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.
220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona
220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

220 entries at the RMCET season opener...

220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

220 entries at the RMCET season opener in Cremona

With 20 days to go until the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, the event continues to gather momentum, with the number of registered drivers now reaching 220 entries ahead of...
Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026
Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race...

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

Scandinavia challenges the World to Race Denmark hosts the first RMC Viking Trophy in 2026

BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand new event on the Rotax racing calendar in the Nordic region – the RMC Viking Trophy. Denmark’s Vojens Motorsport Arena is...
Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener
Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

Strong momentum builds ahead of the...

Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

Strong momentum builds ahead of the RMCET season opener

After the positive response of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Cup in Campillos earlier in January, attention now turns to the opening round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, where a highly...
RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed
RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed

RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau...

RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed

RMCIT Asia ignites Rotax Racing in Macau first Grand Finals 2026 qualifiers confirmed

The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy Asia 2026 was successfully contested on January 20-25 in Macau, where more than 20 nations were represented throughout Australasia, Europe and other...
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona
Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy:...

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy: Registrations open for Cremona

Registrations are officially open for the first round of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona
RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona

RMCET Entries open on January 26 for...

RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona

RMCET Entries open on January 26 for round 1 at Cremona

The entries for Round 1 of the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy will officially open on January 26.

Karting Australia; ROTAX Pro Tour opener postponed

Karting Australia; ROTAX Pro Tour opener postponed Read more

Karting Australia, International Karting Distributors and the Go-Kart Club of Victoria advises that the opening round of the 2020 Rotax Pro Tour, scheduled for this weekend (March 21/22), has been postponed.

ROTAX Karting: sign up for the DEKM championship

ROTAX Karting: sign up for the DEKM championship Read more

Now it´s even easier to sign up for the DEKM championship - just contact your local distributor and they will be happy to assist!

ROTAX MAX Euro Trophy: Calendar Update - Important Update

ROTAX MAX Euro Trophy: Calendar Update - Important Update Read more

With the growing coronavirus pandemic causing relevant governments to put precautions into place, promoters Camp Company GmbH and MW Race Consulting have opted to amend their calendar as follows for the 2020 season.

BNL Karting: Racing results of the BNL Kick-OFF

BNL Karting: Racing results of the BNL Kick-OFF Read more

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.

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

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.

RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup: full house and full of action

RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup: full house and full of action Read more

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.

Sunday Livestream of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos

Sunday Livestream of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos Read more

Circuito Karting Campillos is located just a few kilometers from the Costa del Sol and close to cities like Malaga, Seville, Jerez etc. With a total length of 1580 meters, Campillos is the biggest and longest of all the circuits located in southern Spain. With its long straight and some spectacular up- and downhill sections, it is a challenging track with a very professional infrastructure. The kart track is internationally certified by the CIK-FIA and has a leisure and enjoyment area of about 120,000 square meters.

Livestream of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos

Livestream of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos Read more

Circuito Karting Campillos is located just a few kilometers from the Costa del Sol and close to cities like Malaga, Seville, Jerez etc. With a total length of 1580 meters, Campillos is the biggest and longest of all the circuits located in southern Spain. With its long straight and some spectacular up- and downhill sections, it is a challenging track with a very professional infrastructure. The kart track is internationally certified by the CIK-FIA and has a leisure and enjoyment area of about 120,000 square meters.

Results of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos

Results of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos Read more

Circuito Karting Campillos is located just a few kilometers from the Costa del Sol and close to cities like Malaga, Seville, Jerez etc. With a total length of 1580 meters, Campillos is the biggest and longest of all the circuits located in southern Spain. With its long straight and some spectacular up- and downhill sections, it is a challenging track with a very professional infrastructure. The kart track is internationally certified by the CIK-FIA and has a leisure and enjoyment area of about 120,000 square meters.

