NRK to show World Rallycross Championship

Norwegian state broadcaster NRK has sealed a rights deal for the World Rallycross Championship.

The deal will run for three years, from 2016 to 2018.

NRK will provide all 12 rounds live on free-to-air channels NRK1 and NRK2.

The deal was brokered on behalf of the championship, which is sanctioned by the International Motorsport Association (FIA), by the IMG agency.

Top rallycross drivers Petter Solberg and Andreas Bakkerud hail from Norway, stoking interest in the championship in the country.

The 2016 season will begin on April 15-17 in Montalegre, Portugal.