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

Published on Friday, February 28, 2020

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

Gunskirchen – For four years the Rotax MAX Challenge elite had to wait for the return of the Winter Cup event: From 21st to 23rd of February 2020, the prestigious format celebrated a remarkable comeback. Organised by Camp Company, the host of the successful Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, the Winter Cup welcomed exactly 200 drivers, representing over 25 nations – an overwhelming feedback, proving the demand and need of an RMC Winter Cup event.

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. As for the competition the event proved to be a real trial of strength between Europe’s most successful RMC drivers. Ambition was high, since the drivers did not take the Winter Cup just in order to prepare for the racing season, but fought for some special prizes, too: the best of each category was rewarded with a free season in the upcoming Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy – all told prizes worth almost 35.000 Euro was at stake.

 

Micro MAX: Marsh and Radenkovic set the pace

The Micro MAX drivers made an impressive picture. For the first time, the category was part of an RMC Euro Trophy event and welcomed 28 youngsters. They showcased pure racing action not less thrilling than their bigger and older colleagues. Two names set the pace throughout the entire weekend: the Brit Scott Marsh (Dan Holland Racing) and Mateja Radenkovic (Bouvin Power) from Belgium. They switched the lead regularly. In qualifying Marsh had the advantage, after the heats, Radenkovic struck back. This picture continued in the finals on Sunday, where both shared the race wins. Eventually, it was Marsh winning the decisive second race which gained him the overall victory ahead of Radenkovic. The prize for the best supporting role went to Dutchman Dean Hoogendoorm (KR) who completed the podium in the end.

 

Junior MAX: Oli Pylka nearly unbeatable

Oli Pylka (Dan Holland Racing) was the outstanding youngster in the full field of the juniors. He set the pace in the qualifying, the heats and – despite some big pressure – in the first final. Just the second final did not go according to plan for the Polish driver. He dropped back several positions and had to struggle hard in order to get back to the top. Finally, he did not manage the task completely, seeing the chequered flag in second place behind Daniel Guinchard (KR Sport) from the UK. But in the combined results of both finals, Pylka gained the most points, thereby crowning him RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup winner 2020. Guinchard followed in second place on the podium ahead of the best rookie Aaron Walker (Strawberry Racing) in third place.

 

Senior MAX: Butcher misses victory, Valtanen wins

With 69 drivers the senior category was the biggest field at the RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup and promised a thrilling show. Yet one man stood out of the pack from the very beginning: Juho Valtanen (SP Motorsport). The Finn did not only set the best time in qualifying but kept the overall lead after the heats. However, in Sunday’s first final the tide turned for the Scandinavian. He dropped back to fourth place while rookie Sean Butcher (KR Sport) celebrated the race win. Unfortunately, the Brit could not tie in with that performance in the second final. Although he was fast again and even saw the chequered flag first, he was given a time penalty after making a jump start following a full course yellow phase. Consequently, Juho Valtanen was back, inherited the race win and by that, he claimed the overall victory. Butcher still ended up second on the podium, pushing his compatriot Lewis Gilbert (Potenza Racing Engines) to third place.

 

MAX DD2: Xander Przybylak rules

Xander Przybylak (Bouvin Power) was the man of the weekend in the Rotax MAX DD2 category. After setting the benchmark in qualifying, he was in best shape throughout the heats as well, putting himself on pole position for the initial final Sunday. Here his opponents tried their best to stop him making it a walkover, but eventually without success. Przybylak won both finals, collected maximum points and asserted himself at the top of the day’s classification. Behind the new RMC Winter Cup champion, Frenchman Nicolas Picot (Daems Racing) and MAX DD2 newcomer Silas Rytter (RS Competition) took second and third place on the podium.

 

MAX DD2 Masters: Muranski dominates, but Champion wins

The MAX DD2 Masters were under the control of Slawomir Muranksi (46Team) from the very beginning. The Pole was quickest in qualifying and defended the lead after the heats. So it was no surprise that Muranski was unbeatable in the first final too. But then, in the decisive second final, he suffered a setback. After 15 laps he crossed the finish line in second position behind Frenchman Rudy Champion (PKS Competition), narrowly losing the overall victory. Muranski’s French opponent had very good reason to cheer and celebrate the win. Behind the two front runners, Germany’s Andreas Schindler (RS Competition) stepped onto the third place of the podium.

 

Meik Wagner, organizer of the RMC Euro Trophy Winter Cup drew a positive conclusion: “The return of the popular RMC Winter event really made an impact. Never before has a European Winter Cup for Rotax drivers been as well-attended. We have lifted Rotax racing again by including the Micro MAX category for the first time within our framework. That enriched the entire programme and made the event an even bigger success. It was a thrilling taste to the upcoming 2020 season of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, which we are looking forward to, and promises to be no less exciting."

The RMC Euro Trophy kicks off at Genk (BEL) from 10th to 14th of April 2020, following stops at Adria (ITA), PFI (GBR) and Wackersdorf (GER). Although there is still some time to go until the series opener, the Rotax fields are already filling and after first predictions, one can expect to be fully booked again. Besides the categories of Micro MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, MAX DD2 and MAX DD2 Masters, the race organiser will introduce the Mini MAX class into the championship.

 

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