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...
202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET at Genk
202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET at Genk

202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET...

202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET at Genk

202 Drivers set for round 3 of the RMCET at Genk

The 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy enters its penultimate chapter this week at one of the most iconic tracks on the calendar: Karting Genk – The Home of Champions. This legendary Belgian...
Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy
Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy

Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the...

Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy

Genk prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy

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.
RMC Euro Trophy Championship outlook after Trinec
RMC Euro Trophy Championship outlook after Trinec

RMC Euro Trophy Championship outlook...

RMC Euro Trophy Championship outlook after Trinec

RMC Euro Trophy Championship outlook after Trinec

Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy delivered another thrilling chapter, this time at the Steel Ring in Trinec. While Wackersdorf tested experience and consistency, the Czech circuit...
An exciting finals day crowns Trinec’s first-ever RMCET Winners
An exciting finals day crowns Trinec’s first-ever RMCET Winners

An exciting finals day crowns Trinec’s...

An exciting finals day crowns Trinec’s first-ever RMCET Winners

An exciting finals day crowns Trinec’s first-ever RMCET Winners

A Historic Day at the Steel Ring – Round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy ends with thrilling battles and standout performances in front of a passionate crowd.
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2...

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is gearing up for its second round of the 2025 season, heading to uncharted territory as the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, makes its debut on the RMC Euro...
Smith, Ashcroft, Bishop, Zsebo and De Ruwe lead after heats in Trinec
Smith, Ashcroft, Bishop, Zsebo and De Ruwe lead after heats in Trinec

Smith, Ashcroft, Bishop, Zsebo and De...

Smith, Ashcroft, Bishop, Zsebo and De Ruwe lead after heats in Trinec

Smith, Ashcroft, Bishop, Zsebo and De Ruwe lead after heats in Trinec

Saturday’s action at the Steel Ring in Trinec delivered an intense day of racing for Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. After a dry and consistent start in the morning, rain...
Hot conditions and close racing as round 2 kicks off at the Steel Ring
Hot conditions and close racing as round 2 kicks off at the Steel Ring

Hot conditions and close racing as round...

Hot conditions and close racing as round 2 kicks off at the Steel Ring

Hot conditions and close racing as round 2 kicks off at the Steel Ring

The second round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy got underway under sunny skies at the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic — a new addition to the RMCET calendar. The technical...
Registration opens for Genk round of the 2025 RMC Euro Trophy
Registration opens for Genk round of the 2025 RMC Euro Trophy

Registration opens for Genk round of the...

Registration opens for Genk round of the 2025 RMC Euro Trophy

Registration opens for Genk round of the 2025 RMC Euro Trophy

Entries are now open for the third event of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is gearing up for its second round of the 2025 season, heading to uncharted territory as the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, makes its debut on the RMC Euro...
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at the Steel Ring in Trinec

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is gearing up for its second round of the 2025 season, heading to uncharted territory as the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, makes its debut on the RMC Euro...
New circuit, new challenges 200 drivers heads to Trinec for round 2
New circuit, new challenges 200 drivers heads to Trinec for round 2

New circuit, new challenges 200 drivers...

New circuit, new challenges 200 drivers heads to Trinec for round 2

New circuit, new challenges 200 drivers heads to Trinec for round 2

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is gearing up for its second round of the 2025 season, heading to uncharted territory as the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, makes its debut on the RMC Euro...
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First Rotax Racing Club launching in California

First Rotax Racing Club launching in...

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With businesses begin opened under ‘Phased’ steps  the outlook for returning to racing in many parts of the country has already begun.  Unfortunately, the state New York, which has been most heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (mainly New York City) has caused the entire state be on a lengthened return to normalcy.

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UNITED STATES Rotax MAX Challenge Supplemental Regulation 2020

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BRP-Rotax yearly recognizes the efforts of its karting distributors to demonstrate sales achievements linked with operational excellence that lead to strengthen BRP-Rotax’s sales and marketing efforts in respective areas around the world. In times like this when our world changes in increasing pace it is even more important to acknowledge the outstanding work of its partners. BRP-Rotax therefore proudly announced the top three members of the BRP-Rotax 2019 Karting Distributor of the Year Award:

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2nd place: SODIKART S.A., France

3rd place: International Karting Distributors (IKD), Australia

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The 1st real test after the short winter period took place at the Karting Genk circuit: Home of Champions.  Who already qualifies for Le Mans now? In each class they give away a participation ticket (worth the registration fee). That is the rule rather than the exception for the BNL Karting Series.

BNL Karting starts traditionally the Rotax season with the BNL Kick-OFF.

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The 1st real test after the short winter period takes place at the Karting Genk circuit: Home of Champions. New participants, new teams, new equipment. Who already qualifies for Le Mans now? In each class they give away a participation ticket (worth the registration fee). The European top will be present. That is the rule rather than the exception for the BNL Karting Series.

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Best prepared, the modern karting complex of Campillos near Malaga was a perfect venue for the season kick-off – a challenging 1,588 metres long track with professional facilities for all involved. And even the weather was perfect. A sunny but windy weekend with temperatures of about 18° C guaranteed best race conditions for the drivers who were heading for victory in the categories of Micro MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, MAX DD2 and MAX DD2 Masters.

