Following a very successful
2008 season with more than a 20% increase in Rotax members,
the Northern California Rotax Challenge will add both
MicroMax and MiniMax classes in 2009. The series will now
run the full line up Rotax classes having run Junior,
Senior, Masters and DD2 classes in 2008.
The decision to add MicroMax
and MiniMax classes was made after listening to parents in
these age groups who have been frustrated with complicated
engine rules, the need to spend ever increasing amounts of
money on engine maintenance/blueprinting and having to
purchase complete new engine packages as their kids progress
through the age classes in karting.
Rotax addresses all of
these issues.
“The addition of these
junior Rotax classes will change the karting landscape in
Northern California. For the first time, parents can
purchase a reliable motor package and use the same engine
from the time their child turns 8 years old right up into
the adulthood.” said Adrian Szwarcburg, Series Administrator
and owner of Marin Karting. “We attended the 2008 Rotax
Nationals to observe Mini and Micro Max classes first hand.
We wanted to be sure that the addition of these classes was
safe and the right thing to do for the junior racers and
their parents. We discussed this with Jim Russell Racing
and we both agree that we want to provide junior classes
with very clear path into senior classes. This will appeal
to racers and parents of racers alike. Spec racing classes
are the way to go for the future of the sport.”
The Jim Russell Racing
Drivers School cadet karting program is recommended as the
place for young drivers to try karting for the first time.
Jim Russell offers cadet karting schools and cadet
arrive-and-drive racing. When a cadet driver has had some
experience, the MicroMax and MiniMax Rotax classes will be
the next step forward.
As in all Rotax classes,
engines are sealed ensuring a level playing field where
driver ability matters most.
For more information go to
the official Northern California Rotax Challenge site:
www.norcalrotax.com.
