Over 200 verified drivers set for action as RMCET Round 2 gets underway in Germany
Over 200 verified drivers set for action as RMCET Round 2 gets underway in Germany

Over 200 verified drivers set for action...

Over 200 verified drivers set for action as RMCET Round 2 gets underway in Germany

Over 200 verified drivers set for action as RMCET Round 2 gets underway in Germany

The second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is now in full swing at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf.
Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy
Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy

Wackersdorf: everything is set for the...

Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy

Wackersdorf: everything is set for the RMC Euro Trophy

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy heads to its second round at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with over 200 drivers entered and another highly competitive weekend in prospect.
Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf
Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the...

Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Over 200 drivers set for round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves on to its second round, scheduled at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with over 200 drivers already entered ahead of the event.
BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14
BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14

BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026...

BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14

BREAKING NEWS: RMC Grand Finals 2026 rescheduled to november 07-14

Due to recent changes in the international motorsport calendar, following an adjustment of the MotoGP schedule, the date of the RMC Grand Finals has been rescheduled.
Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET
Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET

Boost your racing experience in the...

Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET

Boost your racing experience in the Rotax E20 and win Grand Finals Tickets at the RMCET

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf
Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro...

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Entries open for Round 2 of the RMC Euro Trophy in Wackersdorf

Registrations are now officially open for Round 2 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, set to take place at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf.
RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona
RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in...

RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy kicks off the season in Cremona

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy officially got underway at the Cremona Circuit, hosting the opening round of the championship. With 227 verified drivers competing across the five Rotax...
Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway
Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway

Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET...

Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway

Cremona delivers thrills as the RMCET season gets underway

Another day of action on and off the track brought the curtain down on the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at the Cremona Circuit.
Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1...

Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

More than 230 drivers, representing over 30 nations, are set to gather at the Cremona Circuit, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy history.
Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals
Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals

Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona:...

Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals

Heats decisive on saturday at Cremona: grids set for sunday’s Prefinals

Saturday at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy in Cremona Circuit was entirely dedicated to the qualifying heats, which determined the starting grids for tomorrow’s Prefinals.
Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona
Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks...

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

Qualifying day sets the first benchmarks in Cremona

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy got underway today at the Cremona Circuit, with the opening qualifying sessions and the first heats delivering closely contested action across all categories.
Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at...

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

More than 230 drivers, representing over 30 nations, are set to gather at the Cremona Circuit, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy history.
Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at the Cremona Circuit

More than 230 drivers, representing over 30 nations, are set to gather at the Cremona Circuit, marking one of the strongest turnouts in recent Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy history.
RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona
RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at...

RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona

RMC Euro Trophy: 230 Verified drivers at Cremona

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy officially gets underway this week at the Cremona Circuit. 230 drivers were verified in the opening round of the championship. The event brings together...
The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!
The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The RMCET gets underway in Cremona!

The countdown is over as the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy prepares to launch its new season at the Cremona Circuit, where 256 drivers are currently entered for the opening event scheduled from...
E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition
E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand...

E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

E10 Mini enters RMC Racing and Grand Finals Competition

Following the market introduction of the Rotax E10, BRP-Rotax is bringing electric karting into competitive RMC (Rotax MAX Challenge) racing. The E10 Mini will now feature as a dedicated category in...
Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona
Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona

Strong entry numbers signal major...

Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona

Strong entry numbers signal major turnout for RMCET Season opener in Cremona

With just one week remaining before the start of the season, anticipation is building rapidly for the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona
220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

220 entries at the RMCET season opener...

220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

With 20 days to go until the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, the event continues to gather momentum, with the number of registered drivers now reaching 220 entries ahead of...
Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026
Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race...

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new event on the Rotax racing calendar in the Nordic region – the RMC Viking Trophy. Denmark’s Vojens Motorsport Arena is...
Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener
Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

Strong momentum builds ahead of the...

Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

After the positive response of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup in Campillos earlier in January, attention now turns to the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, where a highly...

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023!

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023! Read more

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023!

KartXpress.com wishes al kartracers, kartingteams and kartfans all over the World a Merry Christmas

KartXpress.com wishes al kartracers, kartingteams and kartfans all over the World a Merry Christmas Read more

KartXpress.com wishes al kartracers, kartingteams and kartfans all over the World a Merry Christmas

Birel ART - State of the art technology for a top level Rotax Grand Final

Birel ART - State of the art technology for a top level Rotax Grand Final Read more

Birel ART provided perfect service in Portimao during the 22nd edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. The drivers in the DD2 Max and Micro Max categories, a total of 108 competitors representing no less than 44 nationalities, were able to take advantage of high quality equipment, which ensured the sporting fairness so important to Rotax. The intensity of the races confirmed the technical and sporting expertise of the Italian factory.

