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.

Wednesday live streaming coverage: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli

Wednesday live streaming coverage: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli Read more

BRP-Rotax will celebrate a quarter of a century since the Rotax MAX Grand Finals began back in 2000 when it returns for the third time to Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy from October 19-26. With close to 400 qualified drivers and their many supporters coming together from in excess of 60 nations to contest the most RMC Grand Finals titles yet at the season headline event, the excitement is already building. Finishing up the qualifying practice with an instant transition to the first heats on Wednesday.

RMCGF 2024 Daily Report 3: Pole Positions Awarded in Micro MAX, Mini MAX and MAX DD2 Masters

RMCGF 2024 Daily Report 3: Pole Positions Awarded in Micro MAX, Mini MAX and MAX DD2 Masters Read more

The day started under cool and calm conditions at the Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy, but the track action heated up throughout the day, concluding with three Qualifying Practice sessions. Setting the grids in Micro MAX, Mini MAX, and MAX DD2 Masters, the remaining classes will qualify tomorrow, with wheel-to-wheel action to follow. Of note, Non-Qualifying Practice 6 for Junior MAX Even, Senior MAX Odd and Even, MAX DD2 Odd and Even were cancelled today due to heavy rain, as those classes still have Non-Qualifying Practice 7 tomorrow morning.

Rotax Grand Final 2024: A solid partnership between BRP-Rotax and Sodikart

Rotax Grand Final 2024: A solid partnership between BRP-Rotax and Sodikart Read more

For its 25th year, the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals returns to Italy and the Sarno circuit, which it visited in 2019. From 19th to 26th October 2024, the Circuito Internazionale Napoli will host the Rotax World Grand Finals on a revamped track.

Tuesday live streaming coverage: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli

Tuesday live streaming coverage: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli Read more

BRP-Rotax will celebrate a quarter of a century since the Rotax MAX Grand Finals began back in 2000 when it returns for the third time to Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy from October 19-26. With close to 400 qualified drivers and their many supporters coming together from in excess of 60 nations to contest the most RMC Grand Finals titles yet at the season headline event, the excitement is already building. Kicking off the broadcast with the first qualifying practice sessions on Tuesday.

RMCGF 2024 Daily Report 2: The RMC Grand Finals 2024 roared to life today with the Non-Qualifying Practice Sessions

RMCGF 2024 Daily Report 2: The RMC Grand Finals 2024 roared to life today with the Non-Qualifying Practice Sessions Read more

The RMC Grand Finals 2024 roared to life today at 09:00 with the Non-Qualifying Practice Sessions for all categories, held at the legendary Circuito Internazionale di Napoli. Under perfect weather conditions, all drivers were seen fine-tuning their skills on the track, setting the stage for an exciting week of racing action.

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno Read more

BRP-Rotax will celebrate a quarter of a century since the Rotax MAX Grand Finals began back in 2000 when it returns for the third time to Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy from October 19-26. With close to 400 qualified drivers and their many supporters coming together from in excess of 60 nations to contest the most RMC Grand Finals titles yet at the season headline event, the excitement is already building.

RMCGF 2024: Here are the teams participating in the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024

RMCGF 2024: Here are the teams participating in the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 Read more

Although the morning began with light showers, the clouds soon gave way to sunshine just in time for the photo session with the stunning Kart Line-up featuring 392 brand-new karts provided by trusted chassis partners. Each of the 58 participating nations had the chance to take a team photo in front of this impressive display, showcasing the global reach and unity of this prestigious event.

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2024 at Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno Read more

BRP-Rotax will celebrate a quarter of a century since the Rotax MAX Grand Finals began back in 2000 when it returns for the third time to Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy from October 19-26. With close to 400 qualified drivers and their many supporters coming together from in excess of 60 nations to contest the most RMC Grand Finals titles yet at the season headline event, the excitement is already building.

RMCGF 2024 – Daily Report 1: RMC Grand Finals 2024 is now underway in Sarno

RMCGF 2024 – Daily Report 1: RMC Grand Finals 2024 is now underway in Sarno Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Grand Finals 2024 are now underway in Sarno, Italy, bringing together the world's best karting talents from October 19-26. With competitors from 58 nations, this week promises a thrilling showcase of skill, determination, and the spirit of motorsport. The last few days were dedicated to the mandatory Sporting Checks, followed by the scrutineering of the racing gear ensuring that all drivers are ready to compete at their best.

