupen
Målsättningen med Supercupen är att utöka och säkerställa tillväxten inom Svensk Rallycross.

Under 2024 ingår sju tävlingar i serien.
Deltävling 4 och 5 arrangeras av Strängnäs AMS den 8-9/6.
Deltävling 6 körs av SMK Arboga den 17/8.
Deltävling 7 – finalen – går av stapeln hos Götene MK den 7 september.

Högstabanan • Haninge • www.haningemotorklubb.se

24-05-01 Supercupen i Rallycross 4-5 maj i Haninge
Deltävling 2 och 3 – 4-5 maj
Den 4-5 maj arrangerar Haninge Motorklubb deltävling två och tre i Supercupen i Rallycross. Tävlingen körs på Högstabanan söder om Stockholm. Den första deltävlingen arrangerades av Fjärås MK den 27 april.

I tävlingen deltar klasserna 2400 cc, 2150 cc och RCH – Historisk klass. Dessutom deltar Crosskartens värstingklasser Xtreme och Xtreme Junior. Första start bägge dagarna är 10.00. Därefter tre kvalomgångar och finaler.

Här följer resultaten efter deltävling 1.

Förare märkta med en asterisk är anmälda till helgens tävlingar.
Klass Supernationell 2400 cc
1* Rasmus Olsson Karlskrona AK
2* Leo Ivarsson Kungsbacka MA
3* Lars-Johan Gummsesson SMK Nyköping

Klass 2150 cc
1* Niklas Eriksson Laxå MK
2* Richard Klingstedt Vimmerby MS
3* Kim Andersson Orust MS
Historisk Rallycrossklass - RCH

Bilen måste vara tillverkad före 1974.
1* Peter Fransson Vimmerby MS
2* Rune Granlund NMK Trøgstad
3 Rickard Klasson Tjörns MF

Crosskart Xtreme
Förarna är över 16 år.
1* Sebastian Enholm Teknis MC
2* Jimmy Bergander Haninge MK
3* Alex Lindeqvist Haninge MK

Crosskart Xtreme Junior
Förarna är 12–16 år.
1* Gustav Atteblad Östmarks MFF
2* Kalle Björk Haninge MK
3 Ville Viberg Tomelilla MK

Resultat kommer fortlöpande att läggas ut på www.raceoffice.se
Mer information om Rallycross och Crosskart finns på www.sbf.se

Om Supercupen
Målsättningen med Supercupen är att utöka och säkerställa tillväxten inom Svensk Rallycross.

Under 2024 består serien av sju tävlingar.
Deltävling 4 och 5 arrangeras av Strängnäs AMS den 8-9/6.
Deltävling 6 körs av SMK Arboga den 17/8.
Deltävling 7 – Finalen – går av stapeln hos Götene MK den 7 september.

24-04-25 From Total Transparency To Fan Appeal, RallyX Continues To Lead The Sport With Innovative Directions
• With the 2024 season just around the corner, the RallyX Championship is preparing for some major changes.
• With the aim of improving the decisions taken by the Race Direction, the RallyX Championship has set up a working group to develop the way in which the sporting regulations are interpreted.
• As part of this working group, each category will have its own representative, while Reinis Nitiss has been appointed as Race Controller for all events in the 2024 season.
• The former FIA World Championship star will be responsible for ensuring that the Working Group's recommendations are implemented by the Race Director.
• Reinis Nitiss will also be present during the TV broadcasts of the RallyX Championship to share his point of view and analysis with the fans to help them better understand what goes on behind the scenes of the rallycross sport.
• Former rallycross legends such as Kenneth Hansen, Tanner Foust and Andreas Eriksson will be responsible for guiding the working group by sharing their extensive experience of the sport.

In 2024, the RallyX championship will seek to fundamentally reinvent the interaction between drivers, teams and stewards by reinforcing the crucial role of the Race Director through the creation of a working group bringing together some of the key players in the rallycross sport.

Sharing experience for more pragmatic decisions
Led by true legends of the sport such as Kenneth Hansen, Tanner Foust and Andreas Eriksson, who will act as 'Senior Advisors', the task of this working group will be to act as an interface between the paddock and the stewards.

“The RallyX Championship wants to create a new dynamic by ensuring that the rules and the decisions taken by the stewards are in line with the philosophy and the feedback from the drivers and the different teams” explains Andreas Eriksson.

"That is why we have decided to set up a working group consisting of Joel Christoffersson, Kevin Eriksson and Eric Farén, as well as other key figures such as Jimmie Osterberg and Viktor Johansson. Their role will be to listen and discuss with the teams and competitors to determine how certain rules should be interpreted by the Race Direction, while at the same time putting forward ideas for possible changes to the regulations. The working group will be open to anyone who wants to get involved in helping rallycross move in the right direction."

"Kenneth, Tanner and I will be advising this working group with all our rallycross experience. The aim is really to bring together all the thoughts that will be centralised by the group to give clear guidelines on how the Race Director should work at our events. In this way, any Race Director appointed by the RallyX Championship will always have to take into account the interactions made by our working group."

"For example, if the working group feels that there is too much contact on the track and too much damage due to the competitive nature of the sport, it can ask the race director to take firmer and stricter decisions. Similarly, if a competitor does not agree with the penalty imposed, he can contact the Working Group and they will review the case together and assess whether the rules need to be changed".

New responsibilities for Reinis Nitiss
The youngest ever winner of an FIA World Championship event has been appointed Race Controller. Reinis Nitiss will be responsible for implementing all the recommendations of the working group set up by the RallyX Championship.

In particular, the Latvian will have the power to decide whether an action deserves a penalty or not, while at the same time assigning a penalty that is in line with the philosophy decided by the working group.

And who better to take on this role than Reinis Nitiss? A former double European Rallycross Champion, the Latvian driver has the distinction of having raced in many different categories. From Super1600/RX3 to Supercar Lites, Supercar and CrossCar, Reinis Nitiss has an unrivalled knowledge of the rallycross sport.

An educational approach to help fans better understand the sport behind the scenes

As well as his position as Race Controller, Reinis Nitiss will also have a prominent role in the TV coverage. In addition to a camera following the Latvian throughout the events, Reinis Nitiss will have the task of educating the audience by appearing in the RallyX Championship TV studio alongside Andrew Coley and Hal Ridge to explain the ins and outs of his role. The Latvian will be able to explain exactly what factors he takes into account when deciding whether or not to penalise a driver.

“Race Direction must be seen as our ally," says Andreas Eriksson.

"The purpose of creating this working group is also to underline the difficulty of their role. We're going to give the fans a whole new way to appreciate these men and women behind the scenes by bringing their work into the spotlight”

"We really want to make our Race Controller an integral part of the show. We want to make him a real star, a character who is recognised and appreciated by the public for his ability to share his sense of analysis and know-how. Not only do we want to take the fans behind the scenes and show them what goes on, but we also want to showcase the stewards and the race director. It's also an excellent way of attracting the younger generation to these functions, which are sometimes unknown to the general public."

