Nitro Rallycross 2022-2023

[tbtstt]

I personally didn't think the first season delivered anything close to the hype, but I was interested enough to watch again this year.

Series is going international for its second season.



June 18-19, 2022 // England (Lydden Hill Race Circuit)
July 30-31, 2022 // Sweden
August 27-28, 2022 // Finland
October 1-2, 2022 // Minneapolis, USA
October 29-30, 2022 // Los Angeles, USA
November 12-13, 2022 // Phoenix, USA
December 10-11, 2022 // Saudi Arabia
January 21-22, 2023 // Quebec, Canada
February 4-5, 2023 // Alberta, Canada
March TBA, 2023 // Nitro RX 2022-23 Series Finale // TBA, USA

I am still getting a strong X-Games/GRC vibe with the move to go international, be interested to see how it goes.

[NaBUru38]

I'm especially interested in the Canadian winter races.

[SnoodyMcFlude]

I really enjoyed the first season tbh, some of the cars struggled with the bigger jumps but there was some good racing. Also appreciated that they acknowledged where the format wasn't quite hitting home and tweaked it a bit.

Could all be flying too far, too soon...but this is a genuinely international series as opposed to the "world" championship which doesn't currently venture out of Europe.

Also going to be a real mix of tracks, Canada in January suggests there'll be some ice in there too.....AND, nice to see that Supercar is still on the billing despite the move towards electric, although I hope that doesn't dilute the field too much. Fingers crossed there's a half decent entry for the first round, would like to get up to Lydden again but it's a long slog if there's just the strung out BRX/Nations Rallycross entry.

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by SnoodyMcFlude

I really enjoyed the first season tbh, some of the cars struggled with the bigger jumps but there was some good racing. Also appreciated that they acknowledged where the format wasn't quite hitting home and tweaked it a bit.

The high attrition rate was what really put me off. There was definitely some good racing in there, but seeing so many cars getting trashed wasn't what I personally wanted to see.

Originally Posted by SnoodyMcFlude

Could all be flying too far, too soon...but this is a genuinely international series as opposed to the "world" championship which doesn't currently venture out of Europe.

Yeah, that is my concern as well. If they make it to all those venues though, then it could be a really interesting season.

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

The high attrition rate was what really put me off. There was definitely some good racing in there, but seeing so many cars getting trashed wasn't what I personally wanted to see.

I'd have thought a lot of the rounds (especially Lydden) are going to be closer to 'traditional' rallycross in terms of jumps so we're less likely to see struts smashed through bonnets. It's been a while since the last race but from memory there was a general improvement in reliability through the season, we saw cars retiring more from mistakes and crashes rather than outright mechanical problems.

Also the electric car has been built specifically with NRX in mind and is probably a bit closer to the Extreme E type buggy so will probably handle jumps better anyway. Going to wait and see what the next few months bring in terms of news/entries/track layout but definitely blocking off the Lydden weekend for the minute.

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by SnoodyMcFlude

I'd have thought a lot of the rounds (especially Lydden) are going to be closer to 'traditional' rallycross in terms of jumps so we're less likely to see struts smashed through bonnets. It's been a while since the last race but from memory there was a general improvement in reliability through the season, we saw cars retiring more from mistakes and crashes rather than outright mechanical problems.

I thought the whole season was pretty hard on the cars, though I agree that some of the latter races didn't seem to have quite as many smashed cars.

They have talked about making tracks more extreme for the new cars, but I wonder how that will work with the support races as well: one route for one class and another route for the others?

Originally Posted by SnoodyMcFlude

Also the electric car has been built specifically with NRX in mind and is probably a bit closer to the Extreme E type buggy so will probably handle jumps better anyway. Going to wait and see what the next few months bring in terms of news/entries/track layout but definitely blocking off the Lydden weekend for the minute.

Yeah. It's possibly an wildly inaccurate comparison, but I am currently seeing the FC1-X as a sort of electric trophy truck (but I was making comparisons with NRX and CORRS/LORRS last year so maybe that is still influencing me), irrespective of any comparison though, I definitely agree that they look more capable of handling jumps.

Lydden isn't a massive trek for me though, so I'm pretty sure I'll give it a look. Assuming that Supercars are running as a support series I hope we might see a car or two from the US make the trip over.

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

I wonder how that will work with the support races as well: one route for one class and another route for the others?

That would be my guess, it's exactly how they worked if with the RX2 and SxS cars last season.

Originally Posted by tbtstt

Assuming that Supercars are running as a support series I hope we might see a car or two from the US make the trip over.

The release suggested that was the case and I'd be surprised if they didn't bring the class to Europe, given how many wildcards will probably want to enter. Would be nice if it meant that we see something closer to when WRX started out, with lots of wildcards entering, maybe with the electric class taking all the big money entries

[NaBUru38]

I don't think that NRX will ask Lydden Hill to add massive jumps.

