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Races
28/11/22
Portimao, November 27, 2022 - BRP-Rotax is proud to announce that the 22nd edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) successfully took place in Portimao, Portugal at the Kartodromo International Algarve (KIA) from November 19 to 26, 2022.
With a record number of 394 Rotax racers from more than 60 nations, who earned their ticket during the 2022 season, the event also saw the biggest kart line-up ever in the history of the RMC Grand...
Races
27/11/22
The finals held, the Rotax movement is about to celebrate the event’s epilogue with the awarding of trophies. The British contingent confirms being the best by winning three categories. The Swedes excelled in the two electric-powered categories. An Italian returns to the podium.
The finals provided some exciting moments. Especially in the initial stages, there was no lack of close, tight-knit battles, and the victories stemmed from the skill of the drivers who were best able...
Close Up
26/11/22
Rotax presents the new powertrain for Minikart: the goal is the new generations.
In a world that is changing before our eyes, a player of absolute importance in the karting world like Rotax cannot escape the challenges that the market lets emerge, while a new generation of guys...
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On Track
25/11/22
A New World Unfolds with the First 48V Powerpack
Gunskirchen, Austria – November 25, 2022 – BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) is proud to announce the launch of a new e-powertrain, the Rotax E10, bolstering its electric offering for...
Amarcord
25/11/22
This is just a summary of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, now at its 18th edition and still continues to grow. The winners this time were French drivers Iglesias (Micro) and Armand (Mini), Holland’s Van der Helm (Junior) and Britain’s Ward (Senior), Australians Gillis (DD2) and Woolston (DD2 Masters).
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MICRO MAX
Al Azhari penalised, Iglesias rejoices
After Keanu Al Azhari from the United Arab Emirates let off steam in the free practice, in the official qualifiers it’s Dani Van...
Amarcord
24/11/22
Given the importance of the result, it seems right to focus on him: Alex Irlando, 16 year old driver from Italy, takes the Senior crown after a perfect, careful, impeccable final, one of substance. An ending that capped an equally exciting weekend, which would have been in itself remarkable, even without the final victory.
And if the tone might seem slightly over-emphatic, it can not be otherwise, since Alex is the first Italian driver to achieve this important goal. Alex leaves a mark in the history of the sport for...
Amarcord
24/11/22
This is the fourth time the RMC has landed in Portimao for the highlight event of the season, the Grand Finals. The first time was in December 2012, at its 13th edition. As we wait for the RMCGF 2022 to roar to life we want to look back at the events that have taken place on the Portuguese circuit starting with the one in 2012.
Staggering numbers
A total of 279 participants in the four official categories (Junior, Senior, DD2, DD2 Masters) did battle in Portimao. In addition, to promote the Micro Max category, 34 mini...
Editorials
21/11/22
The Trophy centered on the liquid-cooled Rotax Max 125 has given birth and fostered - for over 25 years - the single-make philosophy: 'competition with the same means'. In the history of its formula, Sunday amateurs and F1 World Champions coexist (f.m.)
We will perhaps never stop talking about single-brand karts and motorsports: on the one hand, because single-brands represent, at least on paper, the zero or starting point of any motorsport...
Close Up
20/11/22
Face to Face! And the difference between the Russ and Shaun is only 3 "
Saturday featured the usual challenge of the Tyre Changing Contest for mechanics. A long series of heats that were especially selective until the number of participants in the pre-finals was reduced...
Events
20/11/22
Nearly 400 drivers representing over 60 nations divided into 8 categories (including the E20 Junior and Senior electric-powered) are here to race.
After the always captivating welcome party on Saturday, complete with barbecue, when the final round of the Tyre Changing Contest was held, today Sunday, November 20, the curtain officially opened on...
Events
18/11/22
Starting this weekend, the spotlight turns onto the Rotax Grand Finals in Portimão.
The season finale has featured the spectacular event by Rotax for 23 years now. The stage for the world's most famous and copied format is well and truly set and ready in Portimao. Already this...
