Reinis Nitišs

SWEDEN TEST BEFORE THE SUMMER BREAK

JĒKABPILS, LATVIA
28/06/2018

This weekend, the third round of the FIA European Rallycross Championship for Supercar category will take place in Holjes, Sweden. For Jēkabpils native Reinis Nitišs, it will be another battle with the fiercest competitors this year – Anton Marklund (Sweden) and Cyril Raymond (France), as well as 27 other drivers from 13 countries. First two qualifyings will take place on Saturday, while the event will conclude on Sunday, with the final being broadcast live.  Nitišs will be competing in a SET Promotion run M-Sport Ford Fiesta Supercar.

“Lots of competitors, a historic track with a nature-formed terrain, and a “magic” atmosphere – these are a few of the factors that make Holjes one of the most picturesque events of the year. Upon completing the final races on Sunday, we will also have moved past the half-way point in the season, making this event even more important for all the Euro RX drivers.

I am in Sweden since Wednesday, as we were doing some testing, with the main focus on start sequence. Since the main straight in Holjes is very short and the surface changes from tarmac to gravel, it is extremely important to get off the line quickly. We believe that we found some improvements during testing, but the only way to know for sure is when the racing begins.

Historically, I have not had great luck in Holjes – there have been some good runs, but, if we are looking at my average result, I must admit that this has not been among my best tracks. For that reason, it is very good that I could test my race car before the official practice, to get back up to speed with it. I can say that we have done our homework and are ready to race – despite my past endeavours here, I have to focus and get a great result!” comments Reinis Nitišs.

Reinis Nitišs participation in the FIA European Rallycross Championship is possible thanks to the support by Radex, LDz Cargo, Ošukalns, Citadele, Circle K, Latvijas Gāze, and the city of Jēkabpils, as well as Gefa Latvija, Hertz, If, Light Guide Optics International, Pasaules Optika, RA Events, Rīgas Brīvosta, and Sonora. Informative support is provided by DELFI.

? ENTRY LIST_ 2018 EuroRX Entry list – Höljes (SWE)

EURO RX OF SWEDEN SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 29
18:00 Open practice

SATURDAY, JUNE 30
10:30 Open practice
12:00 Euro RX Supercar Qualifying 1
15:30 Euro RX Supercar Qualifying 2

SUNDAY, JULY 1
09:30 Open practice
10:45 Euro RX Supercar Qualifying 3
12:20 Euro RX Supercar Qualifying 4
15:00 Live Stream
15:10 Euro RX Supercar Semi-finals
16:00 Euro RX Supercar Final

*Times listed in Latvian local time, they are subject to change.