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Tuesday in Portimão brought rain, but Team USA still got their practice laps in, working through the wet conditions and getting a feel for the karts in changing grip. 🌧️
We’ve now gotten word that all of Wednesday’s track time is canceled because of the inclement and dangerous weather. Safety comes first, and the team is hoping to get back on track Thursday.
Micro MAX: Alessio Tosti @alessiogtosti
Mini MAX: Hudson Howard @hudsonhowardracing, Slate Harrell @sl8racing
Junior MAX: Nico Orbezo @nico_orbezo, Darren Kidd @darren.kidd80
Senior MAX: Isaac Malcuit @i_malcuit75
DD2: Macy Williams @macywilliams14
DD2 Masters: Billy Cleavelin
Keep cheering them on, and follow @RotaxKarting on YouTube for live coverage once racing resumes. 🏁
#TeamUSA #RMCGF26 #Rotax
🇺🇸 Day one of karting is underway for Team USA at the 2026 Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. Non-qualifying practice started today, and our eight American drivers are getting acquainted with their karts and the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve track.
Micro MAX
No. 4 Alessio Tosti @alessiogtosti
Mini MAX
No. 108 Slate Harrell @sl8racing
No. 109 Hudson Howard (via @jayhowardracing)
Junior MAX
No. 203 Nico Orbezo @nico_orbezo
No. 214 Darren Kidd @darren.kidd80
Senior MAX
No. 306 Isaac Malcuit @i_malcuit75
DD2
No. 438 Macy Williams @macywilliams14
DD2 Masters
No. 510 Billy Cleavelin
Follow along all week and send some support their way. Let’s go, Team USA! 🏁
#TeamUSA #RMCGF26 #RotaxMaxChallenge
Team USA is a few days into the RMC Grand Finals. 🇺🇸 Our eight drivers have been through checks and scrutineering, drawn their karts in the raffle, and walked the track. Now they’re set for practice tomorrow. Qualifying is Wednesday, heats run Thursday and Friday, and the Finals are Saturday, Nov. 14.
Micro MAX: Alessio Tosti @alessiogtosti
Mini MAX: Hudson Howard @jayhowardracing, Slate Harrell @sl8racing
Junior MAX: Nico Orbezo @nico_orbezo, Darren Kidd @darren.kidd80
Senior MAX: Isaac Malcuit @i_malcuit75
DD2: Macy Williams @macywilliams14
DD2 Masters: Billy Cleavelin
You can watch live on YouTube at @RotaxKarting starting Wednesday. Join us in cheering them on all week! 🏁
#TeamUSA #RMCGF26 #Rotax
US Rotax racers: you do not need a new cylinder or piston right now. RMC USA rules are set here, and our timeline differs from the global rollout. Swipe for the details on what applies to US competition and when.
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