Markus Hellquist doubles at Swedish Open Champs

Last weekend’s Swedish Open Championships in Åtvidaberg not only saw the running of the 1/12th Stock class but also Touring Modified and Stock, 1/12th Modified and Formula racing. Markus Hellquist, in best Jan Ratheisky fashion, attended in the three classes of Touring Modified, Formula and 1/12th Modified and he would also TQ all three categories although at first he struggled to get into grips in the 1/12th class. In the Touring Modified A-mains Markus then made a clean sweep by coming out fastest in A1 and A2 to grab the overall title with one leg to spare. Jonas Andersson would come in second, Niclas Nilsson ended the day in third.

The Formula A-mains were also an easy affair for Markus who took commanding wins in the opening legs to grab the second title of the weekend. Fredrik von Elling, with two second places and a win in the final, took the vice-championship from Mickael Brandt in third. In the 1/12th Modified class it wasn’t to be for the pole sitter though. A win in the opening A-main and a second place in A2 meant the title decision would be made in A3 but a tough run featuring incidents with other drivers only meant a second place overall with Alexander Andersson taking the win and Magnus Hedlund rounding out the top 3.

Images: Markus Hellquist