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Prime Powerteam Preview: 2026 RMC Winter Trophy
Our first race of 2026 is just around the corner, and we could not be more excited to kick off the season. For the second straight year, Prime Powerteam opens the year at the RMC Winter Trophy — the same event that launched our 2025 campaign. December brought a major

The Standard: How Our Briggs Sr. Drivers Lead the Way at Prime
Our Briggs Sr. drivers have long been the leaders of the team. They arrive at the track with a plan, a purpose, and a way of doing business that has consistently produced results — both on the stopwatch and in the culture of Prime Powerteam. Over the past five years,

Are You Ready for 2026?
As 2025 comes to an end, the entire Prime Powerteam organization would first and foremost like to say thank you to everyone who made this season so special — our drivers, parents, mechanics, coaches, partners, and supporters. None of what we accomplish happens without the people around us, and we

Prime Powerteam Welcomes Canadian Champion Ryan Maxwell to the 2026 Lineup
Prime Powerteam Welcomes Canadian Champion Ryan Maxwell to the 2026 Lineup Prime Powerteam is proud to officially announce that Ryan Maxwell will be joining the team for the 2026 season. Ryan enters the Prime Powerteam lineup following a very impressive 2025 season. He captured both the Canadian National Karting Championship

What Makes the RMC Grand Finals So Special?
The RMC Grand Finals is one of the most unique and prestigious events in all of karting. For many drivers around the world, it is a true bucket-list race—and for very good reason. There are countless great events on the karting calendar, but none quite like the Grand Finals. From

Why People Love Winter Racing in Florida
For as long as we can remember, our season hasn’t started in April—it’s started under Florida sunshine. The Canadian off-season is long, the winter is cold, and it never takes much convincing for us to load the trailer and head south. Once again, Prime Powerteam will kick off the 2026

Progress Is Not a Straight Line: Why the Journey Matters in Karting
Karting is one of the toughest sports, there’s no hiding from it. To compete at a high level demands a never-ending pursuit of perfection—hitting every apex precisely, nailing braking points, mastering racecraft, learning to defend cleanly, and making race-winning overtakes without sacrificing lap time. On test days, progress feels simple.

The King of Race Recaps — Why We Love Following Arnaud Sabourin
Social media has done a lot of good for karting. From our perspective at Prime Powerteam, it’s one of the best tools out there for showcasing our drivers, keeping everyone up to date with what races we’re heading to, who’s competing, and how the results shook out. For individual drivers,

Mateo Pai’s Quest For Bahrain
When the Pai family joined Prime Powerteam at the start of 2025, they instantly felt like they’d been with us forever. Mateo is the full package: lightning-fast on track, hilarious under the tent, and backed by a dad who keeps our group chat buzzing with jokes, setups, and the now-famous

David Barnes – A Leader On and Off the Track
David Barnes has been a cornerstone of Prime Powerteam for years, and his impact on the team extends far beyond results on the track. As a driver, his resume speaks for itself: Canadian Karting Champion, KartStars National Champion, and multiple HRKC club championships. Few racers in Canada have accomplished as

The Bear Hunt Begins – KartStars National Championship Preview
This weekend, Prime Powerteam heads to Shannonville Motorsport Park to take on one of the most iconic events in Canadian karting—the KartStars National Championship, also known as the legendary Bear Hunt. While this is our first time attending the event as a team, the history and prestige of the Bear

Ava Cabral: Leveling Up from Mini to Junior
The jump from Mini to Junior might just be the toughest transition in karting. It’s not just a different class—it’s a whole new world. Bigger chassis, wider rear tires, more horsepower, stiffer competition, and a completely different level of physical and mental demand. For many young drivers, the shift can
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2026 Schedule Coming Soon
RTX Karting USA
RMC Winter Trophy
RMC US West
RMC US Trophy West
RMC Ontario
RMC Ontario Series Championship
Canadian Karting Championship
Motomaster ASN Canadian Karting Championship
Canadian Open
Max Challenge Canadian Open
RMC Quebec
RMC Quebec Series Championship
Kartstars
Kartstars Regional & National Championship
Race Rotax
RMC USA Trophy Finals
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