KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC — Jamaica’s motorsport sensation, Fraser McConnell, is gearing up for his third season in Nitrocross, with the opening rounds set to happen on the Richmond Raceway in Virginia on September 7-8, 2024.
McConnell made a robust impression within the 2023-2024 season, securing victory within the first spherical. His success continued as he clinched wins in Spherical 5 in Phoenix and Spherical 9 in Las Vegas, together with a second-place end in Spherical 6. His stellar performances earned him the runner-up spot, simply behind Robin Larsson, who claimed his second consecutive championship. This marked a big enchancment from McConnell’s third-place end within the 2022-2023 season.
Getting into his third season, McConnell, who at the moment holds the title of Jamaica’s Motorsport Athlete of the Yr, is extra decided than ever to raise his sport.
“Final season was an exhilarating journey, and I’m extremely happy with what we achieved as a workforce. I’m much more pushed to offer it my all this yr and put the black, inexperienced, and gold on the highest podium spot,” McConnell shared.
“The help from Jamaica and motorsport followers across the globe has been phenomenal, and I’m keen to offer them much more to have fun this season. We’re targeted on making each second rely and proving our capabilities on the world stage.”
The Richmond Raceway presents a brand new problem for the Jamaican driver, however he eagerly anticipates it.
“Beginning the season on a brand new monitor is at all times an thrilling problem. It ranges the taking part in subject and forces each driver to adapt shortly, which I’m very snug with. I’m excited to check my abilities in Richmond and set the tone for what I hope shall be one other exceptional season,” McConnell mentioned.
Nitrocross, famend for its intense, high-adrenaline races, will function ten rounds throughout six venues from September 7 to March 2, with stops in Richmond, Salt Lake Metropolis, Phoenix, Miami, and Las Vegas.
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