We are live! The registration is open for Micro Max and Mini Max Grand Festival 2020

We are live! The registration is open for Micro Max and Mini Max Grand Festival 2020 Read more

The new website is online, the registration is open for the Micro Max (Age of 7 to 11 Years / 8th birthday in 2020) and Mini Max (Age of 9 to 13 Years / 10th birthday in 2020) Grand Festival 2020. The Parolin Rocky class (Age of 7 to 10 Years) has been added to this amazing event.

Live timing of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos

Live timing of the Rotax Max Challenge Trophy Winter Cup at Circuito Karting Campillos Read more

Circuito Karting Campillos is located just a few kilometers from the Costa del Sol and close to cities like Malaga, Seville, Jerez etc. With a total length of 1580 meters, Campillos is the biggest and longest of all the circuits located in southern Spain. With its long straight and some spectacular up- and downhill sections, it is a challenging track with a very professional infrastructure. The kart track is internationally certified by the CIK-FIA and has a leisure and enjoyment area of about 120,000 square meters.

The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy prepares for the next exciting event at Le Mans

The Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy prepares for the next exciting event at Le Mans Read more

Building on the undeniable success of the first edition, BRP-Rotax and 3MK Events continue their collaboration, in partnership with the ACO, to organise the 2020 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy from Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1 at the Le Mans International Karting circuit in France. This impressive event offers a unique karting experience as well as attractive side events throughout the weekend.

“great progress in the technical field” – DEKM Promoter Oliver Schielein talks about the upcoming 3rd season

“great progress in the technical field” – DEKM Promoter Oliver Schielein talks about the upcoming 3rd season Read more

The trade visitors showed great interest in the German Electric Kart Championship [DEKM]. Registrations for the new season are in full swing at www.dekm.de and we hope that our great progress – in particular in the technical field – will convince many young drivers to join our series.

RMC Grand Finals goes to the desert: RMCGF 2020 takes place in Bahrain

RMC Grand Finals goes to the desert: RMCGF 2020 takes place in Bahrain Read more

We are proud to announce the location of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2020: it is BAHRAIN! The best RMC drivers worldwide will take to the desert from November 07th -14th, 2020 for the annual highlight of the karting season.  

Birel ART Racing Team 2020: the drivers to keep winning!

Birel ART Racing Team 2020: the drivers to keep winning! Read more

After its world crown in 2019 to celebrate the brand's 60 years of existence, the Birel ART Racing Team is getting ready for more success in 2020. International high-level competition remains the scene of the most spectacular sporting and technical confrontations between the main chassis manufacturers, and Birel ART intends to showcase its skill by aiming for the top places in the four categories in which it is involved.

Work in progress for the CRG Racing Team

Work in progress for the CRG Racing Team Read more

The 2020 drivers line-up will be presented in January together with the racing programmes, that will include the participation to all the FIA events and the main international meetings.

Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy 2020

Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy 2020 Read more

After the great success of the first edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy in Le Mans last year, BRP-Rotax is proud to announce that it has – partnering again with 3MK Events and Le Mans Karting International / ACO Automobile Club de l'Ouest – fixed the date for 2020.

New Partnership Rotax and Chrono Karting for Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival 2020

New Partnership Rotax and Chrono Karting for Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival 2020 Read more

BRP-Rotax, the manufacturer of Rotax kart engines located in Austria, and Chrono Karting BV, a race organizer established in the Netherlands, are pleased to announce their collaboration in organizing and promoting the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival 2020.

Rotax DD2 Chassis with CIK-FIA Homologated rear bumper for FIA Karting Calender 2020 Events

Rotax DD2 Chassis with CIK-FIA Homologated rear bumper for FIA Karting Calender 2020 Events Read more

BRP-Rotax would like to inform all customers that a CIK-FIA approved rear bumper will now be mandatory for any Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) events/series listed on the FIA Karting Sporting Calendars 2020, in order meet the latest CIK-FIA chassis requirements of the use of CIK-FIA homologated equipment.

