Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience
Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience

Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A...

Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience

Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience

ProKart Raceland, Wackersdorf becomes the backdrop for a fresh take on karting from July 05 to 06, 2025, as BRP-Rotax launches its first-ever Rotax Life Challenge powered by TRAX – a casual,...
BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025
BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025

BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for...

BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025

BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025

BRP-Rotax announces the official chassis partners for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th: BirelART, IPK and Sodikart -...
Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off
Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC...

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

The ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf once again confirmed itself as the perfect playground for Rotax Racing, hosting an unforgettable Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Last weekend, the...
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the...

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an...
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1...

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft,...

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob...
RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday...

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

A persistent rain set the tone for the official opening day of racing at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, host of Round 1 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET
Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the...

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf.
Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener
Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season...

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, anticipation is building fast.
Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf
Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Already around 180 drivers at...

Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Roughly 180 drivers representing 20 nations already entered the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for...

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

Registration is now open for the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The four-round championship will kick off in Germany at the Prokart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf.
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the...

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

A sunny and mild Sunday marked the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series, celebrating new round winners and overall champions. Victories on the day went to Oliver Spencer (KR Sport),...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders...

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

The long day of heats at Round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series has just concluded at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. A damp track pushed the drivers to their limits, delivering plenty of...
RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...
RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze,...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

The qualifying day and first heats have just concluded at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, which for the first time is hosting a round of the RMC Winter Series.
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX...

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo
Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in...

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this week at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act of...

Rotax supported by long-term chassis partners and a newcomer at the RMC Grand Finals in Portugal

Rotax supported by long-term chassis partners and a newcomer at the RMC Grand Finals in Portugal Read more

BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce the Chassis Partners for the 2020s Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. The 21st edition of this prestigious yearly karting event has changed date and location due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic and will take place as already announced in Portimão in Portugal, from January 23rd to 30th, 2021.

British Kart Championships: Post-race report: Warden Law

British Kart Championships: Post-race report: Warden Law Read more

18th – 20th September, the British Kart Championships travelled north to Warden Law for the fourth event of the 2020 series. With full grids across most of the Rotax and Honda classes, the weekend hosted impressive competition, and many gained vital championship points.

DEKM travels to Wackersdorf again

DEKM travels to Wackersdorf again Read more

The upcoming weekend, the German Electric Kart Championship (DEKM) starts into the second half of the season, additionally to a new edition at Prokart Raceland, Wackersdorf. With four winners in four races so far, the race weekend promises a lot of excitement. The overall classification is currently led by Joel Mesch.

Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy: Mid-season race celebrates new winners

Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy: Mid-season race celebrates new winners Read more

Four weeks after the kick-off of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy in Belgium, the European Rotax racers headed for Germany where the second round of the season was held from September 4th to 6th, 2020. Venue was the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf which equally hosted the halfway event of the elite RMC racing format. Although the Micro and Mini MAX categories were not part of program this time, over 100 drivers from more than 20 nations entered the second meeting of the year, providing the opening round winners and overall leaders a competitive mid-season event.

Thrilling race action and new winners in the DEKM

Thrilling race action and new winners in the DEKM Read more

Only a week after the season kick-off, the German Electric Kart Championship (DEKM) travelled on to Wackersdorf. Within the framework of the Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy, the participants experienced exciting race decisions. Axel La Flamme and Diego Stifter ended up as the winners.

Rotax MAX Euro Trophy: Change of location for the season’s final round

Rotax MAX Euro Trophy: Change of location for the season’s final round Read more

The final race meeting of the 2020 Rotax MAX Euro Trophy, scheduled on the second weekend of November, won’t be taking place at the International Karting Circuit of Campillos, in Spain, the series announced on Monday.

