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EDITORIAL

Welcome to the 16th Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2015! Welcome in Portimao, we are delighted to have you here during our race week!

You are among the best racers in your respective country, it’s a great achievement to get here and as well it’s honor for us to have you here! I’m very pleased to welcome 288 drivers from 60 nations. For our additional 72 youngsters it is time to take a deep breath and give their full concentration. Our racing drivers of tomorrow have already earned their first spurs at the Rotax Micro MAX and the Mini MAX. For some the first time as participants of the Grand Festival, they can breathe the competition air side by side with their heroes of the race track. Thank you all for coming - you make this Rotax MAX Challenge a really extraordinary and unique Motorsport event - the greatest Kart racing series in the world!

For this week the most important thing for you as a racer is speed and lap time. Hopefully you’ll also find the time to enjoy yourself with your team in this great international environment and meet old friends or make new ones.

The Rotax team is focused to offer you the infrastructure and the equipment to compete and have fun! We have more than 150 people on site - highly committed to make your stay successful and pleasant. And - of course- we brought together with our partner race Karts with the famous Rotax MAX engines. The team in Gunskirchen started already in summer to produce and prepare the engines. Each of them tuned to exact to the same level that gives you the chance to concentrate purely on racing. This year, the new Rotax MAX Evo engine will give you better drivability and better lap times then ever! But, as usual, everybody is using the same top notch technology and it’s your skill, mental strength, enthusiasm - and sometimes also luck that determines victory or defeat!

I wish you all - racers, teams support stuff and off course all our fans online or on site fascinating Motorsport, fierce but fair competition and the thrill and fun we all looking for. Good luck! Mud in your eye! See you at the finish line!

ROTAX GRAND FINALS 2015

Thomas UhrVice-President BRP-Powertrain and

General Manager BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG

P.S.: Best regards also from my nearly 1200 colleagues from Gunskirchen!

They follow you online and give you a big "thumbs up."

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EDITORIAL ROTAX GRAND FINALS 2015

Welcome to the 16th edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF). To host such a big event requires quite a lot of work, a careful planning, reliable partnerships and track facilities and locations that meet the expectations of Rotax customers.

For us, Korridas e Kompanhia it is the fifth Grand Finals where we

are part of the organization team. The first time was in Lanzarote in 2004. Two years later followed Viana do Castello in Portugal, then in 2012 we were involved in the organization of the RMCGF in Portimao and in 2014 in Valencia, Spain. This year Portugal will see the third Grand Finals and the biggest karting event ever organized in Portugal.

The circuit Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve has good speed, nice and smooth surface, lots of passing opportunities and builds up a good grip level. But not only the facility has to fit to the needs, also

the surroundings like availability of hotels, distance to the next international airport etc. are important to fulfill the requirements to host an international event like the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.

We are proud to welcome 360 kart drivers with their families, mechanics and fans. You might wonder why we talk about 360 racers. 288 out of them, who are their countries best drivers, will race for the title of the RMCGF 2015. The remaining 72 drivers, our youngest RMC participants – racing in the Rotax 125 Micro MAX and Mini MAX classes – will have the chance to be part of this international event from November 11 – 14, 2015 – racing the Grand Festival.

A warm welcome also to those at home who will follow the Grand Finals by watching the Live TV Broadcast which starts November 10, 2015 with the first qualifying practice. We are confident you will see exciting races.

Korridas e Kompanhia, BRP-Rotax and the race track team have worked very hard over the past few months to put on a good show. We can’t wait to see how this 16th edition of the RMCGF will turn out!

We wish all of you safe but challenging and thrilling races!

Arnaldo Frias Korridas E Kompanhia

The team of Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve (KIA), part of Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, welcomes all drivers, organizers and supporters of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals 2015 at our venue, being an honour to host such an amazing event. About 360 drivers from approximately 60 countries around the world will be present in

one of Europe’s largest kart tracks that can operate three tracks simultaneously. The circuit is a great venue for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, as it is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. No wonder that we are hosting the final races of the

world’s biggest kart racing series, taking place from November 8 to 14, 2015 for the second time after 2012, having hosted already this year the CIK Karting European Championship. It is a great opportunity for us to present our region that is recognized as a tourism destination – counting on mild temperatures during almost all the year, with a stunning coastline and which beaches are on the list of best in the world – this area is also recognized for sports events. Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is famous as race and test circuit for cars and motorcycles. For example Superbike races, Le Mans Series, Blancpain GT Series, between others. On the other hand, our circuits are often chosen to host international presentations of new cars, motorbikes and tyres to journalists and clients. As you can see, you are in best company at our track. For the final races of your karting season we wish all of you a great time at our track, a fair and successful competition and a pleasant stay in Portimão. Good luck!

Paulo PinheiroCEO Parkalgar (KIA)

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TIME SCHEDULE EVENT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY 07.11.2015 DRIVERS REGISTRATION AT THE TRACK13:00 - 16:00 ALL CATEGORIES

SUNDAY 08.11.2015DRIVERS REGISTRATION AT THE TRACK8:30 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK

SCRUTINEERING OF HELMETS, OVERALLS, GLOVES AND SHOESALL CATEGORIESDrivers must be registered before attending scrutineering

19:30 WELCOME PARTY AT HOTEL ALVOR BAIA

20:30 TEAM CONTEST AT HOTEL ALVOR BAIA

21:30 MOJO TYRE CHANGING CONTEST AT WELCOME PARTY LOCATION

MONDAY 09.11.20159:00 - 9:40 TEAM PICTURES IN FRONT

OF KART LINE UP START FINISH LINE

9:40 - 10:00 BRIEFING FOR MECHANICS AND TEAMS (in front of the podium)RAFFLE OF KARTS

10:30 - 13:30 HANDING OUT OF HARDWARE ALL CATEGORIES (seats, tool boxes, XPS lubrication package and lead)

13:30 - 15:00 MOUNTING OF TYRES FOR NON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE ALL CATEGORIES (done at servicing park)

11:00 - 15:10 HANDING IN FUEL TANKS DRIVERS BRIEFING FOR NEXT DAY14:40 - 14:55 JUNIOR MAX15:00 - 15:15 SENIOR MAX15:20 - 15:35 DD2 MASTERS15:40 - 15:55 DD2

TUESDAY 10.11.2015NON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 1 -15 MIN8:15 - 8:30 JUNIOR MAX - ODD

NUMBERS8:30 - 10:50 TRANSPONDER HANDOUT

(Timing active as of non-qualifying practice 2)

8:35 - 8:50 JUNIOR MAX - EVEN NUMBERS

8:55 - 9:10 SENIOR MAX - ODD NUMBERS

9:15 - 9:30 SENIOR MAX - EVEN NUMBERS

9:35 - 9:50 DD2 MASTERS - ODD NUMBERS

9:55 - 10:10 DD2 MASTERS - EVEN NUMBERS

10:15 - 10:30 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS10:35 - 10:50 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERS10:50 - 11:00 BREAKNON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 2 -15 MIN (MANDATORY TO USE TRANSPONDERS)11:15 - 11:30 JUNIOR MAX - ODD

NUMBERS

11:35 - 11:50 JUNIOR MAX - EVEN NUMBERS

11:55 - 12:10 SENIOR MAX - ODD NUMBERS

12:15 - 12:30 SENIOR MAX - EVEN NUMBERS

12:35 - 12:50 DD2 MASTERS - ODD NUMBERS

12:55 - 13:10 DD2 MASTERS - EVEN NUMBERS

13:15 - 13:30 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS13:35 - 13:50 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERS13:50 - 14:20 LUNCH BREAKNON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 3 -10 MIN14:35 - 14:45 JUNIOR MAX - ODD

NUMBERS14:50 - 15:00 JUNIOR MAX - EVEN

NUMBERS15:05 - 15:15 SENIOR MAX - ODD

NUMBERS15:20 - 15:30 SENIOR MAX - EVEN

NUMBERS15:35 - 15:45 DD2 MASTERS - ODD

NUMBERS15:50 - 16:00 DD2 MASTERS - EVEN

NUMBERS16:05 - 16:15 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS16:20 - 16:30 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERSDRIVERS BRIEFING FOR NEXT DAY16:40 - 16:55 JUNIOR MAX17:00 - 17:15 SENIOR MAX17:20 - 17:35 DD2 MASTERS17:40 - 17:55 DD2

WEDNESDAY 11.11.2015NON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 4 - 10 MIN8:15 - 8:25 JUNIOR MAX - ODD






NUMBERS9:45 - 9:55 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS10:00 - 10:10 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERS10:10 - 10:20 BREAKNON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 5 - 10 MIN10:35 - 10:45 JUNIOR MAX - ODD






NUMBERS12:05 - 12:15 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS12:20 - 12:30 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERS10:45 - 12:40 TYRE HANDOUT FOR

