Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience
Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience

Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A...

Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience

Rotax Life Challenge Powered by Trax: A new kind of racing experience

ProKart Raceland, Wackersdorf becomes the backdrop for a fresh take on karting from July 05 to 06, 2025, as BRP-Rotax launches its first-ever Rotax Life Challenge powered by TRAX – a casual,...
BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025
BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025

BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for...

BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025

BRP-Rotax confirm chassis partners for RMCGF 2025

BRP-Rotax announces the official chassis partners for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2025 taking place in the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 29th to December 6th: BirelART, IPK and Sodikart -...
Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off
Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC...

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

Wackersdorf delivers thrills as the RMC Euro Trophy kicks off

The ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf once again confirmed itself as the perfect playground for Rotax Racing, hosting an unforgettable Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Last weekend, the...
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the...

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an...
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1...

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft,...

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob...
RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday...

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

A persistent rain set the tone for the official opening day of racing at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, host of Round 1 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET
Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the...

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf.
Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener
Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season...

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, anticipation is building fast.
Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf
Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Already around 180 drivers at...

Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Roughly 180 drivers representing 20 nations already entered the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for...

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

Registration is now open for the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The four-round championship will kick off in Germany at the Prokart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf.
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the...

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

A sunny and mild Sunday marked the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series, celebrating new round winners and overall champions. Victories on the day went to Oliver Spencer (KR Sport),...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders...

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

The long day of heats at Round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series has just concluded at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. A damp track pushed the drivers to their limits, delivering plenty of...
RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...
RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze,...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

The qualifying day and first heats have just concluded at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, which for the first time is hosting a round of the RMC Winter Series.
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX...

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo
Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in...

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this week at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act of...

Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

196 drivers have already entered the second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which will take place in Germany at the Prokart Raceland of Wackersdorf from June 7 to 9. 34 nations will be represented in the 6 championship classes (Senior MAX, Junior MAX, DD2, DD2 Masters, E20 Senior, E20 Masters) and the German Cup by Mini MAX.

Heats completed in Wackersdorf

Heats completed in Wackersdorf Read more

A summer climate and a sunny day accompanied the long Saturday of heats at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, where the second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is taking place.

A friday full of emotions in Wackersdorf

A friday full of emotions in Wackersdorf Read more

The Friday of the 2nd round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy brought numerous surprises during the Qualifying Practices and the first Heats.

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

196 drivers have already entered the second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which will take place in Germany at the Prokart Raceland of Wackersdorf from June 7 to 9. 34 nations will be represented in the 6 championship classes (Senior MAX, Junior MAX, DD2, DD2 Masters, E20 Senior, E20 Masters) and the German Cup by Mini MAX.

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf Read more

196 drivers have already entered the second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which will take place in Germany at the Prokart Raceland of Wackersdorf from June 7 to 9. 34 nations will be represented in the 6 championship classes (Senior MAX, Junior MAX, DD2, DD2 Masters, E20 Senior, E20 Masters) and the German Cup by Mini MAX.

Wackersdorf, all is set for the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy!

Wackersdorf, all is set for the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy! Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is ready to return to the track for round 2, scheduled this weekend from June 7 to 9.

34 nations from all around the world represented in Wackersdorf

34 nations from all around the world represented in Wackersdorf Read more

182 drivers have already entered the second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which will take place in Germany at the Prokart Raceland of Wackersdorf from June 7 to 9.

4 RMCGF tickets for the winners of the E20 classes

4 RMCGF tickets for the winners of the E20 classes Read more

Important news regarding the E20 categories, whose prize list has been revised. 4 will be 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals tickets available for the E20 categories.

More than 100 drivers have already entered Wackersdorf

More than 100 drivers have already entered Wackersdorf Read more

More than 100 drivers have entered the 2nd round of the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which will take place in Wackersdorf in June.

Rotax E20 becomes the first ever E-Powertrain to get CIK-FIA approval

Rotax E20 becomes the first ever E-Powertrain to get CIK-FIA approval Read more

BRP-Rotax is thrilled to announce that CIK-FIA Approval has been confirmed for the Rotax E20 electric powertrain. This makes the new generation power unit the first ever E-Kart to be awarded this level of certification in karting. Adding to this ground-breaking news, the Rotax E20 championship at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy becomes the first CIK-FIA Approved International Series for Electrically Powered Karts worldwide in 2024.

RMC Grand Finals 2024 official chassis partners confirmed for Sarno

RMC Grand Finals 2024 official chassis partners confirmed for Sarno Read more

The official chassis partners for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 have now been confirmed, as BRP-Rotax announces the manufacturers who will support all the qualified competitors with their brand new karts at the annual flagship event.

Registrations open for the RMC Euro Trophy Round 2

Registrations open for the RMC Euro Trophy Round 2 Read more

Registrations are open for the second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, scheduled at ProKart Raceland in Wackersdorf from June 7th to 9th.