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CRG in Genk for the challenge worth a season: the KZ-KZ2 World Championship
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CRG in Genk for the challenge worth a season: the KZ-KZ2 World Championship

The CIK-FIA KZ and KZ2 International Super Cup will take place in Belgium and CRG will field its best drivers, starting from the KZ World Champion of the past two editions Paolo De Conto. More than 30 CRG factory and private drivers on track in Genk.

The most important race of the KZ and KZ2 categories will take place at Genk in Belgium. This is the one-round CIK-FIA World Championship and International Super Cup, that will make a joint event with the fourth and closing round of the Academy Trophy for the youngest drivers.

In Genk, CRG will field its best drivers in KZ and KZ2, category in which the Italian outfit has the record of wins and titles. Paolo De Conto’s race is quite awaited in Belgium, as he is the reigning World Champion and winner of the two most recent world titles – Kristianstad  2016 and Wackersdorf 2017, that the Italian driver secured on CRG-Tm. The potential shown by De Conto is remarkable also in this season, and the Italian driver is resolute to hit the big target again after the big disappointment of the European Championship in Lonato, when he clinched the title, but was later on stripped of the win due to an  overtaking move deemed “irregular”. This gave the CRG driver further motivation to try and bounce back.

In 2018 CRG has secured the KZ European Championship with Jorrit Pex (CRG-Tm) and the third place in the KZ2 European Championship with Emilien Denner (Kalì-Kart-Tm). CRG has also won the German DKM Championship in KZ2 with Fabian Federer (CRG-Tm) and in KZ2 Cup with Denner (Kalì-Kart-Tm). Both titles were secured in Genk, on the same circuit that is about to stage the World Championship.

Pedro Hiltbrand is among the CRG drivers hunting for a good result in KZ as he came third in the OK European Championship this year and eighth in the KZ European Championship, after winning the KZ2 Super Cup on CRG-Maxter in Kristianstad back in 2016. The Spanish driver of CRG will be among the main contenders to the final victory in Genk, as his team mates Jorrit Pex (World Champion in 2015), Stan Pex (CRG Holland), Fabian Federer (SRP Racing Team) and Andrea Dalè.

The CRG lot for KZ2 includes Emilien Denner, the Swiss Jean Luyet, the Italians  Filippo Berto and Marco Valenti, the Spanish Gerard Cebrian Ariza and Enrico Prosperi, the Brazilian Gaetano Gomes Di Mauro, the Finn Arto Ojaranta, the Greek  Fotis Sotiropoulos, while CRG Holland will field the Dutch Benjamin Tornqvist (who was second last year) that will race alongside other team mates and all drivers of team SRP and private teams. A total of 25 CRG drivers (including the brands Kalì Kart and Zanardi) will make it to the track in KZ2. Virtually, one fourth of the entered drivers will be on a CRG chassis, which is the highest number among the constructors present in Genk. The total number of CRG drivers counting KZ and KZ2 amounts in fact to 32.

CRG / TININI GROUP KZ-KZ2 HALL OF FAME

CIK-FIA KZ-KZ2 World Championship (and previous equivalent categories)

 

2017: Paolo De Conto (ITA), KZ, CRG / TM / Bridgestone

Wackersdorf, 10.09.2017

2016: Paolo De Conto (ITA), KZ, CRG / TM / Vega

Kristianstad, 04.09.2016

2016: Pedro Hiltbrand (ESP), KZ2 (Super Cup), CRG / Maxter / Vega

Kristianstad, 04.09.2016

2015: Jorrit Pex (NLD), KZ, CRG / TM / Bridgestone

Le Mans, 13.09.2015

2013: Max Verstappen (NLD), KZ, CRG / TM / Bridgestone

Varennes, 22.09.2013

2012: Jordon Lennox-Lamb (GBR), KZ2 (World Cup), CRG / Maxter / Vega

Sarno, 02.09.2012

2011: Jonathan Thonon (BEL), KZ1 (World Cup), CRG / Maxter / Dunlop

Genk, 04.09.2011

2009: Jonathan Thonon (BEL), KZ1 (World Cup), CRG / Maxter / Dunlop

Sarno, 06.09.2009

2008: Jonathan Thonon (BEL), KZ1 (World Cup), CRG / Maxter / Dunlop

Varennes, 07.09.2008

2007: Jonathan Thonon (BEL), KZ1 (World Cup), CRG / Maxter / Dunlop

Sarno, 02.09.2007

1993: Alessandro Piccini (ITA), FC 125 cc, CRG-Kalì-Kart / Pavesi / Dunlop

Val Vibrata, 05.09.1993

1992: Danilo Rossi (ITA), FC 125 cc, CRG / Pavesi / Dunlop

Mariembourg, 06.09.1992

1989: Gianluca Giorgi (ITA), FC 125 cc, CRG-Kalì-Kart / Kalì-Kart / Dunlop

Olomouc, 03.09.1989

1985: Piermario Cantoni (ITA), FC 125 cc, CRG-Kalì-Kart / Balen / Dunlop

Laval, 01.09.1985

1984: Gabriele Tarquini (ITA), FC 125 cc, CRG-Kalì Kart / Balen / Dunlop

Axamo, 09.09.1984

 

THE PROGRAM OF GENK’S WEEKEND

Wednesday, September 5th: Free practice.

Thursday, September 6th: Free practice.

Friday, September 7th: Free practice, Qualifying practice from 16:25.

Saturday, September 8th: Qualifying heats from 9:40 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 19:25.

Sunday, September 9th: Qualifying heats from 10:05 to 12:45. Final at 13:55.

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