Motorsport UK is delighted to announce that, following the introduction of the Rotax Micro Max and Mini Max 950 categories as part of the 2023 Kart Class restructure, Motorsport UK have been selected, in conjunction with Warden Law, as the promoters for the 2024 Rotax Max Official RMC Mini and Micro Grand Festival. This will be the first British venue to host the event. 

This prestigious event will be held at the Karting North East Kart Centre near Sunderland from September 20 to 22, 2024, conveniently located close to Newcastle International airport and the ports of Sunderland and Tyne, in addition to major rail and road networks. Testing prior to the event is possible – further details plus paddock space and pit bay reservation, travel info and links will be on the website – www.wardenlawmotorsports.com   

Following the success of the Rotax Grand Festival over the years, young drivers will have the chance to experience competitive racing within an international field, developing their race skills at another level. With the racing live streamed throughout the weekend, the Rotax community from around the world can tune in to watch all the closely fought track action on YouTube. 

The venue provides the ideal setting for drivers from all over the world to compete for the coveted 2024 Rotax Grand Finals tickets, scheduled to be held in Sarno, Italy, in October. Along with the RGF tickets in the Mini and Micro Classes, Rotax will also be offering fantastic prizes, including engines for top-finishing privateers. The event will run under RMC Global regulations and benefit from the use of control fuel and parc fermé tyres to ensure a fair playing field for competitors. 

Enhancing the event’s integrity and safety, on-track CCTV will be utilised, and Motorsport UK will provide its usual in race management systems. Our streaming partners, Alpha Live, will ensure live streaming throughout the entire weekend, allowing the Rotax community the opportunity to follow the action from anywhere in the world. 

In addition to the Rotax Festival, the event will also feature races for the coveted Motorsport UK E plate. This will extend to the Rotax Junior and Senior Classes, where the winner in the Senior Class will also win a coveted DD2 Grand Finals ticket, granting them the honour of representing Team UK in Italy in October. 

The RMC Grand Festival 2024 categories and age limits:   

Rotax 125 Micro MAX – 8 to 11 years  (2012 – 2015)  

Rotax 125 Mini MAX – 10 to 13 years (2010 – 2013) 

Motorsport UK E plate for Classes: **Junior Max/ **Senior Max  

Licence: *ASN National licence for Mini and Micro and min of **Motorsport UK Interclub for Junior and senior licence – ages as per Motorsport UK NCRs 

Entry and Registration opens : noon 1st August 2024 

Dan Parker, Head of Karting, Motorsport UK comments, “We are thrilled to host the prestigious RMC Grand Festival, a move that not only brings a celebrated Rotax karting competition to the UK, but also significantly enriches our motorsport landscape, 

“This festival offers young and aspiring Rotax drivers a platform to display their skills against some of Europe’s finest talents, aligning perfectly with Motorsport UK’s mission to continuously develop karting. Additionally, the introduction of new Rotax Cadet and Mini classes in 2023 has invigorated participation among younger drivers, helping to shape the championship perspective and foster a new generation of racers. With our commitment to making karting accessible and exciting for all ages and budgets, we’re setting the stage for a vibrant future in the sport.” 

Peter Oelsinger, General Manager BRP-Rotax / Member of the Management Board, Vice President Sales, Marketing RPS-Business & Communications adds, “It gives us great pleasure to announce the annual RMC Grand Festival for Micro MAX and Mini MAX will cross the Channel to make its debut in the United Kingdom this autumn, where a competitive and dynamic nature of karting exists, 

“We welcome Motorsport UK as event organiser in cooperation with top-ranked Rotax Distributor J.A.G., who contributes immensely to building a brighter future for the sport through their ongoing efforts. The young stars will line up on the grid at Karting North East and Warden Law Kart Club in September, dreaming only of winning and pushing every lap to the limit. Ultimately, we want them to improve their racecraft in the close competition, create great memories and benefit from gaining valuable experience with us.” 

Registration opens August 1st at noon GMT – https://www.trakentries.co.uk/club/m-bkc.asp