"One thing is for sure, from this season on, drivers, teams and stewards will be working hand in hand in a totally transparent and productive atmosphere, which will also be accessible to the public via our TV broadcasts. It's a win-win situation for everyone."

If the RallyX series has always stood out for its creativity, innovation and ability to push the boundaries of our sport, this will continue in 2024 as the championship prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

24-04-23 Important information RallyX Round 1 & 2 Tierp Arena
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ROUND 1&2!
For entry to Tierp Arena all drivers, team members has to register for a ticket. The ticket will be emailed to you with a QR code that will be scanned upon entry.

Thank you!

REGISTER TICKETS HERE: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/team-driver

24-04-17 Another productive month for Hansen Motorsport
March marked another productive month for Hansen Motorsport, as the team progressed its long-term partnership with Sparco and confirmed Kevin and Timmy Hansen as its drivers for the 2024 FIA World Rallycross season.

In the FIA World Rallycross Championship, all involved are preparing for an exciting new format. The pioneering 'Battle of Technologies' will see the all-electric RX1e cars - introduced two years ago - up against sustainably-fuelled combustion counterparts.

A trip to Stockholm presented an exciting start to the month, as Susann attended a Swedish Female National Team Leaders Network meeting. Hosted at the National Sports Federation HQ in Stockholm, women came together to exchange insights and experiences from leadership roles within their respective sports.
Longstanding partnership with Sparco continues for 2024

"Towards the end of March, Hansen Motorsport announced that Sparco, the Italian auto part and accessory company, will continue to supply the driver equipment, team kit, and teamwear for Hansen World RX Team and #YellowSquad.

Sparco will also support Timmy Hansen as he faces his exciting new challenge in the E1 Series, by providing technical racing equipment from the Full-Efficiency line, which is globally the first and only product line aimed at the principles of “zero waste”.

The long-standing partnership between Hansen Motorsport and Sparco has been built on shared values and decades of joint experience in motorsport. This partnership supports innovation through constant collaboration with the drivers, whose valuable feedback gained from their skills on track continues to back research and development towards the highest level of performance.

Kenneth Hansen, Team Founder of Hansen World RX Team, said: "All of us at Hansen Motorsport are proud of our work as a family company. Having dedicated partners like Sparco, who share our commitment and passion, plays a crucial part in our legacy as a team. Together with Sparco we’ll continue to push what’s possible and pick apart every detail as we look to continue innovating and improving both on and off the track."

Diego Lamura, Sparco Chief Marketing Officer and Global Partnerships, said: "Sparco is proud to partner with Hansen Motorsport. This long-term partnership gives us the opportunity to continue and deepen our commitment to innovation and sustainability, while benefiting from the world-class expertise of the drivers, who play a key role for us at Sparco in our ongoing research and development activities."

The most successful team in rallycross history will draw on its wealth of knowledge and experience, as it retains 2019 World Rallycross Champion Timmy Hansen and 2016 European Rallycross title-winner Kevin Hansen.

The familiar driver line-up will be squaring up to unacquainted adversaries in the 2024 World RX season, as the eagerly anticipated ‘Battle of Technologies’ racing comes to life. For the first time, cutting-edge electric cars – introduced to World RX two years ago – will go wheel-to-wheel with sustainably-fuelled RX1 combustion counterparts.

Opting for the all-electric Peugeot 208 RX1e cars, the Hansen World RX Team are looking to build on last year’s performance in pursuit of both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles this season.

Kevin Hansen said: “It’s great to be confirmed for another season in the World Rallycross Championship with the Hansen World RX Team. Our team has such a strong presence in rallycross, and we’ll be drawing on all our history in the sport to take on this 2024 season.

“Last year was a fantastic learning curve for myself and Timmy in different ways. We work well together and that’s also how we can develop the car in the right way. We require the same things, and we have a very similar language when we talk about the car, so we’ll be looking to push development as much as we can throughout this season.”

Timmy Hansen said: “I’m happy to be racing again this season and to keep my streak alive of having done every race in World Rallycross so far. To be taking on 2024 with Kevin in our ninth season as teammates feels special and gives us both a great foundation to work with.

“It’s a very different season this year. We’ve had two seasons of new electric technology and now, finally, we get to go up against combustion cars and I think that will be a great show for the fans.

“The electric will have some strengths, but so will the combustion – which will be a lot lighter in the regulations - so it will be very interesting and for sure make the championship more unpredictable.”

At the start of March, Susann headed to Stockholm for a Swedish Female National Team Leaders Network meeting. Hosted at the National Sports Federation HQ, women came together to exchange insights and experiences from leadership roles within their respective sports.

Susann said: "No matter the sport, the dilemmas turn out to be quite equal. There is no doubt that sport in general is facing a massive challenge in getting women engaged. So events like this, which amplify the career opportunities available for women and encouraging them to stay in sport over time, are crucial."

Among the activities on offer across the two-day event (7-8 March) in the Swedish capital were multiple lectures, including one held at the Stockholm School of Economics around “leveraging the power of women in sports”, as well as talks around the rise of AI in sport.

Susann said: "That power group of women, which I'm fortunate to be a part of, strengthened me in a whole new way. We had two days of interesting lectures around leadership, AI in sport, and many discussions and good laughs. It was so energising to listen and learn from these exceptional women from all kinds of sport. We even got to try MMA!"

24-04-05 RallyX TV Broadcast 2024 - We Go Green!
Television: RallyX Continues Its Commitment To Innovation And Sustainability
The RallyX Championship presented by Nova Motorsport is pleased to confirm the introduction of new innovative initiatives in its television production, with the stated aim of strengthening its commitment to innovation, sustainability and the accessibility of its programmes to fans around the world.

From the 2024 season, the RallyX championship will use new technical solutions to reduce its environmental footprint. Again in partnership with DMC, RallyX will use a brand new remote Grass Valley technology to significantly reduce the number of on-site staff without compromising the exceptional quality of the television production.

In doing so, RallyX is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable production methods by ensuring that its operations remain environmentally friendly. The adoption of this remote production solution demonstrates RallyX´s determination to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

As usual, the 2024 season of the RallyX Championship will benefit from exceptional television coverage, as each event will continue to be available free of charge on the Youtube platform. This strategy underlines the RallyX Championship´s desire to bring together motorsport and rallycross enthusiasts from all over the world.

In the upcoming season, we're excited to introduce a state-of-the-art remote solution from DMC, powered by Grass Valley technology. This advancement enables us to drastically reduce our on-site presence, aligning with our commitment to a eco-friendly production minimizing our environmental impact.

At the core of our efforts is a dedication to sustainable production methods, ensuring that our operations remain environmentally conscious. By adopting this remote solution, we're proactively addressing our ecological footprint while maintaining RallyX's renowned standard of excellence.

