About Rotax Racing Club California

The debut Championship Series for the Rotax Racing Club California is coming to Sonoma Raceway Karting Center in Sonoma, Calif.

The winner of the Championship Series will receive a free entry to the 2026 Rotax Racing Club International Finals in Belgium, including race entry fee, airfare and hotel accommodations.

The inaugural Rotax Racing Club California Championship Series will feature four rounds of “Arrive and Drive” racing for Juniors, Seniors and Masters. We provide equally prepared Birel ART N35X chassis with a ROTAX 125 Junior MAX Evo engine. Drivers are responsible for providing their required racing safety gear.

The Rotax Racing Club Championship aims to attract drivers across a wide range of skills and abilities, looking to enjoy competitive racing on a strict budget.


Register for the 2025 Championship Series

Junior Championship

  • 13-18yrs
  • 4 rounds ($595.00 per round**)

Senior Championship

  • 16+yrs
  • 4 rounds ($595.00 per round**)

**$50.00 Rotax Racing Club annual membership fee


2025 Championship Series Schedule

  • September 20
  • October 11
  • November 15
  • December 13

The Championship Series Prizes

The 2025 Rotax Racing Club California Series Champion will receive an entry for the Rotax Racing Club International Finals in May 2026 in Belgium, including flight and hotel.


Pathway to International Arrive & Drive Competition

Drivers in the 2025 Rotax Racing Club California will have the opportunity to qualify for a spot in a European race in 2026.


Pricing Information

$595 per round

If you are not already part of the Rotax Racing Club California, you will need to join for $50/year.


Series Format

Warm-up

10 min

Qualifying

5 min

Pre-Final

15 min

Final

15 min


Required Safety Gear

For Juniors and Drivers Under 18 years old:

  • Helmet
  • Neck Brace (CIK-FIA certified)*
  • Rib Protector*
  • Racing Suit
  • Gloves
  • Racing Shoes

For Seniors/Masters:

  • Helmet
  • Neck Brace (CIK-FIA certified)*
  • Rib Protector*
  • Racing Suit
  • Gloves
  • Racing Shoes


*Strongly Recommended


Venue Information

All 4 rounds of the 2025 Championship Series will take place at Sonoma Raceway Karting Center, home to California’s longest track.

  • Sonoma Raceway Karting Center
    29355 Arnold Dr,
    Sonoma,
    CA 95476

Travel Information

Camping at the Track

Sonoma Raceway will usually allow camping at the track the night before our race. It’s best to confirm with the track that you can camp out. Give them a call at (800) 870-7223.

Hotel Information

The following hotels are offering a reduced rate for our drivers:

BEST WESTERN PLUS Novato Oaks Inn https://www.novatooaksinn.com
(mention Formula KFX when you reserve your room)

  • 215 Alameda Del Prado,
    Novato,
    CA 94949
  • (415) 883-4400

Airport Information

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 38 miles
  • Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS): 46 miles
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK): 47 miles