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RMC West Trophy

February 28, 2026 @ 8:00 am - March 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

RMC West Trophy 

📅 February 28 – March 1, 2026
📍 Location TBD (
🔗 Event Website: https://racerotax.com/us-trophy-series-west/

Event Overview

The RMC West Trophy launches the western portion of the 2026 Rotax season, bringing competitive kart racing to the West Coast with the same world-class structure and format used across the Rotax Max Challenge platform. While the official venue is still to be confirmed, drivers can expect a professionally run event designed to challenge racecraft, consistency, and performance — and offer opportunities to earn points toward advancement in the Rotax pathway.

This regional series plays a key role in driver development, serving as a stepping stone for racers aiming to qualify for higher-level national events and ultimately the Rotax Grand Finals.

What to Expect

  • 🏁 Competitive Rotax Racing: The event hosts multiple classes including Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2, and Master categories, offering solid field depth and strong regional competition.

  • 🔧 Technical Race Format: Structured practice, qualifying, heat racing, and finals create an environment where setup strategy, consistency, and adaptability matter.

  • 🚦 West Coast Racing Culture: The RMC West Trophy is known for strong local talent, emerging young drivers, and passionate teams — creating a competitive but supportive paddock environment.

Why This Event Matters

As one of the key early-season races in the western U.S. karting calendar, Round 1 sets the tone for the series. It brings:

  • Grand Finals Tickets For Winners In All Classes

  • Valuable seat time after winter

  • Benchmarking against regional competition

  • Early momentum heading into spring and summer racing

Whether aiming to challenge for a championship, earn experience, or build toward the next stage of the Rotax pipeline, the RMC West Trophy is an important start to the 2026 competitive season.

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