DEKM starts into its third season in Kerpen

DEKM starts into its third season in Kerpen Read more

The worldwide Corona pandemic also caused a late start into the season of the German Electric Kart Championship (DEKM). Next weekend, things will get going though: On the traditional Erftlandring in Kerpen, the unique electric kart racing series is going to start into its third season. A newly developed high performance racing E-kart, longer racing distances and an attractive field of participants promise lots of excitement.

BRP-Rotax and Chrono Karting BV have decided to cancel the Micro and Mini MAX Grand Festival 2020

BRP-Rotax and Chrono Karting BV have decided to cancel the Micro and Mini MAX Grand Festival 2020 Read more

After carefully reviewing the actual situation, BRP-Rotax and Chrono Karting BV have decided to cancel the Micro and Mini MAX Grand Festival 2020 because of the worldwide COVID-19 situation and the restrictions in several countries.

SUNDAY LIVESTREAM: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend!

SUNDAY LIVESTREAM: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend! Read more

Over 130 drivers from nearly 20 nations will bring back the #RotaxRoar at Karting Genk: Home of Champions, as we head to timed qualifying this afternoon at 1630 CEST after 167 days of waiting!  August 7th will see the welcome return of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which has been laying dormant for a long time after the conclusion of the Rotax Max Challenge Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos.

LIVESTREAM: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend!

LIVESTREAM: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend! Read more

Over 130 drivers from nearly 20 nations will bring back the #RotaxRoar at Karting Genk: Home of Champions, as we head to timed qualifying this afternoon at 1630 CEST after 167 days of waiting!  August 7th will see the welcome return of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which has been laying dormant for a long time after the conclusion of the Rotax Max Challenge Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos.

LIVETIMING: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend!

LIVETIMING: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend! Read more

Over 130 drivers from nearly 20 nations will bring back the #RotaxRoar at Karting Genk: Home of Champions, as we head to timed qualifying this afternoon at 1630 CEST after 167 days of waiting!  August 7th will see the welcome return of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which has been laying dormant for a long time after the conclusion of the Rotax Max Challenge Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos.

ROTAX MAX Euro Trophy returns to action

ROTAX MAX Euro Trophy returns to action Read more

August 7th will see the welcome return of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which has been laying dormant for 166 days after the conclusion of the Rotax Max Challenge Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos.

Rotax Racing CKT Round #1

Rotax Racing CKT Round #1 Read more

The Colorado Karting Tour finally kicked-off its season in the COVID-19 effected year at the beautiful Grand Junction Motor Speedway facility.

Rotax Stars & Stripes Trophy Series Rescheduled

Rotax Stars & Stripes Trophy Series Rescheduled Read more

After a difficult start to the 2020 year, America and the sport of karting has begun to retake some normality with racing officially beginning to take shape. J3 Competition is pleased to announce its rescheduled northeast Rotax regional Stars & Stripes Trophy program.  The three-race format which is highlighted with a single practice day and one day of racing allows for nearly anyone to compete along with only one set of new slick tires required for racing.  The series will resume at the original northeast venues with a revised rotation and date format which follows:

“Rotax project e20” Electric racing for the next generation – be part of the future!

“Rotax project e20” Electric racing for the next generation – be part of the future! Read more

Rotax team is testing the new project E20 electric kart and the results are very impressive - 25 laps on a single charge! One hour charge time and the e-kart is ready to go again!

2020 US Rotax Grand Nationals Rescheduled

2020 US Rotax Grand Nationals Rescheduled Read more

The 2020 US Rotax Grand Nationals have successfully been rescheduled to take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 18-20.  The new date was slotted in with several key factors including facility availability as well as working to create minimal conflicts across the country with other clubs, regional and national programs.

The 2020 RMCIT is postponed in Portimão, from 8th to 13th December

The 2020 RMCIT is postponed in Portimão, from 8th to 13th December Read more

Further to the worldwide travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus, BRP-Rotax and 3MK Events have carefully taken the decision to postpone the 2nd edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy, which would have taken place from Tuesday 28th July to Saturday 01st August 2020 at Le Mans Karting International track, in France.

