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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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INTERVIEW: Lane Vacala - The Road To Glory

By Pontus Lindroos
June 8, 2020
7 Mins read

In our new mini-series ‘The Road To Glory’, The Checkered Flag’s Pontus Lindroos interviews upcoming rallycross talents about their stories and racing career so far. First out is the young American talent Lane Vacala.

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FIA World Rally Championship

Rally Sweden to host one-off lockdown rally

By Pontus Lindroos
June 5, 2020
3 Mins read
Rally Sweden organisers to host an one-off rally event this Sunday (7 June) that will feature many well-known names to tackle the Torsby stages.
RallyX Nordic

Double World RX champion to join the All-Star 'Magic Weekend' in Höljes

By Pontus Lindroos
June 3, 2020
3 Mins read
2017 and 2018 World RX champion Johan Kristoffersson is the first name to be announced to enter the All-Star ‘Magic Weekend’ in Höljes
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Extreme E documentary to be broadcast on National Geographic

By Pontus Lindroos
June 3, 2020
1 Mins read
Extreme E will be featured in a three-part documentary series that will be broadcast by National Geographic in Autumn 2020.
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Codemasters signs deal for official FIA WRC game

By Pontus Lindroos
June 1, 2020
1 Mins read
According to some reports, Codemasters has now signed a five-year contract starting at 2023 to develope the upcoming FIA World Rally Championship game titles!
Rally

New date confirmed for Ypres Rally

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
1 Mins read
Club Superstage, the organiser of Ypres Rally has now announced a new date for the 56th running of the popular Belgian rally.
Extreme E

Extreme E unveils unique racing format for debut season

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
2 Mins read
Extreme E has now announced their unique racing format ahead of the series debut in 2021.
eSportsFIA WEC

Porsche Esports Team unveil their driver line-up for the Le Mans 24h Esports race

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
2 Mins read
Porsche Esports Team has unveiled their 16 drivers to take on the Le Mans 24h Esports Race on rFactor2 game at 13/14 June.
eSportsWRC2

Citroën Racing launches #PlayWithC3R5 Esports Championship

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
1 Mins read
Citroën Racing is the lastest manufacturer to start a esports championship. Next week the registration for #PlayWithC3R5 opens and will be available for all with DiRT Rally 2.0
Rally

Škoda Fabia Rally2 All-Electric Rally Car to make its delayed debut at Jänner Rally 2021

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
1 Mins read
Baumschlager Rallye & Racing and Kreisel Electric are currently developing a Škoda Fabia Rally2 all-electric car that will make its delayed debut at Jänner Rally in January.
British Rallycross

BRX 5 Nations Trophy Announces revised 2020 Calendar

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
2 Mins read
BRX 5 Nations Trophy has now announced their revised 2020 calendar featuring four rounds.
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COVID-19 stops EKS Swedish Rally Championship plans

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
1 Mins read
EKS has withdrawn from the Swedish Rally SM series due to the ongoing pandemic.
European Rally Championship

Rally di Roma Capitale set to host the ERC season-opener with strict public restrictions

By Pontus Lindroos
May 29, 2020
2 Mins read
Rally di Roma Capitale organiser Motorsport Italia has planned the event with strict public restrictions to allow the event to go as smooth as possible
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Prodrive releases low-cost ventilator to aid COVID-19 recovery

By Pontus Lindroos
May 27, 2020
1 Mins read
Prodrive and Cambridge University have worked together to release a brand-new low-cost ventilator
DakarFIA World Rally Championship

Loeb set to replace Alonso for the Dakar Rally

By Pontus Lindroos
May 26, 2020
1 Mins read
Loeb could be set to return to Dakar Rally early next year with Toyota after his contract with Hyundai ends this season.
Rally

American Rally Association unveils a revised 2020 calendar

By Pontus Lindroos
May 26, 2020
1 Mins read
American Rally Association has announced their revised 2020 calendar featuring seven rounds
FIA World Rally Championship

Tänak tests Hyundai i20 R5 in Estonia

By Pontus Lindroos
May 26, 2020
1 Mins read
While waiting for the season to restart, Tänak took the opportunity to test a i20 R5 in Estonia.
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