A clear pathway for young drivers who are ready to move beyond rental karting and into real owner-driver Rotax racing. The Race To Rotax Scholarship is about spotting talent early, supporting it properly and giving one driver the chance to step into a fully paid 2027 season with the right team around them.
Designed for drivers aged 12 to 15 who are serious about progressing.
2027 Seat
The prize is a fully paid 2027 season in The Kart Championship.
Applications Open
Stage 1 entries opened on 6 July 2026.
12-15
Eligible Age
2027
Race Season
100%
Funded Seat
6 Jul
Applications Open
What It Offers
A Real Step Into Junior Rotax
The scholarship is designed for drivers aged 12 to 15 who are serious about progressing into Rotax racing. It rewards potential, work ethic and racecraft, and gives one young driver a fully funded route into owner-driver karting with the emphasis back on racing, learning and developing properly.
Fully Paid 2027 Race Seat
The prize is a fully paid 2027 season in The Kart Championship with a Junior Primo or Junior Rotax route, depending on the driver class.
Fully Funded
Equipment And Support
The package includes a 2026 OTK kart, a Junior Rotax engine, race tyres and the support infrastructure needed to race properly.
Race Package
Driver Coaching And Racecraft
British-level coaching helps turn potential into polished race-day performance, with guidance from people who understand the next step.
Development
Stage 1 To Stage 2
Stage 1 starts with a 60 to 90 second video, recent footage and social links. The strongest 50 then move on to the live assessment stage.
Selection
Assessment Day Support
Stage 2 is held at Three Sisters in February 2027 and brings the finalists into a proper team environment for media, fitness and on-track assessment.
Judging Day
Transparent From The Start
The process is intended to be open, clear and fair, so families understand what is being judged and what comes next.
Open Process
Race Suit, Gloves And Boots
The scholarship prize includes the driver kit they need to arrive looking and feeling like part of a serious team.
Driver Kit
Teamwear And Storage
Storage, prep, transport and teamwear are part of the overall package so the driver is supported both on and off track.
Team Support
The Kart Championship
The winner's scholarship season is built around six rounds in The Kart Championship, giving the driver a proper race calendar.
TKC
The Process
Built To Find Real Potential
The scholarship is designed to identify the drivers who are ready to make the move, then give them the guidance, structure and support to succeed once they are on the grid.
01
Submit Your Video Entry
The first stage is a short 60 to 90 second application video, supported by recent footage and social links, so the judges can see the driver properly.
02
Shortlist And Assessment Day
The strongest 50 entries are invited to the next stage, where driving, attitude and potential can be assessed in person.
03
A Scholarship Seat For 2027
The selected driver receives the scholarship prize and begins the next chapter of their racing journey with DER support behind them.
Why It Matters
Built On Transparency
The scholarship is meant to feel open and straightforward. From the first video entry through to the final decision, families know what is being assessed and why the opportunity is worth chasing.
Open Entry Process
Stage 1 is a video entry, and the criteria are clear from the outset so applicants know exactly what they need to show.
Open
A Fair Assessment Day
The shortlisted day brings together driving, media, fitness and attitude so the final selection is rounded and balanced.
Fair
A Real Prize
One driver is chosen to receive a fully funded 2027 season, making the opportunity meaningful rather than token.
Opportunity
Ready To Learn More?
Visit the official Race To Rotax site for the full scholarship details, then get in touch if you would like DER to help you prepare a strong entry.