RMCIT South America Review
The 16th edition of the annual championship - now named the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy South America, took place in Uruguay on October 6-10, marking the first time as host nation since the event was launched back in 2011 in Colombia. In excess of 155 competitors travelled from ten countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, the United Kingdom and Venezuela, and locally from throughout Uruguay.
The 16th edition of the annual championship - now named the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy South America, took place in Uruguay on October 6-10, marking the first time as host nation since the event was launched back in 2011 in Colombia. In excess of 155 competitors travelled from ten countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, the United Kingdom and Venezuela, and locally from throughout Uruguay.
Each year this event moves within the region, shared by different nations. The Polideportivo Cuidad at the landmark Mercedes City Sports Complex in South Western Uruguay lived up to the reputation competitors and race fans have come to expect. It was an incredible event.
After some thrilling battles in the race for the titles and the RMC Grand Finals tickets, eight RMCIT-SA champions were crowned. Breaking new ground in the modern motorsport era, the Rotax E10 electric kart made its debut appearance with 12 young drivers competing.
The weather brought some tough conditions, with rain and wind, along with sunshine. It didn’t prevent the competitors and fans coming together for a truly memorable experience, creating a positive atmosphere and happy to be there racing. Celebrations continued on with the prize-giving ceremony, where seven countries added another driver to their national team when they head to Portimao, Portugal for the RMCGF 2026 from November 07-14.
RMCIT South America 2026 winners: E10 Mini - Rafael Guimaraes (BRA), Micro MAX - Arthur Bowers (GBR), Mini MAX - Rafael Guimaraes (BRA) Champion and Atilio Trovero (ARG) awarded the RMCGF ticket, Junior MAX - Antonio Claro (BRA) Senior MAX - Thiago Falivene (ARG), MAX Masters - Luis Felipe Capamadjian (PER) won E20 Masters RMCGF ticket, DD2 - Tomás Guerrero (COL) and DD2 Masters - José Pedro Passadore (URY).
Continuing the tradition, Brazil has been selected once again to host the 17th edition in 2027.
Save the date: October 05-09, 2027
