An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany
An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the...

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

An exciting day of racing celebrates the winners of the round 1 in Germany

Expectations Met! A Stunning Day of Sunshine for the Finals of Round 1 at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The sun was shining bright over Wackersdorf, setting the perfect stage for an...
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1...

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Livestream: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats
RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft,...

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

RMC Euro Trophy: Mair, Ashcroft, Butcher, Tenschert and Picot leaders after heats

33 heats decided the starting grids for the Final Phase at Wackersdorf, host of the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The leaders after the heats are: Alfie Mair (Mini MAX), Jacob...
RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday...

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy: Rain dominates friday at Wackersdorf

A persistent rain set the tone for the official opening day of racing at Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf, host of Round 1 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Results: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf
Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round...

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

Live timing: 2025 RMC Euro Trophy Round 1 at Pro Kart Raceland in Wackersdorf

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf. The European Rotax season, which already saw the...
Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET
Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the...

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

Lights go out in Wackersdorf for the 2025 RMCET

The long-awaited week has finally arrived: this weekend, the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy kicks off at the Prokart Raceland in Wackersdorf.
Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener
Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season...

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

Over 250 drivers set for RMCET season opener

With less than two weeks to go until the start of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy, anticipation is building fast.
Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf
Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Already around 180 drivers at...

Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Already around 180 drivers at Wackersdorf

Roughly 180 drivers representing 20 nations already entered the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy.
RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf
RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for...

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

RMC Euro Trophy Entries open for Wackersdorf

Registration is now open for the opening round of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy. The four-round championship will kick off in Germany at the Prokart Raceland circuit in Wackersdorf.
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the...

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo crowns the Champions of the Winter Series

A sunny and mild Sunday marked the conclusion of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series, celebrating new round winners and overall champions. Victories on the day went to Oliver Spencer (KR Sport),...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats
RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders...

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

RMC Winter Series: Viterbo, the leaders after heats

The long day of heats at Round 2 of the Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series has just concluded at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. A damp track pushed the drivers to their limits, delivering plenty of...
RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...
RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze,...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

RMC Winter Series: Read, Kobakhidze, Mentier, Kristensen and Picot shine in the rainy qualifying at...

The qualifying day and first heats have just concluded at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, which for the first time is hosting a round of the RMC Winter Series.
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX...

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 Rotax MAX Challenge Winter Series at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this weekend at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act...
Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo
Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in...

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

The first champions of the 2025 season will be crowned this week at the brand-new Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. Located one hour from Italy’s capital, Rome, the circuit will host the final act of...
RMC Grand Finals 2025 the ultimate showdown returns to Bahrain
RMC Grand Finals 2025 the ultimate showdown returns to Bahrain

RMC Grand Finals 2025 the ultimate...

RMC Grand Finals 2025 the ultimate showdown returns to Bahrain

RMC Grand Finals 2025 the ultimate showdown returns to Bahrain

BRP-Rotax is thrilled to announce that the RMC Grand Finals 2025 is set to take place once again in the magnificent Kingdom of Bahrain! From November 29 to December 06, 2025, the world’s best...
Sunday live streaming coverage: 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk
Sunday live streaming coverage: 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

Sunday live streaming coverage: 2025...

Sunday live streaming coverage: 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

Sunday live streaming coverage: 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

Live-timing 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk
Live-timing 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

Live-timing 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting...

Live-timing 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

Live-timing 2025 Rotax Max BNL Karting Series - Round 1 at Karting Genk

The BNL KartingSeries is back and ready to kick off an epic season! Karting Genk “Home of Champions“ will be the place to be during the first round of the 18th season of the BNL Karting...

E-kart race in Wackersdorf with Rotax E20 in 3 categories: Junior, Senior and Master

E-kart race in Wackersdorf with Rotax E20 in 3 categories: Junior, Senior and Master Read more

BRP-Rotax is glad to announce a new race, namely the E-Kart Race organized by the DMSW (Deutsche Motor Sport Wirtschaftsdienst) as part of the German Kart Championship (DKM) in Wackersdorf, Germany from September 23-25, 2022. Drivers aged 12 and over can take part in the event at Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf.

