Gunskirchen, Austria – BRP-Rotax would like to inform all customers that a CIK-FIA approved rear bumper will now be mandatory for any Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) events/series listed on the FIA Karting Sporting Calendars 2020, in order meet the latest CIK-FIA chassis requirements of the use of CIK-FIA homologated equipment.
Both versions of the rear bumper - CIK-FIA (homologated) and Rotax Rear Wheel Protection System (non-homologated) - will be permitted at RMC events / series that are not listed on the FIA Karting Sporting Calendars for 2020, according to the Rotax Global Technical Regulations* 2020, as this change is only mandatory for all CIK-FIA registered events.
*All Rotax DD2 competitors are advised to refer to the technical regulations of their preferred RMC series and contact the event organiser for more details regarding this update.
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In addition, any DD2 chassis used for events/series registered on the FIA Karting Calendars 2020 must have a valid CIK-FIA homologation.
The chassis manufacturers are responsible to provide a CIK-FIA homologated chassis** for the Rotax 125 MAX DD2 class.
**Refer to www.cikfia.com for the current list of CIK-FIA homologated chassis
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How to check if a DD2 kart is homologated:
The chassis ID plate clearly identifies if the kart meets the latest CIK-FIA homologation standard. Ask your local chassis dealer for more information.
Where to buy a CIK-FIA homologated rear bumper:
A corresponding rear bumper can be purchased directly from the relevant DD2 chassis brand dealers.
BRP-Rotax has been communicating with the various chassis manufacturers over the past months to ensure a smooth transition from the Rotax Rear Wheel Protection System to the standard CIK-FIA homologated rear bumper.