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...
First Rotax Racing Club launching in California
First Rotax Racing Club launching in California

First Rotax Racing Club launching in...

First Rotax Racing Club launching in California

First Rotax Racing Club launching in California

BRP-Rotax is proud to announce the launch of the first official Rotax Racing Club, set to debut in the United States in partnership with Formula KFX. The new “Arrive & Drive”...

Livestream Super Heats and Finals Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

Livestream Super Heats and Finals Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its indisputable success. 319 drivers are expected from 16th to 20th July at one of Europe's leading venues: the Le Mans international circuit. Once again this year, 3MK Events, in collaboration with BRP-Rotax, promises an event of the highest standard, with proven quality of organisation, a strong field, intense racing and a rich and coveted prize fund.

Hot on the track and under the helmets during the RMCIT Qualifying Heats

Hot on the track and under the helmets during the RMCIT Qualifying Heats Read more

In superb weather that got hotter and hotter, the 318 drivers racing in the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy contested 33 Qualifying Heats before tackling the Super Heats on Saturday morning and selecting the finalists in the six categories who will compete in the afternoon of Saturday 20th July in Le Mans.

Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

Livestream Friday Heats: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its indisputable success. 319 drivers are expected from 16th to 20th July at one of Europe's leading venues: the Le Mans international circuit. Once again this year, 3MK Events, in collaboration with BRP-Rotax, promises an event of the highest standard, with proven quality of organisation, a strong field, intense racing and a rich and coveted prize fund.

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its indisputable success. 319 drivers are expected from 16th to 20th July at one of Europe's leading venues: the Le Mans international circuit. Once again this year, 3MK Events, in collaboration with BRP-Rotax, promises an event of the highest standard, with proven quality of organisation, a strong field, intense racing and a rich and coveted prize fund.

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy 2024 at Le Mans Read more

The Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its indisputable success. 319 drivers are expected from 16th to 20th July at one of Europe's leading venues: the Le Mans international circuit. Once again this year, 3MK Events, in collaboration with BRP-Rotax, promises an event of the highest standard, with proven quality of organisation, a strong field, intense racing and a rich and coveted prize fund.

Rotax Grand Festival set for UK debut in autumn

Rotax Grand Festival set for UK debut in autumn Read more

BRP-Rotax is pleased to reveal the location the 2024 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival for the Micro MAX and Mini MAX, in collaboration with Motorsport UK. Karting North East and Warden Law Kart Club, near Sunderland in the north of England, will be the first British venue to host this unique event for the youngest Rotax drivers on September 20 to 22, 2024. Supported by the Authorized Rotax Distributor for Kart in the UK, J.A.G. Rotax, prizes include RMC Grand Finals 2024 tickets for the Micro- and Mini MAX champions at the Rotax racing season highlight in Sarno, Italy from October 19 to 26.

Record turnout for the 6th RMCIT!

Record turnout for the 6th RMCIT! Read more

Year after year, the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy confirms its indisputable success. 319 drivers are expected from 16th to 20th July at one of Europe's leading venues: the Le Mans international circuit. Once again this year, 3MK Events, in collaboration with BRP-Rotax, promises an event of the highest standard, with proven quality of organisation, a strong field, intense racing and a rich and coveted prize fund.

Entries for the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy season finale are open!

Entries for the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy season finale are open! Read more

Registrations are open for the last round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, scheduled at Lonato, South Garda Karting, in Italy from August 27th to 31st.

Rodby to host the Danish E-Kart Championship in august with Rotax Grand Finals Tickets to be won

Rodby to host the Danish E-Kart Championship in august with Rotax Grand Finals Tickets to be won Read more

The Danish E-Kart Championship is set to return for the third time to the Scandinavian country that is making the green transition as pioneers in clean energy. An international line-up is anticipated by race organisers in Denmark for the running of this year’s electric-powered event on August 9-11, with three classes of the CIK-FIA Approved Rotax E20 on the program.

An incredible show in the Finals at Franciacorta

An incredible show in the Finals at Franciacorta Read more

Mixed weather conditions impacted the finals Sunday of round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, turning the finals into a real lottery.

Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy

Livestream: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy show arrives in Italy. The famous Franciacorta Karting Track will host the 3rd round of the RMCET, which already promises a great show. The Franciacorta Karting Track inherits the sporting legacy of the Castrezzato Motorsport Arena. CIK-FIA-approved, the 1300-meter track stands out with its long straights, technical sections, and, most notably, variations in track elevation, making it a unique facility capable of challenging all drivers.

An exciting day of heats comes to an end

An exciting day of heats comes to an end Read more

23 races complete the programme of Heats for Round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at Franciacorta Circuit.

RMCET, 3 - First Heats are over in Franciacorta

RMCET, 3 - First Heats are over in Franciacorta Read more

The first heats of Round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at Franciacorta are just finished.

RMCET, 3 - Franciacorta polemen are revealed!

RMCET, 3 - Franciacorta polemen are revealed! Read more

Qualifying Practices Officially Open Round 3 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy at Franciacorta

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy show arrives in Italy. The famous Franciacorta Karting Track will host the 3rd round of the RMCET, which already promises a great show. The Franciacorta Karting Track inherits the sporting legacy of the Castrezzato Motorsport Arena. CIK-FIA-approved, the 1300-meter track stands out with its long straights, technical sections, and, most notably, variations in track elevation, making it a unique facility capable of challenging all drivers.

