Norway’s Andreas Bakkerud joins Ken Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division to form a two-car Supercar team in the 2016 FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy.
Andreas Bakkerud won the FIA European Rallycross Championship in Super1600 in both 2011 and 2012. In 2014, he triumphed at the inaugural World RX of Turkey.
Andreas Bakkerud with Ken Block
“I’m really excited about the opportunity to race alongside Ken and his team – that happens to be one of the best motorsport teams in the world!” said Bakkerud. “I love rallycross and I’ve been able to have a few good seasons back-to-back. And the car? Ford Performance and M-Sport are building us one of the best cars to ever compete in rallycross. I think that working with Ken and his team in 2016 is really going to help me elevate my driving even further, plus I’ve always admired the way they handle exposing and marketing themselves both on and off events. I think this whole thing is an incredible opportunity not only for myself behind the wheel this year, but to learn and develop myself for the future as well. I can’t wait for the season to start! Thanks again to Ken and his team for this dream opportunity.”
Andreas Bakkerud
“I’m really excited that I’ve got Andreas Bakkerud joining me on my team this year,” said Ken Block. “I chose Andreas because he’s damn good behind the wheel of a rallycross car and he’s proven that he can win races. He’s also got experience racing the Ford Fiesta ST chassis the last few seasons, which is important. I’m confident that with him on my team, we will be strong contenders for the 2016 FIA World Rallycross Championship.”
Bakkerud will join Ken Block at the World RX season-opener in Portugal which will be held between the 15th and 17th of April. He will be piloting the number 13 Ford from Hoonigan Racing Division.
2015 Ford Fiesta ST RX43