Kristoffersson joins Dreyer & Reinbold for Nitro Rallycross in Sweden
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing JC will line up with four-time World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson in the second round of the Nitro Rallycross Championship in Sweden this weekend.
The Swede will drive an all-electric FC1-X alongside Fraser McConnell, Andreas Bakkerud and series leader Robin Larsson in the four-car team, taking the place filled by WC regular Ole Christian Veiby at the season opener at Lydden Hill in the UK.
“We are very pleased to have Johan with us for his home event in Sweden,” said Dennis Reinbold, DRR team owner. “Johan has a very impressive and extensive background in all forms of racing.
“He has proven that he is fast in all types of racing cars, especially rallycross cars. We are excited for him to jump into FC1-X.”
Kristoffersson’s CV is exemplary. In addition to his four World RX crowns – the latest of which comes with DRR affiliate JC Raceteknik in 2021 – Kristofferson has a record 23 event wins from 59 starts in that category. He added a RallyX Nordic title to his haul in 2021 as well.
He also won the inaugural Extreme E series with Molly Taylor for Rosberg X Racing last year and currently leads this year’s standings with Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky.
Off-road, Kristoffersson is a two-time Scandinavian Touring Car Championship, three-time Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia champion, 2012 International Superstars Series champion and is a World Touring Car Cup race winner.
“I’m looking forward to the weekend and I’m happy to have the opportunity to race with JC and DRR for the Nitro RX event in Strängnäs,” said Kristoffersson. “I worked together with JC last year to win the world championship so I feel comfortable in the team.
“It will be a very steep learning curve, as it will be my first race in an electric rallycross car. I am looking forward to testing the FC1-X and racing against some new competitors.
“It will be a great experience and a huge challenge, but I’m really looking forward to doing my best.”