The 2026 ROTAX karting season is officially underway, with regional and club championships launching across the United States. From Texas to the Northeast, the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, ROTAX competitors have no shortage of opportunities to hit the track.

Whether you’re racing regionally or supporting your local club, ROTAX action is happening near you.

🔹 ROTAX Regional Race Series

Texas Karting League (TKL) – Texas

5‑Event Weekend Championship
🌐 www.tklrace.com

Classes:
Micro Max | Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max | Club Max
Club Max uses the Junior engine package with Senior weight and age requirements.

2026 Event Schedule:

• Round 1: KartMoto – Cresson, TX | April 10–12 Completed
• Round 2: GCKI – Katy, TX | May 22–24
• Round 3: KartMoto – Cresson, TX | July 10–12
• Round 4: Speedsportz – New Caney, TX | August 14–16
• Round 5: TBD | October

Northeast Karting Challenge (NKC) – New Jersey & New York

14‑Race Weekend Championship
🌐 www.northeastkartchallenge.com

Classes:
Junior Max | Senior Max | Masters Max

Tracks & Venues:

• New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) – Millville, NJ (5 weekends)
• Oakland Valley Raceway Park (OVRP) – Cuddebackville, NY (3 weekends)
• Raceway Park – Englishtown, NJ (5 weekends)

Great Lakes Sprint Series (GLSS) – Ohio

4 Races Across Two Event Weekends
🌐 www.greatlakessprintseries.com

Classes:
Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max

Event Schedule:

• Rounds 1 & 2: Lorain Ohio Kartplex (LOK) | May 30–31
• Rounds 3 & 4: Quaker City Motorsports Park (QCMP) | June 27–28

Northwest Regional ROTAX Racing Series

3‑Event Weekend Championship
Northwest Regional Rotax Series Facebook page

Classes:
Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max | Masters Max

Event Schedule:

• Round 1: Spokane Kart Racing Association – Spokane, WA | May 29–31
• Round 2: Portland Karting Association – McMinnville, OR | June 19–21
• Round 3: Puget Sound Go Kart Association – Puyallup, WA | September 25-27

DFW Triple Crown (DFWTC) – Texas

3‑Race Regional Championship | Dallas–Fort Worth Area
🌐 www.dfwtriplecrown.com

Classes:
Micro Max | Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max | Club Max
Club Max uses the Junior engine package with Senior weight and age requirements.

Event Schedule:

• Round 1: KartMoto – Cresson, TX | April 3–4 Completed
• Round 2: TBD | July 17–18
• Round 3: TBD | October 16–17

🔹 ROTAX Club Race Series

Phoenix Kart Racing Association (PKRA) – Arizona

10‑Race Summer Championship
🌐 www.pkra.com

Classes:
Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max

Features 10 races with 10 different track configurations throughout the summer season.

Oakland Valley Raceway Park (OVRP) – New York

15‑Race Club Championship
🌐 www.ovrp.net

Classes:
Junior Max | Senior Max | Masters Max

Quaker City Motorsports Park (QCMP) – Salem, Ohio

10‑Race Club Championship
🌐 www.quakercitymotorsportspark.com

Classes:
Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max

Lorain Ohio KartPlex (LOK) – Lorain, Ohio

14‑Race Club Championship
🌐 www.lorainkartplex.com/brkc.html

Classes:
Micro Max | Mini Max | Junior Max | Senior Max | Masters Max

Piquet Race Park – Loxahatchee Groves, Florida

10-Race Club Championship
🌐 www.piquetracepark.com

Classes:
Junior Max | Senior Max | Masters Max

READY TO RACE?

Registration links, supplemental regulations, and complete event details are available on each series’ official website. Get your kart prepped, finalize your travel plans, and join the ROTAX community as the 2026 season takes off nationwide. Race More. Spend Less. Compete Globally.

The Rotax MAX engine platform delivers unmatched reliability, affordability, and worldwide competition, making it the smart choice for drivers, teams, and families at every level of karting.

WHY ROTAX MAX?

Lowest Cost of Ownership

Designed to dramatically reduce operating and maintenance expenses compared to all other 2‑cycle karting engines.

Industry‑Leading Rebuild Intervals

Up to 4× longer rebuild intervals than any other 2‑cycle karting platform—saving thousands over the life of the engine.

Pump Gas Powered (90–98 Octane)

No specialty race fuel required. Run readily available pump gas and save hundreds of dollars per season.

Complete Engine Package

The Rotax MAX engine kit includes a fully integrated, self‑contained cooling system, simplifying installation and ownership.

6‑Month Factory Warranty

Every Rotax MAX engine package includes a 6‑month warranty from date of purchase for total peace of mind.

A TRUE GLOBAL PLATFORM

• Unified global ruleset
• Accepted at tracks and series worldwide
• Equal competition with sealed engines
• Proven reliability and performance

ROAD TO THE ROTAX GRAND FINALS

Compete in Rotax-sanctioned events for the chance to win a ticket to the ROTAX GRAND FINALS—an international championship bringing together the best drivers from around the world.

Contact your local Rotax dealer for pricing and availability, or visit RaceRotax.com for more details surrounding Rotax racing and where to find a region or club near you.

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