QUALIFYING12:30 - 13:00 LUNCH BREAK

QUALIFYING PRACTICE - 10 MIN13:10 - 13:20 JUNIOR MAX - ODD






NUMBERS14:40 - 14:50 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS14:55 - 15:05 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERSDRIVER’S BRIEFING FOR NEXT DAY (AT BRIEFING TENT)15:40 - 15:55 JUNIOR MAX16:00 - 16:15 SENIOR MAX16:20 - 16:35 DD2 MASTERS16:40 - 16:55 DD2

MICRO/MINI MAX REGISTRATION AND KART RAFFLE13:00 - 15:00 DRIVERS REGISTRATION (AT

BRIEFING TENT)15:10 - 15:35 DRIVERS AND MECHANICS

BRIEFING (AT BRIEFING TENT)15:10 - 15:40 LINE UP OF KART ON START/

FINISH LINE15:50 - 16:15 MICRO MAX KART RAFFLE -

KARTS LINED UP ON START/FINISH LINE

16:15 - 16:40 MINI MAX KART RAFFLE - KARTS LINED UP ON START/FINISH LINE

13:10 - 15:10 HANDOUT OF SEATS (DRIVERS REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED FIRST)

15:10 - 16:00 SCRUTENEERING OF EQUIPMENT

16:15 - 17:30 MOUNTING OF TYRES (AT SERVICING PARK)

16:15 - 17:30 HANDING IN FUEL TANK (ALREADY MARKED)

THURSDAY 12.11.2015WARM-UP - 10MIN8:00 - 8:10 JUNIOR MAX - ODD






NUMBERS9:30 - 9:40 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS9:45 - 9:55 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERS9:20 - 9:35 DRIVERS BRIEFING MICRO

MAX / MINI MAX9:55 - 10:05 BREAKQUALIFYING HEATS # 110:20 - 10:35 RACE 1 - JUNIOR MAX (A + B)10:40 - 10:55 RACE 2 - JUNIOR MAX

(C + D)11:00 - 11:15 RACE 3 - SENIOR MAX (A + B)

11:20 - 11:35 RACE 4 - SENIOR MAX (C + D)11:40 - 11:55 RACE 5 - DD2 MASTERS

(A + B)12:00 - 12:15 RACE 6 - DD2 MASTERS

(C + D)12:20 - 12:35 RACE 7 - DD2 (A + B)12:40 - 12:55 RACE 8 - DD2 (C + D)NON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 1 - MICRO MAX / MINI MAX - 10 min13:00 - 13:10 MICRO MAX13:15 - 13:25 MINI MAX13:25 - 13:55 LUNCH BREAK

QUALIFYING HEATS # 214:00 - 14:15 RACE 9 - JUNIOR MAX

(A + C)14:20 - 14:35 RACE 10 - JUNIOR MAX

(B + D)14:40 - 14:55 RACE 11 - SENIOR MAX

(A + C)15:00 - 15:15 RACE 12 - SENIOR MAX

(B + D)15:20 - 15:35 RACE 13 - DD2 MASTERS

(A + C)15:40 - 15:55 RACE 14 - DD2 MASTERS

(B + D)16:00 - 16:15 RACE 15 - DD2 (A + C)16:20 - 16:35 RACE 16 - DD2 (B + D)NON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 2 - MICRO MAX / MINI MAX - 10 min16:40 - 16:50 MICRO MAX16:55 - 17:05 MINI MAXDRIVERS BRIEFING FOR NEXT DAY17:00 - 17:10 JUNIOR MAX17:15 - 17:25 SENIOR MAX17:30 - 17:40 DD2 MASTERS17:45 - 17:55 DD2

FRIDAY 13.11.2015 WARM-UP - 10 MIN8:00 - 8:10 JUNIOR MAX - ODD






NUMBERS9:30 - 9:40 DD2 - ODD NUMBERS9:45 - 9:55 DD2 - EVEN NUMBERS9:00 - 9:20 Drivers Briefing Micro

MAX / Mini MAX NON-QUALIFYING PRACTICE 3 - MICRO MAX / MINI MAX - 10 MIN10:00 - 10:10 MICRO MAX10:15 - 10:25 MINI MAX10:25- 10:35 BREAKQUALIFYING HEATS #310:50 - 11:05 RACE 17 - JUNIOR MAX

(A + D)11:10 - 11:25 RACE 18 - JUNIOR MAX

(B + C)11:30 - 11:45 RACE 19 - SENIOR MAX

(A + D)11:50 - 12:05 RACE 20 - SENIOR MAX

(B + C)

12:10 - 12:25 RACE 21 - DD2 MASTERS (A + D)

12:30 - 12:45 RACE 22 - DD2 MASTERS (B + C)

12:50 - 13:05 RACE 23 - DD2 (A + D)13:10 - 13:25 RACE 24 - DD2 (B + C)13:25 - 14:15 LUNCH BREAK13:40 - 14:10 DRIVERS GROUP PICTURE AT

GRAND STANDQUALIFYING PRACTICE - MICRO MAX / MINI MAX - 10 MIN14:30 - 14:40 MICRO MAX14:45 - 14:55 MINI MAX2ND CHANCE RACE15:00 - 15:15 RACE 25 - 2ND CHANCE

RACE JUNIOR MAX15:20 - 15:35 RACE 26 - 2ND CHANCE RACE

SENIOR MAX15:40 - 15:55 RACE 27 - 2ND CHANCE

RACE DD2 MASTERS 16:00 - 16:15 RACE 28 - 2ND CHANCE

RACE DD2QUALIFYING HEAT MICRO MAX - MINI MAX16:15 - 16:30 MICRO MAX16:35 - 16:50 MINI MAXDRIVERS BRIEFING FOR NEXT DAY16:55 - 17:10 JUNIOR MAX17:15 - 17:30 SENIOR MAX17:35 - 17:50 DD2 MASTERS17:55 - 18:10 DD218:15 - 18:30 MICRO/MINI

SATURDAY 14.11.2015 WARM-UP - 10 MIN8:00 - 8:10 WARM-UP MICRO MAX8:15 - 8:25 WARM-UP MINI MAX8:30 - 8:40 WARM-UP JUNIOR MAX8:45 - 8:55 WARM-UP SENIOR MAX9:00 - 9:10 WARM-UP DD2 MASTERS9:15 - 9:25 WARM-UP DD2PRE-FINALS9:30 - 9:45 PRE-FINAL MICRO MAX9:45 - 10:00 PRE-FINAL MINI MAX10:00 - 10:20 PRE-FINAL JUNIOR MAX10:20 - 10:40 PRE-FINAL SENIOR MAX10:40 - 11:00 PRE-FINAL DD2 MASTERS11:00 - 11:20 PRE-FINAL DD211:30 - 12:40 DRIVERS PRESENTATIONFINALS13:10 - 13:30 FINAL MICRO MAX13:45 - 14:05 FINAL MINI MAX14:20 - 14:40 FINAL JUNIOR MAX14:55 - 15:20 FINAL SENIOR MAX15:35 - 16:00 FINAL DD2 MASTERS16:15 - 16:40 FINAL DD217:30 - 18:10 PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY21:00 DRIVERS PARTY AT

CENTRO CONGRESSOS DO ARADE

22:30 MOJO TYRE CHANGING CONTEST FINAL - AT DRIVERS PARTY LOCATION

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CONTENTS ROTAX GRAND FINALS 2015

3 EDITORIAL BRP-Powertrain Vice-President

4 EDITORIAL CEO Parkalgar (KIA) CEO Korridas E Kompanhia

5 EVENT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

8 RMCGF IN NUMBERS Fun facts and stats

10 STARS ON GRID Rubens Barrichello at the RMCGF

11 BREAKING RECORDS Christophe Adams on his 10th consecutive RMCGF

12 THE YEAR OF THE EVO

13 ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FESTIVAL Micro and Mini Drivers like pros

14 FOCUS Rotax Racing Technology

17 KART CLOUD Your Rotax community online

19 ONE ON ONE Daniel Erhardt

20 THE CIRCUIT Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao

22 TECH PARTNERS Manufacturers Statement

24 CHASSIS SPECS

27 ENGINES SPECS

29 MICRO MAX TECH SPECS

30 MINI MAX TECH SPECS

32 16 YEARS OF ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS

34 2015 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotaxstrasse 1, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria - Tel.: +43 7246 601-0, Fax: +43 7246 6370 - e-mail: [email protected] Project by OKKART Srl., via Mozart 50, 04011 Aprilia, Italy - Tel.: +39 06 9258734 - website: www.vroom.it - e-mail: [email protected] Project management & Text S.Murtas, BRP. Photos BRP, T.Deck, K.Johnson, D.Pastanella, Vroom Graphic Designer CtrlMelaZeta © 2015 BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG. All rights reserved. ® TM and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed in Italy.BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG reserves the right at any time to discontinue or chan-ge specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Engine performance may vary depending on, among other things, general conditions, ambient temperature and altitude. These technical data and the information contained therein are property of BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG and must not be re-produced, neither entirely nor partially, and passed on to third parties without previous consent in writing by BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG. For information only - without commitment to subsequent modifications.

