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Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X Driver Andres Bakkerud Records Double Wins In Utah Nitrocross Series
Andres Bakkerud, despite battling strep throat and a high fever, achieved a remarkable "clean sweep" in the Nitrocross Series at Utah Motorsports Campus. Driving his Monster Energy Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X electric racecar, Bakkerud secured two Group E feature victories, leading a Dodge 1-2 finish each day. These wins marked Bakkerud's first in over a year and the second and third for the new Dodge brand in the 2024-25 campaign.
Bakkerud excelled on the challenging 1.732-mile course near Salt Lake City, featuring both pavement and dirt, with a 100-foot gap jump and high-banked turns. He began the weekend by setting the fastest lap and winning his heat race, semifinal, and final on Saturday. His No. 13 Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X finished with a one-second lead over teammates Robin Larsson and Oliver Eriksson.
On Sunday, Bakkerud replicated his performance by winning preliminary rounds and taking the lead from his front-row start in the finale. He maintained a two-second margin over Larsson at the checkered flag to complete an impressive doubleheader sweep. "It’s been tough times, and this year was all about getting back and having fun again," said Bakkerud.
Larsson's two runner-up finishes propelled him back into the Group E points lead as the series moves to Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona, for rounds five and six on November 15-16. "Overall, those were such tough finals to drive," said Larsson. "It was terrible, but I just followed Bakkerud." He added that consistency is key for him as he chases another championship.
In addition to Bakkerud and Larsson's success, their DRR Dodge teammates Fraser McConnell of Jamaica and local star Lia Block also secured top-five finishes. McConnell placed fourth on Saturday while Block finished fifth on Sunday. "That was the craziest final for me on Sunday," said Block from Park City, Utah.
DRR team owner Dennis Reinbold expressed satisfaction with the team's performance at Utah's demanding track. "We knew that the Utah track is the most demanding course we run during the Nitrocross season," Reinbold stated. He praised Bakkerud's resilience despite illness and highlighted Larsson's strong showing.
Dodge Hornet Performance
The Dodge Hornet stands out in the compact utility vehicle segment with its muscular styling and best-in-class standard performance from a multi-energy powertrain roster. The Hornet R/T performance hybrid delivers 288 horsepower with 32 miles of all-electric range via a lithium-ion battery.
The Hornet R/T features an exclusive PowerShot function that adds 30 horsepower for quick acceleration. Meanwhile, the Dodge Hornet GT is noted as the fastest gas-powered compact utility vehicle in its class with its Hurricane4 engine producing 268 horsepower.
Mopar Legacy
Mopar represents Stellantis' genuine parts and accessories worldwide. Originating in 1937 as an antifreeze product line name, Mopar has evolved to encompass complete vehicle care and authentic performance parts for enthusiasts globally.
Mopar gained prominence during the muscle-car era of the 1960s by offering performance parts to enhance speed and handling for racing use. Today it integrates service operations to enhance customer support worldwide.
The Nitrocross series is broadcast live on Rumble.com and Fox Sports 1.
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