ROK CUP - Florida Winter Tour (FWT) Round 1 - OKC
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Orlando Kart Center, 10724 Cosmonaut Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States
ROK Florida Winter Tour – Round 1: Orlando
📅 January 15–18, 2026📍 Orlando Kart Center — Orlando, Florida
The 2026 racing season begins with one of North America’s most anticipated karting events — Round 1 of the ROK Florida Winter Tour. Hosted at the iconic Orlando Kart Center, this event brings together top drivers, elite teams, and rising talent from across the United States, Canada, and abroad.
The Winter Tour is known for its competitive grids, technical track layouts, and high-intensity racing — making it the perfect early-season platform for kart racers looking to build momentum and prepare for major championships later in the year.

What to Expect

🏎 National-Level Competition: The ROK Cup USA Florida Winter Tour attracts some of the strongest drivers in North American karting across categories such as Micro, Mini, Junior, Senior, Master, VLR and more.

🔧 Technical & Strategic Challenge: Orlando Kart Center’s 12-turn configuration demands strong racecraft, braking consistency, chassis tuning, and clean execution — ideal for testing setups early in the season.

🌤 Early-Season Development: January conditions offer valuable learning on tire management, strategy, and adaptability — key skills heading into the 2026 karting calendar.

🌎 Exposure & Networking: As one of the premier karting series in North America, the Winter Tour provides opportunities for driver development, team experience, and sponsor visibility.

Why the Florida Winter Tour Matters
The opening round often sets the tone for the season. Drivers walk away with:

Confidence

Race rhythm

Real-world competitive data

Early championship points

Whether aiming for a podium, collecting experience, or building toward bigger racing goals, Round 1 in Orlando is a must-attend marker on the 2026 karting calendar.
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RMC Winter Trophy – Texas - Round 1
2026-01-22 08:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | Speedsportz Racing Park, 23050 Speed St, New Caney, TX, 77357, United States
RMC Winter Trophy – Texas
📅 January 22–25, 2026📍 Speedsportz Racing Park – New Caney, TX🔗 Event Website:https://racerotax.com/rotax-rmc-winter-trophy/

Event Overview
The 2026 season continues with another major winter karting event — the RMC Winter Trophy moves to Texas 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.

RMC Winter Trophy Round 2 - Texas Speedsportz
2026-01-29 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Speedsportz Racing Park, 23050 Speed St, New Caney, TX, 77357, United States
RMC Winter Trophy – Round 2: New Caney Texas – Speedsportz
📅 January 29 – February 1, 2026📍 Orlando Kart Center — Orlando, Florida🔗 Event Website: https://rtxkarting.com/rotax-winter-trophy-2/

Event Overview
Round 2 of the RMC Winter Trophy returns to Orlando Kart Center to close out the winter championship. With points on the line and Grand Finals tickets up for grabs, this weekend brings high intensity, tight racing, and championship-level pressure. Drivers and teams arrive with experience and data from Round 1, making Round 2 even more competitive, technical, and fast-paced.
This event consistently delivers some of the most exciting Rotax racing of the winter season — with tight grids, strategic racing, and a format that rewards consistency, speed, and mental composure.

What to Expect

🏁 Championship Decider: As the final round of the Winter Trophy, every session — from qualifying to the final heat — plays a critical role in determining the overall standings.

🔧 Refined Setups & Faster Pace: With round one experience, teams return with optimized chassis tuning, tire strategies, and racecraft adjustments, resulting in noticeably sharper pace and tighter racing.

🌍 Pathway to the Rotax Grand Finals: For many competitors, this round is the last opportunity to secure a Golden Ticket to the biggest international Rotax event of the year.

🚀 Peak Driver Performance: Two full weeks of racing back-to-back means drivers are locked in, confident, and operating at their best heading into the final showdown.

Why Round 2 Matters
This event represents a major checkpoint in the early 2026 karting season — defining momentum, confidence, and development heading into spring and national-level competition. Whether chasing a championship, aiming for a personal milestone, or building valuable race experience, the RMC Winter Trophy Round 2 remains one of the most impactful events of the winter racing calendar.

Kartstars Round 1 - Goodwood
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Goodwood Kartways, 5200 Concession Rd 2, Uxbridge, Ontario, l4A 7X4, Canada
Location: Goodwood Kartways
Kick off the 2026 KartStars season at Goodwood Kartways, one of Ontario’s most iconic karting circuits. Prime Powerteam will be supporting drivers competing in Rotax, Briggs, and ROK classes as the championship season gets underway. This event attracts many of Canada’s top kart racers and is a key early benchmark for teams preparing for a full national season of kart racing.