RMCGF FUN FACT SIXTEEN EDITIONS OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS

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DO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS? THINK AGAIN… HERE’S A SERIES OF JAW-DROPPING FUN FACTS AND STATS ABOUT THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, LONGEST-RUNNING SINGLE-MAKE SERIES EVENT

288 drivers 4 classes

50+ National RMCs

8 International RMCs (series with international participation)

500+ RMC events counting for qualification to the

Rotax Grand Finals

7,500+ drivers that participated in national and

international RMC events

2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 EDITIONS WERE HELD THE FOLLOWING YEAR IN JANUARY. 2005 WAS THE ONLY SEASON IT SAW TWO GRAND FINALS HELD IN THE SAME CALENDAR YEAR… THEN FROM 2006 ONWARDS, THE EVENT RESUMED WITH THE ORIGINAL NOVEMBER SCHEDULE JUST LIKE WAS FOR THE FIRST EDITION OF THE RMCGF IN 2000

2000 NOVEMBER 2000, PUERTO RICO / USA

2001 JANUARY 2002, LANGKAWI / MALAYSIA

2002 JANUARY 2003, PRETORIA / SOUTH AFRICA

2003 JANUARY 2004, SHARM EL SHEIKH / EGYPT

2004 JANUARY 2005, LANZAROTE / CANARY ISLANDS

2005 NOVEMBER 2005, LANGKAWI / MALAYSIA

2006 NOVEMBER 2006, VIANA DO CASTELO / PORTUGAL

Fastest nations in finals (from 2006 onwards – data provided by KartData)The winner is not always the fastest driver on track. Let’s pay tribute to the nations that have produced the fastest drivers in the finals.

United Kingdom - 5 (2009, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)

Canada - 4 (2011, 2012, 2012, 2013) Scott Campbell twice

Netherlands - 3 (2006, 2007, 2007)

Sweden - 3 (2010, 2014, 2014)

Estonia - 2 (2009, 2012)

Japan - 2 (2008, 2008)

Lithuania - 2 (2009, 2010)

Portugal - 2 (2007, 2011)

South Africa - 2 (2010, 2011)

UAE - 2 (2008, 2014)

In the list of the fastest nations, with 1 fastest driver: Australia (2013); Austria (2006); Belgium (2006); Bosnia (2012); Finland (2014); Greece (2009); Poland (2007); USA (2013)

TOP-5 ENTRY NATIONS

(from 2007 onwards data provided by KartData)

1. USA 1292. Canada 1133. UK 1064. Netherlands 855. France 77

LANDMARK CELEBRATIONS FOR CHRISTOPHE ADAMS FROM BELGIUM AND SCOTT CAMPBELL

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TOP-5 PODIUM WINNING NATIONS UK 25 podiums of which 7 titles (5 in MAX category) plus 3 titles in the Nations Cup South Africa 20 podiums of which 12 titles (5 in MAX, 4 in DD2, 3 in DD2 Masters) plus 1 title and 2 podiums in the Nations Cup. Star of them all, Cristiano Morgado with 4 titles and 3 runner-up; Caleb Williams follows with 2 titles and 1 podium, and Wesleigh Orr with two titles. South Africa dominated the first 6 editions taking at least 1 title in each – 4 in a row in the MAX category. Canada 13 podiums from 2006 onwards of which 6 titles, plus 1 win and 2 podiums in the Nations Cup. Best of the lot, Pier-Luc Ouellette with 2 titles and 1 runner-up, Scott Campbell with 1 title and 2 runner-ups, and Ben Cooper with 1 title and 1 runner-up (note that Cooper grabbed 2 more titles racing for the UK). France 11 podiums of which only 2 titles, both in 2004. The last podium dates back to 2011 in the UAE. France never made it to the Nations Cup podium. Holland 9 podiums of which 4 titles, plus 1 podium in the Nations Cup. The new KZ World Champion and Dutch national Jorrit Pex won the Junior MAX title in 2006 racing for Belgium.ALSO OUTSTANDING Belgium 8 podiums of which 3 titles, plus 1 podium in the Nations Cup. Australia 8 podiums plus 1 win and 4 podiums in the Nations Cup (four time in a row between 2010 and 2013)

Despite their strong Karting tradition, no Germans or Italians have ever featured on the podium of the Rotax Grand Finals.

SOUTH AFRICA (13)

UNITED KINGDOM(10)

CANADA (7)

ESTONIA (4)

SPAIN (4)

BELGIUM (2)

IRELAND (2)

JAPAN (2)

USA (2)

ARGENTINA (1)

AUSTRALIA (1)AUSTRIA (1)

FINLAND (1)

FRANCE (1)

INDONESIA (1)

LITHUANIA (1)

UAE (1)

NETHERLANDS (4)

NUMBERS OF BRP-ROTAX2 plants; one in Gunskirchen (Austria), one in Juarez (Mexico)1,200 employees in Gunskirchen (7,600 at BRP worldwide)7,000,000 engines made altogether from the start85,000 the number (now more) of Rotax MAX engines from karting products2,000,000 karting tyres branded MOJO40 authorized karting distributors throughout the world50 test benches70% or more for exportation to USA

ROTAX BEFORE RMCGFROTAX CIK TITLES AN OUTSTANDING HERITAGE

WELL BEFORE CREATING ITS OWN RMC PROGRAM, ROTAX WAS A KARTING POWERHOUSE IN CIK RACING WINNING AS MANY AS 33 TITLES BETWEEN WORLD AND EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

10 World Karting Championships (FK, FSA, FA) of which 9 consecutive between 1990 and 1994

10 consecutive Suzuka World Cups (FK, FSA, FA)

13 European Championships (FA, ICA, JICA) between 1988 and 1996

7 legendary names that took the Rotax engines to glory - Jos Verstappen, Jarno Trulli, Dan Wheldon, Giorgio Pantano, Danilo Rossi, Davide Foré, Alessandro Manetti

FROM CANADA, BOTH HAVING QUALIFIED TO THE RMCGF FOR AN UNSEEN 10TH TIME

TITLES BY NATIONS

RMCGF CONSTANT GROWTH

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

DriversCountries

19

6668 68 68

100140

186214

216 216

252264

276

288

29 33 32

43

5055 55

5960 5960

58

40

2014

58

288

2015

288

58

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Q&

ASTARS ON GRID RUBENS BARRICHELLO AT THE RMCGF

FIRST FOR RUBINHO

TWO-TIME F1 VICE WORLD CHAMPION RUBENS BARRICHELLO IS THE FIRST 4-WHEEL RACING LEGEND TO HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS. AT 43, THE FORMER SCUDERIA FERRARI DRIVER, CURRENTLY RACING IN STOCK CAR BRASIL CHAMPIONSHIP, WILL TAKE ON THE GRID IN THE DD2 CATEGORY IN PORTIMAO.

How does it feel to have qualified for the Rotax Grand Finals?It truly feels great! At 43 I’m still going strong, I’m fast and this is all I’ve always wanted in life.

What was the most difficult race of the Rotax series and why?It’s got to be the final of the South America championship... I took 3rd and 2nd in the previous races but had not managed to win yet... though I knew that with new tyres I would have a good equipment. All I had to do was to make sure I had a great start in order to lead and push as

hard as I could. And this is exactly what happened.

The Rotax Grand Finals gathers the best Rotax drivers from all around the world. How did you prepare for the race? Did you test at Portimao before the event?Unfortunately I wasn’t able to test in Portimao before the event as I was busy with my Stock Car and Touring Car championships. That has been my only training ground in preparation for the RMCGF.

Why did you choose to race in the Rotax

series?I thought it was a great opportunity to race with the best around the world.

Would you like to see the Rotax Grand Finals being hosted by a venue in Brazil? And if it happened, would you like to be involved in the organization?It would be lovely to see the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals taking place in Brazil... we have great go-kart tracks here. As far as my involvement is concerned, it would be to race it as fast as I can my friend...

Numbers speak for themselves. Despite never clinching the F1 World Championship, Rubens’ 322 races, 11 wins, 68 podiums, 658 points, 14 pole positions and 2 vice-World Championship titles in 19 years are the numbers of a true motorsport legend.Legend that started in Karting. Besides his five Brazilian Karting Championship titles between 1983 and 1988 and the South American title in 1987, Rubinho has always been very supportive of Karting even during his years in Formula 1 with the participation to the famous 500 Milhas de Granja Viana endurance race and Desafio das Estrelas, both held in Brazil attracting the best drivers in the world.

So the Rotax program in Brazil, which has grown exponentially over the past few years, becoming a very challenging series, was a new challenge for Rubens as well as both his children.The participation to the South American RMC Series in 2015 is only the last milestone in Rubens’ successful career, and the qualification to the RMCGF only the last of an outstanding series of incredible achievements. In July Rubens grabbed the ticket to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals at the IRMC South American at the Arena Sapiens Track, where a total of 140 drivers took part in the event.

