Fraser McConnell
| Fraser McConnell | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Jamaican |
| Born | 9 September 1998 Bog Walk, St. Catherine, Jamaica |
| Nitrocross career | |
| Debut season | 2021 |
| Current team | Dreyer & Reinbold Racing |
| Car number | 35 |
| Starts | 24 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Podiums | 9 |
| Best finish | 2nd in 2023–24 |
| Championship titles | |
| 2019 | Americas Rallycross ARX2 |
Fraser McConnell (born September 9, 1998) is a Jamaican professional racing driver. McConnell is the most competitively successful Jamaican driver in the history of international
McConnell currently competes professionally Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the Group E class.
Early life
McConnell was born in Bog Walk in St. Catherine, Jamaica.[8] McConnell began karting, motocross, and rally at the age of eight.[8] He achieved early success throughout his junior career, being named Jamaican Driver of the Year twice,[2] and later claiming victory at Jamaica's nationally competitive Dover Race Track at the age of 16.[1]
Racing career
McConnell made his rallycross career debut in 2018, competing in North America's ARX2 series.[8] In his first race, McConnell recorded the fastest-out-of-the-box time, and ultimately reached the final four times out of five.[8] In the final round of the season, McConnell achieved a podium finish.[8][4]
In 2019, McConnell made his international racing debut with Olsbergs MSE.[9] That same year, McConnell won the ARX2 championship, marking the first time in history for a Jamaican to lift the title.[2][4]
In 2021, McConnell secured his first supercar victory, defeating three-time FIA world champion Johan Kristoffersson at the RallyX Nordic in Nysum, Denmark.[10][11]
McConnell joined Lewis Hamilton's Team X44 in Extreme E for the 2023 season. He replaced Sébastien Loeb as Cristina Gutiérrez's partner.[12]
Racing record
Complete Nitro Rallycross results
Supercar
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Olsbergs MSE | Ford Fiesta ST
|
UTA 4 |
ERX 5 |
WHP 10 |
HLN 11 |
FIR 15 |
9th | 71 |
Group E
| Year | Entrant | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022-23
|
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing | FC1-X | GBR 4 |
SWE 4 |
ERX 3 |
GHR 1 |
WHP1 6 |
WHP2 6 |
QBC 4 |
GHR2 2 |
GHR3 9 |
GHR4 2 |
3rd | 348 |
2023-24
|
MID 1 |
UMC1 11 |
UMC2 4 |
WHP1 1 |
WHP2 2 |
HLN1 5 |
HLN2 2 |
LAS 1 |
LAS 4 |
2nd | 504 |
Complete Extreme E results
(key)
| Year | Team | Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Pos. | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | X44 Vida Carbon Racing | Spark ODYSSEY 21
|
DES1 4 |
DES2 6 |
HYD1 1 |
HYD2 9 |
ISL-I1 8 |
ISL-I2 8 |
ISL-II1
|
ISL-II2
|
COP1
|
COP1
|
5th* | 57* |
* Season still in progress.
References
- ^ a b Bell, Delano George (2021-03-20). "10 Things to Know about, Fraser McConnell, Jamaica's First Ever Race Car Rallycross Champion". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ a b c Korney, Stephanie (2021-05-03). "Jamaican Rallycross Driver Fraser McConnell Beats World Champion at First RallyX Nordic in Denmark". Jamaicans.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ McLeod, Sheri-Kae (2021-05-03). "Jamaican RallyCross Driver Fraser McConnell Scores Win at RallyX Nordic". Caribbean News. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ a b c "The breakthrough Supercar win that's inspired a title charge". DirtFish. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- The Jamaica Gleaner.
- ^ "VIDEO: Fraser McConnell dedicates maiden RallyX Nordic win to Jamaica". www.loopjamaica.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ Haycox, Matt (4 May 2021). "Usain Bolt praises Fraser McConnell for his international rallycross win – Matt Haycox". Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ a b c d e "Fraser McConnell – RX2 Rallycross". Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ Lindroos, Pontus (2021-03-24). "Fraser McConnell Returns to RallyX Nordic with OMSE". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ "How Höljes helped McConnell's RallyX Nordic title hopes". DirtFish. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ "Jamaican Fraser McConnell bags first season win at Rallyx Nordic". Our Today (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ Howard, Tom (2023-03-07). "Loeb won't defend Extreme E title with Lewis Hamilton's X44 team". www.motorsport.com.