FreestyleXtreme Magazine Issue 8 | Page 71

Gllbal llycross The line-up of drivers at the GRC always includes an interesting mix of names. From action sports athletes like Brian Deegan and Bucky Lasek to a long list of driving legends like WRC winner Sébastien Loeb, F1 driver Scott Speed and Rallycross specialist Liam Doran. After his second win of the season, Block currently leads the 2015 GRC series. The head Hoonigan has come out firing on all cylinders, and it’s clear from the results that Block means business. It is not going to be a picnic though, as there are a lot of very fast drivers who have their eyes firmly set on winning the 2015 championship. Red Bull’s Sebastian Eriksson has shown great consistency in the first half of the season, placing in the top 4 in the first three races. Nelson Piquet Jr. is always a contender and has demonstrated some serious skills behind the wheel already this season by making it on to the podium at round four. Currently sitting in third, the Brazilian doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Here’s our breakdown of some of the characters to look out for on the GRC race track this season u