Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final
Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

Race Rotax confirms dates and location...

Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

Race Rotax confirms dates and location for RMC US Trophy Final

The ultimate opportunity of the year for North American and international karting talent to secure a ticket to the RMC Grand Finals in Bahrain is here. Race Rotax proudly announces the RMC US Trophy...
E20 categories won’t take place in Sarno
E20 categories won’t take place in Sarno

E20 categories won’t take place in Sarno

E20 categories won’t take place in Sarno

E20 categories won’t take place in Sarno

The E20 Senior and E20 Masters categories will not be part of the fourth and final round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, scheduled to take place from September 3rd to 7th at Circuito...
RMCIT: Superb conclusion at Le Mans
RMCIT: Superb conclusion at Le Mans

RMCIT: Superb conclusion at Le Mans

RMCIT: Superb conclusion at Le Mans

RMCIT: Superb conclusion at Le Mans

The 7th edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy came to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday, 19th July at Le Mans. Maximum intensity and elevated spectacle accompanied the Final...
Livestream Super Heats Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans
Livestream Super Heats Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

Livestream Super Heats Rotax MAX...

Livestream Super Heats Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

Livestream Super Heats Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy. 3MK Events, in collaboration with...
The heat is on during the RMCIT Qualifying Heats
The heat is on during the RMCIT Qualifying Heats

The heat is on during the RMCIT...

The heat is on during the RMCIT Qualifying Heats

The heat is on during the RMCIT Qualifying Heats

In increasingly hot weather, the 343 drivers competing in the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy contested 36 Qualifying Heats before tackling the Super Heats on Saturday morning to select...
Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans
Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX...

Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy. 3MK Events, in collaboration with...
Close qualifying at the 2025 RMCIT in Le Mans
Close qualifying at the 2025 RMCIT in Le Mans

Close qualifying at the 2025 RMCIT in Le...

Close qualifying at the 2025 RMCIT in Le Mans

Close qualifying at the 2025 RMCIT in Le Mans

After familiarising themselves with the Le Mans International Circuit during Free Practice, the 343 participants in the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy competed with great energy during...
The Rotax Electric Kart Cup Italy 2025 doubles the race action in Sarno
The Rotax Electric Kart Cup Italy 2025 doubles the race action in Sarno

The Rotax Electric Kart Cup Italy 2025...

The Rotax Electric Kart Cup Italy 2025 doubles the race action in Sarno

The Rotax Electric Kart Cup Italy 2025 doubles the race action in Sarno

BRP-Rotax, in cooperation with Authorised Rotax Distributor Kart-Shop Italia, announces the first Rotax Electric Kart Cup Italy 2025 as a feature category on the weekend of August 30th - 31st at the...
Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans
Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge...

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2025 at Le Mans

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy. 3MK Events, in collaboration with...
Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans
Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge...

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy. 3MK Events, in collaboration with...
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries...

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entries open for Sarno

Entries are now open for the final round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven
New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

New records for Rotax Max Challenge...

New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

New records for Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy Season Seven

No fewer than 354 drivers are expected at the Le Mans International Circuit this year, confirming the immense appeal of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy.
Intense heat and high stakes in Genk:  Round 3 of the RMCET delivers
Intense heat and high stakes in Genk:  Round 3 of the RMCET delivers

Intense heat and high stakes in Genk: ...

Intense heat and high stakes in Genk: Round 3 of the RMCET delivers

Intense heat and high stakes in Genk: Round 3 of the RMCET delivers

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy arrived at Karting Genk ‘Home of Champions’ for its third and penultimate round of the season. Set in one of the most iconic karting venues in the...
Title pressure builds in Genk as the 2025 RMCET nears its finale
Title pressure builds in Genk as the 2025 RMCET nears its finale

Title pressure builds in Genk as the...

Title pressure builds in Genk as the 2025 RMCET nears its finale

Title pressure builds in Genk as the 2025 RMCET nears its finale

As the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy entered its third and penultimate round, the championship landed at the iconic Karting Genk: The Home of Champions.
Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3 delivers high drama and new winners
Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3 delivers high drama and new winners

Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3...

Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3 delivers high drama and new winners

Memorable Sunday at Genk as Round 3 delivers high drama and new winners

An unforgettable showdown at Karting Genk – The Home of Champions saw Round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy come to a close with dramatic finales, fierce competition, and a...
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3...