2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Calendar is unveiled

2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Calendar is unveiled Read more

Following the success of the first season, WSK Promotion and BRP-Rotax are pleased to announce the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy and Rotax MAX Winter Series calendars (pending confirmation by ASN). The upcoming season will feature a completely revamped calendar, offering new challenges and exciting venues.

The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025 events of karting WSK and Rotax is ready

The WSK Promotion calendar for the 2025 events of karting WSK and Rotax is ready Read more

WSK Promotion announces the calendar of the WSK and Rotax events for season 2025 (*Pending confirmation by ASN). The WSK 2025 events: WSK Winter Test, WSK Super Master Series in 5 rounds, the brand new WSK World Challenge Europe in two rounds and the WSK Final Cup in 3 rounds. The Rotax 2025 karting events: RMC Winter Series in 2 rounds, RMC Euro Trophy in 4 rounds.

The Winners of the RMC South America Trophy 2024

The Winners of the RMC South America Trophy 2024 Read more

The South America Trophy race event in Chile delivered five days of non-stop karting action, drawing in 175 skilled drivers from eight different countries to the Las Perdices kart track in Melipilla. The competition was fierce, with racers pushing their limits on the challenging 1,700-meter circuit, which is fully FIA-approved and designed for high-speed excitement.

Closely-contested Finals at Rotax Grand Festival

Closely-contested Finals at Rotax Grand Festival Read more

This year’s edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Festival took the annual BRP-Rotax event for Micro MAX and Mini MAX drivers across the English Channel for the first time on the weekend of September 20-22 for some intensely fought competition. The Warden Law Kart Club at Karting North East in the United Kingdom played host to the special event organised by Motorsport UK for the Rotax youngsters.

RMCET 2024 Champions crowned at South Garda Karting in Lonato

RMCET 2024 Champions crowned at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The spotlight at South Garda Karting shines on the 2024 champions of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which concluded its final round last weekend. Adding even more flair to the competition was the night racing action, during which most of the heats and the final phase on Saturday took place. We also crowned the 2024 champions, the winners of the invitation tickets to the 25th-anniversary edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, set to take place from October 19 to 26 at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli.

The RMC Euro Trophy is celebrating their new champions!

The RMC Euro Trophy is celebrating their new champions! Read more

The emotions, tears, and joyful shouts from the great night in Lonato are still fresh. The night race at South Garda Karting was a fitting conclusion to a spectacular season, delivering surprising and unexpected results.

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Champions awarded in Lonato

Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Champions awarded in Lonato Read more

The Saturday night in Lonato provided a stunning backdrop for the decisive day that crowned the 2024 champions of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

Who sits on top after heats in Lonato?

Who sits on top after heats in Lonato? Read more

In Italy, they say “The night brings advice,” but at South Garda Karting, the night brought results. And significant ones. Thirty-three heats have determined the leaders of the five categories (plus DD2 Masters and E20 Masters), who will give it their all tonight in the Finals of the 2024 edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.

The fastest qualifiers in Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy

The fastest qualifiers in Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy Read more

The first official results from South Garda Karting in Lonato. The Qualifying Practices of the final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy have determined the starting grids for the Qualifying Heats, which are taking place under the night lights.

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Final Round at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Results: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Final Round at the South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The long-awaited moment for the over 200 entrants in the final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy has finally arrived: this weekend, the event that will crown the champions for the 2024 season will take place at the famous South Garda Karting in Lonato. The spotlight will truly be on at South Garda Karting. From the free practice sessions onwards, several sessions will be held at night, with the track illuminated by the facility’s artificial lights. This will make the title-deciding races even more magical.

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Final Round at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live timing: 2024 RMC Euro Trophy Final Round at the South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The long-awaited moment for the over 200 entrants in the final round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy has finally arrived: this weekend, the event that will crown the champions for the 2024 season will take place at the famous South Garda Karting in Lonato. The spotlight will truly be on at South Garda Karting. From the free practice sessions onwards, several sessions will be held at night, with the track illuminated by the facility’s artificial lights. This will make the title-deciding races even more magical.

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Superkarts! USA confirms tire change for X30 Junior. Class structure updates for the 2019 season at Pro Tour and ProKart Challenge levels.
Bas Kaligis
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Superkarts! USA confirms tire change for X30 Junior. Class structure updates for the 2019 season at Pro Tour and ProKart Challenge levels.

