2026 Rotax Max Challenge

The 2026 Challenge will be held:

Round 1  Rotorua                6-8 February 2026

Round 2  Hawkes Bay         17-19 April 2026 (TBC)

Round 3  Auckland               13-14 June 2026 (TBC)

Round 4  Tokoroa                 8-9 August 2026 (TBC)

Registrations must be on the Series Official Entry Form (see link below)

Series Registration CLOSES January 30th 2026

Round 1 Entries CLOSE February 1st 2026​​​​​​​

AVAILABLE CLASSES -
Licence Rating all classes: Minimum Tier 2 (no Day Licences or Club Day Licences)

• 125cc Rotax Max Junior 
• 125cc Rotax Max Light
• 125cc Rotax Max Heavy
• Rotax DD2
• Rotax DD2 Masters
• Rotax Micro Max
• Rotax Mini Max
• KZ2

CLICK HERE for the AMENDED NZ Rotax Max Challenge Supplementary Rules & Link To Entry Forms  ​​​​​​​

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CLICK HERE for the ROTAX MICRO & MINI SAFETY BRIEFING. This must be read and record kept for any drivers utilising the Micro & Mini equipment for sessions over Saturday 31st January or Sunday 1st February, or at race events. 

CLICK HERE for the ROTAX MICRO & MINI SAFETY PLAN

LIST OF APPROVED PRACTICE FOR SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY & SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY & MANAGEMENT PERSON

KartSport Tokoroa - Niki Urwin - Saturday & Sunday

KartSport Hamilton - Josh Hart - Saturday only

KartSport Rotorua - Colin Johnston and Scott Hewson - Sunday only

KartSport Auckland - Simon Church - Sunday only

KartSport BOP - Daniel Samuelson - Saturday only, Sunday (TBC)

Round 1 - Rotorua - Supplementary Rules & Information - Click Here

Contact:
Richard Bethune                                                                           
info@rightkarts.co.nz                                                          
09 274-0800 

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