The RallyX Championship enters its final stretch this weekend with the pivotal round at Nysum. It’s a particularly meaningful event for Fraser McConnell, who returns to a track where he made Rallycross history back in 2021.
That year, the Jamaican driver became the first Caribbean competitor to win in the premier Supercar category, defeating reigning world champion Johan Kristoffersson in the process.
Now competing in the FC2 class under the OMSE banner, McConnell holds fond memories of Nysumbanen. This time, however, he arrives with a very clear mission: to keep his title hopes alive.
“It feels great to be back in Nysum. The last time I was here was 2021—four years ago already. Time flies when you’re having fun. This is where I claimed my first Supercar win and managed to beat the reigning world champion, Johan Kristoffersson. Today, I’m back with OMSE and a new machine, the FC2. My goal is to refamiliarize myself with the track and go flat out.”
After a promising start to the season, McConnell has endured a few setbacks. Still, despite an inconsistent campaign, his determination remains intact.
“The season has been up and down, with more mistakes than I would have liked. The level of competition is incredibly high, which means you have to push all the time. When you’re on the limit, mistakes happen. That’s in the past now, and the only thing to do is give everything over the last four races.”
With four remaining rounds split across two weekends, every point will count. And while Nysum and Estering are completely different tracks, McConnell’s ambition doesn’t waver.
“They’re two very different circuits, but the goal stays the same: to fight for the top step of the podium. I’m taking it one race at a time and will do whatever it takes to win.”
Nothing is settled yet in the FC2 title fight, with Kasper Jansson, Oliver Eriksson, and Fraser McConnell locked in a tight battle.
“The points gap isn’t big at all. One race can change everything. My plan is simple: make as few mistakes as possible and focus on each run.”