Temecula, CA – The 2019 racing season is officially underway for the Superkarts! USA program, as their track team hosted the first major event of the calendar year, launching the second year of the SKUSA Winter Series in Florida. Following the upcoming series finale in February at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires, all of SKUSA’s attention will turn to the tenth season of the SKUSA Pro Tour and their growing ProKart Challenge programs for 2019.

The new season is one of adjustment, specifically in the class structure area. One of the major updates is the move to the Evinco Blue “H” spec tire for the X30 Junior division. Since the introduction of the Evinco tires into Superkarts! USA competition, the category has followed the same compound as the other X30 categories, utilizing the Evinco Red “M” tire. The Blue “H” is a harder compound for the X30 Junior drivers, and is the same tire required in the KA100 Senior and KA100 Junior categories.

“In response to input from parents, team owners and tuners to make the transition from the Mini Swift class to X30 Junior easier, we have implemented this change in tire compound for the 2019 season. This change is for SKUSA Pro Tour, the ProKart Challenge programs, as well as any club running under Superkarts! USA rule set,” stated John Motley - SKUSA National Tech Director. “The SKUSA Winter Series will be completed utilizing the MG Yellow compound in the X30 Junior division as it did at the opening rounds in Homestead.”

The 2019 SKUSA Pro Tour class structure has expanded to include five shifterkart divisions. The Pro Shifter and Pro Shifter 2 classes will utilize the new IAME SSE 175cc package that made its official debut at the SKUSA Winter Series. The two new categories will mirror the requirements of the former S1 Pro and S2 Semi-Pro divisions, respectively. A third category featuring the IAME SSE 175cc engine is the G1 class. The class name ‘G1’ was used in the former SKUSA ProMoto Tour and early years of the SKUSA Pro Tour, and now the ‘new’ G1 division is reserved for drivers 30-years of age and older utilizing the IAME SSE engine package.

Honda remains part of the SKUSA Pro Tour for the tenth straight year. SKUSA is offering the S4 Master Stock Moto and S4 Super Master Stock Moto divisions as they remain unchanged from 2018.

The single-speed IAME divisions have expanded to eight classes for the 2019 SKUSA Pro Tour. X30 Senior, X30 Junior and X30 Master will be joined by X30 Super Master. Similar to its shifterkart counterpart, the X30 Super Master division is reserved for drivers 45-years of age and older, competing in the same race group as the X30 Master class. The popular Mini Swift and Micro Swift classes return for the 2019. The addition to the SKUSA Pro Tour is KA100 Senior and KA100 Junior. These categories made their big stage debut at the SKUSA SuperNationals 22 with full fields, and they will both be part of the SKUSA Pro Tour in 2019.

The California ProKart Challenge gets underway at the end of March for its 15th season and it will have all of the SKUSA Pro Tour classes available at their five events for a six-round championship chase. The full class structure is completed by the addition of the popular S3 Novice Stock Moto and S5 Junior Stock Moto division to round out the 15 classes for the 2019 California ProKart Challenge. The Texas ProKart Challenge is set for its eighth season in the Lone Star State, with information regarding their class structure available at the Texas ProKart Challenge website. SKUSA is also excited with the re-birth of the Great Lakes ProKart Challenge series, which will run a new four-race series using all of the Pro Tour classes with the exception of G1, hosting events in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

2019 SKUSA Pro Tour is set to kick off on March 1-3 at the CalSpeed Karting Center in Fontana, California with the third annual WinterNationals. Registration will open on Sunday, January 27 at 7pm PDT, and additional updates regarding the event will be published in the SKUSA Pro Tour section of the website. The SKUSA Winter Series closes on February 8-10 at AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires. More information, including online entry, is available by visiting the SKUSA Winter Series page.

About Superkarts! USA: Established in 1995, Superkarts! USA is dedicated to shifterkart and TaG racing, and is the leader in the field, promoting four regional racing series. Racing programs are currently running in California, Canada, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington, in cooperation and support from official tire supplier MG Tires and the Evinco line of race tires. In 2018, the organization promoted the ninth edition of the SKUSA Pro Tour, which features the WinterNationals, SpringNationals and SummerNationals. All of it leads up to the 22nd running of the annual SKUSA SuperNationals – the biggest kart race in the world – held every November in Las Vegas, NV.  For more information on anything related to Superkarts! USA, please visit the website – www.superkartsusa.com and be sure to follow the Superkarts!

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