What age can you race Rotax Senior Max?

The Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook gives the age range as 15+. From the calendar year of the 16th birthday, or from the 15th birthday with a Kart National licence, or any International ITE licence holder.

What is the minimum weight for Rotax Senior Max?

162 (under 16: driver 52) and 177 (driver 83) kg for kart and driver, according to the Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook.

What tyres does Rotax Senior Max use?

Mojo D5 'CIK' for dry conditions and Mojo W5 'CIK' for wet conditions.

Classes / Senior

Rotax Senior Max

125cc water-cooled TAG engine with electric start.

The essentials

Ages: 15+From the calendar year of the 16th birthday, or from the 15th birthday with a Kart National licence, or any International ITE licence holder.
Minimum weight: 162 (under 16: driver 52) and 177 (driver 83) kg
Number plates: Blue/White
Dry tyres: Mojo D5 'CIK'Set from £219.26 inc VAT
Wet tyres: Mojo W5 'CIK'Set from £219.48 inc VAT
Class owner: JAG (UK)

From the Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook 2026, Version 1.1, page 56. Check the current regulations with the class owner before you buy.

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Championships for Rotax Senior Max

Next rounds

Sat 7–Sun 8 Nov 2026TKC, Autumn CupWarden Law Kart Circuit
Sat 16–Sun 17 Jan 2027TKC, Winter CupWhilton Mill Kart Circuit
Fri 19–Sun 21 Mar 2027NKC, Round 1Clay Pigeon Kart Circuit
Fri 19–Sun 21 Mar 2027TKC, Round 1PF International Kart Circuit
Sat 27–Sun 28 Mar 2027Super One, O PlateRowrah Kart Circuit
Sat 3–Sun 4 Apr 2027Super One, Rounds 1 & 2Rowrah Kart Circuit
Fri 23–Sun 25 Apr 2027NKC, Round 2Rowrah Kart Circuit
Sat 1–Sun 2 May 2027Super One, Rounds 3 & 4Glan y Gors Kart Circuit

Where it's raced

Clay Pigeon Kart Circuit, Dunkeswell Kart Circuit, Forest Edge Kart Circuit, Fulbeck Kart Circuit, Glan y Gors Kart Circuit, Kart Silverstone, Kimbolton Kart Circuit, Larkhall Kart Circuit, Llandow Kart Circuit, PF International Kart Circuit, Rowrah Kart Circuit, Shenington Kart Circuit, Three Sisters Circuit, Warden Law Kart Circuit, Whilton Mill Kart Circuit

Questions

What age can you race Rotax Senior Max?: The Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook gives the age range as 15+. From the calendar year of the 16th birthday, or from the 15th birthday with a Kart National licence, or any International ITE licence holder.
What is the minimum weight for Rotax Senior Max?: 162 (under 16: driver 52) and 177 (driver 83) kg for kart and driver, according to the Motorsport UK Karting Yearbook.
What tyres does Rotax Senior Max use?: Mojo D5 'CIK' for dry conditions and Mojo W5 'CIK' for wet conditions.

Other Senior classes: IAME X30 Senior, TKM Extreme, Tillotson T4 Senior. All classes.