Coupe De Montreal - Round 1
2026-05-08 - 2026-07-10 | SH Karting, Saint Hillaire, QC, Quebec, Canada
Location: SH Karting – Saint Hilaire, Quebec
The Coupe de Montreal championship opens its 2026 season at SH Karting in Saint-Hilaire, Quebec. This highly competitive Quebec karting series features strong fields in Rotax and Briggs classes and attracts drivers from across Eastern Canada. Prime Powerteam will be providing full race support for drivers competing in this premier regional kart racing series.

Ontario Inter-Club Challenge Round 1
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Goodwood Kartways, 5200 Concession Rd 2, Uxbridge, Ontario, l4A 7X4, Canada
Location: Goodwood Kartways – Goodwood, Ontario
Round 1 of the Ontario Inter-Club Challenge brings together drivers from kart clubs across the province for a unique Briggs kart racing format. Hosted at Goodwood Kartways, this event focuses on close competition, driver development, and club rivalry. Prime Powerteam will be supporting drivers throughout the weekend as the Inter-Club championship gets underway.
*Note Prime will be available for parts and support but will not be running a full team tent program for Inter-Club events.

RMC Ontario Round 1
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | Hamilton Karting Complex, 2633 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Location: Hamilton Karting Complex – Hamilton, Ontario
Round 1 of the Rotax Max Challenge Ontario championship takes place at Hamilton Karting Complex, one of Canada’s premier karting facilities. Featuring both Rotax and Briggs classes, this event marks the start of the provincial championship battle and offers drivers the opportunity to begin collecting valuable points toward national and international qualification.

Coupe de Montreal Round 2
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07 | Point Du Lac Karting, 4150 Rang Saint-Charles, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9B 7W9, Canada
Location: Point du Lac Karting – Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Round 2 of the Coupe de Montreal heads to Point du Lac Karting in Trois-Rivières. Known for its challenging layout and competitive fields, this event continues the Quebec karting championship for both Rotax and Briggs drivers. Prime Powerteam will be on hand providing race support and technical assistance for drivers competing in this prestigious series.

Kartstars Round 2
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Mosport Karting Centre, 3233 Concession Rd #10, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3K6, Canada
Location: Mosport Karting Centre – Bowmanville, Ontario
KartStars Round 2 takes place at Mosport Karting Centre, one of the fastest and most exciting kart tracks in Canada. Drivers competing in Rotax, Briggs, and ROK categories will battle for championship points as the series continues its national schedule. Prime Powerteam provides full team support for drivers throughout the race weekend.

RMC Ontario Round 2
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-21 | Mosport Karting Centre, 3233 Concession Rd #10, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3K6, Canada
Location: Mosport Karting Centre – Bowmanville, Ontario
Round 2 of the Rotax Max Challenge Ontario championship moves to Mosport Karting Centre. This technical and fast circuit provides a demanding challenge for Rotax and Briggs competitors. With championship points on the line, the event is a key stop in the Ontario Rotax karting season.

RMC Quebec Round 1
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | Circuit Mont Tremblant, 1281 Chem Du Village, Mont Tremblant, Quebec, J8E 1G7, Canada
Location: Circuit Mont-Tremblant – Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
The Rotax Max Challenge Quebec championship begins at the legendary Circuit Mont-Tremblant. This world-class facility hosts some of the best Rotax kart racing in Canada. Drivers will compete in both Rotax and Briggs classes as they begin their quest for championship points and international Rotax qualification.

Ontario Inter-Club Challenge Round 2
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | Mosport Karting Centre, 3233 Concession Rd #10, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3K6, Canada
Location: Mosport Karting Centre – Bowmanville, Ontario
Round 2 of the Ontario Inter-Club Challenge brings Briggs kart racing back to Mosport Karting Centre. Drivers representing kart clubs across Ontario compete for Inter-Club bragging rights in one of the province’s most exciting grassroots karting championships.
*Note for Inter-Club events Prime will be on hand in a parts and support role, not offering full team tent program.

RMC Quebec Round 2
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-12 | Circuit Mont Tremblant, 1281 Chem Du Village, Mont Tremblant, Quebec, J8E 1G7, Canada
Location: Circuit Mont-Tremblant – Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
Round 2 of the Rotax Max Challenge Quebec championship returns to Circuit Mont-Tremblant. With its fast and flowing layout, this circuit provides an exciting challenge for drivers competing in Rotax and Briggs classes as the championship battle continues.