RallyX has long been known for its exceptional TV broadcasts of rallycross events, and this year is no exception. We're proud to continue offering our top-tier coverage via YouTube, allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the thrilling races from anywhere. This commitment to accessibility underscores our goal of uniting rallycross fans worldwide in their passion for motorsport.

In summary, our decision to embrace this remote solution and utilize YouTube for broadcasting reflects our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Join us in celebrating the 10th year of RallyX and experience the thrill of world-class racing in the year ahead.

Head of Broadcast and Media
We are very excited to announce the continuation of our partnership with RallyX for the 2024 season. The renewed collaboration marks another thrilling chapter in a shared journey towards success and development to provide first class racing to RallyX’s global audience!

In 2023 it was a true pleasure to be working alongside Peter and the RallyX organization and this year we look forward to implementing an upgraded centralized production method to reduce costs and logistics connected to the climate footprint.

24-04-03 RallyX 2024: Tyre Information
Find out all the practical information about tyres for the 2024 season by following this link: https://www.rallyx.se/app/uploads/2024/04/RallyX-Commercial-sheet-2024.pdf

The biggest change will be in CrossCar and CrossCar Junior where all competitors will have to mark their tyres to help us learn quantity use and more heading into the 2025 season.

All tyres bought from Hansen Tyres will be marked at the time of purchase and all other tyres not bought from them will also have to be marked at the track by Hansen Tyres for a small fee of 1.50 Euros for CCJ and 3 Euros for CC.

24-03-29 14 Nationalities For A Record Number Of Drivers In The RallyX Championship
With the entry period still open, 115 drivers have already claimed the 125 places available for the 2024 season.

With 14 different nationalities represented, the RallyX championship reinforces its status on the international scene.

While the CrossCar categories are sold out, there are still some places available in the Open 4WD, Supercar Lites and Open 2WD categories.

After breaking attendance records in the first two weeks of January, the RallyX Championship presented by Nova Motorsport has confirmed this trend with a total of 115 drivers for the 125 places available for the 2024 season.

For its tenth anniversary, the RallyX championship continues to gain momentum. With the final registration period closing on 15 April, no less than 14 nationalities have already entered.

In this Olympic year, the 2024 campaign will be a veritable concert of nations. In addition to Sweden with 34 representatives, Norway (22 drivers), Finland (19 drivers) and Denmark (17 drivers) will also be trying to reach the top step of the podium.

But the growing strength of the RallyX championship will also be demonstrated by Estonia (seven representatives), Belgium and the Netherlands (four each), France, Great Britain and Latvia (two each).

The United States of America, Germany, Lithuania and Poland will also join this prestigious list.

"The line-up for the 2024 season is nothing short of exceptional," says a delighted Andreas Eriksson.

"We've never had so many drivers enter the competition and it's a reward for all the work we've done over the last ten years. Bringing 14 nations together in our championship is a real achievement, but I wouldn't be surprised to see that number increase in the coming weeks.”

"The CrossCar categories are already fully booked. That's a good thing, because it's through the junior and senior championships that we're working to build the stars of tomorrow in rallycross. There are still a few places available in Open 4WD, Supercar Lites and Open 2WD. With the tracks we have selected and the forthcoming announcements we will be making in the next few days, I have no doubt that this season will be a great success"

To confirm your commitment for the 2024 season, follow this link: https://chronomoto.com/rallyx/entry/

24-03-27 Hansen World RX Team ready for electrifying 2024 title fight
Multiple World Championship-winning team, Hansen Motorsport, faces a new challenge in its 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship assault, as the third year of the discipline’s electric era comes with a sustainable twist.

The most successful team in rallycross history will draw on its wealth of knowledge and experience, as it retains 2019 World Rallycross Champion Timmy Hansen and 2016 European Rallycross title-winner Kevin Hansen.

The familiar driver line-up will be squaring up to unacquainted adversaries in the 2024 World RX season, as the eagerly anticipated ‘Battle of Technologies’ racing comes to life. For the first time, cutting-edge electric cars – introduced to World RX two years ago – will go wheel-to-wheel with sustainably-fuelled RX1 combustion counterparts.

Opting for the all-electric Peugeot 208 RX1e cars, the Hansen World RX Team are looking to build on last year’s performance in pursuit of both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles this season.
Podium contenders from the outset in 2023, the Hansen World RX Team hit the ground running with second in the season-opener in Montalegre, Portugal. That podium was among six rostrum appearances last year, including a win at the season-finale in Hong Kong, as the team finished second in the Drivers’ and third in the Teams’ standings.

Led by 14-time European Rallycross champion Kenneth Hansen and European S1400 champion Susann Hansen, the squad is adding?lessons learned from last year?to?an intense off-season ahead of its 2024 championship challenge.

Behind the scenes, Hansen Motorsport remains unwavering and unified in its efforts. From the mechanics and engineers to the PR and communications staff, the team pushes for the epitome of teamwork, and each member plays a crucial role.
The 2024 FIA World Rallycross schedule features ten rounds across five double-header events, with the campaign kicking off in Höljes, Sweden (6-7 July). Following the ‘Magic Weekend’ season-opener, the championship heads to Hungary where the drivers will take on Nyirád’s ‘Red Cauldron’, which steps up to the World Championship for the first time (27-28 July).

Two well-known World RX venues follow in Mettet, Belgium (17-18 August) and Montalegre in Portugal (7-8 September), ahead of an exciting season finale as the series heads overseas to Australia (30 November – 1 December).
Kenneth Hansen, Team Founder of Hansen World RX Team, said: “This season feels different in many ways, so we’re grateful to have Timmy and Kevin continuing with the team.

“Timmy and Kevin have both enjoyed a great start to the year in their other disciplines, and this gives us a lot of confidence as a team going into the World RX season. Just as they have been working hard, so have we back at Headquarters. We have turned all the stones we can to find all the small ways for us to improve. We must keep innovating and trying new things, and this is how the ‘Battle of Technologies’ has come about.

“With sustainably-fuelled combustion cars lining up on the grid we have an intriguing mix, and, for me, it will be very interesting to see how the two different technologies perform throughout the season.”

Kevin Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, said: “It’s great to be confirmed for another season in the World Rallycross Championship with the Hansen World RX Team. Our team has such a strong presence in rallycross, and we’ll be drawing on all our history in the sport to take on this 2024 season.

“Last year was a fantastic learning curve for myself and Timmy in different ways. We work well together and that’s also how we can develop the car in the right way. We require the same things, and we have a very similar language when we talk about the car, so we’ll be looking to push development as much as we can throughout this season.”

Timmy Hansen, Hansen World RX Team driver, said: “I’m happy to be racing again this season and to keep my streak alive of having done every race in World Rallycross so far. To be taking on 2024 with Kevin in our ninth season as teammates feels special and gives us both a great foundation to work with.

