The countdown is on for Ulrik Linnemann. Sitting second in the RallyX North standings, the Danish driver knows he’s heading into one of the most pivotal weekends of his season on home soil at Nysum. Surrounded by fans, sponsors, and family, Linnemann is fully aware there’s no room for error.

After a rollercoaster start to the year, Linnemann made an early statement with a win at Montalegre in March. But a string of engine issues soon derailed his momentum, forcing him to fight back. A podium finish in the opening race at Alvsbyn in June helped revive his title hopes ahead of this crucial doubleheader on a track he knows and loves.

“I absolutely love driving at Nysum. It’s a circuit that really suits me,” Linnemann explained. “But when you know you’ve got a lot of sponsors and friends there to cheer you on, the pressure is different. You want to deliver. I know I can score big points for the championship, but I can also lose everything with one stupid mistake. That’s why I’m approaching this weekend wisely—heat by heat—making sure to score as many points as possible.”

Linnemann is no stranger to success here. Last year, he clinched victory on Saturday before finishing runner-up to Joni Turpeinen on Sunday. This time, he’s raising the stakes. His goal? Sweep both races and keep his title bid alive. But he knows that chasing a home win at all costs can be a dangerous game.

“It’s even harder to win when you want it too much—and that’s the trap of a home race,” he admitted. “Sometimes it’s better to let the victory come to you instead of forcing it. If you push too hard, mistakes happen fast.”

It’s a mindset that served the Dane well last season.

“After our struggles at Höljes, including that big roll in Q1, I decided to take it one heat at a time—and it worked. We bounced back with a win at home in front of our fans, and that was an incredible feeling. This year, we want more. The goal is clear: win both races.”

To make that happen, Linnemann knows focus will be everything.

“Things can turn upside down so quickly, like we saw in Finland at the KymiRing. One mechanical issue and, instead of fighting for the win, you’re down in sixth. It can happen anywhere, anytime. You’ve got to stay sharp, hit every mark, and avoid the slightest mistake.”