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. A staple in the RMCET...
Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and Picot lead the way after Heats in Genk
Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and Picot lead the way after Heats in Genk

Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and...

Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and Picot lead the way after Heats in Genk

Spencer, Ashcroft, Butcher, Bol and Picot lead the way after Heats in Genk

A full day of racing unfolded at Karting Genk – The Home of Champions, host of the third round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at...

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. A staple in the RMCET...
Qualifying and first heats complete as Round 3 begins under clear skies at Genk
Qualifying and first heats complete as Round 3 begins under clear skies at Genk

Qualifying and first heats complete as...

Qualifying and first heats complete as Round 3 begins under clear skies at Genk

Qualifying and first heats complete as Round 3 begins under clear skies at Genk

The third round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is underway at the legendary Karting Genk – The Home of Champions, where the action resumed today under mild conditions after a rainy...
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Home of Champions – Karting Genk

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves into its third and penultimate round with a stop at one of its most iconic venues: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. A staple in the RMCET...

Date adjusted for the 2021 edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain

Date adjusted for the 2021 edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain Read more

Gunskirchen, Austria, BRP-Rotax announced that the actual still impacting COVID-19 situation, which provoked a later start of the racing season, demands an organizational op-timization of the RMCGF event. This leads to a shift of the announced RMCGF date by one week to December 11th – 18th, 2021.

2021 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off: Weather mix makes for thrilling races at Genk

2021 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off: Weather mix makes for thrilling races at Genk Read more

For its 2021 season opener, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy welcomed a full house from April 9th to 11th at Karting Genk, Belgium. A remarkable field of participants, representing drivers from more than 20 different nations, turned the first of four championship rounds into a truly international battle, which offered three days of exciting action on the 1,360-metre long circuit in Flanders – even if there were some restrictions due to the pandemic situation.

Livestream: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘

Livestream: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘ Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Karting Genk for Round 1 of 2021. ‘The Home of Champions‘ - is world-renowned for its pedigree of former karting champions who have progressed to the top of their class or through the motorsport ranks, together with those who also just love driving on this track. Boasting names that include the likes of Button, Verstappen, Vandoorne, Frijns, D’Ambrosio, Alonso, Schumacher,... and many more, Karting Genk is proud to play host to the very best!

Livetiming: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘

Livetiming: Rotax Euro Trophy Round 1 at ‘The Home of Champions‘ Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is this weekend at Karting Genk for Round 1 of 2021. ‘The Home of Champions‘ - is world-renowned for its pedigree of former karting champions who have progressed to the top of their class or through the motorsport ranks, together with those who also just love driving on this track. Boasting names that include the likes of Button, Verstappen, Vandoorne, Frijns, D’Ambrosio, Alonso, Schumacher,... and many more, Karting Genk is proud to play host to the very best!

Livestream: Round 1 of 2021 SA Rotax Max Challenge Championships at Killarney Cape Town

Livestream: Round 1 of 2021 SA Rotax Max Challenge Championships at Killarney Cape Town Read more

Catch all the actions of the South African Rotax Max Challenge Championships live from Killarney Raceway, Cape Town. Live Streaming Starts at 10 am.

Rotax Max Challenge Grand Festival 2021 Back on Track

Rotax Max Challenge Grand Festival 2021 Back on Track Read more

As announced in late 2019, BRP-Rotax is collaborating with Chrono Karting BV in organizing and promoting the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the 2020 event, unfortunately, had to be cancelled, but for 2021 both companies are excited to host the RMC Grand Festival this summer in Eindhoven from August 20th to 22nd.

BNL returns in style at the Kick-off!

BNL returns in style at the Kick-off! Read more

After 167 days since the last day of the 2020 season, the BNL Karting Series would return to action in its 14th season for the 2021 Kick-Off, which was hosted by Karting Genk: Home of Champions, the 1,360-metre circuit based in Belgium’s Limburg region, just over an hour away from Brussels.

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021 will be in… Bahrain

Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021 will be in… Bahrain Read more

We are proud to announce the location of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2021: finally, we will go to BAHRAIN! The best 2021 RMC drivers worldwide will compete for the RMCGF title at the exciting Bahrain International Karting Circuit from December 03rd – 11th, 2021.   

