From what age can a child race karts, and what are the Rotax class age limits?
Rule- South Africa
- Motorsport South Africa
- Karting
- All ages
- MSA GCRs 2026
- Rotax and ROK SSRs
- 2026
- Drivers
The youngest classes start in the year of a child's 5th birthday (Rotax Bambino, ROK Tillotson Cadet). There is no deviation from licence age requirements (GCR 127).
2026 MSA National Rotax (SARMC) age limits (7.2):
| Class | Age range |
|---|---|
| Bambino | 5th birthday during the year, and 10th birthday after the year |
| 125 Micro MAX | 7th birthday during the year, 12th after |
| 125 Mini MAX | 9th birthday during the year, 14th after |
| 125 Junior MAX | 12th birthday during the year, 15th after* |
| 125 Senior MAX | 14th birthday during the year (minimum) |
| 125 MAX DD2 | 15th birthday during the year (minimum) |
| 125 MAX DD2 Masters | 32nd birthday during the year (minimum) |
| E10 Bambini (club) | 8th birthday during the year, 12th after |
| E10 Mini (club) | 10th birthday during the year, 14th after |
*A driver can race Junior MAX before the year of their 12th birthday if they are at least 11 and weigh over 40 kg or are taller than 1.5 m (not eligible for the Rotax Grand Finals). Female drivers over 15 may stay in Junior MAX nationally.
Added 22 Oct 2026