Rotax MAX Challenge 2022 Grand Final: mission accomplished for Sodikart

Rotax MAX Challenge 2022 Grand Final: mission accomplished for Sodikart Read more

This year, the collaboration between Sodikart and BRP-Rotax was again successful for the 22nd edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Final, which took place in Portugal, at the Kartodrómo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão from 19th to 26th November. Since 2010, Sodikart has been a loyal partner of the Rotax world event as a chassis supplier. The French factory, world leader in the kart industry, has fulfilled its mission perfectly to deliver more than 180 fully assembled chassis in four of the eight categories racing in Portugal and to satisfy 178 drivers from 56 nations from five continents.

BRP-Rotax announces results of the successful Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 in Portugal

BRP-Rotax announces results of the successful Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 in Portugal Read more

Portimao, 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 Finals.

We crowned the Champions of the RMC Grand Finals 2022!

We crowned the Champions of the RMC Grand Finals 2022! Read more

We can‘t believe that the week is actually over now, as today we crowned the champions of the 2022 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals and there was simply incredible racing action out on track.

And who are the winners of the 2022 Rotax MAX Grand Finals?

And who are the winners of the 2022 Rotax MAX Grand Finals? Read more

The ‘best of the best’ in each of the Rotax classes will ensure the race action will be sensational as ever once the competition gets underway mid-week, following the initial practice sessions. Eight categories are on the program in 2022 – with the introduction of the Rotax Project E20 Junior E-Kart class, boosting the numbers to bring a younger generation of racer closer to the sustainable future.

Saturday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit

Saturday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 has kicked off and 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from over 60 countries, plus their technicians, teams and supporters, are ready for the ultimate showdown of the season. It's Finals Day! Today they are crowning the champions of the RMC Grand Finals 2022. We are excited and can't wait to see the racers on the track. Live Stream starts at 10:10 local time - don't miss it!

BRP boosts its kart portfolio with new entry-level ROTAX E-powertrain

BRP boosts its kart portfolio with new entry-level ROTAX E-powertrain Read more

BRP Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a new e-powertrain, the Rotax E10, bolstering its electric offering for karting. The new product was presented today at the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Grand Finals in Portimao, Portugal, where the international RMC karting community was gathered. With the all-new E10 48V high performance racing electric powerpack, BRP-Rotax opens a new world by offering consumers all the advantages of electrification with the same performance, ease of use and low cost of ownership that have become hallmarks of the Rotax brand.

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 6 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA)

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 6 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA) Read more

What a lovely sunny day in the mountains of Portimao at the Kartodromo Internacional Algarve. The sun was shining the whole day and gave us beautiful weather for the traditional Drivers picture before the pre-finals of the RMCGF 2022 started.

Friday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit

Friday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 has kicked off and 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from over 60 countries, plus their technicians, teams and supporters, are ready for the ultimate showdown of the season. Wohoo ... today it's pre-finals day. What you can expect from the Live Stream today? Thrilling action on the track - the drivers are competing for the best starting positions for the Finals. Live Stream starts at 11:00 local time.

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 5 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA)

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 5 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA) Read more

Today the Kartodromo Internacional Algarve welcomed us in the morning shrouded in fog what prompted a fifteen-minute delay to the start of our on-track action. But this did not lower the spirit of our racers.

Thursday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit

Thursday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 has kicked off and 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from over 60 countries, plus their technicians, teams and supporters, are ready for the ultimate showdown of the season. The Live Stream starts with the Heats 2 & 3 of all categories at 10:15 local time. Who will have the pole position at the Pre-Finals on Friday?

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 4 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA)

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 4 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA) Read more

Yesterday saw the first real part of the full-throttle action that is experienced by the whole paddock, as all 394 drivers would brave the changeable weather conditions that saw the final part of Non-Qualifying Practice and the first five of eight classes go out for Qualifying.

Wednesday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit

Wednesday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 has kicked off and 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from over 60 countries, plus their technicians, teams and supporters, are ready for the ultimate showdown of the season. They are starting the Live Stream with the Qualifyings at 10:50 local time. Don't miss the first Heats in the afternoon.

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 3 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA)

RMCGF 2022 - DAY 3 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA) Read more

After very changeable conditions during yesterday’s first on track action with a hint of sunshine from time to time, all 394 competitors from the 60 nations represented here this week would head out onto the circuit to be challenged during the first set of Non-Qualifying Practices.

Tuesday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit

Tuesday Live Stream:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 has kicked off and 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from over 60 countries, plus their technicians, teams and supporters, are ready for the ultimate showdown of the season. The Live Stream starts on Tuesday Nov 22, 2022, at 14:50 local time with the first Qualifyings and afterward they stream the first Live Studio.

Live timing and Results:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit

Live timing and Results:Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 at the Portimão Circuit Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2022 has kicked off and 396 enthusiastic Rotax competitors from over 60 countries, plus their technicians, teams and supporters, are ready for the ultimate showdown of the season.

