FIA World Rallycross

Solberg to Star at 2016 Autosport International

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2003 FIA World Rally Champion and 2014 FIA World Rallycross Champion Petter Solberg has confirmed that he will return to thrill the fans and visitors attending the 2016 Autosport International Show next January.

The SDRX driver entertained the fans during live shows held in the Arena at this year’s show, showing off his world famous skills as well as having his 2014 WorldRX Transporter on display and signing autographs.

Solberg is excited to make his return to the popular event: “I’m really looking forward to returning to Autosport International and the Live Action Arena next year as there is always such a fantastic atmosphere. It’s a great opportunity to meet fans of World Rallycross and Rallying and see first-hand the enthusiasm they have for this action-packed series.”

Autosport International Show Director Ian France is overjoyed to have such to have such a talent return in 2016.

“Petter first attended the event in 2004 when he had just been crowned World Rally Champion and it’s a great honour to welcome him here again in the show’s 26th year. His world-class driving ability and precision is astounding and those fans attending the Live Action Arena in 2016 are in for a treat from start to finish.”

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