Impressive Logistics in Portimao

To bring such an important event as Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals to the Portimao Karting Circuit, Rotax has worked particularly hard. Today, it is proud to confirm that everything is in place to welcome the Grand Finals. Rotax will ensure that all participants will have an identical chance to fight for victory and that all the drivers will benefit from the very best equipment.

To get a feel for the logistics involved, here are some numbers:

– An organizing team of 100 people, from 10 nations
– 150 hours of engine dyno testing,
– 276 drivers from 60 countries for the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (plus 34 youngsters who will compete in the supporting national event on December 1 in the Rotax 125 Micro MAX class),
– 75 tonnes of equipment,
– 13 trucks to transport equipment (trolleys, tools, engines, fuel, office equipment, etc.),
– 330 Rotax engines, plus some 300 chassis provided by our different chassis partners (Birel, MACH 1, Haase and Sodi, plus Praga for the Rotax 125 Micro MAX race),
– 1,000 sets of tires,
– 3,500 hours of preparation work.

The event will be attended by some 1,500 people (drivers and their families, mechanics, chassis staff, BRP-Powertrain staff, etc.), while 50,000 people are expected to follow the action on the internet (Twitter, Facebook, live timing, etc.)

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