THE STORY OF
THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGEThe Rotax MAX Challenge™ (RMC) is a motor sport race formula for race karts. It is owned and organized by BRP-Rotax and its distributors. It is approved by and in compliance with the CIK-FIA (Commission Internationale de Karting / Federation Internationale de l’Automobile), using checked and sealed Rotax MAX engines for equal performance. Only the driving skills count.
On a national level, authorized distributors of Rotax kart products offer their customers a national RMC program. More than 7,500 active Rotax MAX drivers are in the RMC program and further 7,500 kart racers are following the basic rules of the RMC – the “Rotax Sporting and Technical Regulations” and using a mandatory type of tyres: MOJO®. You will find more information on the “Rotax Sporting and Technical Regulations” defined by BRP here
BRING YOUR DREAMS
Every year we set out with one goal, one dream. To race our way to a ticket to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. The most unique karting event in the world. This is a story how a dream can come true.
GRAND FINALS 2019 – HIGHLIGHTS
Rotax family – THANK YOU for this amazing week at the Grand Finals in Sarno.
Enjoy the highlight clip and see you next year!
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HISTORY
When BRP started its kart engine business in the 1980s, the company dominated the market because of its extensive experience in high performance 2-stroke engines. Rotax engines won the most kart racing titles – and still leads the list of overall championship titles.
In 1997, the company launched a new engine concept based on its extensive experience of 2-stroke technology for recreational applications: the Rotax 125 MAX engine with numerous new features for the karting world.
2014 Introduction of the Rotax 125 MAX evo engine series – the next generation of Rotax MAX engine.
2013 30th Anniversary of the kart business at BRP.
2011 70,000 Rotax MAX engines manufactured.
2009 60,000 Rotax 125 MAX engines manufactured.
10th Anniversary of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.
2007 Introduction of the Rotax 125 Micro MAX.
2006 Opening of market to all chassis manufacturers for the Rotax 125 MAX DD2 engine.
2004 Introduction of the Rotax 125 Mini MAX engine.
2003 25,000 Rotax 125 MAX engines manufactured.
2002 Rotax 100cc engines are discontinued.
Market introduction of the Rotax 125 MAX DD2 engine – innovative chainless drive system with 2-speed gearbox.
Introduction of the Rotax RM1 kart.
2000 Introduction of the Rotax 125 Junior MAX engine.
First Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.
1999 Start of the first national Rotax MAX Challenge race series.
1997 Introduction of the Rotax 125 MAX engine.
1995 CIK homologation of the innovative left-side-drive Rotax 100cc rotary and reed valve engines.
1992 Introduction of the Rotax 100cc piston port engine. (CIK/ICA-Junior class)
1986 Introduction of the Rotax 100cc reed valve engine. (CIK/ICA class)
1983 Introduction of the legendary Rotax 100cc rotary valve engine for kart racing. (CIK/FIA and FSA classes)
REGULATIONS
BRP-Rotax and its authorized distributors / partners organize the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals,
international Rotax MAX Challenge Events and national Rotax MAX Challenges.
The designation of following RMCs is owned by BRP-Rotax:
- Rotax MAX Challenge
- Rotax MAX Challenge Eurotrophy
- Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy
- Rotax MAX Challenge ASIA and
- Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Final
ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE SPORTING REGULATIONS
Describe the concept of the ROTAX MAX Challenge program and specifies the regulations for the national RMC’s in various countries which are the basis for the qualification for the RMCGF.
ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
Describe the technical conditions of the Rotax MAX Challenge program and specifies the regulations for the national RMC’s in various countries which are the basis for the qualification for the RMCGF.