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	2009.06.16 CHASSIS PARTNERS AT RMC GRAND FINALS 2009 BRP-POWERTRAIN PROUDLY PRESENTS: THE GREAT CHASSIS PARTNERS AT ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS 2009 IN SHARM EL SHEIKH / EGYPT: 2009 CHASSIS USED: 125 MAX Junior category: MARANELLO RS9 30mm 125 MAX Senior category: CRG Black Star 30/32mm 125 MAX DD2 category: CRG Dark Rider 32mm Will we see you at the Grand finals 2009? For more information please follow the link: pdf/2009/Grand final 2009.pdf

	2009.06.16 ROTAX COMPLETED ITS MOJO PORTFOLIO FROM C1 TO d3 In keeping in line with the latest "state of the art" products and in cooperation with the company Heidenau, Rotax can now offer you the complete range of kart racing tyres for each category. From our C1 cadet tyre, our W2 wet tyre and right through to our D3 higher grip tyre (for the 125 MAX DD2 category) MOJO is the right choice. After the success of the current MOJO D2 the challenge was to develop a tyre which is 0,5 sec. faster on a 50 sec. lap: Mission completed with the introduction of the MOJO D3. The MOJO W2 wet tyre is a new improvement with good grip from the initial stages of usage due to different shape, construction and tread pattern with less tread depth of 4,5 mm. Brand new and now available worldwide at your local Rotax dealer: MOJO C1 medium comp. front 4.0/10.0-5 & rear 5.0/11-5 MOJO C2 soft comp. front 4.0/10.0-5 & rear 5.0/11-5 MOJO D3 medium soft comp. front 4.5/10.0-5 & rear 7.1/11-5 MOJO W2 wet comp. front 4.5/10.0-5 & rear 6.0/11-5 All MOJO tyres are additionally marked with colored identification lines on the sidewall for easier identification. Those lines stay visible at all times. For more information please follow the link: http://www.kart-rotax.com/news/pdf/2009/MOJO TYRE NEWS.pdf

	2009.06.15 A bright future starts with many small visions BUY A MICRO MAX ENGINE NOW AND GET YOUR SPECIAL REBATE! *Offer only valid in case of purchase of a brand-new ROTAX MAX engine. Limited to all ROTAX kart distributors / service centers that are participating at this program. Valid from June 15th until December 31st, 2009

	2009.06.15 BE READY FOR ALL TRACKS BUY A 125 MAX DD2 ENGINE AND GET A RATIO KIT FOR FREE!* *Offer only valid in case of purchase of a brand-new ROTAX MAX DD2 engine. Kit includes clutch drums and secondary gears 34 / 63 and 36 / 61. Limited to all ROTAX kart distributors / service centers that are participating at this program. Valid from June 15th until December 31st, 2009

	2009.04.21 PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNER VISITS brp-powertraiN Today the winner of the Rotax Photo Challenge, Thomas Iglseder from Austria, visited the facility of BRP-Powertrain & Co. KG to receive the Grand Prize for his photo that reached top score at the online picture voting. Thomas has decided to go for a 125 Max DD2 engine instead of a weekend at a ROTAX MAX Euro Challenge! We wish him much fun with his new engine!

	2009.04.17 GET STARTED! Buy a ROTAX MAX engine now and get -20% on Race Overalls, Gloves, Shoes, Neck Protectors!* *limited to all ROTAX kart service centres / dealers that are participating at this program. Valid from May 1st until December 31st, 2009

	2009.04.13 FIND A NEW ROTAX FAMILY MEMBER Bring one of your friends into ROTAX New Age Karting and get rewarded with a brand-new set of Mojo_® D2 tyres.* *offer only valid in case of purchase of a brand-new ROTAX MAX engine. Limited to all ROTAX kart distributors / service centers that are participating at this program. Valid from April 13th, 2009 until December 31st, 2009.

