Rotax World Final

press release

BRP-Rotax, BRP's Austrian affiliate and one of the world's leading engine manufacturers, releases the results of the GRAND FINAL of the 2008 Rotax® MAX Challenge TM (RMC) kart racing series.

The 9th RMC GRAND FINAL took place from November 27 through November 30, 2008. After Al Ain in the United Arabian Emirates 2007 the GRAND FINAL touched European ground again: Italy - at no doubt the home of the kartsport. The track of La Conca in Muro Leccese is 80 km south of Brindisi and close to the city of Otranto in the beautiful region of Apulia.

In nine years, the RMC has become the biggest kart racing series in the world. Up to 216 of the best drivers from 57 countries and all five continents gathered to crown the best amongst them.

The Rotax MAX Challenge is organized by BRP-Rotax, the world leading manufacturer of kart engines with over 15.000 drivers worldwide.

"We are proud to host so many different nations and cultures. All of them striving together for just one goal: Winning the prestigious title Rotax MAX Challenge World Champion", said Klemens Dolzer, Director Sales & Marketing of BRP-Rotax. "That's why we call it the "Olympic Games of Karting" he adds.

The Rotax MAX Challenge is following strict rules: Sealed engines, same tyres and similar vehicles ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to win. The power packs used for the races are sealed Rotax® Junior MAX, MAX as well as MAX DD2 engines. Modifications are strictly forbidden.

Who qualifies?
The Rotax MAX Challenge is the biggest kart race series in the world. During the season, authorised BRP-Rotax kart distributors organise national / international competitions around the world. The best drivers from the Rotax MAX Challenges qualify for the annual GRAND FINAL. Already at the age of 13 drivers can start their racing career in the Rotax MAX Challenge. The RMC offers 5 race categories plus 1 nations cup.

The winners of the 9th Edition of Rotax MAX Challenge GRAND FINAL are:

125 MAX DD2 category:	1st place:         Leeroy Poulter, South Africa 2nd place:        Pier-Luc Ouellette, Canada 3rd place:         Stuart Marsell, USA
125 MAX DD2 Masters category:	1st place:         Dennis Kroes, Netherlands 2nd place:        Curtis Cooksey, USA 3rd place:         Maurits Knopjes, UAE
125 MAX category:	1st place:         Ben Cooper, United Kingdom 2nd place:        Chris Lock, United Kingdom 3rd place:         Martin Pierce, Ireland
125 MAX Master category:	1st place:         Martin Pierce, Ireland 2nd place:        Jerome Bourquard, France 3rd place:         Colin Davis, UK
125 JUNIOR MAX category:	1st place:         Facundo Chapur, Argentinia 2nd place:        Kevin Korjus, Estonia 3rd place:         Paul Fourquemin, France
NATIONS CUP:	1st place:         UK 2nd place:        Netherlands 3rd place:         Hungary

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Past locations of the Grand Final:

GRAND FINAL
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
2007	November 2007, Al Ain / UAE
2008	November 2008, La Conca / Italy

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