Swedish E-Kart Championship joins Porsche Carrera Cup Program at the Historical Kanonloppet Race

Swedish E-Kart Championship joins Porsche Carrera Cup Program at the Historical Kanonloppet Race Read more

The second edition of the Swedish Championship for the Rotax E20 E-Kart will take place at the new Gellerasen Arena karting track at Karlskoga, incorporated into Sweden’s oldest motor racing circuit, on August 15-17. Two Rotax E20 classes will be closely contested at the historical ‘Kanonloppet’ (Canon Race), which was first run almost 75 years ago, together with the Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia and an extensive motorsport program with an estimated 10,000 spectators attending. There are RMC Grand Finals 2024 tickets, trophies, prizemoney plus a Porsche watch to be won!

The RMC Euro Trophy championship leaders after Genk

The RMC Euro Trophy championship leaders after Genk Read more

Round 1 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy concluded this past weekend at Karting Genk: The Home of Champions offers the first verdicts in terms of overall standings in the Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2, and DD2 Masters categories.

Sunday Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions”

Sunday Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions” Read more

RMC Euro Trophy with roughly 200 contenders representing 40 nations are scheduled to compete in the debut round of the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at one of Europe’s best circuits, Karting Genk ‘Home of Champions’ in Genk, Belgium, from April 12th to 14th.

Surprises and Confirmations in Qualifying Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy

Surprises and Confirmations in Qualifying Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Read more

The 10 Qualifying Practices sessions officially kick off the first round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. Over the 1360 meters of Karting Genk: The Home of Champions, the traditional opening round venue of the RMCET, 239 drivers vied for pole position in the 5 classes involved in the event.

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions”

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions” Read more

RMC Euro Trophy with roughly 200 contenders representing 40 nations are scheduled to compete in the debut round of the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at one of Europe’s best circuits, Karting Genk ‘Home of Champions’ in Genk, Belgium, from April 12th to 14th.

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions”

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Karting Genk “Home of Champions” Read more

RMC Euro Trophy with roughly 200 contenders representing 40 nations are scheduled to compete in the debut round of the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at one of Europe’s best circuits, Karting Genk ‘Home of Champions’ in Genk, Belgium, from April 12th to 14th.

2024 RMC Euro Trophy, it’s time, the most awaited moment is arrived: the RMCET starts this weekend!

2024 RMC Euro Trophy, it’s time, the most awaited moment is arrived: the RMCET starts this weekend! Read more

The 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy starts this weekend at Karting Genk: The Home of Champions with the first round of four. More than 240 drivers are enrolled from over 40 countries.

Sunday live streaming coverage: 2024 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

Sunday live streaming coverage: 2024 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series  - Round 1 at Karting Genk Read more

Karting Genk will be the place to be during the first round of the 17th season of the BNL Karting Series. It's unique "double header" based course will ensure exciting races where everything can happen. The organisation welcomes over 170 drivers to Karting Genk – Home of Champions!

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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"
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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"

Paolo De Conto’s 2018 went through two key moments that affected his chances to enrich his and CRG’s (the brand to which he has been connected for five years now) prize lists. This is what he highlights drawing the balance of the season:

“Following a chronological order, the first episode has been the Steward’s decision that stripped me of the European KZ title. A title that the Team and I (deservedly) won on track. This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way, considering that it sanctioned an overtaking move with a slight contact, on a rival that was experiencing technical difficulties and that did not file an appeal for the move. A unappealable 10s time penalty modified the result of the track stripping us of an important title like the CIK-FIA European Championship. The fact that the title went to CRG anyway with Jorrit Pex does not change an unfair punishment. The second episode happened in qualifying at the World Championship in Genk when the water pipe broke and I had to start the Final from the back of the grid. Starting behind in such a difficult and high level race made it all more difficult and prevented us from defending the title at best.”

The balance is positive nevertheless...
“Obviously the performance of our Road Rebel chassis has set the reference for the whole season and our partnership with TM for engines has been excellent again. As I said, some episodes did play against us this year, but performance has always been there and not getting what we had the potential to achieve makes us stronger to bounce back next year.”

Tell us about your relationship with CRG and your targets for next year.
“CRG is one of the most important outfits in the world and is the market leader of KZ worldwide. It is an honour and a pride for me to be part of this team and to contribute to the success of this brand being part of the Racing Team. CRG is the history of karting and a company projected to the future. Next year I will contest again the FIA Karting Championships and some International events in KZ. The target is to bring the KZ World Championship back home. Next year it will take place in Lonato, that is only one km from our headquarters: it is certainly going to be a great event.”

Looking ahead, this year you made your debut as coach in your karting school...
“This is a project that involved and excited me a lot. It is a way to transfer the experience I built in 18 years of karting to young drivers that are starting along my same path. So far we started with a pilot project at the Raceland circuit in Vicenza, but we will most probably go bigger thanks also to the direct involvement of CRG.”

Paolo De Conto started competing on karts in 1998. He won 2 KZ World Championships and a European Championship with CRG. Last year he launched his karting schoold: the De Conto Academy.

 

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