Concept
The RMC follows a "one-make-engine" formula: only Rotax Max kart engines are allowed. The success in the competition is mainly up to the skills of the driver and that driver's experience in the set up of the engine and the chassis.
Three race classes are recognized for international competition:
- Junior MAX, with 20.4 hp (13–16 years of age)
- MAX, with 28.5 hp (15 years and older)
- DD2, 2 speed shifter class with 32.6 hp (15 years and older)
Competition at the national level can include additional classes at the discretion of each national RMC. For example, the US RMC includes the following classes:
- Micro MAX, with 6.8 hp (7–10 years of age)
- Mini MAX, with 13.5 hp (9–12 years of age)
- Junior MAX, with 20.4 hp (13–16 years of age)
- Senior MAX, with 28.5 hp (15 years and older)
- Masters MAX, with 28.5 hp (32 years and older)
- DD2 MAX, 2 speed shifter class with 32.6 hp (15 years and older)
Authorised distributors of Rotax kart products offer their customers a national RMC programme according to the “Rotax Sporting and Technical Regulations” defined by BRP-Rotax. This results in a fair competition between kart racers that share the same interests.
National Rotax Max Challenge:
- nearly 7,500 active Rotax MAX drivers in the RMC programme as well as another 7,500 active drivers in race series following the RMC idea.
- competing in over 55 countries on all 5 continents around the globe
International / Continental Rotax Max Challenge competitions:
- Rotax MAX Euro Challenge (over 150 drivers participating)
- Rotax MAX Asia Challenge (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, China, Singapore)
- Rotax MAX Pan America & Caribbean Challenge
Out of all national as well as continental and international series, drivers qualify for the annual RMC Grand Finals, which is an invitational race. BRP-Rotax and its partners supply all engines and karts for the event.
Read more about this topic: Rotax Max Challenge
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