Wackersdorf Hosts Thrilling Week of Racing at RMC Euro Trophy Round 2

The second round of the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy 2026 delivered an action-packed week of racing at Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf, with 208 drivers from more than 35 nations competing across five categories.

The event once again highlighted the championship’s growing global appeal, with the Senior MAX category emerging as the largest class, featuring 90 drivers. Stable weather conditions throughout the weekend ensured consistent track performance, allowing results to be decided purely on speed and execution.

Strong Performances Across All Categories

Friday’s qualifying and opening heats set the tone, with standout performances from drivers across the grid. Jeremy Reuvers established early dominance in Senior MAX, while Martin Soltys topped Junior MAX qualifying. Joshua Cooke led Mini MAX, and Ragnar Veerus and Nicolas Picot set the pace in DD2 and DD2 Masters respectively.

Saturday’s heats further defined the competition, with Reuvers maintaining a clean sweep in Senior MAX, while Zdenek Babicek took control of Junior MAX standings. Cooke continued his strong form in Mini MAX, and Jakub Bezel emerged as a leading contender in DD2.

Finals Deliver Drama and Decisive Results

Sunday’s finals brought intense competition and dramatic finishes. In Mini MAX, Cooke secured his second consecutive victory of the season, finishing ahead of Mik Klinkers and Sebastian Bearman.

Babicek continued his dominance in Junior MAX, claiming victory with Soltys and Lucien Smith completing the podium.

The Senior MAX final proved the most dramatic race of the weekend. Reuvers initially lost the lead to Tereza Babickova, before a post-race penalty reshuffled the standings and handed him victory. Babickova finished second, with Tom Langlois taking third.

In DD2, Bezel delivered a commanding performance to claim victory and move into the championship lead, while Edgars Vilcans and Patryk Donica secured second and third respectively. Picot maintained his perfect run in DD2 Masters with another win.

Championship Moves to Genk

Following the successful round in Wackersdorf, the championship now heads to Karting Genk for Round 3, scheduled for June 28, where drivers will continue their battle for the 2026 titles.

Organisers also confirmed the introduction of Rotax E20 E-Kart categories in the final rounds, offering competitors additional opportunities to qualify for the prestigious Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.

The Wackersdorf round reinforced the series’ reputation as one of the most competitive and internationally diverse karting championships, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the 2026 season.