McKlein’s Tom Banks was in Sweden to capture the (long awaited) opening two rounds of the 2020 World Rallycross Championship. Here is his pick of his favorite images.
Action at last!
Nearly 300 days since the 2019 finale, World Rallycross finally returned with a double-header at Höljes.
Rokas Baciuška, Renault Clio R.S. RX
Like GCK team boss Guerlain Chicherit, Rokas Baciuška switched to the Renault Clio R.S. RX for the 2020 season.
Timur Timerzyanov, Hyundai i20
Timur Timerzyanov was rapid but unlucky in the Hyundai i20.
Johan Kristoffersson, Volkswagen Polo
It was like he never left! Two-time champion Johan Kristoffersson returned from a year away to win the opening round of the season.
Mattias Ekström and Johan Kristoffersson
A battle from old times resumed at home for Mattias Ekström and Johan Kristoffersson.
Kevin Hansen, Peugeot 206
Kevin Hansen and the rest of Team Hansen had a trying start to the season.
Ken Block, STARD Ford Fiesta ERX2
Ken Block won the world's first all-electric rallycross race as Projekt E got underway.
Andreas Bakkerud, Renault Megane R.S. RX
It was an up-and-down weekend for Andreas Bakkerud who struggled in round one, but returned to competitiveness in round two.
Mattias Ekström and Johan Kristoffersson
Could we be set for a titanic title fight between these two? Kristoffersson is locked in for the year, but Ekström's participation beyond round four remains up in the air...
Mattias Ekström
...but after winning round two, he's an early favorite for the title.