	2009.03.30 Rotax Photo Challenge - RESULTs BRP-Powertrain is celebrating its first online photo contest rewarding the top 50 photos with prizes worth € 10.000! Enthusiasts from all over the world took part and made this contest a success. We're pleased to announce that the winner of 2009's ROTAX PHOTO CHALLENGE and the recipient of the Grand Prize is: 1^st PLACE: THOMAS IGLSEDER, AUT Thomas wins a weekend at one of the ROTAX MAX Euro Challenge races in 2009. We also want to recognize and congratulate Tony Rousseau, FRA who has got 2^nd and Tobias Lange, GER scored 3^rd. Both will be rewarded whith one brand new ROTAX kart engine (2^nd: 125 MAX DD2 and 3^rd: 125 MAX) to be ready for the upcoming ROTAX MAX Chellenge races in 2009. Finally, we thank everyone who has participated in the ROTAX Photo Challenge. We got a lot of cool stuff and we appreciate the effort in creating all of it.

	2009.03.12 distributor of the year 2008! To continuously improve the distribution- and service network for BRP-Rotax kart products, BRP-Powertrain has introduced a development program for its distributors and their service centers/dealers. The performance of the distributors within this development program is measured by means of the BRP-Rotax Distributor Assessment System. BRP-Powertrain is proud to announce the top 3 distributors 1st place KARTODROM (Germany) 2nd place SRA KARTING (Canada) 3rd place ED MURRAY RACING (South Africa)

	2009.03.03 Rotax presents new cylinder generation BRP-Powertrain has introduced a new cylinder generation into serial production for all 125 Junior MAX (part no. 223 994) 125 MAX (part no. 223 993) and 125 MAX DD2 (part no. 613 933) engines. The specific features of the new cylinders are: CNC machining all around the exhaust port to minimize the tolerances of exhaust port timing. CNC machining of the chamfer around the exhaust port to minimize variation of appearance and to improve durability of piston and piston ring. CNC machining of the top edge of the central boost port to minimize the tolerance of port timing. The CNC machining all around the exhaust port will allow the technical scrutineer to confirm the original condition of the cylinder more easily. The new cylinders can be retrofitted to all existing ROTAX MAX engines on the market SALE-old type cylinders Old type cylinders 125 Junior MAX (part no. 223 998) 125 MAX (part no. 223 996) and 125 MAX DD2 (part no. 613 931) will be still available for spare parts as long as stock lasts at BRP-Powertrain. Please ask your next BRP-Rotax Service Center/Dealer for best quotation.

	2008.11.28 Rotax PRESENTS NEW CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH AND BALANCE GEARS The new centrifugal clutch and balance gears have been designed to increase durability and to reduce maintenance. have been designed to reduce cost for maintenance can be retrofitted to all MAX engines on the market. Retrofit kit for 125 Junior MAX and 125 MAX Retrofit kit 125 MAX DD2 BRP-Rotax offers clutch retrofit kits for engines on the market. Until April 30th, 2009, retrofit kits will be offered with 25% discount from the regular recommended retail price. For detailed information please contact your next BRP-Rotax Service Center or Dealer.

	2008.10.15 Rotax Photo Challenge Vote and win! 10 Years MAX engines & 50.000 sold MAX engines are reason to celebrate Show us that you are part of the MAX family with your best picture and win a weekend for 2 to the Rotax MAX EURO Challenge 2008 or a 125 MAX DD2 or a 125 MAX. Take the chance and have a look:

	2008.09.01 Anniversary of 50.000 MAX engines Time to celebrate The concept of the 125 MAX engine family has proven to be the best product to start karting (confirmed by more than 50.000 customers). There is the right ROTAX engine for each customer – from the 125 Micro MAX for the Cadet drivers to the 125 MAX DD2 for the top level competition drivers. We want to celebrate our success with you.* 1) Buy a Rotax® MAX engine and you will get a set of MOJO® D2 tyres free of charge! More information: Rotax MAX engine + MOJO tyres.pdf 2) 10 th anniversary and 10 % discount! Buy a RM1 kart or any item of the BRP-Rotax merchandising collection 2008 now and you will get 10% discount More information: 10 % discount.pdf *limited to all BRP-Rotax service centres / dealers that are participating in this program, the time frame from September 1st until December 31st, 2008

