Final preparations done for WRX in Portugal
Two days before the transport to Portugal, both new Volkswagen Polo R WRX where tested for the first time, at the home track, in Arvika. With all new developments and parts previously sorted out in the test chassis, the Thursday Shakedown was the final preparation for Volkswagen Team Sweden. Now all parts is set to be loaded in the truck, leaving for the 3300km trip to Montalegre in Portugal on Sunday.
Tord Linnerud and Johan Kristoffersson ready for World Rallycross Championship 2015
After some initial warm-up laps, both drivers tried the new Polos flat-out for a proper race simulation. After a successful test session, without any problems, the drivers and the team management are looking forward to next weekend.
- ”I am really happy with the performance of the all new Polo R WRX. The drivability is exactly what I want and now I can hardly wait until next weekend and the first race of the year!”, says an excited Johan Kristoffersson
- ”After a long winter of planning and preparations, we finished the pre season testing yesterday with a maiden roll-out of the two new Polo R WRX to be used in the World Rallycross Championship 2015. It is always a special feeling to start up a totally new car for the first time, a mix of scare and thrill, but the test turned out to be great. I am very proud of my entire team and all the preparations performed during the winter. After what I have seen so far, I believe we have a very interesting season in front of us.”, tells Team manager Tommy Kristoffersson.
Johan Kristoffersson, Flat-out at Westombanan