“It’s a very different season this year. We’ve had two seasons of new electric technology and now, finally, we get to go up against combustion cars and I think that will be a great show for the fans.

“The electric will have some strengths, but so will the combustion – which will be a lot lighter in the regulations - so it will be very interesting and for sure make the championship more unpredictable.”

24-03-22 Swede Andersson returns to RallyX Supercar Lites with JC Raceteknik
Lukas Andersson will return to the RallyX Supercar Lites series for 2024 with JC Raceteknik looking to build on a surprise maiden senior rallycross campaign last year.

Graduating from the Junior Cross Car series last season, having claimed the title in 2021, Andersson stunned regulars by scoring victory on his Lites debut in Denmark and winning three of the four opening rounds of the 2023 season. He ultimately finished the campaign third overall with JC Raceteknik.

Now, building on that experience, 16-year-old Andersson will embark on a second campaign in the single-specification category. To prepare for the new season, Andersson has spent time driving on ice over the winter in Scandinavia, and will test the JC Supercar Lites ahead of the season-opener at Tierp in May.

Andersson’s car will be run alongside JC Raceteknik’s already-announced Supercar programme in the 10-round RallyX series that visits events in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Germany.

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Team Principal:
“Lukas impressed a lot of people last season, and he learned a lot. I really believe you learn as much on the bad days as you do when you’re winning, and while of course we want to win every weekend, last season Lukas learned a lot. We will work to help him put all of that leaning together this year, so he can continue making progress. We know he has the speed, he has shown that with winning a number of events, the consistency is important now, and making the best of things when your day is not going so well. JC has a lot of pride in bringing young talents forward from Junior Cross Car and are excited to continue this journey with Lukas.”

Lukas Andersson (SWE):
“Now that I’ve got a bit more experience with the car, I think it will help me to reduce the mistakes I made last year and become more consistent. Apart from a few trips on the ice this winter behind the wheel of old Volvos, I haven’t competed in a single race since the end of last season, I’m making sure that I stay in top shape by taking care of my physical condition. Before Tierp, I’ll do some tests with the car to get my bearings so that I can start the new season in the best possible condition. I know what I have to do if I want to compete with the experienced drivers. My strategy will be the same as last year though – I don’t know how things will work out, but I will do everything I can to be among the fastest. Like everyone else I want to win races, but I also know that I still have a lot to learn in this category. But, the big difference with 2023 is that I can go into the championship knowing that I feel completely at home behind the wheel of this car. I’m going into this with the intention of showing my best weekend – I want to continue to progress and make the most of every moment.”

24-03-19 Hvaal and Öhman set for RallyX Supercar campaign with JC Raceteknik
Hvaal and Öhman set for RallyX Supercar campaign with JC Raceteknik
Rising rallycross star Jens Hvaal and experienced campaigner Mat Öhman will contest a full 2024 RallyX Supercar season with JC Raceteknik, driving a pair of Audi S1 Supercars.

Norwegian ace Hvaal made his Supercar debut in his home round of the RallyX season at Grenland last August and impressed, challenging drivers with far more experience en route to fourth place in the Supercar Pro and victory in the Pro Am Supercar categories.

Having previously raced in Junior rallycoss in Norway, Hvaal followed in his family footsteps with a strong European Championship campaign in the RX3 (Super1600) class last season, running at the front of the order throughout the season, having finished a dream third on his debut in Germany in 2022.

Now, 19-year-old Hvaal will take on some of the best rallycross drivers in the world as part of the booming RallyX series, racing in the Supercar category across the 10-round schedule in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Germany.

Also running under the JC Supercar flag, Mats Öhman claimed wins in the Supercar Pro Am category last season and like Hvaal will have eyes on the title this year. Hailing from the North of Sweden, Öhman will have a ‘home’ round of RallyX too, with the third event of the schedule set to be held at Alvsbyn on the last weekend in June.

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Team Principal:
“Jens was very impressive in the first race we did with him last year. He was quick in the test we did before Grenland, but to be honest many drivers can be quick in testing but not transfer that speed to a race weekend. Jens did do that, and we’re excited to work with him this year to give him the best chance of delivering those performances every weekend he gets in the car. Jens and Mats are at two ends of the spectrum in Supercar. Jens is an upcoming talent where he has the speed but needs some more experience and Mats has the experience and the speed, he just needs a little luck for everything to fall into place for him sometimes. Mats wins in Finland last year were incredibly special, and we will work hard to make more of those moments with him in 2024.”

Jens Hvaal (NOR):
“Driving a Supercar is something I never imagined I would be doing this year so I’m really looking forward to start the RallyX season. In Grenland last year I had no expectations, so to start in a final with Johan Kristofferson, Ole Christian Veiby, Sondre Evjen and the two Eriksson brothers is something I would never dreamed of before that race – it was a race I will never forget. This season we have one main target, to get as many laps in the car as possible. Although Grenland went very well, it will be something else for me when you have to drive on new tracks, and I have a lot to learn about a four-wheel-drive car. But, we chose JC because we think it's the best team and everyone in the team is very professional. My cousins ??have been driving for JC before so we already knew Joel, and after Greenland there was no other option than driving with JC this season.”

24-03-15 Confirm your entry for the 2024 season by midnight
While the RallyX championship has already broken the record for the number of drivers registered during the first registration phase, which ran from December 24th to January 25th, there are only a few hours left today for latecomers to send in their entry forms.

While the CrossCar Senior and Junior categories are already fully booked (entries submitted from now on will be placed on a waiting list), there are still a few spots available in the Supercar, Supercar Lites and Open 2WD categories.

However, in order to take advantage of the preferential rates, drivers must register before midnight on Friday, March 15.

After that date, it will still be possible to register at a higher rate until April 25, 2024.

However, given the very limited number of seats available in each category, we strongly encourage you to register now using the link opposite: https://chronomoto.com/rallyx/entry/

24-03-13 RallyX Championship Heads North
The RallyX Championship, presented by Nova Motorsport, is pleased to confirm the addition of Älvsbyn to its calendar.

The legendary Swedish track will welcome RallyX competitors on June 29 and 30 for the third stage of the 2024 season.

Fans may remember the high-voltage duel between Kenneth Hansen and Martin Schanche during the 1994 edition of the FIA European Championship held in the county of Norrbotten, but it will now be up to the RallyX drivers to add to the legend of a track that is a must in the world of rallycross.

In addition to a track that offers a perfect balance between technical and fast sections, the Älvsbyn circuit also stands out for its first turn in loose gravel and its corners that allow for different lines to be used.

After Kalix in 2015, this is the second time in its history that the RallyX championship will head north to Sweden in a unique and particularly idyllic setting.

"As the RallyX championship celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, it's a real pleasure to confirm the addition of the Älvsbyn stage to our calendar," says Andreas Eriksson.

