The NZ Rotax Max Challenge
New Zealand Rotax Max Racing Series The Rotax Max Challenge is one of New Zealands premier Kartsport series. This meeting include 2 rounds in the one weekend.
Run over 4 meetings at some of Kartsport New Zealands top facilities. These venues are -
Round 1 KartSport Manawatu on 18 February
Round 2 KartSport Manawatu on 19 February
Round 3 KartSport Bay of Plenty on 18 March
Round 4 KartSport Bay of Plenty on 19 March
Round 5 KartSport Rotorua on 20 May
Round 6 KartSport Rotorua on 21 May
Round 7 KartSport Hamilton on 12 August
Round 8 KartSport Hamilto
The week has been well rewarded for Mat Kinsman finishing first on track but classified second after a penalty.
Many congratulations from the whole kiwi team Mat.
International Kart Supplies Ltd Mat Kinsman has crossed the line in first place at the 2023 RMCGF at Bahrain. Unfortunately a nosecone penalty will relegate him to second. What an awesome week👍👍
This never gets old. 62 nations represented and nearly 400 Drivers.
Pre-finals did not go to plan yesterday.
Finals underway now
Pre Final Day, following their heat races the Kiwi Drivers start their respective Pre finals
Iver Spence starts P25
Tommy Hart starts P32
Miles Baker Starts P56
Brad Hewson starts P68
Willie Exton starts P43
Josh Bethune starts P44
Mat Kinsman starts P1
Look out for the Live Stream
We are LIVE!
Today we continue with Q-Heat 2 and 3. Follow the action LIVE on our YouTube channel, we start broadcasting at 11.00 local time (AST).
Who are you cheering for? 😍
📺 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/rotaxkarting
⏱️ Livetiming: https://grandfinals.rotax-racing.com/livetiming
A mixed day one for the Kiwi drivers at RMCGF 2023 qualifying and heat one finished and we head back to the track today for the 2 final heats.
Iver Spence Q25 H1 32nd
Tommy Hart Q 45* H1 10th
Miles Baker Q33 H1 33rd
Brad Hewson Q44* H1 35th
Willie Exton Q31 H1 9th
Josh Bethune Q49 H1 21st
Mat Kinsman Q1 H1 2nd
*following a qualy penalty.
The team all have shown pace but in race contact and a bit of bad luck saw 4 of the drivers virtually last in thier heat races before making spots back.
Looking forward to today
Mat Kinsman has qualified on pole for DD2 Masters in Bahrain and followed that up with a P2 finish in heat 1
Our Livestream starts 14:00 local time (AST) 💪
Follow the action on our YouTube channel 📺
https://www.youtube.com/rotaxkarting
For Livetiming, please use the Rotax Global App or visit our website
https://grandfinals.rotax-racing.com/livetiming
Who are you cheering for? Let us know in the comments! 🙂
Gorgeous sunset in Bahrain, kiwis all close on times within their groups. 2/10’s would be awesome for everyone to find. Everyone is working hard on and off track to find the optimal setup.
All the kiwis have completed the registration process today. Kart raffle on Sunday. The track is spectacular
5pm. Dark dark in Bahrain but the signage looks awesome. Track locked down for final preparations today but we will get the drivers checked in tomorrow.
On Track in a couple of hours and the track looks awesome
Te Puke Twilight Meeting
You wanted details....
Yes you can put LED Lights, glow sticks etc on your karts.... No flashing or strobing lights tho please...
Dinner is available both nights BBQ and burgers & chips along with the usual shop food.
The all important entry numbers
Cadet 9 Micro..... 13
Cadet 12 Mini.... 12
Junior Max.... 11
Max Light..... 14
Max Heavy.... 6
Raket 120.... 5
KZ2.... 1
DD2/DD2M.... 12
ENTRIES WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY 8PM
74 in the books paid and entered, we believe there are a good number of people that are still yet to enter and the numbers will continue to grow.
To those that have entered... Thanks... Those waiting c'mon this event will be cool.
Trophies look stunning and the spot prizes include ear pods, speakers, Rotax clothing and a Smart TV!!!
https://rotax.nazcar.nz
Entries, Entries , Entries so our Mini Max & Micro Max families are on the case and we have just passed 20 entries in these classes. Now the rest of you….. come on guys, if everyone that has said they want to be part of it gets their entry in the event will be huge.
We have some really cool spot prizes going out and under lights the event will be an amazing experience any questions ???? Reach out if you need any info or advice, lease engines, upgrade kits and complete kart packages available.
Cadet 9 and Cadet 12 are our 2 youngest classes. Micro Max or Mini max engines are eligible for the Te puke twilight meeting.
We have currently got 14 confirmed drivers competing and entries only opened Friday👍
Plenty of opportunity to join us and try this fantastic package. Please call to discuss how we can assist your driver or call your team and ask.
Enter at www.rotax.nazcar.nz
Te Puke Twightlight meeting. 24-25 November 2023. Go to our entry portal. Register your details. Your team name is the drivers full name Select your class and options and you are sorted.
https://rotax.nazcar.nz/events/rotax-te-puke-twilight-meeting
Lights tested👌✔️
Entry portal live tomorrow 👌✔️
10 Micro & Mini leases done👌✔️
Get your entries In and let’s make this memorable
Entry forms available soon!!
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