Since making his debut in the Supercar Lites field at the start of the 2025 season, rookie Mads Larsen has been quietly finding his footing—and now, in just two weeks’ time, he’s set to return to the Nysum circuit, a track he knows like the back of his hand.
At 17 years old, the young Dane has yet to secure a spot in a final since the Riga round back in May. Still, his upward trajectory is hard to miss: four of his five Top 5 finishes in qualifying heats have come from the last three rounds, held at KymiRing and Älvsbyn.
A progression that has not gone unnoticed by his mentor, Ulrik Linnemann.
“This season, Mads has followed a very logical learning curve,” Linnemann points out.
“As with any newcomer to this category, progress doesn’t always show immediately in the results, but it’s definitely there. We started seeing it clearly at KymiRing, where he showed real potential.”
A seasoned veteran of the international rallycross scene, Linnemann knows just how tough the early stages can be for a young driver in a fiercely competitive field like Supercar Lites.
“What stood out to me from the beginning was his ability to nail the starts. I’m confident he’ll soon be a regular finalist in RallyX. That said, the competition is fierce—six top-level drivers are battling for the lead positions right now, and to make it into the final, you have to beat at least one of them. And let’s not forget other fast-improving rookies like Hagström, Norrlander, and Oskarsson. In this environment, consistency is everything.”
“At KymiRing, he was forced to retire in the semifinals due to a broken steering arm. It was the toughest semi of the weekend, and that incident killed his chances of making the final. Still, with a little luck, things can shift quickly in this sport.”
But there’s no rush. The roadmap is clear: learn, build experience, and avoid skipping steps.
“There’s no frustration to deal with. This season was designed as a learning campaign, with no pressure for results. Mads approaches every race with the satisfaction of improving—and sometimes even beating more seasoned drivers. It’s a smart approach that keeps him out of trouble. If things look risky into Turn 1, he lifts. And it shows—his car is still in near-perfect condition, which isn’t the case for many of his rivals.”
That said, caution doesn’t mean a lack of ambition.
“Mads is starting to push harder now—which might lead to a few dents here and there, but it’s also a clear sign he’s entering a new phase in his development. He’s moving forward methodically, step by step.”
With the Danish round at Nysum just around the corner, Mads Larsen may be on the verge of a real breakthrough.
“This round at Nysum could really play in his favor. It’s the only track on the calendar where he’s had the chance to test beforehand. On every other circuit, he’s been diving in blind—unlike his opponents, who have several seasons of experience to draw on. At Nysum, for the first time, he’ll be on a level playing field in terms of track knowledge. It will be a true indicator of where he stands in the Supercar Lites pecking order.”