Niki Urwin	2008.08.12 ON THE DASHBOARD OF NIKI URWIN’S KART IS A STICKER WRITING WITH A SIMPLE SLOGAN: “RIDE RACE LIVE” FOUR YEARS AGO the professional Tauranga motocross rider was left paralysed in a racing accident and it was touch and go whether he would survive. The ensuing battle to beat death left him with a fierce determination to once again dominate in an elite sport. Now, in only his third season racing karts, flying at dramatic speeds inches above the ground, he has already outperformed everyone’s expectations - including his own. Within a year of that first race meeting, Niki was lining up on the finals grid of the national Rotax 125 light kart championships. Qualifying in third spot and surrounded by the best kart drivers in New Zealand, vastly more experienced than he, Niki raced to sixth place, the best performance ever by a driver in his rookie season. The kart has been set up with hand controls for the brake and throttle. This way he only use 2 fingers on each paddle and the rest of his hand can remain stationary and gripping the wheel. It means that he can push and pull on the wheel to help with chassis handling which you cannot do with a twist grip. When it comes to the seat they are still working to perfect the right balance. Because of the height of his paralysis the only thing that he feels is the steering wheel. This makes feeling adjustments to the chassis a little tricky sometimes. Read more: Niki Urwin Story.pdf An amazing driver with an admirable will! Wish you all the best, BRP-Rotax!

	2008.08.04 TIME IS ON YOU SIDE Lap by lap – all year round. With BRP-Rotax Kart engines you have a reliable partner! All ROTAX Kart engines (125 Micro MAX, 125 Mini MAX, 125 Junior MAX, 125 MAX, 125 MAX DD2) that are bought within the time frame August 01 until November 30, 2008 will have a 12 months warranty instead of the standard 6 months warranty. Our focus on high quality standards enables you to achieve your best performance!

	2008.07.01 GRAND FINALS APPROVED BY FIA MOTOR SPORT COUNCIL LATEST DECISIONS REGARDING KARTING. "The World Council has approved the following international Karting Series: Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, the single event of which will take place at Muro Leccese (Italy) on 27-30 November 2008." Read more: CIK-FIA Karting Communication.pdf The awesome track in La Conca was chosen to host the ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS 2008 due to the world class facility as well as the very experienced organisation team. Several European, International and Worldchampionship karting events took place in La Conca and a lot of today's Formula 1 drivers have competed there. See you there in November! www.maxchallenge-rotax.com

Some very first impressions of the area as well as the event location:	2008.03.28 ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS 2008! La Conca International circuit in Muro, Leccese / Italy 27. - 30. Nov. 2008 It is our pleasure to announce the date and location for the ROTAX Grand Finals 2008. Most likely a lot of you already know as communications in karting community simply work great. The event will take place on 27. - 30. Nov. 2008 at the awesome track of La Conca International circuit in Muro Leccese / Italy. We are proud having entered a cooperation with Mr. Luca de Donno representing the La Conca Sporting Club to host the Grand Finals 2008. Mr. Luca de Donno being the organizer of the WSK international karting series as well as several CIK European and World championships is one of the most experienced event organizers in the karting business driving one of the most modern kart tracks. We are all looking forward coming to Italy to experience the famous Italian hospitality and would like to thank in advance the La Conca Sporting club and its partners for their efforts and enthusiasm. With respect to questions about the climate there, pls. be informed, that the track of La conca is in the southern part of Italy (approx. 1000 km south of for example the track of Lonato at lake Garda) and it´s one of the warmest and driest regions of Europe. The track of La conca in Muro Leccese is located close to the sea (10 km) south of the cities of Brindisi (next airport) and Lecce. See you there !!! Web pages of interest: www.laconca.com www.youtube.com (search for otranto/Puglia/la conca) www.discoverpuglia.com

