Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner
Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner

Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence:...

Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner

Rotax Karting strengthens U.S presence: KSG becomes key partner

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A spectacular 2025 RMC Grand Finals concludes in Bahrain: 396 Drivers, 60 Nations, One memorable...

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A special day at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit! The program starts with the traditional Drivers Parade, before all 8 categories line up for the Pre-Finals. This will set the starting grid...
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RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today was a busy day on track with all the heat races

RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #5 Today...

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Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025
Thursday LIVESTREAMING: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025

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This week, the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 is taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th. Around 400 drivers from more than 50 countries will fight for the...
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RMC Grand Finals Daily Report #4: Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 at the Bahrain International...

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Wednesday live streaming coverage: Follow LIVE the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2025
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This week, the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 is taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th. Around 400 drivers from more than 50 countries will fight for the...
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Live timing: Follow LIVE the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025
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LIVESTREAM: Rotax Max Euro Trophy is back to racing this weekend! Read more

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

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ROTAX MAX Euro Trophy returns to action

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Rotax Racing CKT Round #1 Read more

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Statement! Following our early announcement this afternoon, we would like to confirm the following....

Rotax Stars & Stripes Trophy Round 1 Postponed

Rotax Stars & Stripes Trophy Round 1 Postponed Read more

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Canadian karter Patrick Woods-Toth is the first Champion of the Rotax Sim Racing Challenge Read more

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Gear up and prepare the US Rotax Grand Nationals! Read more

UNITED STATES Rotax MAX Challenge Supplemental Regulation 2020

The first Rotax SIM RACING Challenge is online with the livetiming

The first Rotax SIM RACING Challenge is online with the livetiming Read more

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UAE Rotax MAX Challenge 2019-20 ROUND 8 to be held 25-26 September 2020

UAE Rotax MAX Challenge 2019-20 ROUND 8 to be held 25-26 September 2020 Read more

UAE Rotax MAX Challenge 2019-20 ROUND 8 will be held 25-26 September 2020. The organization reports the following: "Despite this unprecedented period amidst lockdown and isolation, we have something tangible to look forward to! Right now we share a responsibility within the UAE community - to play our part by staying at home to protect ourselves, each other and those on the front lines.We are all in this together. Please respect the guidance and advice from the UAE Government and let’s look after ourselves, our loved ones and the wider community.”
 

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Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.
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Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.

The 2019 Kosmic chassis Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV have been officially presented. They have new graphics and some innovations concerning the components, new solutions developed in synergy by the Kosmic Kart Racing Depratment and by OTK Kart Group R&D Department.

MAIN NEWS
Mercury R and Lynx R
- Steering wheel provided with high grip rubber, it grants more precision and comfort during the driving
- Standard inclined steering wheel hub
- Integarted floor plate granting a better aerodynamics
- M7 aerodynamic Nassau panel
- Brand new graphic design bodyworks, floor plate and fuel tank stickers

Rookie EV
- New bare frame geometry
- BSM4 one-piece master cylinder with brake pads self adjusting system and self ventilated disc 160x10mm
- Mshl stub axles
- Flat bottom seat available in two sizes
- New graphic for bodyworks

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY
The new 2019 Kosmic chassis have been presented on the occasion of the 2018 World Championships, proving their great value. The Mercury won the World Title both in the KZ class and in the direct drive OKJ. These prestigious results enrich the palmares of the top model of the Kosmic chassis range: three Asia Pacific, one KF3 World Cup and four World Championships, included the 2018 titles. Mercury R and Lynx R are both available in the direct drive version and in the shifter version. Bare frame geometry is unchanged, main innovations concern the components. The only difference between the two models is the diameter of the tubes: Ø 30 mm for Mercury R and Ø 32 mm for Lynx R. More changes have been brought to the Rookie, characterized by a new frame and a re-designed brake system. 

AERODYNAMIC DESIGN  
OTK Kart Group R&D Department focused its attention especially on the aerodynamic aspect. Thanks to computer CFD simulations it has been developed the new M7 nassau panel, provided with Mercury R and Lynx R. Its shape is characterized by a unique and revolutionary design, perfectly integrated with M6 bodyworks. Another great change is the integrated floor plate, a special type of floor plate whose configuration completely seals the frame frontal area, considerably improving the aerodynamic output.

STEERING WHEEL AND INCLINED STEERING WHEEL HUB
The steering wheel stands out among the renewed accessories, it is provided with a special high grip rubber. This special material grants a better comfort and precision during the driving. Together with the steering wheel, it is provided the new inclined steering wheel hub, which allows drivers to adapt their driving position perfectly to their needs

MERCURY R
The Mercury is the “symbol” of the Kosmic chassis range, even if it is similar to Lynx except for the diameters of the tubes. Besides all the technical characteristics of the OK, on the KZ there is also an optimized bare frame design and the BSS brake system, equipped with self adjusting  front brake system with one-piece front calipers with 4 pistons 22 mm Ø.

ROOKIE EV
The chassis for the Mini class is completely new, with characteristics similar to the top models of Kosmic Range. The bare frame has new geometry, keeping unchanged the wheel base of 950mm and the tubes diameter of 28mm. The Rookie EV is also characterized by a new design profile, with 2019 graphics similar to the Mercury R. The OTK Kart Group R&D Department carried out a great job on the brake system, called BSM4, it has been completely re-designed. Its main features are: Ergal caliper equipped with 4 pistons, self ventilated brake disc and one-piece brake pump in Ergal.

 

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