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From Dyspraxia to the Driver’s Seat: How 17-Year-Old Elliott Fewster Became a Rallycross Champion
For many teenagers, passing their driving test marks a new chapter of independence. But for 17-year-old Elliott Fewster from East Yorkshire, it’s been the start of something far greater — a journey that’s seen him overcome dyspraxia to take the lead in the BTRDA Rallycross Championship’s junior category. Diagnosed with Development Coordination Disorder (dyspraxia) at […]
Johan Kristoffersson to Race Volkswagen Polo RX1e at Simola Hillclimb 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Simola Hillclimb, South Africa’s premier motorsport event, will see an exciting mix of global and local talent this year, with seven-time World Rallycross champion Johan Kristoffersson set to make his debut in the event. Taking to the iconic Knysna hill from May 1 to 4, Kristoffersson will pilot Volkswagen Motorsport’s […]
Volkswagen Brings World RX Champion Johan Kristoffersson to 15th Simola Hillclimb as Competition Intensifies
The 2025 Simola Hillclimb promises its most electrifying edition yet – quite literally – as seven-time World Rallycross (WRX) champion Johan Kristoffersson joins the fray in his all-conquering electric Volkswagen Polo RX1e. Knysna, South Africa – 15 April 2025The iconic Simola Hillclimb, set against the forested backdrop of Knysna, has never shied away from delivering […]
Nova Motorsport’s Strategic Sponsorship of French Rallycross Championship
Nova Motorsport Upholds Avon Tyres’ Legacy in European Motorsport as Title Sponsor of French Rallycross Championship Nova Motorsport, a global tyre brand and licensed manufacturer of Avon Motorsport tyres, has proudly announced its role as the series sponsor for the 2024 French Rallycross Championship (FFSA Championnat De France Rallycross). The prestigious nine-round series is set […]
MasterDrive represents at WRX
The 7th and 8th rounds of the World Rallycross (WRX) event were held at Killarney Racetrack last weekend where MasterDrive’s Cape Town headquarters are based. MasterDrive was proud to have a presence at WRX as the vehicle sponsor of one of the female racers competing and with one of their own instructors competing as well. […]
WRX let loose in Cape Town
One of the most popular and fastest growing forms of motorsport will bring world championship rallying to Caoe Town. The FIA World Rallycross Championship recently launched a new purpose-built rallycross track on part of the Killarney International Circuit with multiple world rally champion Petter Solberg making his (tyre) marks on the infamous circuit.
VOLKSWAGEN ANDRETTI RALLYCROSS EARNS HOME RACE DOUBLE PODIUM IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Scott Speed claimed his second victory in a row while Tanner Foust battled to third place with a last-lap pass, earning the team its fourth double podium finish of the Red Bull Global Rallycross season. Herndon, VA — Scott Speed completed a perfect weekend Saturday afternoon, taking his Volkswagen Beetle GRC to victory after setting the […]
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GRC CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY AT PORT OF LOS ANGELES DOUBLEHEADER
Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team returns to site of Beetle GRC debut, hunting for more wins in the 2015 Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship
World RX prepares for iconic Loheac event in France
The FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy will move to Brittany this weekend for one of the most eagerly-anticipated events on the 13-round calendar: the Bretagne World RX of France. Last year’s race attracted a record crowd of 74,000 people and 2015 is shaping up to be just as successful with 20 home […]
Double victory for Team Peugeot-Hansen as Timmy triumphs
It was a dream weekend for Team Peugeot-Hansen as team-mates Timmy Hansen and Davy Jeanney secured a one-two at the NAF World RX of Norway, round eight of the FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy. Hansen’s emphatic win is the fourth podium in a row for the Swedish-based squad and has pushed Peugeot-Hansen […]
VOLKSWAGEN ANDRETTI RALLYCROSS AND SCOTT SPEED SIGN CONTRACT EXTENSION
Three-time X Games Gold Medalist will continue to drive for Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross through the 2017 season
VOLKSWAGEN ANDRETTI RALLYCROSS TEAM RETURNS TO D.C. TO COMPETE IN FRONT OF HOME CROWD
Scott Speed and Tanner Foust hope to improve standings at the second annual Red Bull Global Rallycross Washington D.C. presented by Volkswagen Herndon, VA — The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team heads to Washington, D.C. this weekend for the seventh round of the 2015 Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship. With two podium finishes at rounds 5 […]