Rotax World Final
From the US Grand National the top 3 from the Jr. Max, Sr. Max, and
DD2 Max classes (1st, 2nd and 3rd place)(9 drivers) will be invited
to compete at the Rotax World Finals (location to be announced in
late January '06). Hotel room (1) bed per driver will be paid,
equipment, kart, engine, tool box, and pit will be paid. Airfare
will be the responsibility of the drivers. In addition, RMax will
invite (3) additional drivers from the Jr. Max, Sr. Max, and DD2 Max
classes (4th, 5th, and 6th place)(9 drivers) and the Champion of the
Master Class (1 driver), however these drivers will be responsible
for paying 100% of all costs which will be announced at a later
date.
Rotax World Final US Participant Summary
- Top 3 in Jr. Max, Sr. Max, DD2 Max - (9) drivers
- Invites - 4th,5th,6th in Jr. Max, Sr. Max, DD2 Max + Master
Champion- (10) drivers
US Grand National
The top 15 in each class form the East Grand Regional, the top 15 in
each class from the West Grand Regional, the top 2 in each class
from the Caribbean, the top 2 in each class from Costa Rica, the top
US Grand National winner (Wes Phillips) and the top America's Team
finisher at the World Finals (James Kennedy) will fill the grids at
the 2006 Grand National.
US Grand National Participant Summary
- United States - 30 per class, 5 classes, total-150 drivers
- Caribbean - 2 per class, 5 classes, total-10 drivers
- Costa Rica - 2 per class, 5 classes, total-10 drivers
- 2005 National Champion - Wes Phillips (Must compete in '06 G.
Regional)
- 2005 Top American at World Finals - James Kennedy (Must
Compete in '06 G. Regional)
US Grand National
September 29th - October 1st 2006
Miller Motorsports Park - Salt Lake City, UT
Track Layout
US Grand Regionals
At the end of the 2006 season the East and West Grand Regionals will
provide an opportunity for RMax Members to experience and compete in
one of the largest and most exciting karting events in North
America. Each RMax local series is designated in the East or
West Region. Both East and West Grand Regionals will be
evening races under track lighting.
To qualify for the East Regional an RMax Member with a valid
Competitor's License must compete in 4 Official RMax Challenge
events before July 5th, 2006. To qualify for the West Regional
an RMax Member with a valid Competitor's License must compete in 4
Official RMax Challenge events before July 31st, 2006. You
MUST compete in all 4 local series to attend the Grand Regionals, NO
WAIVERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
From the East and West Grand Regional the top 15 in each class
will qualify to compete in the 2006 US Grand National and a chance
to become a member of America's Team at the 2006 World Finals!
East Grand Regional
July 19th - 22th 2006
Moroso Motorsports Park - Jupiter, FL
Track Layout
West Grand Regional
August 23rd-26th 2006
Willow Springs Motorsports Park - Rosamond, CA
Track Layout
2006 Updates & Changes
- Front brakes are optional for Jr. Max, Sr. Max and Master
Class. Mandatory front brakes for DD2 Max and no front brakes for
Mini Max.
- Local Series Directors have the option between running the
Mojo or a Bridgestone tire (compound determined by Series
Director). The tire that is choosen will be the only tire used at
the local level all year long. The Mojo tire will be used at the
Grand Regionals and Grand National.
- Jr. weight is now 320 lbs
- RM1/DD2 class is no longer restricted to the original Sodi
Kart RM1 chassis. Other chassis as approved will available
through the year including manufacturers like Birel, Arrows, CRG,
and Tony.
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