American rallycross legend Tanner Foust will make his long-awaited return to Europe with RallyX, competing in its season-opening Euro League event at Circuito Internacional de Montalegre on March 29-30.
Foust will take part in the doubleheader in the premier Open 4WD class, driving the First Corner FC2 Star Car that will be prepared by American team BAK40 Motorsports.
Foust will also be on hand to give ride-alongs in the fully electric FC1-X, which will be demonstrated at the Portuguese track for the first time.
“Montalegre was the home of my first European rallycross win back in 2011,” says Foust.
“I have great memories from amazing fans, an amazing location, and a fun track. I’m looking forward to coming back to Europe for some FC2 racing, and to give rides in the amazing FC1-X fully EV rallycross car.”
Over the past 15 years, Foust has established himself as one of the biggest names in the sport, winning multiple championships in America, driving for the top factory teams in the world, and pushing forward into the next generation with the FC1-X.
Montalegre holds a special place in his career journey as the site of his first European Supercar victory in 2011; that year, he scored four victories and 11 podiums around the world, winning the championship in America and finishing second in points in Europe.
Montalegre marks the first time that Foust has competed in rallycross in Europe since 2018, when he won at Silverstone Circuit. Since then, he scored his third American rallycross championship, added to his extensive list of stunt driving credits on top Hollywood productions like John Wick: Chapter 4, and even doubled up on his driving with an acting credit as Ronnie Bucknum in Ford vs. Ferrari.
The FC2 will be the latest car prepared by Olsbergs MSE and First Corner that Foust has raced over his career, from the Ford Fiesta Supercars that he raced in the early 2010s to the FC1-X.
His appearance in Montalegre also signifies the kickoff of RallyX’s FC2 Star Car program, which will be run by Eric Gordon’s growing BAK40 team. The Star Car will see top names from the world of motorsport take turns behind the wheel all season long.
Tickets for RallyX of Portugal, coming to Circuito Internacional de Montalegre on March 29-30, are on sale now at https://www.rallyx.se/tickets/