Martin Schanche

Martin Schanche
1998: Martin Schanche (left) and his long time arch-rival Swede Kenneth Hansen
NationalityNorway Norwegian
Born (1945-01-01) 1 January 1945 (age 79)
Trondheim
FIA ERX Division 1 (1997–2010) Championship
Years active19972001
Former teamsMartin Schanche Racing
Starts46
Wins8
Podiums15
Best finish3rd in 1997, 1998
FIA ERX Division 2 (1982–1996) Championship
Years active19821996
Former teamsMartin Schanche Racing
Starts134
Championships3 (1984, 1991, 1995)
Wins51
Podiums76
FIA ERX TC Division Championship
Years active19791981
Former teamsMartin Schanche Racing
Starts30
Championships2 (1979, 1981)
Wins11
Podiums19
FIA European Rallycross Cup
Years active19771978
Former teamsMartin Schanche Racing
Starts13
Championships1 (1978)
Wins4
Podiums8
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years19851988
TeamsStrandell Porsche, Team Lucky Strike Schanche Racing
Best finish25th 1988
Class wins0
1981: The first public mentioning of the nickname "Mister Rallycross"
1992: Schanche in his Ford RS200 E2 en route to victory in Portugal

Martin Schanche (born 1 January 1945), nicknamed "Mr. Rallycross", is a Norwegian former racing driver and politician.