Rotax World Final To Be Broadcast Live
We'll all be able to keep a close check on the 11 Aussies competing at the 2011 Rotax MAX Challenge World Final later this month as the entire event will be broadcast live over the internet by the Kart Racing Network (www.kartracingnetwork.com).
The broadcast will feature live streaming video, live timing, audience interactivity and will be hosted by internationally renowned commentator Ken Walker. This internet-based broadcast aims to be the largest-ever for a championship karting event and is expected to reach viewers in more than 80 different countries.
Live coverage can be found at www.kartracingnetwork.com and www.maxchallenge-rotax.com according to the schedule below (broadcast times shown are 'local' Gulf Standard Time/GMT +4).
Thursday, 24 November: 10.15 - 17.00 (Qualifying Heats 1 / 2)
Friday, 25 November: 11.00 - 16.30 (Qualifying Heat 3 / Second Chance)
Saturday, 26 November: 10.10 - 18.00 (Pre-Finals / Finals)
"To broadcast LIVE on the internet for the first time is a major step for us as the organizer of the Grand Finals," enthused Robert Gumpenberger, Head of Organization for the RMC Grand Finals. "This is the perfect tool to reach thousands of ROTAX racers around the world and let them see what this event is about."
KRN's Technical Producer Michael Wright: "It is an absolute privilege for Kart Racing Network to be chosen as the broadcast partner for the RMC Grand Finals, which is the most diverse and prestigious single event in all of karting. We are especially grateful to terrific sponsors such as Super B, KÖNIG, Prisma Electronic and KG, whose amazing support has allowed us to substantially expand our coverage of this incredible event."
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