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Pontus Lindroos

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Covering off-road news for The Checkered Flag since 2019, with over 10 years of experience working with all sorts of publications, media & PR-related things in motorsport.
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FIA World Rallycross

The speed was there for Grönholm but not the luck in Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
August 25, 2020
2 Mins read

It wasn’t a perfect weekend for Niclas Grönholm at the two-first races of the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship but now he hopes to keep his head up as the series heads to his home race in Finland this weekend.

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FIA World Rallycross

Larsson out of luck in opening World RX weekend

By Pontus Lindroos
August 25, 2020
2 Mins read
Robin Larsson was fully charged for the opening World Rallycross weekend but unfortunately didn’t have luck on his side despite some spectacular performances.
FIA World Rallycross

Timerzyanov suffers mechanical woes in Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
August 25, 2020
1 Mins read
It was a rollercoaster start for Timur Timerzyanov in the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship, having to fight with mechanical issues and a fierce battle in the semi-final.
FIA World Rallycross

Szabo gaining confidence with Hyundai i20 debut at Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
August 25, 2020
1 Mins read
Krisztian Szabo made a wildcard appearance at the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship season opener at Höljes last weekend with GRX Set.
FIA World Rallycross

KYB Team JC Takes maiden victory in World RX With Ekström

By Pontus Lindroos
August 24, 2020
2 Mins read
Mattias Ekström won the second round of the 2020 FIA World Rallycross Championship at Höljes and gave the KYB Team JC their maiden win.
Projekt E

Block writes history to become the first Projekt E winner

By Pontus Lindroos
August 24, 2020
2 Mins read
Ken Block wrote in the rallycross history books as he became the first-ever Projekt E winner in Höljes using an all-electric rallycross supercar.
European Rallycross

Eriksson Wins the 2020 Euro RX Season-Opener at Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
August 24, 2020
3 Mins read
Oliver Eriksson dominated the weekend to become the first FIA European Rallycross Championship round winner of the 2020 season.
European Rallycross

Eriksson Claims the Top Qualifier Spot in the Euro RX

By Pontus Lindroos
August 23, 2020
3 Mins read
Oliver Eriksson sits in the top qualifier spot on his first Euro RX round and soon they are heading into the semi finals
European Rally ChampionshipFIA World Rally Championship

WRC's Rally Deutschland and ERC's Azores Rally are Under Threat of Cancelation

By Pontus Lindroos
August 23, 2020
1 Mins read
Both the FIA World Rally Championship and the FIA European Rally Championship could lose one round each in their respectively calendars due to the ongoing COVID-19 issues.
FIA World Rallycross

Marklund Claims Fifth Place in the World RX Final

By Pontus Lindroos
August 22, 2020
2 Mins read
Anton Marklund was on a mission today, posting incredible times in the qualifying sessions but a post-race steward decision saw him lost his podium spot in the final.
FIA World Rallycross

Mixed feelings for UNKORRUPTED World RX Team in Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
August 22, 2020
2 Mins read
The opening-round of the 2020 World RX season didn’t go to the plan for the all-new UNKORRUPTED team. Guerlain Chicherit is hoping for a better day tomorrow and team mate Rokas Baciuska was literally on fire today
Projekt E

Ken Block leads Projekt E Series on opening day

By Pontus Lindroos
August 22, 2020
2 Mins read
Ken Block sits in the top qualifer spot after the first full-day for the new all-electric rallycross support series Projekt E despite having to face the track wrong way two times today.
European Rallycross

Jean-Baptiste Dubourg Leads Overnight After the First Day of the 2020 Euro RX

By Pontus Lindroos
August 22, 2020
4 Mins read
Jean-Baptiste Dubourg comes out on top at the opening day of the European Rallycross season at Höljes in Sweden.
Rally

Rhys Yates Ready for M-Sport Back to Rally Stages Event

By Pontus Lindroos
August 21, 2020
2 Mins read
Chesterfield born British rally champion Rhys Yates is ready to tackle the first rally event in the UK post-lockdowns as he enters the M-Sport Back to Rally Stages event this weekend
FIA World Rallycross

World RX Launches the 'RX Aftertrack' Fuelled by Monster Energy Talk Show

By Pontus Lindroos
August 21, 2020
1 Mins read
The FIA World Rallycross Championship launches an all-new talk show called ‘RX Aftertrack’ Fuelled by Monster Energy, which will be broadcasted live on social media each Sunday after a rallycross weekend.
European RallycrossProjekt E

PREVIEW: Euro RX/Projekt E - Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
August 20, 2020
4 Mins read
The season-opener of the 2020 FIA European Rallycross Championship finally takes place this weekend along with Projekt E, which sees the beginning of electric rallycross racing.
European Rallycross

WATCH: Eriksson Reveals Red Bull Fiesta Ahead of Euro RX Debut

By Pontus Lindroos
August 20, 2020
2 Mins read
The Red Bull backed Ford Fiesta MK8 for Oliver Eriksson has been unveiled ahead of his Euro RX debut at Höljes this weekend.
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