THE RACING HITS A NEW HIGH IN 2011 AT THE ROTAX EURO CHALLENGE

11/04/11 - Races

Press Release by: Rotax Euro Challenge

The opening round of the 2011 Rotax Euro Challenge was hosted by the prominent Karting Genk circuit last weekend, where the level of the competition has undoubtedly lifted to yet another level from the season prior. The event was commended by so many of the drivers and teams as being the most competitive they’ve experienced in international Max racing. With more and more interest building in the RGMMC series, it was ideally a great start to the championship, ensuring the 207 competitors from more than 30 nations had the opportunity for some fantastic racing.

Photo Credit - Bas Kaligis / RGMMC Media

Senior Max Podium
1. Ben Cooper (GBR) - Birel/Kalman Motorsport
2. Edward Brand (GBR) - Tonykart/Strawberry Racing
3. Mats van den Brand (NED) - Intrepid/Intrepid Force Rotax

*Photo Credit - Bas Kaligis / RGMMC Media

Rotax Euro Challenge (round 1) – Qualifying Pole Position
Genk, Belgium – Friday, April 1st

Max Masters:    Christophe Adams (BEL)
Senior Max:      Edward Brand (GBR)
Rotax DD2:      Andreas Jensen (DEN)
Junior Max:      Ukyo Sasahara (JAP)

*Photo Credit - Bas Kaligis / RGMMC Media

Senior Max Winner – Ben Cooper (GBR)

*Photo Credit - Bas Kaligis / RGMMC Media

Complete results from Friday’s pre-qualifying practice, through to the finals Sunday is available for download in PDF format by following the 2011 RESULTS link atwww.rgmmc.com