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Races
15/11/22
Gunskirchen, Austria, November 14, 2022 – Another milestone in the longlasting history of Rotax Karting took place this week: the 125.000th edition of a Rotax 125 MAX engine left the assembly line at BRP-Rotax in Gunskirchen, Austria.
Introduced in 1997, the Rotax 125 MAX engine can proudly be named a success story.
“When we launched the Rotax 125 MAX karting engine in 1997, we wanted to give the driver more time on the...
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Races
09/11/22
Gunskirchen/Genk, November 8th, 2022 – The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Golden Trophy took place once again last weekend at Karting Genk in Belgium.
181 competitors from 26 nations dueled at the demanding ‘Home of Champions’ and delivered exciting racing in the alternating weather conditions. In the evening, five class winners were...
Races
08/11/22
The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Golden Trophy has succeeded yet again in keeping the race fans on the edge of their seats, as the drivers battled it out for every position and ultimately, the top place on the podium. The racing action came thick and fast on Sunday, when the high level competition was hit with a blast of Belgian weather at the Karting Genk venue.
The Champions taking the honours in 2022 were Mats van Rooijen, Austin Lee, Sean Butcher, Kris Haanen and Sebastian Rumpelhardt. Three drivers were also awarded their RMC Grand Finals tickets to...
Races
06/11/22
The initial race day was a mix of different winners and several showing their dominance on all counts during Saturday’s qualifying heats at Karting Genk. 24 races kept the drivers busy on track lapping the 1,360-metre circuit as they fought for positions to make the final cut. Only the 2-speed DD2 classes with single grid entries would avoid the second chance race. The battle for the Golden Trophy is about to get very serious as the finals play out Sunday.
Mini MAX – Six drivers lead the way to the chequered flag in the Mini category with Jacob Ashcroft ranked P1 after all top three results and winning the third heat. Nikita Nikishov without any...
Races
05/11/22
Just to keep things interesting, the scattered rain falling over parts of Europe arrived late Friday afternoon to spice up the official timed practice at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Golden Trophy. After Mini MAX had finished their sessions, the Juniors were not so lucky, split by more than 10 seconds between the faster and slower groups, as the Karting Genk circuit soaked up the water and mixed up the results. By the end of the program, the track was already drying out considerably as the DD2 Masters reached the five-minute mark.
With the grids now determined for all 24 of Saturday’s qualifying heats, the competition is incredibly close at the top of the timesheets. The youngest in the five Rotax categories is the Mini...
Races
04/11/22
The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Golden Trophy is shaping up to be a super weekend of competition at Karting Genk – ‘Home of Champions’ in Belgium on November 4th to 6th where the grids are literally bursting with talent. It has proven to be a favourite for many teams and drivers to participate as the season winds down before the European winter. It is also the last chance to win the remaining tickets for the RMC Grand Finals in several classes.
The international line-up will see competitors travelling from nearly 30 nations to the circuit in the Limburg region, well-known as one of the top karting venues. The entry list is impressive in the...
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Races
03/11/22
Gunskirchen/Genk, November 2nd 2022 – For the European Rotax elite and many competitors travelling from abroad, a big event is coming up next weekend.
In Genk, Belgium, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Golden Trophy is a top-class individual event under the banner of the international Rotax racing series – the RMCET. More than 200 drivers from...
Zoom
20/10/22
Rotax-powered karting races have existed in Portugal for over 20 years, but 2022 marks a new era for the brand in the country: instead of having trophy status, the bar is raised to another level by transforming into the Portuguese Rotax Championship.
With or without championship status, fans of the Rotax format are well established in Portugal. In any case, in 2022, the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK) instead of promoting the...
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Races
20/09/22
Gunskirchen/Wackersdorf, 18th September, 2022 – The season results in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy have been decided. In Wackersdorf, Bavaria, challenging conditions over the last weekend made for a particularly exciting final phase.
Eventful races on mostly wet asphalt resulted in four new winners of the day. With Ethan Jeff-Hall (Junior MAX), Sean Butcher (Senior MAX), Mark Kimber (DD2) and Denis Thum (DD2 Masters), the new...
