Jan 10, 2026

Just before 12:00 pm ET today, EKN received an official announcement from Superkarts! USA, confirming the location for the opening round of the Pro Tour – the WinterNationals – as well as a new collaboration with Karting Solutions Group, the official importer and distributor of the Rotax Max Challenge program in the United States. The […]

Jan 07, 2026

The month of December brought a major shakeup in Rotax Max Challenge karting for the United States. Karting Solutions Group became the sole distributor for Rotax products with Race Rotax serving as the event promoter within the USA. One of the first moves following the announcement was the relocation of the annual RMC Winter Trophy […]

Dec 12, 2025

The inaugural Rotax Racing Club California Championship Series is headed for a pressure-packed finale on Saturday, Dec. 13, and all three divisions arrive at Sonoma Raceway Karting Center with titles still very much undecided. With international race seats and a fully backed trio of 2026 championship entries on the line, Round 4 is shaping up […]

Dec 12, 2025

Race Rotax (operated by Karting Solutions Group, KSG) is the newly appointed U.S. National Partner for Rotax Karting, which was announced Thursday, along with the strategic adjustment to the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Winter Trophy calendar. Previously, the U.S. market was served by two independent distributors: Race Rotax, which has been operating since 2018 […]

Dec 11, 2025

Rotax Karting is excited to announce a new chapter in its U.S. operations with the appointment of Karting Solutions Group (KSG) as a key business partner. KSG will take over the responsibilities of both existing distributors – RTX Karting USA and J3 Competition –, bringing economic leverage, a deep passion for motorsport, and a unified […]

Dec 06, 2025

The final day of action at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals was contested on Saturday at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit. Following warm-up sessions for the eight categories, the main events were contested to decide this year’s Rotax champions. Five of the nine drivers from Team USA earned spots in the main events, […]

Dec 06, 2025

What an incredible week it has been here in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the RMC Grand Finals 2025. The atmosphere was absolutely electrifying, filled with anticipation, emotion, and world-class racing. Under the intense Bahraini sun, the heat on track was even higher as the Finals began: from the thrilling battles of the E20 E-Kart […]

Dec 05, 2025

Qualifying Practice, Heat Races, and Pre-Finals are now in the books, and the only session that remains of any importance is the Finals on Saturday. With RMC Grand National Championship titles on the line, one of the best days of the year in all of karting happens tomorrow. Here is a recap of today’s Pre-Finals! […]

Dec 05, 2025

Friday at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals was the penultimate day of action at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit. It was a short day on-track, with warm-ups starting at noon prior to the Rotax Drivers Parade, featuring the 394 drivers from over 60 countries. Once the ceremony was completed, it was racing with […]

Dec 04, 2025

Day Four of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals was the longest of the week for the 394 drivers from over 60 countries. Thanks to penalty delays on Wednesday following qualifying, opening round heat races at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit for half the categories were moved to Thursday morning. Karts hit the track […]

Dec 04, 2025

It was a busy day on track at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit as heat races concluded today, setting the grids for Pre-Finals tomorrow. With a delay-free day, more than 25 heat races were run with different drivers from countries around the world battling it out on one of the world’s best karting circuits. The […]

Dec 03, 2025

The third day of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit on Wednesday was plagued with issues. The final practice session or warm-up for all eight categories for the 394 drivers from over 60 countries was held, starting around 10am local time. Qualifying for all eight divisions began after 1pm local […]

Dec 03, 2025

It was Qualifying Practice and Heat 1 on the schedule today at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit as a late start would see the first wheel-to-wheel action of the weekend take place under the lights. However, a major delay due to some post-qualifying penalty reviews put a hamper on the day, and select races will […]

Dec 02, 2025

Day two of the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals was completed on Tuesday at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit. The final sessions of a total of five for all categories and the 394 drivers from over 60 countries were contested in a shifted schedule on the day, which began roughly at 2pm local time […]

Dec 02, 2025

As the track action heated up throughout the day, times dropped as a total of five Non-Qualifying Practice sessions have now concluded for each category. Tomorrow brings a new day, a single Non-Qualifying Practice for each driver before Qualifying Practice sets the grids for the first wheel-to-wheel action of the week. With no delay, Heat […]

Dec 01, 2025

After an unforgettable evening yesterday, the 2025 RMC Grand Finals are now in full swing. We officially opened the event with the traditional Welcome Party in the Formula 1 Paddock of the Bahrain International Circuit, where drivers, mechanics, teams, families, and the entire Rotax crew came together to celebrate the start of this exciting week. […]

Dec 01, 2025

A total of 394 drivers took to the Bahrain International Karting Circuit for the first day of action at the 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals. Following the kart raffle and welcome party on Sunday, it was all business on Monday in Bahrain as the eight different divisions hit the track for the first rounds […]

Nov 30, 2025

Welcome at the RMC Grand Finals 2025! After two days of sporting checks for the drivers, the RMC Grand Finals 2025 officially kicked-off today with one of the most iconic moments: the unveiling of all 394 brand-new karts lined up in a perfect formation. An impressive display prepared by the Rotax Teams and the Chassis […]

Nov 29, 2025

In a continued effort to highlight the many outstanding performances by drivers around the country, eKartingNews.com is proud to introduce the ‘Driver of the Month’ program. Each month, the staff at EKN will determine the one driver who stood out above the rest and give the viewers a chance to know exactly what they accomplished […]

Nov 28, 2025

The 2025 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals is scheduled for November 29 – December 6 at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit. Nearly 400 drivers from over 50 countries will compete in eight categories for the 25th edition of the world event which began in 2000. Six of the eight categories include the standard Rotax Max […]