"In addition to a rich historical heritage in the world of motorsport, we are coming to a region where the rallycross culture is extremely strong. With Tierp, Estering, Nysum, Kouvola and now Älvsbyn, our drivers will have the chance to compete on tracks that all have their own special characteristics"

RallyX 2022 champion Viktor Johansson, chairman of the organizing committee, makes no secret of his satisfaction at being able to host the third stage of the 2024 season on his home turf.

"We enjoyed a golden period between the 1990s and 2000s, marked by a round of the European Rallycross Championship in 1994, as well as numerous events in the Swedish Championship at a time when sporting legends such as Kenneth Hansen and Per Eklund were at the height of their glory. So we're more than happy than ever to return to events of this caliber," says Viktor Johansson.

"We have been talking to RallyX for a long time about organizing an event on our track. After Kalix in 2015, there was a mutual interest from the promoter and our organization to bring the championship back to northern Sweden. I'm convinced that we will see some very high quality racing and I'm sure that the public will turn out in force to celebrate the return of RallyX to our region.”

2024 RallyX Calendar
May 10-11 - Tierp Arena (Sweden)
May 25th and 26th - Kouvola (Finland)
June 29-30 - Alvsbyn (Sweden)
August 2-3 - Nysum (Denmark)
August 9th and 10th - Buxtehude (Germany

24-03-13 CE Dealer Team targets title tilt with confirmation of 2024 line-up
Rising star and experienced campaigner to lead team’s quest for silverware

CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment has its sights set on title glory in the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2024, after confirming an unchanged driver line-up of multiple event-winner Niclas Grönholm and rising star Klara Andersson.

CE Dealer Team joined the World RX grid two years ago, placing third in the Teams’ standings in its inaugural season before improving to second last year. The forthcoming campaign will herald the beginning of the eagerly-anticipated new ‘Battle of Technologies’, pitting the cutting-edge electric RX1e cars directly against their sustainably-fuelled RX1 combustion counterparts for the first time – a significant milestone in the sport’s evolution.

“I’m incredibly excited about the upcoming season and the opportunity to compete against the best in the world,” enthused Grönholm, a driver with seven career victories to his name at the pinnacle of the dual-surface discipline.

“While winning is always the ultimate goal, I approach each race with humility and respect for the competition. Every season brings new challenges and opportunities for growth, and I’m fully committed to giving my best in the pursuit of success. I can’t wait to hit the track and see what we can achieve together as a team.”

The 27-year-old Finn – son of two-time FIA World Rally Champion, Marcus Grönholm – is targeting a concerted championship bid behind the wheel of CE Dealer Team’s electric PWR RX1e, having finished third in the title table in each of the past three seasons.

Team-mate Andersson made her World RX debut in 2022, since when she has rapidly established herself as a leading protagonist. After making history in Portugal during her rookie campaign – as the first female ever to reach the rostrum in top-flight international rallycross – in Hong Kong last November, the 24-year-old Swede then became the first woman to top a heat session in the series.

“I’m honoured to be confirmed as an official driver again with CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment,” commented Andersson, “and thrilled to be part of a team that aims for excellence in rallycross. With our eyes fixed on the Teams’ championship, we are determined to bring our best to every race and lead the team to victory.

“I’m incredibly excited to start my third season in the FIA World Rallycross Championship. This year is going to be really interesting with the ‘Battle of Technologies’, and it will be super-cool to have the finale ‘Down Under’ in Australia! Together, we’re ready to tackle the challenges ahead and make our mark both on and off-track, so let’s make this year special!”

The 2024 World RX action will get underway at CE Dealer Team’s home circuit of Höljes in Sweden – rallycross’ legendary ‘Magic Weekend’ – on 6-7 July.

fiaworldrallycross.com

24-03-12 1 Week On – How Robin Larsson and DRR JC hit the Nitrocross Championship jackpot in Vegas
Reigning Nitrocross Champion Robin Larsson delivered an almost-perfect performance to secure his second-straight Nitrocross Drivers’ Championship title earlier this month, while DRR JC took the Teams’ Championship title at the season-finale in Las Vegas (March 1-2).

Larsson entered the last weekend of the season in the points’ lead as Las Vegas returned to the top-flight rallycross schedule, and secured strong points throughout the opening day of racing, eventually finishing the final in second to DRR JC team mate Fraser McConnell.

Knowing what he needed to do on Saturday, by the end of the Heats and Top Qualifier sessions Larsson had done enough to secure a second crown. Thereafter he stormed to a clean-sweep of the event to underline his second Group E title in style, the points scored by the team also enough to claim the Teams’ Championship title for the second year in a row.

Larsson’s RX Cartel team mate, Norwegian Andreas Bakkerud, showed strong pace throughout the weekend in the sister 1000bhp all-electric FC1-X machine but was out of luck when it came to the results list.

For Fraser McConnell, a stunning victory on Friday and a further strong performance on Saturday, with P4, lifted him to second in the standings, while former World Rallycross Champion Timmy Hansen joined DRR JC in a fourth car and finished third on Saturday and second on Sunday.

Joel Christoffersson, JC Raceteknik Team Principal:
“We went to Vegas to do a job, but knew it would not be easy because Kevin (Eriksson) has been very strong this season. But, Robin was brilliant, the whole team worked together so well as they always do and, in the end, we had the title secured before the end of the final day. That’s when Robin is at his most dangerous, with the points in the bag he was free to drive for the win with no pressure, and he did. It’s brilliant to continue this co-operation with DRR and claim another Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship. Everyone deserves this. Fraser was so good on Friday to win, and Timmy was impressive jumping into the FC1-X for the first time and taking two podiums. We also announced over the weekend that Fraz will stay with us for next season, so we are very happy with taking another title, and already looking forward!”

Robin Larsson (SWE), Group E:
“It feels so good to take the title again. To be in Vegas – it’s such a cool place and it was a brilliant first time there. To get a clean sweep on the second day was a brilliant way to secure the championship, and also to take the Teams’ Championship as a team – it’s been an awesome job the whole season from everybody. A massive thanks to the team, and all the fans that came out!”

24-03-11 Last days to confirm your entry for the 2024 RallyX season
While the RallyX championship has already broken the record for the number of drivers registered during the first registration phase, which ran from December 24th to January 25th, there are only a few days left for latecomers to send in their entry forms.

While the CrossCar Senior and Junior categories are already fully booked (entries submitted from now on will be placed on a waiting list), there are still a few spots available in the Supercar, Supercar Lites and Open 2WD categories.

However, in order to take advantage of the preferential rates, drivers must register before midnight on Friday, March 15.

After that date, it will still be possible to register at a higher rate until April 25, 2024.