We touched base with Rubinho to hear what he had to say about it.

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Adams, who turned 50 in July, is one of the veterans of the Grand Finals, and despite not being the driver who can boast the oldest participation – Canadian Scott Campbell, who also qualified for the 10th non-consecutive time, holds this record as his first participation dates back to 2005 – he is certainly one of the best trained Masters around. In fact, Adams also competes in the Rotax Euro Challenge, where DD2 Masters drivers race neck at neck with the younger lot of the DD2 class.

We touched base with the fast Belgian.

How does it feel to have qualified for the Rotax Grand Finals for the 10th consecutive time?I am very proud about it because I started to race in the Rotax series back in 2006 and I never missed a qualification. This means that I’ve won a championship every year, and it’s quite an achievement!

Can you share the memory of your first ever Grand Finals?My first Rotax Grand Finals was in Viana de Castelo, in Portugal. The Masters category didn’t exist back then, so I raced together with the DD2 drivers. I was fast in the heavy rain but I had a flat tyre in the final and was forced to retire.

What’s the best memory you have of the 10 Rotax Grand Finals you took part in?For sure, my best memories are my 2 victories. In 2007 I won the Rotax Grand Finals in Al Ain (UAE) in DD2 Masters, while in 2009 I won in Sharm el Sheik (Egypt) in MAX Masters class.

What’s the edition of the Rotax Grand

Finals you are most disappointed about in terms of results or performance?I’m not sure if it’s because the memory is still fresh in my mind, but I’d have to say last year in Valencia. I finished 4th in the final after a fantastic race, but I was disqualified because I mounted a smaller washer on the seat strut. Rules are rules, but it’s one of those decisions that still stings.

The Rotax Grand Finals gathers the best Rotax drivers from all around the world. How did you prepare for the race? Unfortunately I have had no time to test, my work schedule is quite demanding. Working in construction doesn’t allow me to make particular preparations for the race, but at least it helps me to keep fit, and at 50th years old it’s ever so important.

What was the most difficult race of your Rotax season and why?This season I raced 12 races in total. All of them have been tough, but especially those at the Euro Challenge. Firstly because I was the oldest driver in the DD2 Masters category, and

secondly because we race all together with the younger drivers of DD2!

What makes the Rotax series stand out in the Karting scene?To me, the engine is simple to use, the level of the competition is very high and to compete in the DD2 Masters category is very exciting!

BREAKING RECORDS CHRISTOPHE ADAMS

10th in a row for Adams

PROFILEPOB Brussels (Belgium) DOB 27/07/1965 (50 years old)Champion DD2 Masters – 2007 Rotax Grand Finals Al Ain (UAE) Champion MAX Masters – 2009 Rotax Grand Finals Sharm el Sheik (Egypt) Champion DD2 Masters - 2009, 2011, 2012 Rotax Euro ChallengeChampion DD2 Masters / MAX Masters - 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015 France Rotax SeriesChampion DD2 Masters – 2013, 2014 BNL Series

Champion DD2 Masters - 2015 Florida Winter Tour

BELGIAN DRIVER CHRISTOPHE ADAMS, ALREADY RMCGF CHAMPION TWICE IN 2007 AND 2009,

HAS SET A NEW RECORD. THANKS TO HIS WIN EARLIER THIS YEAR IN THE FLORIDA WINTER TOUR, THE DD2 MASTERS DRIVER QUALIFIED FOR THE 10TH CONSECUTIVE TIME TO THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS, BECOMING THE DRIVER WITH THE MOST CONSECUTIVE PARTICIPATIONS EVER.

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In fact, the 16th edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals will see the official introduction of the evo engines in the most successful single-make racing event of the international calendar.Launched in 1997, the 125 MAX has undergone important updating for the first time this year, hence the “evo” version. At Rotax they have maintained the same basic philosophy of both engine and category, which means affordable, economic and easy to run equipment. The technical changes concern some components that are easy to change and replace, and not the “basic” engine. It’s worth reminding that the Rotax 125 MAX evo features new the driving shaft, connecting rod, piston, carburettor, and ignition and exhaust valve control, now electronic. Only slight yet significant changes have been made to the mechanical elements, and the aim wasn’t to improve performance but to make it easier to drive and help set up (especially concerning the carburettor), allowing the engine a longer life and improved reliability. Also, there is a new housing for the battery – which includes start controls – more manageable and longer lasting, besides being more suitable for the new ignition. As it was the case with the original version, also with the

evo – which keeps the same basic mechanics of the 125 MAX – the engines for the various classes are the result of specific variations on the 125 MAX to suit the drivers’ age and level (with the exception of the DD2 MAX engine).

Therefore, the basic engine is always the same, with flanges and restrictors added or removed (as well as other elements like the exhaust valve) so as to limit performance without changing the main “body” of the engine. This way, drivers can move from one class to another only by changing some elements and keeping the same engine. As mentioned above, this doesn’t apply to the DD2, which is different from the 125 MAX as it has a two gear ratio. As a result, the characteristics,

both technical and of regulations, which have determined the success of the Rotax MAX Challenge all around the world, are unchanged - affordability, simplicity of use and leveling of performance are more than ever what the Rotax MAX Challenge is all about. This is further emphasized during the Rotax Grand Finals thanks to the use of a single brand and type of chassis for all drivers. And as it’s been for RMCGF successful 16 years-long history, chassis are supplied for free by the technical partners.

FOCUS NEW ROTAX EVO

The year of the EVO

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS ABOUT THIS 16TH EDITION OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND

FINALS IS THE MAIN TECHNICAL ELEMENT, I.E. THE ENGINE WITH WHICH THE GRAND FINALS WILL BE RACED.

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FOCUS ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FESTIVAL

International platform for youngest racers “We would like the youngest kart races to experience the feeling

of a racing event, organized on a high level”, said Helmut Voglsam, supervisor, Rotax Kart Engines.

The Grand Festival has the equal concept as the RMCGF. That means that the Rotax Micro MAX and Mini MAX drivers will receive the complete kart including the engine, tyres, fuel as well as trackside support. They will also enter the Parc Fermé and work in the same environment like their heroes. “That is the reason why we have integrated the Rotax Mini MAX and Micro MAX races into the timing of the Grand Finals,” continued Voglsam.

More than one decade ago, the market demand was to support even younger kart enthusiasts than the Rotax 125 Junior MAX drivers. Hence, in 2004, the Rotax 125 Mini MAX engine, developed for kids of the age between 10 to 13 years, was introduced to the market followed by the Rotax 125 Micro MAX

engine (8-10 years of age) in 2007. The engines for the youngest drivers quickly gained popularity and the number of kids racing karts is constantly increasing. The idea of the Grand Festival was born some time before the first event could take place in 2011 and was organized by Korridas e Kompanhia. One year later, the Grand Festival took place for the first time during the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals in Portimao, racing in one category – the Rotax 125 Mirco MAX. The RMCGF in New Orleans in 2013 saw two categories on track, the Micro MAX and Mini MAX classes, while in 2014 as many as 72 youngsters raced in Valencia.“Our intention is to give the youngest drivers an insight on how races are handled and what they will have to deal with when they would like to grow in motorsports. To be part of such a big event will be a very good experience for them, one in which they can get an idea what will be expected of them once they become real racing drivers,” said

Arnaldo Frias, Rotax Kart Engines’ distributor in Portugal and Spain and organizer (with his team at Korridas e Kompanhia) of the Rotax Grand Festival in Portimão.

Back to the RMCGF 2015, the Grand Festival’s 72 talented young kart enthusiasts - 36 in each category - will be officially supported by the chassis manufacturers Birel ART with its C28 R chassis for the Rotax 125 Mini MAX category, and IPKarting with its Praga Piccolo chassis for the Rotax 125 Micro MAX class.

DURING THE 16TH EDITION OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS (RMCGF) HELD IN POR-TIMÃO, PORTUGAL, ON NOVEM-BER 11 TO 14, 2015, BRP WILL GIVE THE YOUNGEST DRIVERS OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE (RMC) THE CHANCE TO RACE THE GRAND FESTIVAL ON AN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM AND TO COMPETE IN A GENUINE RACING ATMOSPHERE.