[NaBUru38]

Bracket = knockout

[NaBUru38]

Jenson Button will drive for Xite.


https://dirtfish.com/rallycross/nitr...ro-rallycross/

[SnoodyMcFlude]

From Facebook

Originally Posted by Lydden Hill

Nitro Rallycross tickets are now live!
20% early bird discount 7 days only - Book now with code 'LYDDEN'
Two days of rallycross action from the new disruptive force in rallycross coming to the home of rallycross this June on the 18th & 19th.
Get your discounted tickets here (Discount automatically applied) - https://bit.ly/nitroearlybird
Missed out on the discount? You can still book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/nitrorallycross
It's time to go Nitro
Last day to book with the early bird discount is Wednesday the 11th of May

No mention of camping though, and without camping I'm not sure I want to bother booking tickets.

[tbtstt]

They will surely have camping available for that weekend, won't they?

[SnoodyMcFlude]

I'd expect them to, but normally you'd pay for it with the ticket....I think, been a long time since I've been to Lydden

[CS1]

So who else was in Barcelona along with Meeke ?

[tbtstt]

Noticed there is an "event map" on the Ticketmaster website:



Possibly just a really badly drawn circuit map, but if that is correct then it looks like the cars will be turning onto the infield on the exit of Chessons?

I know a big jump in the infield was mentioned when the GRC was due to come to Lydden, is this what they are going to do now?

Oh, and £42 for a weekend ticket, not too severe... or £236 for VIP. I assume that the VIP's get to drive a Supercar for that much?

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Interesting, certainly looks like they'll turn onto the infield with the joker lap actually being the full tarmac lap rather than using the existing jump.

Price does seem pretty decent although assuming we get the main class, supercars, RX2 (or whatever they call it) we'll probably want to see at least another class on the list to avoid a lot of sitting around. It's even better value with the current 20% early bird option.

[Stephen H]

Anyone actually been able to book tickets by the earlybird link yet?

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Originally Posted by Stephen H

Anyone actually been able to book tickets by the earlybird link yet?

Yep, booked mine earlier.

[Stephen H]

Originally Posted by SnoodyMcFlude

Yep, booked mine earlier.

Thanks, just tried the link myself, only problem now is it won't let you select just one ticket - cannot see any T&C's that say you have to buy a pair to get the earlier bird discount.

Has anyone managed to purchase for just 1 person?

Thanks

[RichP]

Thanks, just tried the link myself, only problem now is it won't let you select just one ticket - cannot see any T&C's that say you have to buy a pair to get the earlier bird discount.

Has anyone managed to purchase for just 1 person?

I did read somewhere that the early bird deal is for a minimum of two tickets (can't remember where though - sorry)

[Stephen H]

Originally Posted by RichP

Thanks, just tried the link myself, only problem now is it won't let you select just one ticket - cannot see any T&C's that say you have to buy a pair to get the earlier bird discount.

Has anyone managed to purchase for just 1 person?

I did read somewhere that the early bird deal is for a minimum of two tickets (can't remember where though - sorry)

Thank you both - I couldn't see it anywhere in the Lydden Facebook post for the link, that the offer was only on two or more tickets - but that does seem to be the case.

[chasing cars]

Really need more info and actual facts before I take the plunge and buy a ticket. Their website is quite underwhelming with little news for this year, and the driver lists are last years. Their Facebook and Twitter sites are just full of self penned marketing blurb with no actual event information.

With little over a month to go the lack of news is surprising so does anyone have any solid info (not guess work) on who and what will be racing beyond Bennett, Button?

[SnoodyMcFlude]

Originally Posted by chasing cars

With little over a month to go the lack of news is surprising so does anyone have any solid info (not guess work) on who and what will be racing beyond Bennett, Button?

Pastrana and Conner Martell are driving for VSC. He's not been announced yet, but given how involved he's been with testing etc. I'd be surprised if Bakkerud isn't at the event in some capacity

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by chasing cars

With little over a month to go the lack of news is surprising so does anyone have any solid info (not guess work) on who and what will be racing beyond Bennett, Button?

Couple of my mates are thinking along the same lines as you: they are interested in going, but reluctant to plan a trip given the lack of solid information.

This article talked about teams, but that is nearly a year old now. Not great when the "latest" information on team entries is an article that is almost a year old and from an external site.

That article, plus what we know now:

Vermont SportsCar - Travis Pastrana and Conner Martell
Gronholm RX -
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing -
Olsbergs MSE -
XiTE Racing - Oliver Bennett and Jensen Button
Good Times Racing -
? -

Sure it was reported 16 FC1-X were being built, so assume at least two per team.

[chasing cars]

Thanks for the info Snoody and tbtstt, still not sure, could be one of those things where if I buy a ticket I might feel robbed but if I don't may really regret it.

The fact they're putting out so little info whilst the tickets are cheaper makes me think they haven't got much of a product to sell but then again could be waiting till they're full price before making all the big announcements. What to do???