However, given the very limited number of seats available in each category, we strongly encourage you to register now using the link opposite: https://chronomoto.com/rallyx/entry/

24-03-04 Nova Motorsport Becomes Official Tire Supplier of RallyX
The RallyX Championship is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement with Nova Motorsport, marking the start of a new era in the world of rallycross.

This five-year partnership reinforces RallyX's position as a major player on the rallycross scene and demonstrates a long-term commitment to the future stability and growth of the sport. Nova Motorsport's acquisition of Cooper's patents ensures continuity of product and service quality, providing competitors with an unrivaled racing experience.

Nova Motorsport's five-year partnership begins with the 2024 season of the eight-round, pan-European RallyX rallycross championship, which kicks off in Sweden on May 10-11. Comprising five categories and headlined by the elite 600 hp Open 4WD class, RallyX represents the ultimate racing environment for Nova Motorsport to demonstrate the technical excellence and competitive superiority of its products.

Nova Motorsport's acquisition of all remaining inventory from the Cooper Tire & Avon Motorsport business, including the world-leading ACB11 rallycross tire, will ensure uninterrupted, consistent service and supply, providing competitors and enthusiasts with an unparalleled racing experience.

Underpinning the Nova Motorsport offering is the highly experienced team assembled by Nova Motorsport founder and Managing Director of the brand's parent company, SPC Group, Paul Hallas. James Weekley, former General Manager of Avon Tires Motorsport, leads Nova Motorsport as Commercial Director. Former Cooper Tire/Avon Motorsport General Manager Paul Coates joins as Contracts Manager and former Cooper Tire/Avon Motorsport Product Technology Manager Matthew Vincent becomes Senior Product Category Manager.

James Weekley, Nova Motorsport General Manager, said: "Nova Motorsport is delighted to continue the relationship that Avon Motorsport and Cooper Tire have established with rallycross in general and RallyX in particular. Our technical team has been dominant in this field for three decades and we have a long and highly successful relationship with RX Promotion, so this was the most natural place for Nova Motorsport to begin its motorsports activities utilizing the highly successful Avon Motorsport and Cooper Tire product line.”

"We look forward to growing Nova Motorsport on a global scale and providing the highest quality competition tires. Our commitment to research and development will ensure that our products remain at the forefront of technology and performance in the world of competition and rallycross tires.”

Nova Motorsport has also brought on board a key figure in the rallycross world in Matthew Vincent. Matthew has been involved in various rallycross championships around the world for the past 15 years and was instrumental in the development of the ACB11 rallycross tire. Matthew will continue to work closely with the RallyX Championship to provide the best product for the series.

Matthew Vincent, Senior Product Category Manager at Nova Motorsport, commented: "I am excited to join Nova Motorsport and have the opportunity to build on the success of the ACB11 rallycross tire with the RallyX Championship tire supply agreement. With Nova Motorsport's commitment to research and development and this new partnership, the ACB11 rallycross tire will continue to be the leading product on the market as Nova Motorsport develops more new products in the future".

Andreas Eriksson, RallyX promoter, said: "We are delighted to welcome Nova Motorsport as our privileged partner for the next five seasons. This collaboration will allow RallyX to consolidate its presence and provide a solid platform for drivers who aspire to a promising future in rallycross".

Nova Motorsport aims to quickly establish its presence in the global motorsport and racing community. By focusing exclusively on motorsport and specialty tires, the brand will leverage its in-depth knowledge and expertise to create tires that deliver success in the most demanding racing conditions.

The new company's expertise will enable it to create tailored tire offerings to meet the specific needs of different racing categories. In addition, the brand is committed to significant investment in research and development to ensure Nova Motorsport remains at the forefront of tire technology for competition and high performance vehicles.

24-02-29 Team OMSE's Quest for Nitrocross Glory
This weekend in Las Vegas the Swedish team led by Kevin and Oliver Eriksson will try to add more prizes to the Team OMSE trophy collection in the final round of the 2023/2024 Nitrocross Championship season.

The moment of truth has arrived for Team OMSE. On the eve of the big event in Las Vegas, Andreas Eriksson's squad can still hope to win both the driver and team titles up for grabs.

To do so, Kevin Eriksson will have to do his utmost to reverse the trend. Second in the standings, 23 points behind leader Robin Larsson, the Swedish driver, who will race under the Kempower banner in a few hours' time, has enjoyed a flawless campaign so far.

In the seven events he has contested so far, Kevin has broken the 60-point barrier five times and has also claimed a total of five podium finishes. However, while he is still waiting for his first win, the two races in Las Vegas will be the perfect time for him to put the pressure on defending champion Robin Larsson.

"Even though it is undoubtedly easier to approach the final race of a championship from the top of the standings, I don't think my status as a hunter is a handicap," says Kevin Eriksson.

"If Robin [Larsson] has a lot to lose and little to gain, I am in the opposite situation. I'm going into this weekend with the advantage of not having to ask myself any questions. For my part, I feel in full possession of my abilities. Our preparation has been very good and I'm happy to be second overall at this stage of the championship".

Oliver Eriksson, for his part, knows that he has a double task. Not only does he have to protect Kevin Eriksson, but above all he has to score as many points as possible to try and close the 75-point gap between Team OMSE and DRR JC in the team championship.

In other words, the battle for the team title is far from over. Indeed, with a perfect weekend, Kevin and Oliver Eriksson can still claim a total of 312 points. A tally that would be more than enough for them to take first place in the overall standings.

"Of course, winning the Nitrocross title would be very special for our whole team," says Oliver Eriksson.

"That's our goal and we're obviously keen to add our name to the Nitrocross honors list. We've had a great season so far, but the chance to win the trophy would be a great reward for all the guys in our team who have worked hard all year to ensure that we still have a chance of winning the title going into the final stage of the championship. Needless to say, we're more motivated than ever to complete our trophy collection."

Where can you watch the Las Vegas race?
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Race 1 in Las Vegas on Friday, March 1st click here
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24-02-28 FIA World Rallycross Championship unveils 2024 calendar
Australia and Hungary join World RX schedule as ‘Battle of Technologies’ begins

The FIA World Rallycross Championship is pleased to present its 2024 calendar, with the exhilarating dual-surface action set to bring fans to their feet as the eagerly-anticipated new ‘Battle of Technologies’ races into life.

For the first time in World RX history, the cutting-edge electric RX1e cars – introduced two years ago – will go doorhandle-to-doorhandle with their sustainably-fuelled RX1 combustion counterparts as they rejoin the fray. This will add another fascinating dimension and an intriguing twist to what is already one of the most thrilling forms of motorsport on the planet.

Ratified by today’s FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting, the 2024 schedule features five double-header fixtures totalling ten rounds, preceded by a standalone FIA European Rallycross Championship curtain-raiser on 8-9 June at Essay in northern France – a circuit that last hosted Euro RX more than a decade ago.