Entries for the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Genk is now officially open

Entries for the RMC Euro Trophy at Karting Genk is now officially open Read more

Following on from our announcement earlier today, regarding the cancellation of the Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos, the entries are now open for the first round at Karting Genk: Home of Champions.

ROTAX MAX Challenge Winter Cup is officially cancelled

ROTAX MAX Challenge Winter Cup is officially cancelled Read more

It is with great sadness that the forthcoming ROTAX MAX Challenge Winter Cup, due to take place at Circuito Karting Campillos between March 12th and 14th, is now officially cancelled.

Rotax British Kart classes ready for 2021 season

Rotax British Kart classes ready for 2021 season Read more

Motorsport UK, organisers of the British Kart Championships and JAG engineering, the UK distributer for Rotax, have today announced the calendar for 2021. The schedule has been designed to meet preferences indicated from recent surveys among the Rotax drivers and takes into account the current COVID-19 restrictions.

EMR Rotax and Karting South Africa - note on joining WOMZA

EMR Rotax and Karting South Africa - note on joining WOMZA Read more

There is an incredible amount of excitement and naturally some uncertainty since our announcement to join WOMZA. We feel that some perspective at this point will assist karters, teams, clubs etc to get a clearer picture of what is happening and why.

Breaking news: BRP Rotax announces cancelation of RMC Grand Finals 2020 following the latest Covid-19 pandemic developments

Breaking news: BRP Rotax announces cancelation of RMC Grand Finals 2020 following the latest Covid-19 pandemic developments Read more

The Portuguese Government just announced a hard lockdown for the whole country starting on January 15th, 2021, for the next two weeks minimum, following the rising Covid-19 cases. BRP-Rotax carefully reviewed all facts about the impact of this new situation.

Rotax South Africa: A new dawn for Karting

Rotax South Africa: A new dawn for Karting Read more

It is with great excitement that we announce a new dawn for karting - Karting SA  (sanctioned by World of Motorsport South Africa - WOMZA). For far too long, the Rotax Max Challenge Series has been subjected to unpopular regulations and changes by MSA and its appointees which often are not even involved in karting at all. We are therefore creating a dedicated karting regulating body that listens to karters, clubs, promoters, circuits, etc. when making decisions.

Are you coming to the 2021 ROTAX Karting Winter Cup

Are you coming to the 2021 ROTAX Karting Winter Cup Read more

Not yet booked your place on the grid for the 2021 ROTAX Karting Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos. It takes place between February 19th and 21st in Spain, just three weeks after the Grand Finals at Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve!

Rotax strengthens its distribution network: new partner appointed for the Republic of Ireland

Rotax strengthens its distribution network: new partner appointed for the Republic of Ireland Read more

BRP-Rotax is excited to announce that the company Murray Motorsport has been appointed as the authorized distributor for the Republic of Ireland for Rotax karting products as of January 01, 2021. Up to now the territory of Ireland has been served by the UK distributor JAG, who has established a sales- and service network serving Irish customers over the past years and managed that Rotax MAX categories have been part of the national championship organized by the ASN Motorsport Ireland.

Incredible Finals to close the second RMCIT

Incredible Finals to close the second RMCIT Read more

The last day of the 2020 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy was rich in spectacle and twists on the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. Fought at 100% intensity on a dry track and in mixed conditions, the Finals showed the extraordinary competitiveness of the Rotax categories with top level participants coming from all over the world, despite a not particularly favourable health situation, before rewarding the big winners.

Sunday Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2020 at Portimão

Sunday Livestream: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2020 at Portimão Read more

Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2020 kicks off in Portimão. The international circuit Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve with a length of 1.6 km, is one of the best karting locations in the world and is located in the southern part of Portugal.

First1516171820222324Last
Everything still up for grabs in the IAME International Final!
Bas Kaligis
/ Categories: IAME

Everything still up for grabs in the IAME International Final!

The qualifying heats on the Le Mans international karting circuit ended in summer-like temperatures and brilliant sunlight, which highlighted the performances of the 466 drivers that started this prestigious event. Thanks to the excellent organisation put in place by IAME, the 3-days spectacle has been absolutely mind-blowing with non-stop overtaking, marvellous comebacks, and as always, unexpected twists of fate! The pressure is going to ramp up even further as everybody gears up for the Finals. Who are the warriors who will have the joy of stepping up onto the podium? Answer on Sunday evening 14th October. 

