Nitro Rallycross Announces Calgary Race for 2022-2023 Season.
Nitro Rallycross, a disruptive new motorsport property created by moto icon Travis Pastrana and action sports authority Nitro Circus, is coming to Stampede Park on February 4-5, 2023. The news was revealed today by Nitro RX driver Fraser McConnell (JAM) at a press conference, alongside executives from the series, the venue and Tourism Calgary.
This adrenaline-charged event will showcase elite drivers, including Pastrana, who is defending his 2021 championship, with the most explosive electric vehicle in racing. The event will be a part of Nitro RX’s inaugural global season, which has already encompassed the United Kingdom, Sweden and the United States. Its worldwide broadcast footprint will spotlight Calgary as a global sports leader and bring a new kind of horsepower to the city.
At Calgary, cars will battle on snow and ice, creating dramatic moments and compelling visuals that will resonate both in the stands and on screen. This will bring an entirely new dimension to Nitro RX’s intense, door-to-door action and will be sure to have fans on the edge of their seats.
Pastrana said: “We are so excited to bring Nitro Rallycross to Calgary for the first time. Nitro Circus has had some incredible moments in this city. Now with Nitro Rallycross, we are bringing that same no limits attitude and passion for progression to four-wheel action.” Pastrana added, “I can’t wait to put these insane new cars on snow and ice. They said it couldn’t get any crazier, but we found a way. I’m definitely looking forward to it.”
Brett Clarke, President of Nitro Rallycross, said: “Since the creation of Nitro Rallycross, we’ve always looked to push the boundaries around creating the most exciting motorsports events on the planet. From the drivers, the format, to the tracks and the locations, we’ve built the brand as the next generation of motorsports – Calgary will take that thesis to the next level with an ice track inside the iconic stadium that is Stampede Park.
Clarke added: “We are thrilled to be working with great partners at Tourism Calgary to bring this exciting event to Calgary and Alberta. The enthusiasm and hospitality of the Calgary team is exactly what we look for in our host city partnerships and we look forward to bringing fans from around the world for what we believe will be the biggest motorsports event to come to Calgary.”
“Calgary is the winter sport capital of Canada, and this event is another fantastic reason to visit our city,” said Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President of Sales with Tourism Calgary. “We’re excited to have Calgary be part of this international race series that will see Nitro Rallycross bring even more energy to the city’s Chinook Blast winter festival. It’s an excellent addition to the schedule of winter events creating vibrancy in our city, activating one of our most iconic venues, and making Calgary an eventful city year-round.”
Tickets to Nitro RX Calgary go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 18 at 10am and will be available at nitrorallycross.com. General admission tickets will be available in both single-day ($25 for Saturday; $30 for Sunday) as well as weekend ($30) options. VIP Club Nitro RX passes will also be available ($125 single-day for Saturday; $130 single-day for Sunday; $250 for weekend). All prices plus additional taxes and fees. More information on Club Nitro RX’s premium amenities is detailed below.