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Race ClassCLASS DOSSIER // TWO-STROKE// R&R CHAMPIONSHIP

Rotax Senior

Senior Rotax Max racing.

Rotax Senior is the Senior tier of the globally raced Rotax Max platform: fast, refined, water-cooled two-stroke racing for adult drivers.

Age
15 and up
Min Weight
360 lb
Engine
Two-Stroke
Tire
MG Yellow
Who It Is For

Drivers 15 and up who want the performance and pedigree of the Rotax Max engine in a competitive senior field.

The Engine

Rotax Senior runs a Rotax Max two-stroke, water-cooled and electronically managed, on the MG Yellow tire. It is a polished, high-performance package with a worldwide racing community.

The Racing

Rotax Senior racing is quick and demanding. The class rewards a precise, consistent driver who can carry speed and manage a powerful kart over a full race.

Where It Sits On The Ladder

See every class side by side, and find the one that fits a driver by age and weight, in the Class Explorer.

Rotax Senior Questions

What is the Rotax Senior class?

Rotax Senior is a senior two-stroke class for drivers 15 and up, running the water-cooled Rotax Max engine. It is part of a globally raced platform known for refined, high-performance karting.

Is Rotax Senior faster than KA Senior?

Both are competitive senior two-stroke classes. Rotax runs a water-cooled, electronically managed engine, while the KA100 is a simpler air-cooled unit. They are different platforms; the right one depends on the driver and the equipment they want to run.

RACE THE
RHYTHM & RACE SERIES.

The Rotax Seniorclass runs in MCK's sanctioned outdoor championship, 10 rounds from March through November. New to the sport? Start in a rental and climb the ladder.