Jamaican racing star Fraser McConnell is ready for one more high-octane weekend as he prepares for Rounds 3 and 4 of the Nitrocross championship, going down on October 5 and 6 in Utah.
Contemporary off a stellar begin to the season, McConnell at the moment sits in second place within the general standings, trailing chief Kevin Eriksson by simply 11 factors.
McConnell delivered a dominant efficiency within the opening rounds at Richmond Raceway in Virginia on September 7 and eight, securing a third-place end in Spherical 1 and battling fiercely for first in Spherical 2. He claimed the highest qualifying spot and received his semi-final, beginning the Spherical 2 remaining in pole place. Regardless of main early on, a slight misstep allowed Eriksson to say the victory, with McConnell ending an in depth second.
Pleasure
Reflecting on his upcoming races, McConnell shared his pleasure: “I’m actually wanting ahead to this weekend, going again to Utah, the birthplace of Nitrocross. It began there with the Nitro World Video games in 2018 and 2019, so it’s a particular place for everybody concerned.”
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He additionally acknowledged the challenges of the Utah monitor, famend for its huge jumps and tough corners. “Salt Lake is among the craziest tracks on the calendar, with the most important hole leap and a whole lot of demanding corners. It requires excessive pace from us drivers, however I’ll simply go on the market, hit my marks, and provides it every little thing, whereas proudly repping Jamaica.”
With back-to-back podium finishes, McConnell is assured about sustaining his momentum. “We’re second within the championship with 107 factors, and I’m wanting ahead to persevering with that streak this weekend,” he stated. McConnell at the moment holds a four-point benefit over defending champion Robin Larsson and is eager to shut the hole on Eriksson.
McConnell’s 2024 season is supported by sponsors JustBet, Confirmed, Tru Shake, Rainforest, and the Jamaica Vacationer Board.
