The Rotax THUNDeR sets a new milestone

From June 30th to July 1st, BRP-Rotax brought the future into the present and started off at full throttle at the very first race of the DEKM (Deutsche Elektro-Kart-Meisterschaft). The eagerly awaited race was held on one of Germany’s most modern motorsport arenas, Oschersleben.

Under the motto „Race like never before », 17 young pilots started with the high-performance-racing- eKart Rotax THUNDeR. In bright sunshine, the electric-kart pioneers between the ages of 15 and 18 delivered four hotly contested races and let the numerous spectators experience a weekend of high- quality electric karting from its most electrifying side.

The new Rotax THUNDeR, developed by IET and BRP-Rotax is the first electric powerpack for Rotax racing karts. It accelerates in just 3,5 seconds without emissions to 100 km/h and sets a milestone at this historical racing premiere concerning electric racing.

Peter ölsinger, BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Vice President Finance and Rotax Propulsion Systems:
„We are very proud to be able to set a milestone in kart racing with the Rotax THUNDeR. It is a confir-
mation for our innovative course towards the future. »

Manuel Adam, General Manager RIC TECH GmbH: „We successfully entered a new terrain and are
looking forward to the next races in Kerpen and Genk, which will take place in July and August. »
Samuele Mazzini, CEO von S.M.R.E. „We achieved our common, ambitious goal: we laid the founda-
tion for electric karting in a real racing environment. »

The Rotax THUNDeR is a product of the RIC TECH GmbH. It is a joint venture of the S.M.R.E.S.p.A., a
leading company which is specialized in the development of highly technological solutions within the
field of electrical mobility and the BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, the leader in the production and devel-
opment of engines and recreational vehicles.

We congratulate the winners:
Philipp Britz, 16-year-old young racer from Saarbru?cken won the two races on Saturday.
Dennis Siemens, 16-year-old, from Bielefeld won the first race on Sunday, whereas Lukas Horts- mann from Meerbusch won the second race.

The upcoming races of the DEKM 2018:
28th to 29th July 2018 in Kerpen
24th to 26th August 2018 in Genk (BE)

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