World RX: Electric rallycross begins in Hell

Announced last year, the electrification of World RX rallycross cars was postponed until this season. On the Norwegian track, this championship will see its very first meeting with several headliners.

Published on 10/08/2022 à 15:09

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World RX: Electric rallycross begins at Hell

In 2021, the pandemic got the better of the switch to electric World RX. Having fallen a little further behind, the FIA series will finally begin this weekend. Back on the calendar after three years of absence, the Lånkebanen circuit in Hell in Norway hosts the first round (August 13-14) and will therefore see the arrival of the new cars. “ To be honest, I feel a bit like a kid at Christmas, waiting to see these revolutionary World RX electric cars race for the first time, explains Arne Dirks, executive director of Rallycross Promoter GmbH. Since taking over as championship promoter, we have been very clear about our commitment to a more sustainable future and have worked tirelessly to reach this day. This is a completely new start for World RX, which will disrupt and transform the motorsport landscape by demonstrating the exceptional potential of this pioneering new technology. This is the start of what, I have absolutely no doubt, will be an incredible adventure for this great sport. » There should be a spectacle on the Trondelag track since the cars will lose none of their bestiality with the arrival of the electric motor. They develop 500 kW, the equivalent of 680 hp and 880 Nm of torque. This allows them to propel themselves at 100 km/h faster than a F1 ! Norway is the first meeting of a calendar which includes 5 others, the rounds of which will take place according to the usual breakdown (practice session, qualifying and final). The pinnacle of the discipline, World RX welcomes the best among the main contenders.

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