CE Dealer Team breaks new ground in Hong Kong with FIA World RX double header finale
CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment will end the all-electric 2023 FIA World RX season in the vibrant city of Hong Kong as the fight for the titles remain wide open.
The upcoming season finale, featuring a thrilling double header, marks the FIA World Rallycross Championship's debut in the Asia-Pacific region and the first time the championship hosts a city event.
A challenging 1,225-meter track is built with assistance from Volvo Construction Equipment, set against an amazing backdrop of towering skyscrapers.
A jump first trialed at Volvo Construction Equipment’s home base in Eskilstuna will be constructed, adding to a thrilling circuit of world championship standard. Here, the 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator is key, supported by the Dig Assist digital solution and an Engcon tiltrotator – capable of excavating to any angle.
Seven-time World RX event winner Niclas Grönholm heads to Hong Kong as fourth in the drivers’ championship, just eight points shy of second place in the fight for the medals.
"It's definitely going to be an exciting race in Hong Kong. It's the first-ever city center event, and a new track for everyone, which should make for an exciting show. We need to come better prepared than we were for Cape Town to secure a good result,” said Niclas Grönholm.
23-year-old Swede Klara Andersson is locked in a fight for a top-five position in the standings, currently holding seventh spot.
"I'm excited to race in the final of this year's FIA World RX in Hong Kong. It's our first time competing in a city and in Asia, which is incredibly cool. The last race was tough for the team, but we have done our homework and hopefully we will come back stronger to deliver two great races. There are still many points to fight for and it's tight in the standings, anything can happen,” said Klara Andersson.
CE Dealer Team enters the final rounds in Hong Kong in third place of the teams' standings.
"Everyone is eagerly anticipating this first-ever FIA World RX city event. I know the organizers have put in tremendous effort to create a truly spectacular event,” said Jussi Pinomäki, Team Manager of CE Dealer Team.
"The season finale is going to be really exciting, and having a double-header makes it even more thrilling. The championship is still wide open, so there will be a lot to fight for. Margins will be tight once again and we have worked hard to be at the top of our game from the get-go this weekend."
CE Dealer Team will have around 300 guests on site for the spectacular Hong Kong races from Volvo Construction Equipment and further partners of the programme, showcasing the latest electric machinery and services.
The FIA World RX of Hong Kong starts on Saturday with round six of the 2023 FIA World RX season, followed by the season closing round seven on Sunday.
The double header broadcast globally – as well as through the RX+ online streaming platform and SVT for Swedish viewers.
A full schedule for the weekend is available here: https://bit.ly/47jZW4n
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About CE Dealer Team by Volvo Construction Equipment
CE Dealer Team was founded in 2022 by the PWR Group in cooperation with Volvo Construction Equipment and its partners. The core goal of the rallycross programme is to drive the shift to improved sustainability and diversity in society and highlight the excitement that a move to an electric future offers. CE Dealer Team is run with support from independent dealers of Volvo Construction Equipment, along with several prominent industrial partners, who together share a commitment to leading a sustainable future, both on track and off.
About FIA World Rallycross Championship
The FIA World Rallycross Championship is one of six official World Championship in motorsport alongside Formula 1 and World Rally Championship. The championship runs on seven venues across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Rallycross is a combination of rallying and circuit racing. It is head-to-head short, sharp races on mixed surfaces (dirt and asphalt) contained within amphitheatre venues. In the headlining FIA World Rallycross Championship, high-profile drivers are equipped with fully electric RX1 cars producing over 600bhp and the ability to accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than two seconds – faster than a Formula 1 car.