RMC Ontario Round 3
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-19 | Toronto Motorsports Park, 1040 Kohler Rd, Cayuga, Ontario, N0A 1E0, Canada
Location: Toronto Motorsports Park – Cayuga, Ontario
Round 3 of the Rotax Max Challenge Ontario championship takes place at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga. This fast and technical circuit hosts strong fields of Rotax and Briggs competitors as drivers fight for critical championship points midway through the season.

Canadian Open (RMC Ontario Round 4 / RMC Quebec Round 3)
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-26 | ICAR, 12800 Boul Henri-Fabre, Mirabel, Quebec J7N 3W5, Mirabel, Quebec, J7N 3W5, Canada
Location: ICAR Karting – Mirabel, Quebec
The Canadian Open at ICAR Karting brings together competitors from both the Ontario and Quebec Rotax championships. This major event attracts drivers from across Canada and serves as a key mid-season showcase for Rotax kart racing at one of the country’s top karting facilities.

RMC US Trophy Final
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-02 | New Castle Motorsports Park, 5816 S County Rd 125 W, New Castle, IN, 47362, United States
Location: New Castle Motorsports Park – New Castle, Indiana
This Rotax Final Ticket event at New Castle Motorsports Park offers drivers the opportunity to earn qualification spots for the Rotax Grand Finals. New Castle is widely considered one of the best karting circuits in North America, making this a premier international kart racing event.

RMC Western Canada Final
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-09 | Strathmore Motorsports Park, Range Rd 250, Strathmore, Alberta, T0J 0M0, Canada
Location: Calgary Kart Racing Club – Calgary, Alberta
The Western Canada Rotax Final Ticket event at Calgary Kart Racing Club provides drivers with another opportunity to secure a coveted Rotax Grand Finals ticket. Competitors from across Canada travel to Calgary to compete at one of Western Canada’s most respected karting circuits.

Constructors Cup
2026-08-06 - 2026-08-09 | Hamilton Karting Complex, 2633 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Location: Hamilton Karting Complex – Hamilton, Ontario
The Constructors Cup at Hamilton Karting Complex brings together teams and drivers competing across Rotax, Briggs, and ROK categories. This special event highlights team competition and engineering performance while delivering exciting on-track racing at one of Canada’s premier karting facilities.

Canadian Karting Championships
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16 | Hamilton Karting Complex, 2633 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Location: Hamilton Karting Complex – Hamilton, Ontario
The Canadian Karting Championships represent the highest level of national kart racing in Canada. Hosted at Hamilton Karting Complex, this prestigious event crowns Canadian National Champions across multiple categories including Rotax, Briggs, and ROK.

Ontario Inter-Club Round 3
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-06 | Hamilton Karting Complex, 2633 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Location: Hamilton Karting Complex – Hamilton, Ontario
The final round of the Ontario Inter-Club Challenge takes place at Hamilton Karting Complex. Drivers representing kart clubs from across Ontario compete for the season championship in this unique Briggs kart racing series.
*Note for Inter-Club races Prime will be on hand for parts and support but not running a full team tent program

Coupe De Montreal Round 6
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-20 | SC Performance, 200 Rue Jean-Clermont, Saint-Célestin, Ontario, J0C 1G0, Canada
Section: Coupe du Montreal Round 6Location: SC Performance – St-Célestin, Quebec
Round 6 of the Coupe du Montreal championship takes place at SC Performance in St-Célestin. This late-season event continues the championship fight for Rotax and Briggs competitors as drivers prepare for the final rounds of the Quebec karting season.

Kartstars Round 3
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Hamilton Karting Complex, 2633 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Location: Hamilton Karting Complex – Hamilton, Ontario
KartStars Round 3 heads to Hamilton Karting Complex for another exciting round of Rotax, Briggs, and ROK competition. With championship points becoming increasingly important, this event is a key stop on the KartStars national karting calendar.

CKNA Grand Nationals
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-11 | New Castle Motorsports Park, 5816 S County Rd 125 W, New Castle, IN, 47362, United States
The CKNA Grand Nationals is one of the largest Briggs 206 kart racing events in North America. Hosted at New Castle Motorsports Park, this event attracts hundreds of competitors and represents the pinnacle of Briggs LO206 competition.
*Note for CNKA Grand Nationals Prime will be on hand for support but will not be running a full team tent program

Coupe De Montreal Round 7
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-11
Location: SRA Karting / ICAR – Mirabel, Quebec
The Coupe du Montreal championship concludes with Round 7 at SRA Karting / ICAR in Mirabel. This final event determines the season champions across Rotax and Briggs categories and brings the Quebec karting season to an exciting close.
