FIA World Rallycross

Wilks Confirms Full Season Assault on 2017 World RX

1 Mins read
Guy Wilks guided the Mini RX to its best finish in World RX: Sixth place at the World RX of Great Britain. Credit: IMG / FIA World RX

Two-time British Rally Champion Guy Wilks has confirmed that he will race in the 2017 FIA World Rallycross Championship as a full season Independent entry. Wilks will drive the Volkswagen Polo that Johan Kristoffersson used to win the 2016 World RX of France.

Already known for his Rallying career, Wilks has also been a regular part of the World RX commentary team and has taken part in five World RX events so far. The highlight of his exploits was getting the JRM World RX Mini into the 2015 World RX of Great Britain Supercar Final where he suffered a puncture that robbed him of a podium finish.

Guy Wilks took the JRM Mini to the Supercar Final of the 2015 World RX of Great Britain. Credit: IMG / FIA World RX

The car itself will be back by LOCO Energy and Wilks is well aware that he has a tough task ahead of him.

“To get an opportunity to do a full World Championship is something I’ve always wished for,” explained Wilks. “To compete in a car that finished second in the Championship last year adds pressure but is the ingredient that can make it realistic for me mix it at the top, even though the bar in World RX is getting raised year on year.”

Wilks will use the VW Polo that Johan Kristoffersson took to victory at the 2016 World RX of France. Credit: IMG / FIA World RX

Despite the tough task ahead of getting ready for the opening round in Spain, Wilks took the time to thank those who have supported him in this effort.

“I want to thank LOCO energy drink and Marc Blackburn for this opportunity – he saw me drive at Lydden and Loheac in 2015 and believed in me from the start. I’m going to give it absolutely everything to prove his beliefs and also my own and we want to put ourselves up against the best,” explained Wilks.

“There’s still a lot of work to do but 2017 is going to be an awesome journey!”

The first round of the 2017 FIA World Rallycross Championship takes place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on April 1-2.

892 posts

About author
I have been a very passionate fan of Motorsport for over 30 years with Touring Cars as my favourite form of Motor Racing. I cover The TCR UK Series, The TCR Europe Series and The FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) as well as following various TCR Series around the world.
Articles
Related posts
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.
FIA World Rallycross

FIA Approve "Battle of Technologies" Concept For World Rallycross

2 Mins read
A “Battle of Technologies” concept has been approved at the last FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting of 2023.