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Italy Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy show arrives in Italy. The famous Franciacorta Karting Track will host the 3rd round of the RMCET, which already promises a great show. The Franciacorta Karting Track inherits the sporting legacy of the Castrezzato Motorsport Arena. CIK-FIA-approved, the 1300-meter track stands out with its long straights, technical sections, and, most notably, variations in track elevation, making it a unique facility capable of challenging all drivers.

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy arrives in Italy!

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy arrives in Italy! Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy show arrives in Italy. The famous Franciacorta Karting Track will host the 3rd round of the RMCET, which already promises a great show.

The RMCET is at the halfway point in Wackersdorf

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The second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, held from 7 to 9 June at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, marks the halfway point of the 2024 championship.

Winners crowned in Germany, unexpected results at Wackersdorf

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Contrary to weather forecasts, a hot and sunny day crowned the winners of round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

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Promises fulfilled for LeCont at the World Championship
Bas Kaligis
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Promises fulfilled for LeCont at the World Championship

Thanks to perfect organisation, the major world karting event in Genk in Belgium kept all its sporting promises, spectacular and popular, with several thousand spectators at this remarkable event. But there are no big meetings without strong stakeholders. Among them, the manufacturer LeCont made its contribution to the event. The drivers of the FIA ​​Karting World Championship - KZ, the KZ2 International Super Cup and the Academy Trophy benefited from high-performance tyres, whose wear has remained consistent and predictable, as well as full sporting fairness. After a European Championship completed in excellent circumstances, LeCont confirmed its place among the most famous suppliers of the discipline during this world event.

 

A positive 2018 balance sheet

Since the manufacturer LeCont learned that it was to be the partner for FIA ​​Karting for its events in the categories KZ, KZ2 and Academy, it has continued to intensify its work to bring drivers and teams products of the highest quality. Several months later, the balance sheet is extremely positive for the Italian tyre brand. The success of the recent World Championship in Belgium was another proof, as explained by Paolo Bombara, Marketing Manager at LeCont...

"First of all, I would like to congratulate the entire organisation team at the Genk circuit for the very high standard of event they have given to all of karting, and motorsport enthusiasts in general, in partnership with the CIK-FIA and the promoter RGMMC. The intensity of the show must be emphasised. I was very pleased to see very small gaps between the drivers throughout the event. Despite the very high number of KZ2 heats, no less than six per driver, tyre degradation was limited. No driver found abnormal wear despite a large field: more than 100 entered at the start!"


"However, we experienced rain during the week, which had the effect of cleaning the track and the rubber that was deposited during the initial testing. It is probably also for this reason that some drivers noticed a slight lack of grip during the race, as well as increasing times. Not to mention that the exhaust pipes, facing down as required by the regulations, tend to emit oil and fuel on the line, increasing sliding. In any case, the most important thing for LeCont was to provide a tyre with a good level of performance and above all the same for everyone, for complete fairness. From one set to another, whether testing or race tyres, the differences were insignificant. The contract has been fulfilled."

Regarding the LeCont "Option" tyres supplied to the Academy Trophy, they have been praised by the drivers throughout the season. The races were intense and exciting, with countless passes. The 50 participants entered during the 2018 season have truly competed on a level playing field, in terms of both equipment and tyres. Despite the characteristics that allow them to withstand a distance of 150 km as required by the regulations, these tyres remain effective, with the successful pole position of less than 56 seconds at Genk.

A greater difference between KZ and KZ2?

At the KZ World Championship, in the top 15 of the Final, 10 of them achieved their fastest lap in 52”7. The other five finished with 52"5, 52"6, 52"8 and 52"9. While many have enjoyed these very close times between the main leaders of the pack, some would like faster tyres in the top category of karting. "During the homologation, the tyres are designed to cover a distance of 150 km and LeCont is very keen to respect this regulation from the CIK-FIA," continues Paolo Bombara. "But I agree that the difference in performance between the F1 of karting and the F2 of karting with gearboxes should be bigger. Why not keep this "Prime" CIK-FIA homologated tyre in KZ2 and offer a stickier rubber that is not homologated in KZ? As a manufacturer we want to provide for KZ a tyre capable of creating a real difference between the two categories. In a KZ race, a tyre never covers a distance of more than 100 km. On the one hand, the drivers would have more enjoyment and this could attract new participants to increase the entry in KZ which needs it. On the other hand, the show would improve, with a greater number of passes.

The management of the tyres in question

Finally, among the topics mentioned in the paddocks, tyre management is frequently commented on. Today, the drivers have two sets with open management during the meeting. Some therefore take the opportunity to use their second set in the last heat, or even in the penultimate, unlike the best placed drivers who, to use the second set in the Final, keep their first set until the end of the Qualifying Heats. With the phenomenon of normal tyre wear on "Prime" sets, drivers do not start on an equal footing. Using two sets for the heats, or possibly one and a half sets, then a new set for the 34 finalists could be an answer to this problem. "We trust CIK-FIA decision-makers to find the best solutions," says Bombara.

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