He has lived in both England and Australia with his family. Now he commutes long distances from Skellefteå to competitions around Europe. Prize money and sponsorship have been the income.
– I started when I was around 23-24 years old and realized that this gave a good monthly salary, he says.
The team is investing 15 million in Robert and another driver this year. Eight technicians service the cars on the runways.
Long track record
The track record can be written long. He has become Swedish champion in STCC many times – 16 cars competing for 20 minutes. And it is important to be the fastest.
– Fast and with the least mistakes, then you win, says Robert Dahlgren who is now charging for a new season.
– Despite the fact that the age of 40 is something of a limit for an STCC driver, I continue. I’m just as tagged yet.