Get ready for the Rotax MAX Challenge Asia Festival 2022

Get ready for the Rotax MAX Challenge Asia Festival 2022 Read more

BRP-Rotax is pleased to announce that Amprex Racing Services, distributor of Rotax kart engines in Malaysia and promoter of Rotax MAX Challenge Malaysia, is hosting a new International RMC event: the inaugural Rotax MAX Challenge Asia Festival 2022 (RMCAF).

Rotax Grand Festival new date and racetrack

Rotax Grand Festival new date and racetrack Read more

Due to a number of other RMC championship events scheduled for the same weekend of August 27 & 28, it has unfortunately limited the possibility for more competitors to participate at Eindhoven. Therefore, we believe it is the right decision to bring the RMC Grand Festival one week forward. In this case, the event will be rescheduled to the famous Erftlandring circuit at Kerpen, Germany on August 20 & 21 (with free practice optional – Friday, August 19).

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4th Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy: A great moment of karting competition in Le Mans

4th Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy: A great moment of karting competition in Le Mans Read more

At its fourth edition, the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy confirmed all the qualities that have built its reputation since its creation in 2019 while advancing its development in the light of experience in the Rotax spirit.

Livestream: FINALS 13:50 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

Livestream: FINALS 13:50 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans Read more

The RMCIT is organised by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax from 26th to 30th July 2022 in the prestigious setting of the Le Mans International Karting Circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 in early September. The success of the RMCIT is based on the fairness of the Rotax MAX evo engines which enable exciting races on the magnificent Le Mans circuit.

Livestream: PRE FINALS Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

Livestream: PRE FINALS Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans Read more

The RMCIT is organised by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax from 26th to 30th July 2022 in the prestigious setting of the Le Mans International Karting Circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 in early September. The success of the RMCIT is based on the fairness of the Rotax MAX evo engines which enable exciting races on the magnificent Le Mans circuit.

Intense qualifying heats at RMCIT in Le Mans

Intense qualifying heats at RMCIT in Le Mans Read more

In superb weather conditions, the 245 drivers of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy competed in 28 Qualifying Heats to select the finalists and determine the starting order of the decisive Prefinals and Finals to be run on Saturday 30th July in Le Mans.

Livestream: HEAT 3 13:30 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

Livestream: HEAT 3 13:30 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans Read more

The RMCIT is organised by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax from 26th to 30th July 2022 in the prestigious setting of the Le Mans International Karting Circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 in early September. The success of the RMCIT is based on the fairness of the Rotax MAX evo engines which enable exciting races on the magnificent Le Mans circuit.

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

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

The RMCIT is organised by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax from 26th to 30th July 2022 in the prestigious setting of the Le Mans International Karting Circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 in early September. The success of the RMCIT is based on the fairness of the Rotax MAX evo engines which enable exciting races on the magnificent Le Mans circuit.

Livestream: HEAT 2 09:00 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

Livestream: HEAT 2 09:00 Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans Read more

The RMCIT is organised by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax from 26th to 30th July 2022 in the prestigious setting of the Le Mans International Karting Circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 in early September. The success of the RMCIT is based on the fairness of the Rotax MAX evo engines which enable exciting races on the magnificent Le Mans circuit.

RMCIT: The stopwatch has spoken in Le Mans

RMCIT: The stopwatch has spoken in Le Mans Read more

The first and long awaited stage of the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy, the Qualifying sessions took place on the morning of Thursday 28th July at the Circuit International du Mans. Léni Robillot Lagache (FRA) in Micro Max, Dragos Avasilcutei (AUT) in Mini Max, Austin Lee (DEU) in Junior Max, Kai Rillaerts (BEL) in Senior Max, Antoine Barbaroux (FRA) in DD2 and Vivien Cussac-Picot in DD2 Masters are the six polemen of this fourth edition of RMCIT.