RMCGF 2022 - Day 2 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA)

RMCGF 2022 - Day 2 Kartdromo Internacional Do Algarve (KIA) Read more

We look back at yesterday, when the 2022 RMC Grand Finals were truly opened via the Welcome Briefing in the morning. 394 drivers received their brand new karts through the customary raffle on the main start-finish straight underneath the beautifully sunlit Portuguese skyline. Along with that, drivers would also head to the nearby Autodromo Internacional do Algarve for the mandatory briefings that afternoon, with the paddock tent being a busy hive of activity all day long as the brand-new karts would be prepared fully, with every nut and bolt tightened and fastened.

Sodikart - Official chassis supplier for four categories of the 2022 Rotax Grand Final

Sodikart - Official chassis supplier for four categories of the 2022 Rotax Grand Final Read more

The 22nd edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals will take place this year in Portugal, at the Kartodrómo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão from 19th to 26th November, with 394 drivers from more than 60 countries. Since 2010, Sodi has been a loyal partner of the Rotax World Finals as a chassis supplier. For its 12th year of close collaboration with BRP-Rotax in the framework of the RMCGF, Sodikart will supply the Senior Max and Junior Max chassis, in addition to the E20 Junior and E20 Senior, i.e. for the first time, four categories using Sodi.

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Qualifying heats at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (BS)
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Qualifying heats at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (BS)

In the heats of the WSK Open Cup in Lonati (I), the quickest drivers, celenta (I-Praga-TM KZ2), Thompson (GB- FA-Vortex OK), Barnard (GB-KR-Parilla OKJ) and Antonelli (I-Energy-TM), are ready for the final rush. Tomorrow all the races will be streamed live from 10:50 on WSK.IT.

 

Eying the Finals of WSK Open Cup.
As expected after qualifying held yesterday, the favourite drivers in the fight for the victory of WSK Open Cup bounced back today. Each one of the 225 verified drivers at South Garda Karting di Lonato (BS) will play all their cards out in this single-race event that will reach its conclusion tomorrow with Prefinals and Finals. The whole racing day will be available through live streaming at wsk.it.

 

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Prefinals KZ2 with Celenta and Iglesias in pole.

Among the three drivers that have won two heats in KZ2, the overall best result was obtained by Francesco Celenta (Praga-TM-Bridgestone, above), who pulled a second place in his third race. Celenta will start Prefinal A from the pole position and will have Marco Ardigò (Tony Kart-Vortex) next to him, as the latter won two races today. The French Jeremy Iglesias (Formula K-TM) also secured two wins and will start Prefinal B from the pole position, with yesterday’s poleman Riccardo Longhi (BirelArt-TM) set to start next to him.

 

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Harry Thompson gets the lead in OK.
The British driver Harry Thompson (FA Kart-Vortex-Bridgestone, above) won yesterday the first heat after the Italian Lorenzo Ferrari (Parolin-TM) claimed the pole position. Things did not change today either, as Thompson won the remaining two heats and secured a pole position start in tomorrow’s Prefinal. Alongside him, Barbados’ Zane Maloney (FA Kart-Vortex), who is also a serious contender to the victory and today claimed two second places. The good results secured today allow the Italian Leonardo Marseglia (KR-Parilla) and his team mate Mattia Michelotto to start from the second row. Ferrari’s results did not match up yesterday highs and therefore he will start from the third row, as Luigi Coluccio (BirelArt-TM).

 

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Barnard and Smal on pole in OK Junior.
The great momentum of the British Taylor Barnard (KR-Parilla-Vega, above) in OKJ continued today. After the quickest time in qualifying, he claimed three wins today and secured the pole position for Prefinal A. Alongside him, Gabriele Minì (Parolin-Parlla), who won one race today. The pole position of Prefinal B went to the Russian Kirill Smal (Tony Kart-Vortex), who won two heats. He will have the Dutch Thomas Ten Brinke (FA Kart-Vortex) next to him. The other winners of the day were the Russian Nikita Bedrin (Tony Kart-Vortex) and the Brits Conrad Laursen (FA Kart-Vortex) and Luca Griggs (Exprit-Vortex).

 

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Antonelli and Eykmans on pole in 60 Mini.

The Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli (in the photo above) secured four wins in as many heats and therefore locked out the pole position of Prefinal A in 60 Mini. The Jamaican driver Alex Powell (both on Energy-TM-Vega) deserved to start next to him as he secured one win. Ean Eykmans had a victorious day and will start Prefinal B from the pole position. The Belgian driver lost out to Antonelli, but won all the remaining three heats. The first row will be completed by the British driver Coskun Irfan (both on Parolin-TM), who took one win. One victory went also to the Norwegian Martinius Stenshorne (Parolin-TM).

 

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