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EVA - Event Management System EVA is a web-based application used for all recordings and inspections during the race weekend.Originally developed for the German Rotax MAX Challenge in 2010, the EVA-EMS (Event Management System) is a unique, comfortable and is easy to handle tool that makes for a smooth running of the Rotax MAX Challenge across the globe. The web-based application, exclusively licensed and further enhanced by BRP-Rotax in 2013, covers all common tasks of motorsport events. Starting from a comfortable online

registration up to the final check-out, the system provides a variety of recording and inspection functions. Also thanks to its multilingual capability, the system is actually used in more than 30 countries all over the world - number still increasing.This advanced registration and event management system is one more feature that makes the Rotax MAX Challenge unique. The parameterizable online registration does not only collect the participant’s data, but also ensures the accuracy of the data through a series of plausibility checks and database comparisons and cross checks. Moreover, the participants can

easily register, modify or cancel their entry from anywhere at any time using all kind of common devices like personal computers, tablets and smart phones, thus receiving an immediate confirmation email with all necessary documents attached, including an already pre-filled and ready to sign entry form as well as a preliminary identification barcode. Arriving at the spot of competition, the driver only needs his license and preliminary identification barcode, which some organizers have also “burned“ onto their own series membership card. A quick scan of this ID-code provides the operator at the race office all required information on the screen. Even open payments are recognized by the system – nothing remains unnoticed. And what if someone has forgotten his signed entry form? No problem, it can be reprinted – already filled in and ready to sign – just by clicking one button. The loathed procedure at the race office becomes an easy task for both the race officer and the driver. Proceeding to scrutineering and tyre handout, the barcode on engines, chassis, tyres and all kinds of optional seals allows a quick and accurate data collection of the driver’s equipment – all saved in a powerful database. Thanks to the network connection of all control stations to this database, it is fairly easy to check the correct use of each single component throughout the whole event - manipulation is impossible. The first “contact” with this kind of control tool will be already at the mandatory

drivers meeting. Instead of having to confirm attendance by signing in, each driver’s ID-code will be scanned, immediately showing the race director who is absent. Also in the course of the event EVA is omnipresent - in the pre-start area, in the servicing park, at the scales or at any other checkpoint. All components are continuously checked in real time for correct ownership and validity. Truly gone are the days when one could swap or exchange them on purpose or accidentally. Needless to say, everything is recorded meticulously and the information is retrievable even weeks after the event. Not only does the EVA-EMS system save a lot of time for the driver and event staff, but even more importantly, it proves a vital tool to improve security and safety.In fact, the system offers useful functions and import and export tools for security personnel as well as a number of professionals like time-keepers, commentators, member of the media, and web-designers. The EVA-EMS system is open for all series. Interested organizers may apply for an access license from BRP-Rotax, Austria. Contact details, as well as further information about the system can be found on www.evanet.at

ECU - electronic control unit It is common knowledge that the ignition timing has a significant influence on the performance of a combustion engine. Therefore, this can be a rather obvious area of intervention for those

FOCUS ROTAX RACING TECHNOLOGY

LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE TECHNOLOGIES THAT MAKES ROTAX RACING THE BEST KARTING EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE.

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who attempt to modify or influence the ignition timing in order to get an advantage on the competition. The control of ignition systems during a race meeting is essential to make sure that all competitors have the same opportunities. With the introduction of the new Dell’Orto ignition system for the Rotax 125 MAX evo engine series, all possible efforts have been made to avoid manipulation of the Dell’Orto electronic control unit (ECU). This ignition-checking concept is another step to ensure equal opportunities at RMC races to all competitors. To prove that an ECU complies with the requirements, according to the technical regulations of the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC), BRP-Rotax offers a specific ECU tester, which has been designed specifically for the new Dell’Orto ignition system. The testing procedure is quite simple: unplugging the cable harness from the ECU, and connecting the ECU tester with the ECU (1) to the charging plug of the battery at the kart. By starting

the test procedure, the ECU tester goes through 3 steps:1. Verification of the ECU type (e.g.

“MAX EVO”) – which must be in line with the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) technical regulations;

2. Comparison of the saved ignition timing and exhaust valve timing data on the ECU memory with the specific original data per engine type;

3. Simulation/function test to check the timing curve for ignition and operation of the exhaust valve through the whole rpm range, upwards and downwards.

The total testing procedure takes approx. 30 seconds. The ECU tester confirms the accurate data in the ECU memory and the correct function of the ECU test will pop up on the display with the sign “!!TEST OK!!”.If there is any doubt that the ECU is defective and/or not working properly, the ECU tester is also able to check and confirm the correct functioning of the ECU.

MINIRAE LITE - TYRE SNIFFING TOOLLike many other sports, karting is no different when it comes to pushing the boundaries between being on the limit and actually bending the rules.At BRP-Rotax, manufacturer of the Rotax MAX kart ra-cing engine, and the organizer of the Rotax MAX Chal-lenge Grand Finals, they are aware of this and have ta-ken the necessary steps to reduce this to an absolute minimum. Totally eliminating this is a constant battle, but one that BRP-Rotax is prepared to fight to achieve equal opportunities for all competitors.Tyres are one of those areas that fall under the label of ‘manipulation’. There are a number of various products on the market that claim to offer an effective means of a performance advantage as well as being undetectable. This is inaccurate and using these products is outside the regulations and the Rotax philosophy of what equal racing and fair play is all about. Treating/coating tyres with any of these particular products, changes the per-formance characteristics of the tyres, enabling a small window of opportunity to produce an initial quicker lap time. When tyre treatment is used, the performance of the tyres in the initial 1-3 laps has proven to show a speed advantage. This is enough to produce a quicker lap time, but after those initial laps, the tyres return to their originally manufactured performance state and are the same speed as non-treated tyres. To avoid or detect the usage of illegal treatment of tyres, BRP-Rotax have put in place the MiniRAE lite tyre sniffing tool. This tyre sniffer is an excellent tool that can and will detect any tyre that has been treated/coated with the use of a foreign substance. Even the common practice of wiping clean your kart/plastics with WD-40, contact cleaner, brake cleaner etc, will be detected and could have the impression that the tyres have been ma-nipulated. The chemicals used to treat tyres are volatile hydrocarbons. The MiniRAE lite tyre sniffer can detect the presence of these volatile compounds. A tyre that emits a reading as low as 3ppm (parts per million) is de-termined to be a manipulated tyre. Something to think about next time you clean your kart.Prior to any race, on the pre-grid and especially for race meetings not using parc-fermé, the tyre sniffing tool can be easily used on the entire grid of drivers before they take to the track, indicating any additives, coatings or treatments on the tyres. This tool is accurate!!!The MiniRAE lite measures the presence of ‘volatile or-ganic compounds’ (VOC) in the air. By measuring close to the surface (inside or outside) of the tyres. This tool measures the amount of VOCs being emitted from the surface. Untreated tyres, both off the shelf and after use have a reading, but this is significantly below that of treated tyres.

We go for fair races – driving ability is all that counts!

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KART CLOUD YOUR ROTAX COMMUNITY ONLINE

Everyone knows that starting new activities can come with a few hurdles. Combining extensive market knowledge, many years of karting experience and the latest technology, the Kart Cloud provides the basic information you need to get started in the karting world, like rules and regulations, engine and chassis setup, etc. Simplifying the access to the sport will expand the karting community.Launched in November 2013, the Kart Cloud is a easy-to-use online platform developed by BRP to support newcomers in discovering the right way to go-karting. The Kart Cloud is a service tool accessible free of charge to all karting enthusiasts.It is not only new drivers that can benefit from all the features of this platform. Professional drivers can also track their performance and ultimately improve it. The Kart Cloud is a service tool that is accessible free of charge to all karting enthusiasts. The Kart Cloud offers various online features, the most important ones are listed below. Read through them and see for yourself how they can make your karting experience even more

enjoyable. This web platform can be accessed from all operating systems, web browsers, and mobile devices.

ProfileThis feature enables drivers to create their own profile and to personalize their account with pictures and individual information. The social aspect of karting is supported by a lot of social media features, like adding friends, writing messages, and starting challenges, just to name a few.

Kart Track LocatorThis locator shows the kart tracks in a selected area and also features the track ratings given by the Kart Cloud members.

Registered members also have the possibility to start a kart challenge directly from the track locator and are able to view who will race on which track and at what time. Invitations to the challenges can be sent to Kart Cloud members as well as to any other e-mail address.

Additionally, members will be able to view the profile of these drivers, including the equipment they use.

At the moment, the Track Locator features details of more than 500 kart tracks worldwide.

AcademyThis feature is the heart of the kart cloud and allows you to complete easy, yet extensive lessons on how to use the products, drive safely and make the most of your experience. Each chapter is concluded by a small test, and features a lot of useful tips and tricks, as well as track recommendations for all skill levels.

LogbookThe karting logbook enables each driver to register their specific settings (tyres, chassis, engine) for each kart track and for every session. After completing the session, they can enter the results and save the data. For the next race, the driver can change some of the settings and see how it affects her/his performance – you’ll never have to start from scratch again!

All the data will be stored online and are available on the driver’s mobile devices of the driver at all times, so they can carry their

logbook with them to be ready when they start their next session.

This very sophisticated and well thought-out tool will help drivers rise to the next performance level and will give them more free time to spend on the track.