Results: Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy at Le Mans

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

The RMCIT is organised by 3MK Events in collaboration with BRP-Rotax from 26th to 30th July 2022 in the prestigious setting of the Le Mans International Karting Circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - KZ and the FIA Karting World Cup - KZ2 in early September. The success of the RMCIT is based on the fairness of the Rotax MAX evo engines which enable exciting races on the magnificent Le Mans circuit.

The Electric Kart Cup Portugal leads a new initiative with the Rotax E20 for the Future of Racing

The Electric Kart Cup Portugal leads a new initiative with the Rotax E20 for the Future of Racing Read more

BRP-Rotax is glad to announce the first Electric Kart Cup Portugal which is organized by the FPAK (the Portuguese ASN) in cooperation with our long-term partner and authorized Rotax Karting distributor Korridas e Kompanhia and will take place at the Portimao circuit from October 21st to 23rd, 2022.

First title decisions at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy in Mariembourg

First title decisions at the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy in Mariembourg Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy started its second half of the season last weekend in Belgian Mariembourg. On the 1,388m long Kart des Fagnes track, 163 drivers from all over the world started into the end phase of this year’s RMCET season. In thrilling races, some new faces ended up on the leading positions of the individual grades again. In the end, there were four early title winners next to day winners. 

Live timing & Results: RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium

Live timing & Results: RMC Euro Trophy Round 3 at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium Read more

The excitement in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is rising. This weekend, the Austrian engine manufacturer's international championship will herald the second half of the season. More than 160 drivers will gather at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium. On the track 160km west of the traditional Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, the organizers expect exciting racing action as they head into the home straight of the top-class racing series.

RMC Euro Trophy starts the second half of the season in Mariembourg

RMC Euro Trophy starts the second half of the season in Mariembourg Read more

The excitement in the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy is rising. This upcoming weekend, the Austrian engine manufacturer's international championship will herald the second half of the season. More than 160 drivers will gather at Karting Des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium. On the track 160km west of the traditional Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, the organizers expect exciting racing action as they head into the home straight of the top class racing series.

The registration is open for the Rotax Micro MAX and Mini MAX Grand Festival 2022

The registration is open for the Rotax Micro MAX and Mini MAX Grand Festival 2022 Read more

Win your ticket to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Portimao to compete against the best drivers in the world in your class!

Two electric categories at the RMC International Trophy

Two electric categories at the RMC International Trophy Read more

The 2022 RMC International Trophy which takes place from July 25-30, 2022 at the famous Le Mans Karting International Circuit adds two new categories to the race schedule: the Rotax Project E20 Junior and Senior categories. Both categories will be awarded with tickets to the RMC Grand Finals 2022 in Portugal for the 1st and 2nd placed racers.

RMC Euro Trophy experiences exciting mid-season round in Val d’Argenton

RMC Euro Trophy experiences exciting mid-season round in Val d’Argenton Read more

Last weekend, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy held the next round. In French Val d’Argenton, the races ranked three and four of the high-class racing series took place. The championship welcomed its participants from all over the world on a new track on the racing calendar for the season at the halfway mark and provided exciting challenges in the best weather.

Live timing & Results: RMC Euro Trophy round 2 in Val d'Argenton, France

Live timing & Results: RMC Euro Trophy round 2 in Val d'Argenton, France Read more

The Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy welcomes a new track on the calendar from May 27th to 29th.  For the first time, an event will take place on the demanding circuit in Val d'Argenton, France, bringing a new challenge for all the drivers and teams participating.

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Former F1 top driver Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari, Williams, Jordan, Stewart, Honda and Brown) participating in the Rok Cup International
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Former F1 top driver Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari, Williams, Jordan, Stewart, Honda and Brown) participating in the Rok Cup International

The entry list of the 2018 edition of the Rok Cup International Final counts 441 drivers, coming from 54 Countries and 5 Continents. These Rokkers will face each other from next Wednesday at the South Garda Karting track to aim at the final success, but especially, to experience the pure Adrenaline and Action! Let’s discover, category by category, which could be the protagonists, being known that some Rokkers not mentioned, will come into the limelight.

