A 32-year-old from Värnamo, Sweden, Rosenqvist set the tone early by leading opening practice and breaking the track record at the 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary street circuit during Top 12 qualifying before advancing to the Fast Six and securing a front row start for only the fourth time in MSR’s history.
The outcome of the race could have undoubtedly been different if Rosenqvist didn’t start on the softer alternate (green sidewall) tires, which ended up being the less preferred strategy option with the timing of the cautions.