NOVEMBER13-14 RMC Brazil #10 / Copa Sao Paolo15 RMC Japan Okinawa #722 RMC Japan Haruna #722 NTC Japan Challenge #622 RMC Japan Suzuka #622 Trofeu Norte de Portugal #429 RMC Japan Motegi #629 Ikoma Japan #729 RMC Japan Ajimu #629 RMC Colombia 2015/2016 #2

DECEMBER6 Mobara Japan #66 RMC Japan Kyusyu #612-13 Endurance Ecuador Final13 RMC Japan NTC #613 RMC Japan Suzuka #720 RMC Japan Kota #620 Rainbow Japan #820 RMC Perù #5

UPCOMING EVENTSIf you want to know what’s on the Rotax schedule in every corner of the world, just visit www.rotax-kart.com for all the latest news and events.

FIND OUT MORE AND JOIN THE KART CLOUD ON WWW.KART-CLOUD.COM

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ONE ON ONE DANIEL ERHARDT- HEAD OF ORGANIZATION – ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS

The “head” behind the RMCGF who makes the event run smoothly

How long have you been working for BRP-Rotax and what have been your professional responsibilities before you joined the karting team?I am with Rotax since 2007. At that time I started in the Sales and Marketing department for Rotax Aircraft engines. Doing that job for 7 years I got the opportunity to be part of the organisation of the biggest Rotax event – the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.

When do you start to organize the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals and what have been the main challenges since you are responsible for the organization of this huge event?Since July this year we have been already in discussions with several possible locations. So preparations start long before this year’s event even started. The biggest challenge is to find

locations that can host such a big event. It is really a challenge to find a track where the paddock is big enough for so many drivers and their support teams.

If you look at former events – what changed / what did you change?The event is bigger nowadays– with more racers and more effort in the organization itself and much more professional. We started with 66 drivers in 2000. In 2007 there have been 216 racers already and now we have 288 drivers racing the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. For the 5th time in a row the Grand Festival is ‘integrated’ into the time schedule of the Grand Finals, which means that we have to manage all the organization for up to 360 drivers.

Is there a difference to manage the Micro and Mini MAX drivers

compared to the other four categories?No, there is not much different but we have to find two additional chassis manufacturers to support the event, more capacity in the tents, we have to bring 25% more material to the location: tyres, engines, parts, kart trolleys etc. and we need more staff to support the additional participants.

Can you tell us already where the next Grand Finals will take place?No, but we permanently try to find new venues for the RMCGF to make

it more diversified for the participants and also for the community.

How many people are involved in the organisation of the RMCGF?When you count everyone, from the Race director to the cleaning personnel, we are talking about 200 people in total.

How much equipment has been shipped to Portimao?For this year’s final we ship in total 16 40ft containers to Portimao. This is a big logistical challenge as we have to coordinate with our

3 chassis partners, the tyre supplier Heidenau, as well as our own equipment like trolleys, tool boxes, spare parts etc.

What makes the RMCGF unique?The international atmosphere.

Describe the RMCGF in five words…Big, exciting, challenging, exhausting, teamwork.

How will you spend the first weekend back form the RMCGF?I will spend time with my family – my wife and my two kids.

Your first thought when you wake up in the morning? What’s on the agenda today?

The second thought? To-Do-List

Preferred means of transport – car, train or airplane? Definitely prefer the airplane

Fish or meat? Meat

Favourite dish? New york strip steak with garlic mashed potatoes

WORD WRAP Beer or Wine? Beer

Angelina Jolie or Charlize Theron? My wife

Book or e-book? Old-fashion, so I take the good old book

Summer or Winter? Summer

Your message for the drivers? All the best and have a safe and fair competition. Good luck!

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The Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve, with a length of 1,600 m, is one of the most modern karting circuits in Europe and it is located in the southern part of Portugal, in the Algarve tourist region, known for its tourist attractions, nice weather and sandy beaches surrounded by its characteristic golden cliffs. The kart circuit is part of the Autódromo do Algarve, a huge complex that highlights the motor racing circuit, where several of the most important International

car and motorcycle events are held each year. In fact, the Autódromo do Algarve is recognized as the most popular place for motorsport events in Portugal and one of the premier motor sport facilities around the world.The circuit is 15 minutes away from the city of Portimão, 70km from the International airport of Faro and 200 km from Lisbon.Completed in 2010, the circuit is renowned for its large and modern facilities. The 1600

meters layout boasts a very smooth surface, very fast 400m long straight with speeds of up to 145 km/h and full acceleration of approximately 12” with plenty of overtaking opportunities.

The lap – corner by corner We take you through a lap of the circuit, corner by corner and everything in between!

Start. The main straight is approximately 400 meters in length, with a slight kink to the right at around the

200 meter mark. This is taken under full acceleration all the way to the end and into the heavy braking zone. Corner 1 is a 90° right hander, which requires a tight exit, allowing for good speed along the short straight and the approach to corner 2. Corner 2 is a 90° left hander which is fast and flowing in the middle of the corner and then a wide exit before heading downhill and into corner 3.

Corner 3. A sweeping

THE CIRCUIT KARTODROMO INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE, PORTIMAO

THE KARTÓDROMO INTERNACIONAL DO ALGARVE (KIA) WILL HOST THE 16TH EDITION OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS, FROM NOVEMBER 8-14, 2015. HERE’S THE FIRST IMPRESSION OF THE FACILITY AND THE AWESOME RACE TRACK.

To find out more on the circuit of the 2015 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals visit www

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type of corner that can be approached with full attack. A late braking approach, carrying good speed through the middle of the corner, and maintaining that speed with a wide exit is key. The exit from corner 3 is uphill with a slight kink taken under full acceleration, followed by a late braking effort in corner 4. Corner 4. This is a double apex corner. Slightly wide of the apex on the initial turn in, then picking up the apex on the second part of the corner. No sliding as a good flow is required to carry speed through corner 5 (a full acceleration 90° right hander) and down to corner 6.

Corner 6. Can be a difficult corner. A very fast corner that requires a slight lift is necessary to maintain good

exit positioning and approach to corner 7. Corner 7. The approach to corner 7 is with caution as getting it wrong opens the door for overtaking possibilities from your opposition. A wide turn in approach with a late braking effort is required. Corners 7 and 8 (corner 8 being a slow left hand 180° corner) are the slowest of the track and slightly uphill, so a nice flow through these 2 corners is necessary to enable a good exit speed and fast approach to corner 9. Corner 9. Corner 9 is a 90° right hand corner and uphill. A slight lift is an option as it allows an easier set-up and positioning of the kart in the middle of the corner and then exit followed by the approach to corner 10.

Corner 10. Corner 10 is taken in full acceleration all the way through the corner and onto the main straight.

w.rotax-kart.com/en/Max-Challenge/Grand-Finals/Grand-Finals-2015/About-Grand-Finals

CIRCUITKartódromo Internacional do Algarve - PortimãoSítio de Escampadinho , Mexilhoeira Grande8500-148 Portimão | Algarve - PortugalT. +351 282 405 650 | F. +351 282 405 [email protected] | http://www.autodromodoalgarve.com/GPS: 37º 13' 19'' N 008º 37' 46'' W

CIRCUIT LENGTH: 1,600 METERS CIRCUIT WIDTH: 8-9 METERS PADDOCK AND PARKING: BIG AND FULLY SERVICED

WHERE TO OVERTAKE? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE

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ONE ON ONE MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT

“Since 1988, Sodikart has been establishing a strong and reliable partnership with Rotax. Next November 2015, and for the 6th consecutive year, Sodikart will be proud to be Rotax partner in the most exciting karting event in the world - the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.Strong novelty for this 16th RMCGF, Sodikart takes the challenge to supply 2 classes, Senior and DD2 Master. Today we have the experience, the human and technical resources to achieve this big challenge.All the Sodikart team will work hard to increase again the quality of the service provided, and satisfy all the drivers with our fantastic chassis SODI Sigma RS and DD2.

So, « Rendez-vous » in Portugal for this unforgettable event!”

“Our new brand Birel ART will be present to the sixteenth edition of the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals, at the International Karting Circuit of Portimão. I’m very pleased that Birel ART has been chosen as official chassis partner in this important and prestigious event, in which about 300 drivers from over 50 countries will compete. Indeed, Birel ART is following with increasing attention the main Rotax championships in the world, as it is the most important and popular single-make series on a global scale in order to support all the attending clients and develop, as best and accurately as possible, karts with ideal features for the type of tyres and engine that are used. It is also an honor for us to supply our chassis in Mini MAX series and, for the first time, in the most powerful category: the Rotax 125 MAX DD2, here the selected model will be the RY30 RXS7 – DD2 in the 2016 version. I am sure that this partnership with Rotax will guarantee an excellent image feedback and will allow us to intensify and amplify our relationships with the sector operators related to this one brand, and this for us is very interesting from a marketing perspective.”

