RMC Winter Trophy – Orlando – Round 1

RMC Winter Trophy – Orlando

📅 January 22–25, 2026
📍 Orlando Kart Center — Orlando, Florida
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Event Overview

The 2026 season continues with another major winter karting event — the RMC Winter Trophy returns to Orlando Kart Center for an exciting and competitive weekend of racing. As part of the Rotax Max Challenge calendar, this event attracts top drivers from across North America and around the world, all competing for speed, points, and the chance to earn a coveted ticket to the Rotax Grand Finals.

The Winter Trophy is known for producing close racing, stacked grids, and a highly technical format that challenges both drivers and teams. It’s a perfect early-season proving ground for sharpening racecraft, testing setups, and gaining valuable competitive laps.

What to Expect

• 🏁 High-Level Rotax Competition: Classes include Micro MAX, Mini MAX, Junior MAX, Senior MAX, DD2, Master categories, and more — making this one of the strongest and most diverse grids in winter karting.

• 🔧 Technical Track + Setup Focus: Orlando Kart Center’s layout demands precision braking, smart tire management, and consistent execution, all while winter conditions push teams to adapt and optimize chassis and power delivery.

• 🌍 A Pathway to the World Stage: Strong results here can help secure entry to the Rotax Grand Finals — one of the most prestigious international karting events of the season.

• 🕒 Expanded Race Format: With multiple days of practice, heats, and finals, drivers gain significantly more development time than a standard race weekend.

Why This Event Matters

For many drivers, the RMC Winter Trophy is more than just race experience — it’s momentum. Early-season racing provides:

• Valuable seat time

• Benchmark performance against strong competition

• Data for setup and driving refinement

• Confidence and rhythm heading into the full 2026 race calendar

Whether competing for a podium, collecting championship points, or building toward long-term racing goals, the RMC Winter Trophy in Orlando is a key event that helps shape the season ahead.