NYSUM, Denmark, CMC – Jamaican Fraser McConnell registered back-to-back victories in last weekend’s RallyX double-header to put himself in a strong position to challenge for the title in the final round set for Estering, Germany.
The wins helped catapult McConnell, who is competing in the FC2 class under the OMSE banner, from a distant third in the championship standings to two points behind his teammate and season-long leader Casper Jansson.
“Double win this weekend in the FC2 finals! Happy with this weekend’s performance and the vibe that the Danish crowd brought! Germany next week, here we come,” McConnell posted on his Instagram page following the wins.
“It was great to get that 1st place monkey off my back finally. I’ve had several podiums this season, but nothing is as sweet as the Top Step.”
On Saturday’s opening day, McConnell delivered an ‘around the outside’ move from P4 to P1 at turn one, holding the lead to the checkered flag and recording the fastest time of the session.
He placed third overall, topping the FC2 class, after three intense qualifying heats.
McConnell delivered an ‘around the outside’ move again in the semi-final from P2 to take the lead. Starting from pole in the FC2 final, his execution of his race saw him claim his first top-step finish of the 2025 season.
On Sunday’s final day, McConnell continued his dominance as he opened with a P4 in Q1, then led Q2 from start to finish to secure a front-row showdown with Danish native Ulrik Linnemann in Q3.
He finished the qualifying rounds second overall and first in the FC2 class, securing pole for the semi-final, ending in the lead to earn pole for the FC2 final.
He took charge in the final, leading from start to finish, completing a clean sweep of the FC2 final in Denmark and locking in a double victory leading up to the championship finals.
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