“We are proud to be Rotax partner for the 4th consecutive year. Our next experience, under the global exposure of this important event, represents a big challenge since our company will be involved in two categories: Junior MAX and Micro MAX.Top drivers from around the world will have the amazing chance to express their racing instinct thanks to the high performances offered by the best selling chassis Praga Dragon Evo and Praga Piccolo both with a new homologation 2015. Our company is part of a Praga Racing Holding and consists of skilled individuals who are deeply passionate about racing and we have applied this passion to developing premium brands that we are proud to share with the world racing community. Throughout history more than 100 years long, we have made pretty spectacular range of Praga vehicles. Motorcycles, passenger cars, light trucks, buses, tractors, tanks and even aircrafts… Despite all this, we still believe there is much more ahead to be achieved in the future and we are grateful to Rotax for involving IPKarting among its top-level partners.We look forward to meeting all participants and partners on the starting grid!GOOD LUCK!”

Bertrand PignoletSodikart

Ronni SalaBirel ART

Daniel SlivaIPKarting

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CHASSIS TECH SPECS

Praga - 125 JUNIOR MAXTHE CHASSIS CHOSEN FOR THE JUNIOR MAX CLASS IS THE BEST OF THE PRAGA RANGE.

The Dragon Evo, and the XS3 type in particular, features a wheelbase of 1055 mm in what is a traditional frame design, with accentuated curves in the longitudinal members and a central cross member

slightly converging forward. Bars are 30mm in diameter and frame can be integrated with supplementary bars on the front. Fore-carriage adjustments are the usual ones with cams (standard only at the top), while the braking system is of latest homologation with 195mm self-ventilated rear disc and a floating mono-block caliper, made by IPK like all other accessories. Stub axles are 25 mm with five bores for adjusting the Ackermann.

Sodikart - 125 MAXTHE 125 MAX CLASS, OR “SENIOR” AS IS COMMONLY KNOWN, IS THE ORIGINAL CLASS OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND

FINALS, PRESENT SINCE THE FIRST EDITION IN PUERTO RICO.

On this occasion the chassis used is the Sodi Sigma RS, which has been specifically developed for classes that mount medium-hard compound tyres like the Mojo. And the wheelbase - 1048 mm - was also chosen in order to get the best out of these tyres. The frame design is quite traditional, made with 30 mm diameter tubes, and you can add a “stabilizer” on the front. The “hooks” at the rear, usually for the rear bar, are in this case used as support for the muffler. The Sigma RS features all the latest developments for accessories, and in particular it mounts a 4 piston D24 braking system by Tekneex.

CHASSIS MODEL Praga Dragon Evo XS3CIK homologation 87/CH/20Tube diameter 30 mmWheelbase 1055 mmWeight 78 kgBrakes IPK RBS.V1Fore-carriage adjustment with camsRear axle ø50x2x1030 mmFront/rear hubs 70/95 mmSupplementary bars frontOther adjustments Ackermann, other cams

CHASSIS MODEL Sodi Sigma RSCIK homologation 41/CH/14Tube diameter 30 mmWheelbase 1048 mmTotal weight 88 kgBrake Tekneex D24Fore-carriage adjustment more or less 2oRear axle ø50 mmFront/rear hubs 80/90 mmSupplementary bar frontOther adjustments front/rear height

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Birel ART - 125 MAX DD2THE CHASSIS PROVIDED BY BIREL ART FOR THE

ROTAX DD2 CLASS IS THE RY30.

Made with 30 mm diameter tubes, the last evolution S7 simplifies set up and versatility, so as to adapt quickly to the various tracks and the different types

of tyres. Also, there are some specific characteristics, marked by the letters RX, which make it possible to use

it in a particular class such as two-speed DD2. In fact, Birel ART implemented not only the two “palette” on the steering wheel

for changing gear, but also specific solutions for the frame. Because the engine bears the axle directly and internally on its side, a specific support is needed and no right bearing holder is present. Also, the rear “roller” bumper patented by Rotax needs specific supports.

Sodikart 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSNO TECHNICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DD2 AND DD2 MASTERS (THE 2-SPEED CLASS AIMED AT DRIVERS AGED OVER 32), EXCEPT FOR THE TYPE OF CHASSIS.

In Portimao, the chassis for DD2 Masters class is the Sodi Sigma DD2, which is similar to the model used for the Rotax MAX. Besides the specific support for the 2-speed engine, and some innovations also present in the Sigma RS, there are few more specific ones such as the 205 mm rear disc. Front discs are floating

and self-ventilated, 140 mm with 4 pistons. Also, we have new adjustable couplings for the radiator, and specific rear bumper supports that don’t interfere with the stiffness of the chassis.

CHASSIS MODEL Birel Art RY30-RXS7CIK homologation 32/CH/20Tube diameter 30 mmWheelbase 1045 mmTotal weight —Brakes Freeline RR o FL01Fore-carriage adjustment 0.5° camsRear axle ø40x3x1040 mm type FFront/rear hubs 85/100 mmSupplementary bars frontOther adjustments Ackermann, front height

CHASSIS MODEL Sodi Sigma DD2CIK homologation 41/CH/14Tube diameter 30 mmWheelbase 1043.5 mmTotal weight —Brakes Tekneex D18/D24Fore-carriage adjustment more or less 2°Rear axle ø40 mmFront/rear hubs 80/105 mmSupplementary bars frontOther adjustments front height

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ENGINES TECH SPECS

125 MAX EVOAge 15 years +Race Class national / internationalMaximum performance 22 kW / 30 hp at 11,500 rpmMaximum torque 21 Nm at 9,000 rpmWeight (bare engine) 12 kg / 26.5 lbsWeight (complete power pack) 23.1 kg / 51 lbsSpecial features Cylinder with electronically controlled exhaust

valvePower pack intake silencer, carburetor, fuel pump, engine,

exhaust system, radiator, battery, battery box incl. cover, cable harness, OFF/ON/START switch, relay

Engines specs125 JUNIOR MAX EVOAge 13 - 16 yearsRace Class national / internationalMaximum performance 17 kW / 23 hp at 8,500 rpmMaximum torque 19 Nm at 8,500 rpmWeight (bare engine) 11.8 kg / 26 lbsWeight (complete power pack) 23 kg / 50.7 lbsSpecial features Junior cylinder without exhaust valvePower pack intake silencer, carburetor, fuel pump,

engine, exhaust system, radiator, batte-ry, battery box incl. cover, cable harness, OFF/ON/START switch, relay

125 MAX DD2 EVOAge 15 years +Race Class national / internationalMaximum performance 25 kW / 34 hp at 12.000 rpmMaximum torque 22 Nm at 10.500 rpmWeight (bare engine) 16,8 kg / 37,0 lbsWeight (complete power pack) 28,8 kg / 63,5 lbsSpecial features Chainless drive system, 2-speed gearbox,

operated by shift paddle from the steering wheel, cylinder with electronically controlled exhaust valve

Power pack intake silencer, carburetor, fuel pump, engine, exhaust system, radiator, battery, battery box incl. cover, cable harness, OFF/ON/START switch, relay

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MICRO MAX CHASSIS / ENGINE TECH SPECS

CHASSIS: Piccolo (latest Evo version). Wheelbase is reduced to 950 mm and the tubes are 28 mm with just one curve for the longitudinal members at the sides of the tank, while the axle is 30 mm. The brake system

derives from the front brakes of the KZ, in which the double pumping block caliper has a ventilated, floating 149 mm diameter disc.

ENGINE: 125cc with limited performance up to 8 hp. This is obtained adding flanges and a specific exhaust to the Junior cylinder, as well as a decisively smaller water-cooled radiator.

Praga MICRO MAXBESIDES THE JUNIOR CLASS, PRAGA ALSO SUPPLIES THE CHASSIS FOR MICRO MAX, THE CLASS FOR DRIVERS AGED 8 TO 10.

CHASSIS MODEL Praga Piccolo Evo CIK homologation 7-CH-20Tube diameter 28 mmWheelbase 950 mmWeight 63 kgBrakes IPK MKB.V1Fore-carriage adjustment IPK camber/caster kit providedRear axle Ø30x5x960 mmFront/rear hubs no front / 40 mm, IPK titan gold rear hubSupplementary bars noOther adjustments Ackermann, steering wheel hub

ENGINE TYPE 125 Micro MAX evoAge 8 - 10 yearsMaximum performance 6 kW / 8 hp at 7,500 rpmMaximum torque 9 Nm at 6,000 rpmWeight (bare engine) 11.8 kg / 26 lbsWeight (complete power pack) 21.6 kg / 47.6 lbsSpecial features Junior cylinder without exhaust valve,

restricted exhaust socket, small version of radiator and exhaust

Power pack intake silencer, carburetor, fuel pump, engine, exhaust system, radiator, battery, battery box incl. cover, cable harness, OFF/ON/START switch, relay

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MINI MAX CHASSIS / ENGINE TECH SPECS

CHASSIS: Mini MAX drivers will be using the C28-S, the chassis homologated for the 60cc Cadet classes, which benefits from all the latest improvements and the front “C” with cams for adjusting camber and caster.

