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

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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...
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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...
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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...

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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

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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

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Winter Series Champions to be crowned in Viterbo

Winter Series Champions to be crowned in...

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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...

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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

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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...

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Rotax Max Challenge International Final: The heat is on at all levels in Le Mans

Published on Friday, August 23, 2019

Rotax Max Challenge International Final: The heat is on at all levels in Le Mans

For its first edition, the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy was the scene of powerful sporting clashes from Thursday 22nd to Friday 23rd August at the Le Mans Karting International Circuit. After 42 Qualifying Heats, the six categories in contention finally revealed the order of their finalists, who will all be back on track on Saturday, 24th August for the big closing day of this new major event of the season.

The good weather continued in the Le Mans region to the delight of the participants and their supporters. Thanks to the joint organisation by the ACO, 3MK Events and BRP Rotax, the atmosphere was really friendly in the paddock of Le Mans where a large shaded Fan Zone gathered all the spectators around many trade stands.

On the magnificent circuit of Le Mans, the races were exciting to experience from start to finish of these Qualifying phases. The competitiveness and fairness of the Rotax Max engines enabled fights between top drivers from around the world. Some competitors left their hopes at the side of the track, while others felt their wings grow for the Final stages scheduled for Saturday, 24th August from 10:00 to 17:00.

 


 

Micro: Lenn Nijs takes the lead
The duel that started in Timed Practice between Thomas Strauven (BEL - Exprit) and Lenn Nijs (BEL - Exprit) continued in the first two heats where the two GKS drivers traded the top places. Strauven however had difficulties at the start of the last heat and finished only 29th, which relegated him to 9th place. Nijs added a second victory to his score and seized the lead against Colin Wazny (POL-Parolin) and Nando Weixenbaumer (AUT-Exprit), while Christopher El Feghali (LBN-KR) and Anton Laksonen (FIN-Parolin) stayed in the top five.

 


 

Bernier finishes at the top of the Mini heats
The poleman in the Mini category, Valentin Hervas (FRA - Birel ART), was forced to concede ground against determined opponents. Three other drivers shared the victories. Augustin Bernier (FRA - KR) was gaining momentum and won the last race while taking the lead in front of Jolan Raccamier (FRA - Birel ART) and Simon Birch Kristensen (DNK - Birel ART) who completed a beautiful race to return from 8th to 3rd position. Behind Hervas, in 4th, Karel Schulz (FRA - Parolin) gained 11 places and was back in the top five.

 


 

DD2: Poleman Munaretto confirms in the heats
Luca Munaretto (ITA - Birel ART) was the best in Qualifying and had two decisive victories to keep the advantage at the end of the heats against his main rival, Paolo Besancenez (FRA - Sodi), who was very consistent in 2nd position. Claudio Pagliarani (ITA - Tony Kart) was back in the top three ahead of Dionisios Liveris (GRC - Tony Kart) and Matthias Njeim (LBN - Birel ART) while Daniel Machacek (AUT - Tony Kart) dropped back in the final heat and was 7th behind Max Fleischmann (DEU - Exprit) who managed a great comeback.

 


 

Mange regains the ascendancy in DD2 Masters
Starting from 5th position in Qualifying, Romain Mange (FRA - Tony Kart) performed well in the heats to win the lead with two 2nd places and a win. The poleman Carl Cleirbaut (BEL - Tony Kart) did well to rank 2nd against Primoz Matelic (SVN - Praga), slightly less convincing. Slawomir Muranski (POL - Tony Kart) and Roberto Pesevski (AUT - Sodi) were in the top five ahead of Scott Howard (AUS - Sodi) who had won the first heat.

The highlights of the meeting, the Senior and Junior categories had 15 Qualifying Heats each on their schedule, i.e. five races per driver. The top 36 qualified for Final A, the following being split between Finals B and C.

 


 

Van Vugt unbeatable in Junior
The poleman Mike Van Vugt (NLD - Exprit) completed a remarkable run of five wins to confirm his status as favourite against Oli Pylka (POL - FA Kart) who followed him closely with four wins and a 2nd position to his credit. Dani Van Dijk (NLD - Exprit) and Kai Hunter (GBR - FA Kart) made good progress in 3rd and 4th places a few lengths from the first two. Esteban Masson (FRA - Kosmic) had taken three superb victories since his 16th place in Qualifying before encountering some difficulties and taking 5th place in the standings.

 


 

Gazeau dominates the Senior heats
Already the holder of pole position, César Gazeau (FRA - FA Kart) did not give anything away to his opponents by winning his five Qualifying Heats in the highly contested Senior category. Illian Bruynseels (BEL - Tony Kart) took 2nd place with great consistency ahead of Oakley Pryer (GBR - Tony Kart). Valentin Gil (FRA - Tony Kart) and Lewis Gilbert (GBR - Tony Kart) completed the top five ahead of Rhys Hunter (GBR - FA Kart), who climbed from 34th to 6th place. Dylan Léger (FRA - OTK) did not reap the benefits of his efforts by finishing 8th after dropping back in the fourth heat, while Lachlan Robinson (ARE - OTK) was 13th after an incident in the same race.

The day ended with the Drivers Presentation which reflected the joy of participating in a first-rate event. A draw was then held to win a magnificent Can-Am Ryker, Rotax BRP's spectacular three-wheeled recreational vehicle, with an acrobatic demonstration, as well as vouchers from Itakashop and others to use in the trade village.

Info and results can be found on the official website.

 

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