Micro Max Age 7-10 235 lbs. minimum
Mandatory use of Rotax Micro Max package. Spec gear 14 x 73. 95cm chassis maximum. SFI Chest Protectors required, shoulder and rib protection recommended. This is a new class for 2008 and will not be included as a Grand Nationals class. Once a competitor moves up to Mini Max they cannot move back down unless mandated by a local race director.

MiniMax Age: 9-12 265 lbs. minimum
Mandatory use of junior cylinder and restrictors as specified by ROTAX, or other restrictors that may be required by the 2008 USRMC Rules Primer. Spec gear would be optional at Race Director's discretion. Chassis per 2008 USRMC Rules Primer. SFI, Chest Protectors mandatory, shoulder and rib protection recommended. Effective with the 2008 season competitors will be required to reach the age of 9 before competing in the Mini Max class.

Junior* Age: 13-16 320 lbs. minimum
Mandatory use of a junior cylinder without exhaust valve. Competitor must reach the age of 13 by October 31, 2008 (see note 1 below). No Junior class competitor may attain the actual age of 17-years-old prior to November 1, 2008. SFI approved Chest Protectors recommended.

Senior Max Age: 15 & up 365 lbs. minimum
Competitor must reach the age of 15 by October 31, 2008.

Master Age: 16 & up 405 lbs. minimum
Official Masters class age is 32 (32nd birthday must fall during 2008).
Competitors of competition age less than 32-years-old (competition age) must reach the age of 16 by October 31, 2008 and have a minimum driver weight of 190 pounds including all race apparel except helmet.

DD-2 Age: 15 & up 385 lbs. minimum
Competitor must reach the age of 15 by October 31, 2008

Waivers to allow a competitor to move up in class will only be granted with proof of need and driver ability to compete at the higher level. Drivers granted waivers to move up will not be allowed to compete in the higher class at USRMC national level events. Once a competitor moves up in class he/she will no longer be eligible to compete in the lower class at any official RMax event.

It is required that all competitors participating in an OFFICIAL RMAX CHALLENGE SERIES EVENT be a current member of the US RMax Club. To compete at any USRMC National level event membership in the RMax Club is required. A driver can use his membership card to race and gain punches/Points at an Official RMax Challenge race. It is the responsibility of the RMax Challenge Series Administrator to insure all competitors are encouraged to hold valid R-Max Club Membership. R-Max Club Membership provides constant communication between members and Rotax officials on rules, technical information and up coming events.

All competitors under the age of 18 must submit a copy of Birth Certificate or Passport with membership application. All ages will be verified by public records and any discrepancies will be corrected before membership is granted.

Note 1
Competitors turning 13 during November and December 2007 will be allowed to compete in the Junior class at both 2008 regionals and the 2008 Grand Nationals. Beginning with the 2009 season the October 31 rule will take effective and the cutoff date.

Below is a recap of age structure for all USRMC classes for 2008

2008 age requirements for USRMC classes:
Mini Max Participant must be have reached 8th birthday before competing in a local RMC event. (Beginning in 2009 this minimum age will be 9) To compete in 2008 CCRKC Grand Nationals 9th birthday must be prior to Sept 1, 2008 (DOB prior to 9-2-1999). 13th birth date must be November 1, 2008 or after. Drivers whose 13th birthday is between Nov 1 and Dec 31 2008 are eligible to compete in Mini Max for the entire 2008 season.

Junior Participant must have his/her 13th birthday before October 31, 2008. He/she must have his/her 17th birthday after October 31, 2008.

Note: Rotax rules now state to be eligible for Junior class 13th birthday must be prior to October 31, 2007. This is the eligibility date for inclusion to the Rotax World Finals. We will follow past guideline of age as Dec 31, 2008 for inclusion in CCRKC Junior Class. It must be understood that for those whose 13th birthday fall between October 31 and Dec 31 2008 there is no eligibility to be awarded a spot at the Rotax Grand Finals.

Senior Participant must have his/her 15th birthday before October 31, 2008.

Masters 32nd birthday must be prior to October 31, 2007 "or" 16th birthdate must be prior to Oct 31, 2008 and Driver must be a minimum of 190lbs.

*Junior class age represents an overlap of eligible participation. Participants between the age of 15 and 16 have a choice of competing in Junior or Senior classes but once participation in the senior class is established competitor will no longer be able to compete as a Junior.

Competition Age
Competition age is defined as the age of the competitor on October 31, 20XX.

License Requirements
All permanent residents of the US (green card) are eligible to become members of the R-Max club, compete in the US Grand National and represent the US at the World Grand Finals. All members of the US team are allowed to only display the colors and spirit of the US, Temporary residence of the US may participate at the local Rotax Challenge by joining the R-Max club and receive a special membership card, temporary residents will not qualify to participate in the US Grand National or to represent the US Team at the World Grand Finals.

World Finals Team US Officials may direct that US Team shirts/hats, racing suits and other official US Team gear be worn at certain times. All members of the US Team will be required to wear these items at times directed by US Grand Final Team Manager.

Definition of permanent resident by the United States government;
A non-U.S. citizen who has been given permission to make his or her permanent home in the United States. If you acquire permanent residence, you will be issued a green card to prove it. The terms permanent resident and "green card holder" mean exactly the same thing. You cannot be a permanent resident without a green card and you cannot have a green card without being a permanent resident. As a permanent resident, you may travel as much as you like, but your place of residence must be the United States and you must keep that residence on a permanent basis. If you leave the United States and stay away for more than a year, you risk losing your green card. A link to the website with the above definition can be found below.

http://www.nolo.com/definition.cfm/term/3FC4D406-1B07-4120-B4B09A6824005E0E

It is our goal to welcome everyone into the Rotax program. The spots available to the World Finals will be open to US Citizens and permanent residents only. We encourage all local and regional series to allow visitors working in our country to participate in their series whenever possible.

Additional requirements
Kart Numbering: For any event the first competitor to enter has the choice of numbers. Local and regional series may set up a system for securing numbers by competitors for their respective series. Approved numbers are 2 or 3 digits, letters are not recognized. USRMC reserves the right to assign numbers to competitors that do not provide acceptable numbers for their entry thru the normal registration process. It is not the responsibility of event organizers to supply the required numbers for any entry.

Transponders: Each competitor is required to bring a transponder to each event. Transponder presentation will be considered part of Scrutineering. Transponder renting to racers will not be a responsibility of event organizers or the host track/club. It is the responsibility of the racer and his crew to insure the competitor's transponder is charged and on the kart each time it enters the track during any official portion of the event.

Spec Gear Mini Max class: At events under the control of local or regional series directors, local officials will have the option of choosing a spec gear for their respective tracks. The recognized spec gear nationally is 13 x 82 with a local option of 12 x 76 (new for 2007). The official National Spec Gear will remain 13 x 82 and this is the gear that will be assigned for the CCRKC Grand Nationals.