Born on 18 Nov 1974, Petter Solberg is one of the finest racers from around the world. He is a professional rally and rallycross driver from Norway. He made his debut in 1998, as he participated in the World Rally Championship. In 1999, he was signed by the Ford factory team. In the same year, he began his successful partnership with the Subaru World Rally Team.
Petter Solberg was born in Askim, Norway. Undoubtedly, he carries an American nationality. His ethnicity is white. His birth sign is Scorpio. He was born to Terje Solberg and Tove Selberg. He is a great racer and watching him at the racing track gives true delight to the viewer’s eyes.
In 1987 when Petter Solberg was just 13, he had managed to win the nationwide RC car championship the Norwegian Tamiya Cup. He inherited the attention of motorsport from his parents. His parents also motivated him for developing his career as a motorsport racer.
On his 18th birthday, he got the driving license. Later in 1995 and 1996, he participated in several racing events. In 1995, he participated in Maiden Rally. After showing his potential in driving, he agreed to drive three years contract with the Ford Motor Company. The year 2003 was outstanding for him. He was the first Norwegian driver who won the world title in 2003.
In the same season, he was a runner-up to Sebastien Loeb. In 2014, he was the inaugural champion of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. His career stats are outstanding. It is fruitful for the upcoming players.
Petter Solberg was born on Askin but raised in Spydeberg. He is younger than his brother Henning Solberg. His brother is also a Norwegian rally and rallycross driver. At this moment, he competes in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Also, have a look at Ken Block's Bio and Net Worth, who was a professional rally driver at Hoonigan Racing Division.
Solberg is a married man. He is married to Swedish wife Pernilla Walfridsson. They tied the wedding knot in 2003. Since getting married to date, they have been living happily together. They have shared strong love and affection with each other. His wife Pernilla is the daughter of former Volvo factory driver and 1980 European Rallycross Champion. Pernilla is also a formal rally driver.
Peter Solberg with his wife and son SOURCE: Biographyfact Petter Solberg has a son from his wife. Their son Oliver is himself a successful Crosskart driver. He is Philanthropic. He is associates with various charitable organizations. As of now, he does not indulge and involves in any controversy so far.
Petter Solberg is one of the most recognizable faces of the racing world. He has a great personality. He is earning a praiseworthy salary. His net worth is around $55 million in the US dollar.
He has millions of fans and followers that follow him on social networking sites. His fans are largely growing on Instagram and Twitter. Much and more interesting info about his life and bio can be easily taken from Wiki.