MINI. IN 152 TO GAIN THE ZILISCH’ SCEPTRE?
Without the current champion, the American Connor Zilisch, the chase for the Mini Rok International Title is the aim of many promising Rokkers and the name of Andrea Kimi Antonelli stands out among these. The Italian driver already won the Winter Cup in the Mini Rok class and he will now race against some of the most fearful opponents: the Rok Cup Italy champion Lukas Malek (Slovakia), Markos Flack (Australia), Karol Pasiewicz (Poland), Coskun Irfan (UK) and Weywadt Jonathan (Denmark). During the whole season, also the other Italian drivers Cristian Bertuca, Jacopo Cimenes and Flavio Olivieri had good performances; they actually know the South Garda Karting very well and have been racing for a long time in the Mini Rok. But the long list of possible protagonists does not end here and we have to remember the Jamaican Alex Powell, who has raced in Europe this season and gained knowledge of tracks, opponents and the whole circus.

Over the years, South Africa taught us not to underestimate its drivers and, for this reason, we must take into the right consideration the Under 10 champion, Nikolas Roos and the Mini Rok national champion, Josh Le Roux. Among the drivers who have a great potential but still did not manage to gain the success they hoped for we find Rashid Al Dhaheri (United Arab Emirates) and the Czech Igor Cepil, both motivated and, as mentioned, with their papers in order for the winning shot. We now close the roundup of the possible protagonists mentioning the American Rokkers. These drivers raced a very selective season in the USA and now they come to Europe with great ambitions. The group of the American drivers is captained by the Florida Winter Tour champion, James Egozi and by his deputy, Kai Sorensen. Among over 150 Mini Rokkers, certainly many names will stand out, so we will be pleased to turn the spotlight on them during the Rok Cup International Final week.

JUNIOR ROK. CHALLENGE AMERICA-EUROPE AND…
As well as in the Mini Rok, the current champion Luca Bosco will not be racing in the Junior Rok class, as he will be ready to fight for the Super Rok Title. However, the cadet class can boast many Rokkers with an International Title, such as the winners of the Rok Final in the Mini Rok, Connor Zilisch (USA) and Federico Cecchi (ITA), champions in 2017 and 2016, respectively. A big source of talented drivers is the South America, Brazil in particular, where the Florida Winter Tour 2018 champion comes from, Matheus Alvarenga Morgatto. Other two drivers following in their fathers’ footsteps in the Rok Final are coming from Brazil, Fernando Barrichello and Emmo Fittipaldi. Both will be accompanied by their fathers, Emerson and Rubens and both of them are willing to show off, especially Fernando Barrichello who has gained the right experience in the Junior class to aim at the top positions.

Other two promising drivers are coming from South America, Colombia precisely; they are Diego Contecha and David Cardenas, while the Peruvian Daniella Ore is an outsider who already gained the Panamerican Rok Title. Ugo Ugochukwu coming from the United States is a very young and talented driver who raced, like Morgatto, both in the USA and in Europe, showing excellent qualities.
Among the Europeans, being able to keep in check the wild group of drivers coming from North and South America, we find Paolo Ferrari, Italian Champion and Rok Italia Champion. Ferrari and Marc Elter (Germany), Nations Cup champion, start among the favorites. The drivers Vyacheslav Putyatin (Ukraine), Enzo Peugeot (France), Diego Stifter (Spain), Gabriel Lukasiewicz (Poland) and the Italians Valentino Baracco, Filippo Croccolino, Raffaele Gulizia, David Locatelli and Valerio Marzi have to be kept under control.

SENIOR ROK.HAJEK FROM ROK TO THE WORLD TITLE
From the victory in this category, which in 2017 was called Rok, the career of the current KZ World Champion Patrik Hajek started. Scrolling the wall of fame, the name of Patrik stands out in the first position in the 2006 edition of the Rok Cup International Final and today he is in the CIK-FIA wall of fame after the Title conquered in Genk (Belgium) driving his Kosmic Kart-Vortex. The Senior Rok counts Szymon Szyszko (Poland) as former International champion and new winner of the Rok Cup Italy. A good number of national champions, such as Pietro Delli Guanti, ACI-Rok Italian Champion, the German champion Martin Mahler and the Polish champion Adam Szydłowski joins the youngest of Szyszko brothers. The Florida Winter Tour vice-champion Edoardo Barrichello comes from Brazil, the eldest of Rubens, and mature to try to be the first Brazilian on the roof of the Rok world.

