Nitrocross Race Preview: MidAmerica
Travis Pastrana’s vision of rallycross continues to evolve with the times—to the point where “rallycross” is no longer in the branding of the series he started. And there’s no better place to show off the new vision of Nitrocross than at an event called Visions Off-Road, hosted at Oklahoma’s MidAmerica Outdoors.
Snapshots: Nitro Rallycross at Glen Helen
The 2022-23 Nitro Rallycross season wraps up later today at Glen Helen Raceway with the 10th and final round of action of the inaugural Group E season, the NRX NEXT World Finals, the return of the Van Prix, and much more. Here’s a look at some of the key moments of the event so far—be sure to tune in to Peacock this afternoon to see who will win the championships!
Eriksson Brothers Sweep Nitro Rallycross Ice Events as Kevin Wins in Reimagined Calgary Event
Sweden’s Olsbergs MSE has long been recognized as one of the most innovative teams in rallycross, building the FC1-X car that Nitro Rallycross uses for its premier Group E level. It should be no surprise, then, that OMSE’s Oliver and Kevin Eriksson have taken the two NRX checkered flags in Canada, with Kevin on top at Stampede Park in Calgary.
Nitro Rallycross Race Preview: Calgary
The penultimate round of the 2022-23 Nitro Rallycross season keeps the series in Canada, but the setting and the entry lists will be a little different. After the Group E FC1-X made its NRX debut on ice in Trois-Rivieres two weekends ago, the series heads west to Calgary for another oval-based round at Stampede Park, and welcomes back the NRX Next development class as its primary support act.
Oliver Eriksson Becomes Fifth Nitro Rallycross Race Winner at GP3R
It was another 1-2 finish for a Nitro Rallycross Group E team in Saturday’s feature from Grand Prix Trois-Rivieres, but this one was extra sweet for Olsbergs MSE, builders of the First Corner FC1-X that the series uses in its premier class. Brothers Oliver and Kevin Eriksson, the sons of OMSE owner Andreas Eriksson, took the top two spots in the feature, while points leader Robin Larsson of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing took the podium.
Pastrana, Larsson Become First Nitro Rallycross Group E Repeat Winners at Wild Horse Pass
He might not be leading the Nitro Rallycross Group E standings, but Vermont SportsCar’s Travis Pastrana added a new title to go with his status as the series founder and inaugural Supercar champion over the weekend: its first repeat race winner. Pastrana took top honors in the first leg of the doubleheader at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Friday night, while points leader Robin Larsson of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/JC Raceteknik returned to the top step himself in the Sunday round.
McConnell Becomes Fourth Nitro RX Winner in Four Rounds at Glen Helen
The first repeat winner in the history of Nitro Rallycross’ Group E class will have to wait at least two more weeks after Sunday’s final at Glen Helen Raceway, as Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Fraser McConnell led the second podium sweep for his team of the season with a checkered flag in the six-lap feature. McConnell, points leader Robin Larsson, and Andreas Bakkerud were split by under two seconds as they repeated their feat from Strangnas Motorstadion earlier this summer, albeit with a different winner atop the box.
Nitro Rallycross Race Preview: Glen Helen
Nitro Rallycross takes on the second American round of its 2022-23 season, and fourth overall, this weekend with its return to the Los Angeles area and the legendary Glen Helen Raceway. As always, Nitro Rallycross Los Angeles will see many of the sport’s biggest names go wheel-to-wheel over two full days of action, with battle bracket qualifying for the headline Group E electric cars on Saturday, racing on Sunday, and two full rounds for both the NRX Next and SXS classes across the two days. As always, Peacock will carry the action live all weekend long.
Nitro Rallycross: 2022-23 Season Preview
Nitro Rallycross kicks off its second full campaign this weekend with a trip to England and visit to Lydden Hill, the birthplace of rallycross. Before you tune into the action live on Peacock or via encore airings on CNBC, check out our NRX 101 below as you get ready for the 2022-23 season!