 

X30 Junior: The British make a big impact

With four victories and two second places, British driver Lewis Gilbert (Kosmic) gave an impressive display in the qualifying heats putting him on pole for Sunday morning’s pre-final, which will decide the grid positions for the final. His fellow-countryman, Georgi Dimitrov (Exprit) scored five wins but his worst result, fifth, dropped him back to second place in front of two other drivers from the United Kingdom: Alex Lloyd (FA Kart) and Taylor Barnard (KR). Dilano Van’T Hoff (Exprit), 21st on the timing sheets made a great comeback to seal fifth place in front of the quickest of the Belgians, Sam Balota (Exprit), and the leading Frenchman, Loris Cabirou (Kosmic).

 

Mini: Brent Crews is aiming for a back to back victory

Brent Crews (KR) who won in 2017 has already surprised his rivals by signalling to them that he is determined to keep his title by winning his three heats. Englishman Freddie Slater (KR), Maxens Verbrugge (Parolin), William Macintyre (KR), in second, fourth and fifth places respectively, also clinched a victory. Spaniard Miguel Peiro Luzarraga (FA Kart) opted for consistency and slotted into third thanks to the number of points he racked up.

 

X30 Master: Peurière holds on to the lead

François Peurière (Tony Kart) managed to take first place in the qualifying heats against Peruvian Gustavo Michelsen (Exprit) who clinched one victory. Another French driver, Wilfrid Lecarpentier (Kosmic), still has a card up his sleeve thanks to his third position. At the moment he’s lying third in front of Gary Turkington (Kosmic), winner of the last heat on Saturday. Among the Gentlemen over 45 years old in the Masters peloton, it is indecision that reigns among several drivers.

 

Super Shifter: 4 heats, 4 winners!

As is the case in all the categories the gaps between the title contenders are very small. While Belgian Frédéric Op De Beeck (Formula K) emerged victorious in the first heat, three other drivers also scored wins: Nicolas Rohrbasser from Switzerland (Kosmic), British driver Thomas Bale (Kosmic) and another Swiss Kevin Lüdi (Kosmic). So a few calculations were necessary to see that De Beeck will be on pole for the pre-final in front of Bale, Rohrbasser and Lüdi. On Sunday morning, Prassetyo (Tony Kart) from Poland and Estonian Sten Dorian Piirimagi (Exprit) will share the third row of the grid.

 

Super: Callum Bradshaw’s flawless performance

Callum Bradshaw (CRG) has laid down the law to his rivals since the start of the event with its powerful 175cc X30 Super engine. The Englishman, who already set pole, won all four qualifying heats. Just behind came his fellow-countryman Danny Keirle (KR) who was as quick as he was consistent, while Yannick De Brabander (Praga) from Belgium bagged third in front of Greek Filippos Kalesis (Tony Kart) and Nicklas Nielsen (Praga). It’s very probable that the winner of the final will be found among these five drivers.

 

Senior: Joey Van Splunteren’s experience pays off

After it rained during qualifying, the qualifying heats (28 in total) led to amazing races and the positions at the top changed frequently as the heats unfolded. Dutchman Joey van Splunteren (KR), who’s no stranger to these big international events, shone and was first in the intermediate classification in front of Frenchman, Charles Tesnière (Kosmic). British driver Harry Thompson (Exprit), who’s one of the new talents in the category and finished third ahead of his fellow-countrymen, Thomas Turner (CompKart) and Clayton Ravenscroft (Kosmic). Australian Pierce Lehane who set pole on Wednesday evening and won three heats fell back to sixth, but is still one to watch out for. Behind them, several other drivers won at least one heat and are determined to carry on the good work!

There will be yet another full, action-packed program on Sunday 14 October with 12 Warm-Ups, 6 C or B Finals, 6 Pre-Finals and 6 Finals!

Thanks to all the 466 Warriors and good luck for the Finals’ day!

 

Previous Article Anthony Abbasse takes victory in the 2018 Race of Stars.
Next Article Livestream of the Sunday's IAME X30 Pre-Finals and Finals in Le Mans, "fighting for the biggest price of the year!"
Print
12542 Rate this article:
No rating
Please login or register to post comments.