ENGINE: 125 MAX engine; same cylinders used for the Junior class (no valve on the exhaust) and restrictors on the exhaust used to limit the performance to about 15 horse power.

Birel ART MINI MAXBIREL ART, AS WELL AS THE CHASSIS FOR DD2, ALSO SUPPLIES THE MINI MAX CLASS FOR DRIVERS FROM 10 TO 13 YEARS OF AGE.

CHASSIS MODEL Birel ART C28-SCIK homologation 02-CH-14Tube diameter 28 mmWheelbase 950 mmWeight ndBrakes Hydraulic CXFore-carriage adjustment 0.5o on top / 0 on bottom with

excentrical – no optional camber/caster Rear axle Ø30x5x960 mmFront/rear hubs no front / 30x50 rear hubSupplementary bars noOther adjustments Ackermann, steering wheel boss

ENGINE TYPE 125 Mini MAX evo Age 10 - 13 yearsMaximum performance 11 kW / 15 hp at 8,500 rpmMaximum torque 13 Nm at 8,000 rpmWeight (bare engine) 11.8 kg / 26.0 lbsWeight (complete power pack) 23 kg / 50.7 lbsSpecial features Junior cylinder without exhaust valve, restricted

exhaust socket Power pack intake silencer, carburetor, fuel pump, engine,

exhaust system, radiator, battery, battery box incl. cover, cable harness, OFF/ON/START switch, relay

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16 YEARS OF THE RMCGF SIXTEEN EDITIONS, 9 COUNTRIES, 4 CONTINENTS, 58 TITLES, 40 WINNERS AND OVER 3,000

DRIVERS QUALIFIED TO THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS. THIS IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, LONGEST RUNNING AND EVER-GROWING SINGLE-MAKE SERIES IN THE KARTING HISTORY.

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2000 Puerto Rico (66 entries)Gavin Cronje(South Africa) - 125 MAX

2013 USA (288 entries)Simas Juodvirsis(Lithuania) - 125 MAX DD2Cristiano Morgado(South Africa) - 125 MAX DD2 MastersOliver Hodgson(United Kingdom) - 125 MAXJuan Correa(USA) - 125 JUNIOR MAXNations Cup – USA

2004 Spain (100 entries)Wesleigh Orr(South Africa) - RM1Benjamin Salvatore(France) - 125 JUNIOR MAX

2014 Spain (288 entries)Juri Vips (Estonia) 125 Junior MAX Carlos Gil (Spain) 125 MAX Sean Babington (UAE) 125 MAX DD2 Mikko Laine (Finland) 125 MAX DD2 Masters Nations Cup - South Africa

2007 UAE (214 entries)Pier-Luc Ouellette(Canada) – 125 MAX DD2Christophe Adams(Belgium) – 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSBenjy Russell(United Kingdom) - 125 MAXColin Davis(United Kingdom) - 125 MAX MASTERSKevin Korjus(Estonia) - 125 MAX JUNIORNations Cup – Canada

2011 UAE (264 entries)Pier-Luc Ouellette(Canada) - 125 MAX DD2Cristiano Morgado(South Africa) - 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSBen Cooper(United Kingdom) - 125 MAXUkyo Sasahara(Japan) - 125 JUNIOR MAXNations Cup – Australia

2003 Egypt (68 entries)Cristiano Morgado(South Africa) - 125 MAXOmar Martin(Spain) - 125 JUNIOR MAX

2009 Egypt (216 entries)Caleb Williams(South Africa) - 125 MAX DD2J. Perez Santander(Spain) - 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSLuke Varley(United Kingdom) - 125 MAXChristophe Adams(Belgium) - 125 MAX MASTERSUkyo Sasahara(Japan) - 125 JUNIOR MAXNations Cup – UK

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2006 Portugal (186 entries)Ben George(Austria) – 125 MAX DD2Ricardo Romkema(Netherlands) - 125 MAXLuc Sauriol(Canada) - 125 MAX MASTERSJorrit Pex(Netherlands) - 125 JUNIOR MAX

2012 Portugal (276 entries)Ben Cooper(Canada) - 125 MAX DD2Cristiano Morgado(South Africa) - 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSCharlie Eastwood(Ireland) - 125 MAXHarry Webb(United Kingdom) - 125 JUNIOR MAXNations Cup – UK

2001 Malaysia (68 entries)Claudio P.Musso(South Africa) - 125 MAX

2005 Malaysia (140 entries)Wesleigh Orr(South Africa) - RM1Luuk Glansdorp(Netherlands) - 125 MAXSatya Rasa(Indonesia) - 125 MAX MASTERSKenneth Hildebrand(Estonia) - 125 JUNIOR MAX

2002 South Africa (68 entries)Mark Cronje(South Africa) - 125 MAX

2008 Italy (216 entries)Leeroy Poulter(South Africa) – 125 MAX DD2Dennis Kroes(Netherlands) – 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSBen Cooper(United Kingdom) - 125 MAXMartin Pierce(Ireland) - 125 MAX MASTERSFacundo Chapur(Argentinia) - 125 MAX JUNIORNations Cup – UK

2010 Italy (252 entries)Daniel Morad(Canada) – 125 MAX DD2Scott Campbell(Canada) – 125 MAX DD2 MASTERSCaleb Williams(South Africa) - 125 MAXMartin Rump(Estonia) - 125 JUNIOR MAXNations Cup – Spain

2015 Portugal (288 entries)Who will the winners be?

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2015 NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS RMCGF TEAM CONTEST

It pays off for every team to be part of the Team Contest. The winning prizes are: A specially designed team trophy with engraving An article in Vroom International magazine with the

group picture

Every year all distributors, drivers, mechanics, family members etc. put a lot of effort, time and money into their RMCGF equipment and team clothing. To honour the outstanding engagement of the entire team, we would like to give you a platform to present yourself, your team, all team members, all the ideas you implemented in your team appearance to stand out of the crowd at the most important event of the year.

The procedureDuring the Welcome Party on Sunday, November 8th at the Hotel Alvor Baia we will call the registered teams in alphabetical order to come up on stage to take a group picture. The national flag and the country name will be displayed on screens at the stage. The team picture will be taken by a Rotax photographer. The evaluation of the team picture will be done by an independent jury from Rotax and by Facebook voting during the whole week. Winner will be the team whose team picture has been awarded with most points!A team includes the following people from each

country: Drivers; Mechanics (1 person per driver); Distributor (1 person) and / or Team-Leader (1 person) and / or Entrant (1 person). No family members, dealers, journalists...

How to gain pointsAll drivers wearing their team overalls in the same design; other team members wearing specially designed clothes like caps, T-shirts, jackets, etc. representing their country - also the consistency of the country team overall is included in the evaluation criteria; unique design; compliance with the logo rules (defined for team suits/overalls)You can earn additional points for extraordinary ideas for the team picture and also for the appearance in the paddock area (design of your space, tidiness, etc.)Be aware that points can be deducted for not wearing the team suits, different design of the suits among team members, missing team members and the non-compliance with the logo rules.

Prize-givingSaturday, November 14, 2015, during Driver’s Party at approx. 10.30 p.m.

Rotax distributors of the year 2014 awardLike every year, BRP-Rotax awarded the most successful, deserving distributors around the world earlier in the season. In 2015, Sodikart from France was honoured with the 2014 Dis-tributor of the Year Award. BRP uses six parame-ters to evaluate each distributor’s performance, such as sales achievements coupled with oper-ational excellence in furthering BRP marketing

efforts (e.g. karting events, customer sup-port, advertisement, website etc.).

“We are very pleased with the effort and the level of professionalism our distributors showed to support the kart business. Strong partners enable us to further improve our business,” said

Helmut Voglsam, supervisor Rotax Kart Engines. “We congratulate the Sodikart

team to their success and thank them for their excellent work.”

WHO DO YOU THINK WILL HAVE THE BEST TEAM APPEARANCE DURING THE 16TH EDITION OF THE ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS? THE BEST ONE WILL BE AWARDED AT THE DRIVER’S PARTY ON NOVEMBER 14, 2015 RIGHT BEFORE THE FINAL MOJO CONTEST SESSION.

ROTAX KART DISTRIBUTORS A GLOBAL NETWORKSince the introduction of the Rotax 125 MAX engine, BRP has established an extensive distribution and service network aiming to offer extraordinary service to customers everywhere. Over the years, the distribution network has grown to 40 distributors, comprising more than 700 appointed authorized service centres and dealers in more than 100 countries. Our dealers and service centres are constantly trained in order to ensure the highest quality of service.Authorized Rotax kart distributors offer their customers the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) racing program on a national level. More than 7,500 active Rotax MAX drivers are in the RMC program and an additional 7,500 kart racers follow the basic rules of the RMC – the “Rotax Sporting and Technical Regulations” and the mandatory type of tyres MOJO®.

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