In the Senior, a great many drivers are coming from Asia and among these we are looking forward to seeing the performances of the drivers coming from Rok China, Wang Enqi, Cao Muhua, Ren Juncheng and Liang Yan. Also Lady Rok is well represented by five ladies, Sara Markucic (Slovenia), Emma Delattre (USA), Tanja Muller, Aneta Martinkova (Czech Republic) and Giada Meneguz (Italy). No wonder that some of these ladies will be probably standing at the top pf the finals on Saturday.

SUPER ROK. D’ABRAMO AND BOSCO FOR THE ENCORE
Mattia D’Abramo (Italy) will try to give an encore of the Title conquered last year. The current champion will find on his way the young Luca Bosco (Italy), winner of the Junior Rok and willing to gain two Rok International Titles in two different categories. Such goal was reached only by Danilo Albanese, able to conquer the Rok International Title, both in the Super and in the Shifter. Also the South African champion Dino Stermin and the Rok Cup Italy winner, the Polish Kacper Szczurek will go down to the track, both boasting the right qualities to look for the winning shot. In the Rok Senior final of 2017, Domenico Cicognini, after missing the success, by a hair’s breadth, comes back to the Super Rok after a great season. In the wake of excellent results during the season, we will find also Gaia Cardinali (Monaco), Alex Machado (Andorra) and Christian Comanducci (Italy). The most performant category of the Rok family (excluding Shifter) will entertain us and, holding fast to its tradition, will elect a champion worthy of its rank.

SHIFTER ROK. BARRICHELLO AMONG THE TOP OF THE ROK
All eyes, at the beginning at least, will be focused on an exceptional Rokker, Rubens Barrichello. The former F1 top driver (Ferrari, Williams, Jordan, Stewart, Honda and Brown) will be racing his third Rok International Final, already showing his qualities and proved to do his best in the past editions. Among the other Rokkers, Federico Squaranti is the one whom forecasts are favorable for, after gaining the third and second positions in the last two editions, the former Rok Talent is ready to conquer the International title. Federico has recently won the Rok Cup Italy for the second year in succession and this is another reason why he could be the Rokker to be beaten.

The Rok Final will be the stage of the seasonal début of one of the most titled drivers of Rok Cup, Riccardo Cinti, who boasts three victories in the Rok Cup International Final and four Rok Cup Italy. Cinti won in the Super Rok and now the new challenge in the shifter class represents a big incentive where he can show all his experience and speed. Also Cristopher Zani, before becoming an expert with the gearbox, gained two Rok International Final and one Rok Cup Italy in the Super category. There are always well-trained drivers coming from Japan and this year too we will have three important drivers in the Shifter: the category champion Kenta Mizukoshi, Hirotada Kobayashi and Kenta Mizukoshi.

Among the Countries bringing high-level drivers on average, we find Switzerland. The Swiss group is made up of Michael Müller, Gabrio Bizzozero, Samuel Weibel, Samuel Luyet and Ivan Rechsteiner.
Also the nation champion, the German Konstantin Kapetanidis will take part in the event and the Lady group is well composed of Fabien Lanz (South Africa), Chiara Zorzi (Italy), Lena Heun (Germany) and Mariana Ramirez (Mexico).  Also Italians will be particularly fierce drivers in this category and, besides the already mentioned Squaranti, Cinti and Zani, also Andrea Zemin, Alessandro Buran and Gabriele Bensi have their papers in order to cut a fine figure.

EXPERT AND EXPERT PLUS. LOOKING FORWARD THE FIRST CHAMPIONS
The two Expert categories are making their absolute début this year and do not have designated champions. Also in this case, drivers are coming from all over the world and certainly none of them will leave the track without making their best. So, let's wait for very tight races that will give us the first two Expert champions!

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