About RMC
From your home circuit
to the Grand Finals.
Rotax MAX Challenge brings together drivers who want to improve, compete and share their passion for karting. Radne has been involved in Sweden since the series began in 2000.
Find the next race
- 7 500+RMC drivers worldwide each year
- 60+countries hosting RMC races
- 5continents connected through RMC
- 2000the year Radne launched RMC Sweden
Global figures from Rotax Racing. Checked in October 2026.
A long history.
A shared passion.
Official Rotax distributor since the early 1990s
Rotax MAX Challenge, or RMC, is one of the world’s largest karting series and is built around a common engine platform. Radne Motor AB has been Sweden’s official Rotax Karting distributor since the early 1990s and has organised the Swedish series since it began in 2000.
That experience connects Swedish drivers, clubs and service centres with international Rotax competition. There is a place for drivers taking their next step in karting and for those aiming to race internationally.
Race weekends are about more than points. Preparation, battles on track and friendships in the paddock make the season something to look forward to.
Putting the driver’s performance first.
Shared regulations
A common set of technical rules and controlled, sealed engines help keep competition close. Swedish regulations and supplements sit alongside the international rules.
Room to develop
From juniors to seniors and Masters, there are several stages in a driver’s development. Driving, preparation and decisions on track all make a difference.
A route to the next level
Drivers can qualify for the Grand Finals through national championships and selected international races, under the season’s qualification rules.
A place in the finals
to earn.
The Grand Finals bring together qualifying drivers from around the world. Rotax supplies the racing equipment. Within each class, drivers compete with equivalent chassis, engines and tyres.
The first final took place in Puerto Rico in 2000 with 66 drivers from 19 countries competing in a single class. Today it brings international competition, teamwork and the karting community together.
Explore the Grand Finals at Rotaxdrivers meet at the Grand Finals. The number of entrants and classes varies between editions.
Grand Finals jorden runt
Från Puerto Rico år 2000 till Portimão 2026. Välj en upplaga och upptäck värdorten, banan och historien.
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Crossed-out year: cancelled edition. ○: upcoming final.
Show all host venues
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2000Completed
Puerto Rico
Raceway Speed ParkPremiären: 66 förare från 19 länder.
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2001Completed
Langkawi, Malaysia
Morac International Karting CircuitKördes 24–27 januari 2002.
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2002Completed
Pretoria, Sydafrika
Bridgestone Zwartkops Kart RacewayKördes 15–19 januari 2003.
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2003Completed
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypten
Ghibli RacewayKördes 20–24 januari 2004. Junior MAX gjorde entré.
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2004Completed
Lanzarote, Spanien
Gran Karting ClubKördes 19–22 januari 2005.
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2005Completed
Langkawi, Malaysia
Morac International Karting CircuitTillbaka på den malaysiska ön.
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2006Completed
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Kartódromo de VianaGrand Finals kom till Portugal för första gången.
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2007Completed
Al Ain, Förenade Arabemiraten
Al Ain RacewayFörsta Grand Finals i Förenade Arabemiraten.
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2008Completed
Muro Leccese, Italien
La ConcaFörsta Grand Finals i Italien.
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2009Completed
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypten
Ghibli RacewayTillbaka i Egypten.
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2010Completed
Muro Leccese, Italien
La ConcaDD2 Masters blev en egen finalklass.
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2011Completed
Al Ain, Förenade Arabemiraten
Al Ain RacewayAndra besöket i Al Ain.
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2012Completed
Portimão, Portugal
Kartódromo Internacional do AlgarveFörsta Grand Finals på Algarves kartingbana.
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2013Completed
New Orleans, USA
NOLA Motorsports ParkFörsta Grand Finals i USA.
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2014Completed
Chiva / Valencia, Spanien
Kartódromo Internacional Lucas GuerreroGrand Finals återvände till Spanien.
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2015Completed
Portimão, Portugal
Kartódromo Internacional do AlgarveTillbaka på Algarvekusten.
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2016Completed
Sarno, Italien
Circuito Internazionale di NapoliFörsta Grand Finals i Sarno.
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2017Completed
Portimão, Portugal
Kartódromo Internacional do AlgarveTredje finalen i Portimão.
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2018Completed
Conde, Paraíba, Brasilien
Circuito Internacional PaladinoFörsta Grand Finals i Sydamerika.
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2019Completed
Sarno, Italien
Circuito Internazionale di NapoliDen tjugonde upplagan.
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2020Cancelled
Ingen genomförd final
Planerad i Portimão, PortugalUpplagan planerades i Portimão, flyttades till januari 2021 och ställdes sedan in på grund av covid-19. Ingen tävling genomfördes.
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2021Completed
Sakhir, Bahrain
Bahrain International Karting CircuitFörsta finalen i Bahrain.
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2022Completed
Portimão, Portugal
Kartódromo Internacional do AlgarveFjärde genomförda finalen i Portimão.
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2023Completed
Sakhir, Bahrain
Bahrain International Karting CircuitTillbaka i Bahrain.
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2024Completed
Sarno, Italien
Circuito Internazionale di NapoliTredje gången Sarno stod värd.
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2025Completed
Sakhir, Bahrain
Bahrain International Karting CircuitTredje finalen i Bahrain.
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2026Upcoming
Portimão, Portugal
Kartódromo Internacional do AlgarvePlanerad 7–14 november 2026.
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Årtalen avser upplagorna. Finalerna för 2001–2004 kördes i januari året efter. Status uppdaterad 22 oktober 2026.
From the MAX engine to a worldwide series.
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Early 1990s
Radne becomes Sweden’s official Rotax Karting distributor.
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1997
Rotax introduces the 125 MAX engine, the foundation for the future racing series.
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1999
The first national Rotax MAX Challenge series begin.
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2000
RMC Sweden begins with Radne. The first Grand Finals also take place that year in Puerto Rico.
The next generation
on the starting grid.
The 2026 Swedish championship standings include Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2, DD2 Masters and electric E10 Mini. E10 Mini also features at the Grand Finals for the first time in 2026.
Which class is right for you? Check this year’s regulations for age limits, equipment and qualification requirements.
Read the series regulationsYour next step starts here.
Want to start racing or take your karting further? Contact Radne or an authorised service centre for help with engines, equipment and getting out on track.
Facts, sources and further reading
Global figures and history are from Rotax Racing, checked on 22 October 2026. Radne supplied the information on its Swedish history. Entrant numbers, classes and conditions can vary from season to season.
