FIA World Rallycross

Former WRC driver Stohl joins World Rallycross field in Argentina

1 Mins read

Former World Rally Championship driver Manfred Stohl is the latest driver to join the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy for the final round in Argentina.

Stohl took part in over 100 WRC events between 1991 and 2012 and will make his World Rally Cross debut alongside Petter Solberg in a second PSRX Citroen DS3 Supercar.

“I have lots of friends in Argentina from my rallying days and it will be nice to go back to San Luis where I competed in national rallies and got to know the area well,” explained Stohl.

“Petter and I have been good friends for a long time and I have visited him at some RX events in the past. Now, thanks to Petter, I have the unique opportunity to drive an RX Supercar in Argentina alongside the new World RX Champion.”

Stohl had a brief taste of rallycross last week when he tested a Ford Fiesta RX Supercar in Austria, unfortunately he wont get chance to test the DS3 before the race weekend though.

“The cars were already on their way to Argentina when it was confirmed that I would be joining Petter in the PSRX team so unfortunately there hasn’t been any time to test but I’m really looking forward to the race and want to get as much experience of RX as possible,” concluded Stohl.

Avatar photo
3032 posts

About author
Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Checkered Flag who grew up visiting race circuits around the UK also a freelance motorsport PR officer. Outside of motorsport a lover of music, photography, NBA and NFL.
Articles
Related posts
FIA World Rallycross

Hansen World RX Team Confirm All-Electric Line-Up

1 Mins read
The Hansen brothers stay as drivers for the Hansen World RX Team’s all-electric effort for 2024.
FIA World Rallycross

Timo Scheider Voted 2023 Driver Of The Year By World Rallycross Fans

3 Mins read
Timo Scheider is the Driver Of The Year from 2023’s FIA World Rallycross Championship, as voted for by rallycross fans online.
FIA World RallycrossSeason Review

SEASON REVIEW: 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship

7 Mins read
Featuring electrifying action, great battles, superb racing, and off-track drama, the 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship was certainly one to remember.