BRP-Rotax has decided to postpone the 2020 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals till January 2021! New location: Portimão in Portugal

BRP-Rotax has decided to postpone the 2020 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals till January 2021! New location: Portimão in Portugal Read more

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and current travel restrictions, BRP-Rotax has decided to postpone the 2020 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals till January 2021, and to change the location to the city of Portimão in Portugal. The 2020 RMC Grand Finals will take place in Portimão, Portugal, from January 23 to January 30, 2021.

Rotax Racing CKT Round #1

Rotax Racing CKT Round #1 Read more

The Colorado Karting Tour finally kicked-off its season in the COVID-19 effected year at the beautiful Grand Junction Motor Speedway facility.  The GJMS facility has played host to several high profile events in its day as the facility offers a picturesque and challenging circuit which did not disappoint at the opening CKT event.

US Rotax Grand Nationals scheduled for July 2-5 in Concord, North Carolina has been postponed.

US Rotax Grand Nationals scheduled for July 2-5 in Concord, North Carolina has been postponed. Read more

With the event set to take place offering international RMCGF tickets alongside a host of exciting awards the inability to have the event take place with true international flair and resources has resulted in the unfortunate decision to postpone the event.

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Dante and Iancu among the best at the  Italian Championship in Lonato
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Dante and Iancu among the best at the Italian Championship in Lonato

Massimo Dante came fourth in the first final in Lonato after shining in qualifying. The young Alex Iancu ended fifth in Mini after leading the first laps of the first final. Pastacaldi involved in an incident in qualifying.

The fourth round of the Italian Championship took place at South Garda Karting in Lonato and Maranello Kart made it to the track with its drivers in KZ2, 60 Mini and Rok Junior. It has not been an easy weekend, it has rather been quite difficult in fact, despite the competitiveness level shown by Maranello Kart’s drivers being very high.

An incident on Saturday afternoon in one KZ2 heat unfortunately involved Marco Pastacaldi while the Italian was trying to recover some places after qualifying. Pastacaldi rolled over in the heat of the first lap and fractured 6 ribs. Promptly aided, he was transferred to the Hospital of Desenzano, where he has been checked and no other injuries were found. He will obviously be forced to a long stop though. Maranello Kart sends its best wishes for a prompt recovery to Pastacaldi.

Maranello Kart’s KZ2 baton went to the other drivers then. Massimo Dante had a good qualifying and ended Series1 in third place, while he claimed one win and a second place in the heats, but an hiccup in one heat forced him to recover some lost ground in the first final, where he pulled a great P4 nevertheless. Dante had then to retire from Race-2 due to an early contact, and therefore had to give up on improving his position.

The other Maranello Kart’s driver were also quite unlucky, mainly due to some racing contacts: Andrea Ceresoli ended Race-1 in 22nd place, while Christoph Hold was 26th. Both drivers also had to retire early on from Race-2 due to an incident. Luigi Del Vecchio did not manage  to qualify for the Final due to a contact in the second chance race.

Category 60 Mini had 80 drivers at the start. Among these, Alex Iancu came to the fore. The young driver of Maranello Kart has been among the quickest since qualifying, where he claimed overall P2 being only 0.041s shy of the pole position. Iancu kept then his momentum in the heat ending third, losing then P3 for a whisker in the first Final after leading the race early on. Iancu closed his effort in P5, while he was 12th in Race-2. The Romanian driver Luca Paul Viisoreanu  also contested 60 Mini in Lonato with Maranello Kart, but he could not qualify for the Final.

Mattia Simonini competed in Rok Junior for Maranello, but he suffered some racing contacts that spoiled the end result of his two finals. He ended Race-1 in 27th place, while he had to retire early from Race-2.

Maranello Kart will get back on track for the European KZ Championship in Lonato with Christoph Hold.

The complete results of the Italian Championship in Lonato are available at  www.acisport.it/it/CIK/home.

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