RMC Euro Trophy: Qualifying and first heats launch the racing action in Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy: Qualifying and first heats launch the racing action in Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Qualifying and first...

RMC Euro Trophy: Qualifying and first heats launch the racing action in Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Qualifying and first heats launch the racing action in Wackersdorf

Friday marked the first full competitive day of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at the Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with eight qualifying sessions crowning the pole sitters across the five...
Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at...

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves on to Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf for Round 2 with over 200 drivers. Representing more than 30 nations, the grid once again confirms the strong...
Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2026 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy moves on to Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf for Round 2 with over 200 drivers. Representing more than 30 nations, the grid once again confirms the strong...
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.

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.

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Maranello Kart on the podium in Sarno with Zanchetta and Pastacaldi
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Maranello Kart on the podium in Sarno with Zanchetta and Pastacaldi

Marco Zanchetta claimed a good second place in Race1 and a fourth in Race2 at the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Sarno. Marco Pastacaldi rounded off the podium with the third place in Race1. Alex Iancu unlucky in Race1 after being among the finalists of 60 Mini.

Marco Zanchetta put in a good performance in KZ2 at the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Sarno, after the podium claimed in La Conca, while Marco Pastacaldi and Maranello Kart bounced back securing a podium finish in Race1.

A good result allows Marco Zanchetta to hold on in the fight for the Italian 2018 title and to confirm his place among the strongest protagonists of the Italian Championship. Marco Pastacaldi also slided in among the quickest of the category after the retirement in La Conca.

Marco Zanchetta had to recover several positions after the qualifying stages, as he posted the sixth time of his group and was eighth after the heats. Zanchetta put in a strong pace since the beginning of Race1 and managed to recover several positions up to the second place, behind classification leader Pollini. Zanchetta’s momentum continued in the second race, when he recovered well from the top 8 grid inversion and claimed a good fourth place that promoted him to the fourth place of the provisional classification.

Marco Pastacaldi started off very well in qualifying, posting the fourth quickest time of his group, position that he kept also at the end of the heats. Pastacaldi fought for the podium until the last lap of Race1, achieving the target and closing his effort behind Zanchetta in P3. Some race contacts unfortunately forced Pastacaldi to concede a few positions in Race2, but he managed to end his weekend in ninth place, confirming to be among the quickest on track.

Maranello and team Oracle fielded Luigi Del Vecchio in Sarno’s KZ2, but he had a technical problem to the gears in Race1 and had to retire from Race2 due to an incident.

Category 60 Mini had 83 drivers on track. Among these, Alex Iancu has been quite unlucky on Maranello-Tm. He managed to qualify for the Final, but did not finish Race1. The young Romanian driver run a solid Race2 ending 23rd. The very young  Luca Paul Visoreanu also competed in Mini, and, despite not managing to qualify for the final, he acquired an important experience for his career, which is, in fact, his current focus.

The next round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship will take place next July 1st at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato.

Complete results are available at www.acisport.it/it/CIK/home.

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