The World Championship then kicks off at Höljes’ legendary ‘Magic Weekend’ in Sweden (6-7 July) – selected as the best event of 2023 at the recent FIA Off-Road Prize-Giving ceremony.

Three weeks later, competitors will head to Hungary, as Nyirád’s famous ‘Red Cauldron’ – which has welcomed Euro RX for the past two seasons – steps up to World Championship level for the first time on 27-28 July.

Two popular World RX venues follow, in the shape of Mettet in Belgium (17-18 August) and Montalegre in Portugal (7-8 September), before the series travels overseas. Discussions are ongoing to add an event in Asia to the calendar in the autumn, ahead of a new season finale in Australia on 30 November – 1 December.

This will mark the first time the championship has set foot ‘Down Under’, as World RX continues to explore new territories following its spectacular city-centre debut in Hong Kong last November.

Arne Dirks, Managing Director, Rallycross Promoter GmbH, said:
“We’re excited to officially present the 2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship calendar. A huge amount of hard work has gone into putting this schedule together, and we must thank all of our stakeholders for their earnest efforts and support.

“With a mixture of traditional rallycross favourites such as Höljes, Montalegre and Mettet, a very well-deserved promotion for Nyirád following two excellent European Championship events, a maiden visit to Australia and a return to France, we have a truly global and compelling calendar sure to whet the appetite of competitors and fans alike – and one befitting of such a landmark season as the ‘Battle of Technologies’ gets underway in style.

“We are looking forward to seeing the RX1e cars back in action for the first time since last summer, and curious to discover how they compare against the sustainably-fuelled combustion cars on the grid. As we all know in rallycross, there will be absolutely no quarter given.

“Looking further ahead, we are already in the advanced stages of finalising next year’s plans, with even more interest from major new markets, so we look forward to confirming and presenting the 2025 World RX dates in due course.”

2024 FIA World Rallycross Championship Calendar
June 8-9 Euro RX of France, Essay (Euro RX only)
July 6-7 World RX of Sweden, Höljes
July 27-28 World RX of Hungary, Nyirád *
August 17-18 World RX of Benelux, Mettet
September 7-8 World RX of Portugal, Montalegre
November 30 – December 1 World RX of Australia, TBA *
* Subject to circuit homologation

All European events to include FIA European Rallycross Championships

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24-02-27 Exciting news: RallyXtream weekend is back!
Free entry: That's right – entry is completely free for the whole family!

Register your tickets here: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/RallyXtream_Weekend_1932

Get ready for an adrenaline packed weekend! Back by popular demand, we are proud to announce the return of RallyXtream Weekend at Tierp Arena, and this year promises to be even bigger and better than ever before!

What you can expect:
RallyX & Rally Sprint: Watch drivers navigate challenging courses with precision and speed.
SXS & Drifting: Prepare to be amazed by the skill and excitement of SXS racing and the fascinating drifting feats.

Huge Exhibition: Explore the latest in motorsport technology and innovation in our large exhibition area.
Funzone for Kids: Entertain the little ones with bouncy castles, electric cars and more in our dedicated Funzone.
Music and beer garden: Great music while you sip a refreshing drink in our lively beer garden.
Food and drink: Great variety of food, drink and snacks around the entire area.
Surprises: Throughout the event, we will offer a lot of cool surprises. Keep an eye on our social media for more information.

First round of the RallyX Championship:
RallyXtream Weekend will be the first round of the RallyX Championship, all the big names in the sport of Rallycross ready to fight for glory and prestige on the track!

Don't miss this - invite your friends and family to the RallyXtream Weekend.

See you there!

www.rallyxtreamweekend.se

24-02-21 FC2 project enjoys outstanding success
Since its launch last November, the onging FC2 project has continued its development phase in North America. To date, First Corner has confirmed 15 orders for this revolutionary new concept.

The latest version of the FC2 concept will be unveiled next month in Las Vegas at the final Round of Nitrocross. As a leader in automotive innovation, First Corner is pleased to confirm that development of the FC2 is progressing successfully in North America, where our engineering teams are benefiting from more favorable weather conditions than in Europe at this time of year.

The latest progress in this phase of development allows First Corner to report that the FC2 is ahead of the schedule set by OMSE. Although the car used in the USA still retains the current Supercar Lites bodywork, work continues behind the scenes to achieve the final FC2 design.

The unveiling of the latest version of the development vehicle at the Nitrocross Finals in Las Vegas, scheduled for March 1-2, will be a critical step in the continuions public promotion of the FC2 concept.

Supporting this activity, First Corner recently attended the Autosport show where representatives met with partners and suppliers. The preliminary mock-up of the new FC2 body was made available to potential partners and suppliers through virtual reality glasses, a pioneering initiative that proved a great success at the event.

Since the official launch of the FC2 kits in early January, some 15 orders have been received, with a further 8 under negotiation. Inquiries from both Europe and the USA (Nitrocross) have continued to pour in since the beginning of 2024.

In addition, a ground-breaking partnership between OMSE / First Corner and Racemarket.net, the international renowned Motorsport sales platofom has resulted in the launch of a dedicated web page on Racemarket.net for the resale of redundant components from the upgrade process of Supercar Lites to FC2. This is an innovative recycling program that supports OMSE / First Corner's continious commitment to sustainable motorsports.

Prior to its introduction in the Nitrocross NEXT EVO championship from the 2024/2025 season, five FC2 cars will make their official racing debut in the Supercar class of the RallyX championship from May 2024.

24-02-14 OMSE and First Corner Announce Exclusive Partnership with Racemarket.net
OMSE and First Corner World Leaders in Sustainable Motorsport, Announce Exclusive Partnership with Racemarket.net; Pioneers in the Circular Economy within Motorsports

OMSE and First Corner proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with Racemarket.net, the globally renowned marketplace for motorsports enthusiasts. This unique collaboration aims to spearhead a circular economy within the motorsport’s community, particularly focused on the upgrade from Supercar Lites to the revolutionary FC2 concept.

The FC2 concept redefines motorsport by creating identical FC2 vehicles through the recycling and reuse of current Supercar Lites. This innovative approach includes the enhancement of existing components and the resale of surplus parts through Racemarket.net marketplaces. The overarching goal is to minimize the carbon footprint of the FC2 while aligning motorsports with environmental sustainability.

This innovative investment reduction program allows Supercar Lites owners to recoup an estimated 30% of their initial investment by recycling surplus parts. These components will be made available for reuse in other racing formulas or by current Supercar Lite owners with a solution enabled by Racemarket.net.

This strategic partnership not only confirms Racemarket.net's position as a global sales hub for the motorsport community but also solidifies OMSE and First Corner as World leaders in sustainable Motorsports. Acting as a bridge between motorsports enthusiasts and innovative programs like FC2, Racemarket.net continues to shape the landscape of motorsports commerce.

