RallyX Nordic, Nysum Supercar preview and entry list 28.08.2020: RALLYX NORDIC Nysum, Denmark 4-6 September 2020 Supercar Two-time FIA World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson leads RallyX Nordic’s Supercar standings following a brace of victories from the first three rounds, but with

RALLYX NORDIC
Nysum, Denmark
4-6 September 2020

Supercar
 


Two-time FIA World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson leads RallyX Nordic’s Supercar standings following a brace of victories from the first three rounds, but with the Swede absent at Nysum, the door is open for one of his challengers to snatch the coveted crown.
 


Leading the chase is Oliver Eriksson, who engaged in a fierce duel with Kristoffersson at Arvika three weeks ago before a double puncture curtailed his charge. The Swede arrives with a spring in his step off the back of a dominant victory on his FIA European Rallycross Championship debut last weekend, and holding a nine-point advantage over Olsbergs MSE team-mate Fraser McConnell.
 


The Jamaican only stepped up to Supercar level this year, but he has made an instant impression, progressing through to the final at Höljes and going on to out-fox Kristoffersson at the start of Q1 at Arvika. He proceeded to push the Swede hard throughout the weekend, until a Turn One squeeze sent him spearing onto the grass – and out of the podium battle. With his characteristic swashbuckling style, McConnell is sure to put on a spectacular show at Nysum.
 


Fellow Supercar rookie Anders Michalak is similarly still in the reckoning, and another driver on the hunt for a big result after being denied a shot at the rostrum last time out through no fault of his own.
 


In the high-calibre field, there are a number of other entrants who – whilst not in outright championship contention – are primed to spring a surprise. Linus Westman is riding the crest of a wave after finishing a stellar second at Arvika, while Ben-Philip Gundersen – one of the standout performers from Höljes – rejoins the fray for JC Raceteknik and Per Eklund’s comeback continues at the age of 74.
 


Upholding home honours, finally, will be Ulrik Linnemann and Tobias Daarbak. Linnemann stunned the RallyX Nordic fraternity when he recovered from a disastrous run through the qualifying stages to triumph on his series debut at Nysum two years ago, and he returns behind the wheel of a new Ford Fiesta. Piloting a similar car, Daarbak reached the Euro RX semi-finals last weekend, and as a seven-time Danish CrossCar Champion, the 18-year-old’s potential is clear to see.
 



Entry List
 
3    Ben-Philip Gundersen    NOR    JC Raceteknik    Audi S1
5    Lars Andersson    SWE    Hedströms Motorsport    Volkswagen Polo
8    Per Eklund    SWE    #MKIVRX     Volkswagen Beetle
12    Anders Michalak    SWE    Olsbergs MSE    Ford Fiesta
16    Oliver Eriksson    SWE    Olsbergs MSE    Ford Fiesta
33    Enzo Ide    BEL    JC Raceteknik    Audi S1
35    Fraser McConnell    JAM    Olsbergs MSE    Ford Fiesta
44    Stene Johansen    NOR    Johansen Motorsport    Ford Fiesta
72    Ulrik Linnemann    DNK    Linnemann Motorsport    Ford Fiesta
87    Niklas Hagström    SWE    TiKRX    Volkswagen Polo
88    Daniel Thorén    SWE    TiKRX    Volkswagen Polo
93    Tobias Daarbak    DNK    Tobias Daarbak    Ford Fiesta
99    Dan Öberg    SWE    #MKIVRX     Volkswagen Scirocco
105    Linus Westman    SWE    LIWE RX    Ford Fiesta
 







Russell Atkins- photos RallyX Nordic