05-26-05

ROUND 2 OF THE ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE

Montreal, Canada — After a long break, the competitors of the ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE will return in action this weekend in Great Britain as they will tackle the PF-International karting circuit located two hours North East of London. The opening round held in Salbris, France was a huge success with 116 competitors coming from 23 different countries. The ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE has undoubtedly become the most multinational meeting in international karting. In France, the finals were hotly disputed and the action raged intensely in all three categories. Expect to see the same level of competition in Great Britain this weekend!

The three points leaders will obviously want to remain on top of the standings and will certainly drive accordingly. Christiano Morgado, the leader in the RM1 class, Tristram Oman, first in the Rotax max Senior category and Christian Van Balen, who is on top of the Rotax Max Junior class standings, will race hard for victory while keeping in mind that scoring valuable champion points may be more crucial for them.

Roland Geidel, promoter and organiser of the series cannot ask for more action in this second year of the Euro Challenge. “BRP Rotax and RGMMC provide the chance to young drivers to compete in a safe, fun but extremely challenging environment,” said Geidel. “The opening round in France was highly spectacular. We expect the second race of the ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE to be a very thrilling event that will keep the spectators on the edge of their seats.”

A DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

In 2005, the Red Bull energy drink is associated to the ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE and has launched a driver development programme. At the end of the year, the champion and the second-place finisher in the Junior category will be invited – all expenses paid – to participate in a weekend of testing aboard a Formula BMW in Estoril, Portugal as part of the Red Bull Driver Search Programme. During this weekend of testing where other drivers will participate, the two most promising drivers will win a full free season in the Formula BMW championship as drivers of the Red Bull Junior Team. Red Bull will cover all expenses during one full season, a prize worth approximately EUR 100,000.

ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE

Created in the 1950s, karting has undoubtedly evolved into the best learning school for any young, talented, up and coming race car driver. It is also the finest and least expensive way for amateur racers to fulfil their need for speed on a closed circuit. The ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE is a highly competitive series designed to meet the needs of every competitors. It features the reliable and powerful 125cc, liquid cooled FR125 engine. Whether you want to make it to the top of motor sport or want to race a powerful and reliable machine, the ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE will undoubtedly fulfil the desires of all kart racers.

2005 race schedule

ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE

March 25-27: Salbris (France)                                  www.sologne-karting.com

May 26-29: PF-International, Brandon (U.K.)                   www.tvkc-pfi.co.uk

July 29-31: A1 Speedworld-Pachfurth (Austria)               www.a1speedworld.com

September 16-18: Genk (Belgium)                               www.kartinggenk.be

Time schedule

Sunday May 29

11:00 am- Pre-Final Rotax Max Juniors

11:30 am- Pre-Final Rotax Max RM 1

12:00 pm- Pre-Final Rotax Max Seniors, Qualifiers 1-34

2:00 pm- Final Rotax Max Juniors

2:30 pm- Final Rotax Max RM1

3:00 pm- Final Rotax Max Seniors

4:30 pm- PODIUMS

The second edition of the  "ROTAX MOJO MAX EURO CHALLENGE" is sponsored by MOJO tyres, BENGIO seats, MOTOREX oil, SNIPER alignment tool, RED BULL energy drink, DENSO spark plugs and Unstoppabulls.

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