“When we first came up with the FC2 concept, we also wanted to come up with an innovative approach to support sustainability within Motorsport” says Andreas Eriksson, CEO at OMSE and First Corner. Our revolutionary cooperation with Racemarket.net is not only the first of its kind within Motorsport, but it’s also the perfect solution we were seeking for our clients, and we look forward to expanding this cooperation further in the future.”

"We are thrilled to be part of this revolutionary endeavour with OMSE and First Corner," says Jure Krapenc, CEO at Racemarket.net. "This partnership not only aligns with our commitment to fostering a circular economy but also underscores our dedication to being the premier sales point for the global motorsport community."

24-02-06 Enlunds Motorsport och Martin Enlund tar steget upp till Supercar
Enlunds motorsport avslöjar idag en betydelsefull utveckling inför säsongen 2024 med Martin Enlund som tar steget upp till en högre nivå inom motorsportvärlden.

Efter en imponerande prestation och framstående insatser i tidigare tävlingar, är Martin Enlund redo att konkurrera på en ny plattform och ta sig an nya utmaningar inom klassen Supercar. Teamet med Martin i spetsen är taggade inför den nya utmaningen men nu väntar en hel del jobb med den nya bilen en Ford Fiesta MK8 byggd av OMSE. Enlunds motorsport planerar just nu försäsongen som kommer att innehålla mycket körning och tester, allt för att vara redo i maj på Tierp arena som är starten av RallyX-serien.

Det är främst RallyX-serien som Enlunds motorsport satsar på under 2024 men hoppas även på inhopp i andra serier.
– Efter fyra år i supercar lites så känns det som ett naturligt steg för oss ta klivet upp till supercar. RallyX-serien håller en väldigt hög klass när det kommer till både konkurrens och event, säger teamchef Roger.

På den klassiska sportfrågan: Hur känns det svarar Martin:
– Jag är otroligt glad att vi har lyckats få ihop den här satsningen. Det är en dröm sedan man var barn att tävla i supercar och nu står vi här. Samtidigt väljer jag att vara ödmjuk inför uppgiften, detta är en 3-års satsning och första året är såklart ett läro-år. Det kommer främst handla om att både jag och teamet ska samla på oss erfarenheter och lärdomar. Men det är ju såklart så.. finns det en lucka så tar jag den, skrattar han.

Följ Martin & Enlunds motorsport på facebook https://www.facebook.com/martinenlund60

24-01-25 RallyX celebrates 10th anniversary with record number of entries
As the RallyX championship prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary and the first of three registration periods comes to an end, promoter RX Promotion has confirmed a record number of drivers for the 2024 season.

As the early bird registration period for discounted entry fees concluded, no less than 94 drivers have already punched their ticket to the 2024 RallyX championship.

"Since registration opened on December 24th, we've had a record number of drivers enter the 2024 championship," says Andreas Eriksson.

"For the first time in the history of the RallyX championship, we've passed the 90-driver mark in just a few days. This is a real success and I'd like to thank everyone involved in the championship for their commitment and for the confidence they have repeatedly shown in us to make our series a rallycross stronghold".

While only 125 places are available for each RallyX event, more than 75% of the field has already secured their entry for the 2024 season.

"We still have two months to reach the target of 125 registered drivers and celebrate the tenth anniversary of the RallyX championship in the best possible way. We see excellent momentum in the Open 2WD category with 13 cars already entered. In CrossCar, no less than 18 juniors have sent in their entry forms, while the number of seniors has already reached 32. In Supercar Lites, we already have 15 cars, while in Open 4WD (Supercar), the 16-driver mark has already been reached, even though we know that many teams will be joining us over the next few weeks and are not yet included in this figure, so this list promises to grow rapidly"

In total, no less than 11 nationalities are currently represented in the RallyX championship, but that number could grow as the second phase of entries is now open until March 15, 2024.

"We expect the last available places to be filled quickly," says Andreas Eriksson.

"Our championship is developing at an incredible pace and it's great for the tracks we work with to know that they can count on highly competitive line-ups. This tenth anniversary of the RallyX championship is definitely shaping up to be a great vintage. But our work doesn't stop there. We're going to use this opportunity to strengthen the position of our championship and thus lay a very good foundation for its future, which has never been more promising in the history of RallyX".

Good to know!
Of the 125 places up for grabs, the first registration phase, which closed on January 24, has already attracted a total of 93 drivers.

The second registration phase begins on Thursday, January 25 and closes on March 15, 2024.

The third and final registration phase will run from March 16 to April 25.
Since December 24, no fewer than 11 nationalities have been registered.

The number of entries by category since December 24, 2023:
Open 2WD: 13 drivers
XC CrossCar Junior: 18 drivers
XC CrossCar Senior: 32 drivers
Supercar Lites: 15 drivers
Open 4WD: 16 drivers

Please note that the maximum number of drivers per event is 125. Entries will be automatically closed once a category has reached its maximum number of entries. Only five reserve drivers may be added to this list.

Registration for the 2024 season of the RallyX Championship is accessible via this link: https://www.rallyx.se/driver-registration/

RallyX 2024 Calendar
May 10-11: Tierp Arena // Sweden (double header)
May 25-26: Kouvola // Finland (double header)
TBA: Sweden (double header)
August 3-4: Nysum // Denmark (double header)
August 10-11: Estering // Germany (double header)

24-01-24 Ingen VM-runde på Lånkebanen i år
Den endelige terminlisten for årets VM i rallycross er ikke offentliggjort av det internasjonale bilsportforbundet ennå. Men det er klart at det ikke blir VM og EM i rallycross på Lånkebanen på Hell i år.

Styret i selskapet HellRX AS som har vært ansvarlig for den norske VM-runden de siste årene har måttet innse at det ikke er økonomisk grunnlag for å fortsette med arrangementet.
- Fjorårets arrangement fikk et betydelig minusresultat, og med den usikkerheten som er rundt hele VM-serien for tiden så må vi bare innse at vi ikke har mulighet til å være arrangør lenger, sier styreleder i HellRX AS Jan Olav Haarsaker.

HellRX AS eies med 55% av Norges Bilsportforbund, mens de øvrige aksjonærene er lokale aktører i Trøndelag.

Fra Bilsportforbundets side beklager man at det ikke vil være forsvarlig å fortsette VM-festen på Lånkebanen.
- Lånkebanen var EM-arena for første gang i 2011, og da rallycrossen fikk VM-status fra 2014 var Norge og Lånke naturlig vertskapsnasjon og bane. Det har vært noen fantastisk gode arrangement, så det er vemodig at vi må kaste kortene. Publikumsinteressen er for liten, og det er dessverre ikke økonomisk forsvarlig å fortsette. Samtidig med sviktende publikumsinteresse blir kravene til alle internasjonale idrettsarrangement vanskelige og vanskeligere å innfri for små nasjoner som Norge, sier generalsekretær Hallgeir Raknerud i NBF.

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