New partnership for the Brazilian Rotax Karting business

New partnership for the Brazilian Rotax Karting business Read more

Bora Karting will take over the distributorship from Mach5 effective immediately to service and develop the Rotax customer base of Brazil, while building up the participation at the Rotax MAX Challenge race series throughout Brazil.

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
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2018 VORTEX triumphs

The 2018 season will be remembered for the World Title in KZ. Besides the World Championship in the master class, other two great successes stand out, the one in the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup and the CIK-FIA European Championship in OKJ.

OKJ – DDJ ENGINE
The presence of the DDJ in the cadet class has been important throughout the whole season and in the CIK-FIA European Championship, a driver powered by Vortex conquered the Title. The future European Champion, Paul Aron (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), made his début on the International Circuit of Naples (Italy) with a brilliant success, continuing his climb to the continental Title centering another victory, on the occasion of the third round, in Ampfing (Germany). The consecration for DDJ and Aron was in France, with a great performance that allowed the young Estonian to conquer the prestigious title. In addition to the victory in the European Championship, the DDJ engines reached the upper positions of the rankings in each round and they have been actually chosen by the 36% (average value on the four tests) of drivers. Besides Aron, other drivers brilliantly stood out throughout the European Championship, stepping onto the podium, such as Askey (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), Griggs (Lennox Racing Team) and Smal (Ward Racing), without forgetting the pole positions conquered by Bedrin (Tony Kart Racing Team) in Essay and by the already mentioned Smal at PFI. On the occasion of the World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), even though they did not manage to reach the podium due to some unlucky events, the Vortex drivers showed the DDJ engines’ potential. The best lap obtained in the Final by Smal proved this and the trust of teams and drivers placed in Vortex engines reached an important result, with the 42% of DDJ engines at the beginning of the event. The great season was completed by the victories achieved in other important International events, such as the WSK Series. At the beginning of the season, Aron won two prestigious one-shot races, the WSK Championsh Cup (Adria Karting Raceway) and the Winter Cup (South Garda Karting). Still in the WSK series, during the Open series in the South Garda appointment, the podium was completely Vortex with Smal, Ten Brinke and Bedrin, ending the race in this order.

OK – DDS ENGINE
In the OK category, the DDS engines obtained good results with Stanek, who opened the CIK-FIA Europena Championship winning the Title on the Neaples Circuit (Italy). On the European championship, Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team) and Thompson (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) reached the second step of the podium in England and France, respectively. With the second place in France, Essay, Thompson also obtained the second place in the overall rating of the European Championship. Just a few of unlucky circumstances prevented the drivers powered by Vortex to stand out also in the CIK-FIA World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), which however recorded the amazing record of DDS engines at the start, with the 49% of drivers branded Vortex. In the WSK series, Nielsen (Schumacher Racing Team) won the Champions Cup race-event at Adria and reached the second position in the WSK Super Master, obtaining three victories.

KZ2 – RKZ ENGINE
The 2018 season ends with a fantastic result, the third World Title within the whole Vortex history, won in the shifter category. The incredible victory of RKZ arrived with Hajek (Kosmic Kart Racing Dep.) on the Belgian circuit in Genk in a successful weekend fot the Vortex engines. Besides the World Championship, the RKZ won the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup with Viganò (Tony kart Racing Team), conquering also the third step of the podium with Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team). In the European Championship, Ardigò (Tony Kart Racing Team) centered the third position in the opening race in Salbris (France), fighting for the Title until the end. Ardigò obtained also the first victories of the season, with the WSK Super Master Title (3 partial victories) and the victory at the enf of the season in the Macao Grand Prix of KZ.

ACADEMY TROPHY
Also this year, Vortex (DDJ engines) was supplier, together with Exprit (chassis) of the Academy CIK-FIA Trophy. The CIK-FIA Trophy, reserved for young emerging drivers, with the single supply system, proved to be a technical and organizational success, thanks also to the incredible work carried out on the tracks and in the factory by Vortex technicians.

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