	2008.02.28 Distributor of the year 2007! To continuousely improve the distribution- and service network, BRP-Rotax has introduced a development program for its distributors and their service centers/dealers. The performance of the distributors within this development program is measured by means of the BRP-Rotax Distributor Assessment System. BRP-Rotax is proud to announce that the distributors (in alphabetic order) ARKinc. (Japan) Karts Entretenimiento Mexico S.S. de C.V. (Mexico) SODIKART (France) have been awarded as the distributors of the year 2007.

	2008.02.21 50.000 MAX MEMBERS! JOIN THE FAMILY! Nothing more to say! 50.000 MAX MEMBERS show us that we are on the right track. Regardless of your age or racing experience – we have the right package. The product range consists of the traditional chain drive engines (125 Micro MAX to 125 MAX) without gearbox and the innovative top class, chainless - direct drive engine (125 MAX DD2) with 2 speed gearbox.

	2008.02.08 Karts on snow… Marc Surer in St. Moritz! Marc Surer, former formula I Pilot and Motorshow presenter has carried out last Friday, 18th January, 2008 exclusive in St. Moritz, tests with CRG Rotax MAX Karts on snow. For the snowy conditions special snow-tyres were required. The test journeys ran extremely positively, the Kart showed a very good driving behaviour. To be continued… Ice Kart Cup … with 76 participants took place on the 26th/27th of January on 1700-m, in Livigno (I). 15 CRG Rotax MAX Karts raced on a frozen lake equipped with special spikes. In each case 12 pilots drove qualification running and final running. More information: www.kartshop.ch

	2008.01.15 Dear friends of karting... 16th international Kart-exhibition 2008 in Offenbach am Main! Between the 26th and 27th January 2008, you can find in Offenbach am Main everything about Karting. The eight halls with event centres show you on 10.000 sqms everything you need for Karting, racing and hobby. At Hall 4 you will meet our technical and sales specialist. Everything belonging to the famous sport Karting can be found on this worldwide unique exhibition. The headstone of this great exhibition started in the year 1993 with an exhibition area of 900 m² and developed until today to the worldwide biggest Kart-exhibition. CU at the BRP-Rotax Competence Centre! Hall 4

	2008.01.14 Welcome to the BRP-Rotax Family... We want to welcome our new BRP-Rotax Authorized Distributors: - ARGENTINA: JUKI S.A. / Mr. Arturo Scalise - AUSTRALIA: International Karting Distributors / Mr. Ian Black - CZECH. REPUBLIC: MS KART s.r.o. / Mrs. Milena Vachtfeitlova - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Pro Motorsports / Mr. Antonio Kekati

	2007.12.02 New ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE logo After the ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS in Al Ain, BRP-Rotax unveiled its new ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE logo. The new RMC logo is fresh, easy to customize worldwide and conveys a common global appearance and identity.

	2007.12.02 ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE GRAND FINALS In eight years, the RMC has become the biggest kart racing series in the world. Up to 216 of the best drivers from more than 50 countries and all five continents gathered to crown the best amongst them. The 8^th RMC GRAND FINALS took place from November 26 through December 1, 2007, at the Al Ain Raceway, a modern and brand new kart racing facility in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, operated by Pro Motorsports / Al Ain Sportplex. This year's event generated huge media interest and attracted large crowds. The winners are....

	2007.11.19 BRP-Rotax presents the brand-new ROTAX Kart Webpage Welcome! Get informed about the whole BRP-Rotax Kart range: from engines, tyres and clothing up to a fully-fledged race kart. Enjoy "surfing through our sites.