Here's an overview of the biggest karting championships in the Netherlands, ranked from the most professional to amateur level:
1. Dutch Karting Championship (NK Karting)
This is the official Dutch karting championship, organized by the KNAF (Royal Dutch Autosport Federation). The NK Karting includes various classes such as Rotax Max, KZ2, OK, and Mini Parilla, and attracts the best drivers from the Netherlands.
Level: Highly professional, national level.
2. Rotax Max Euro Trophy and BNL Karting Series
International championships with a strong Dutch presence. The Rotax Max Euro Trophy is a European competition, while the BNL Karting Series takes place in the Benelux region. Both competitions attract highly competitive and professional drivers.
Level: Professional, international level.
3. Chrono Karting
Chrono Karting organizes various competitions, including the Chrono Rotax Max Challenge and the Chrono 2-stroke races. These competitions attract both national and international drivers and are highly competitive.
Level: Professional, national and international level.
4. NK IAME Series Netherlands
This championship focuses on IAME motorcycles and is part of a global concept. The NK IAME Series attracts a wide range of drivers and is highly competitive, with both national and international participation.
Level: Professional, national and international level.
5. Dutch Rotax Max Challenge (DRMC)
A national competition specifically for the Rotax Max class. It's a highly competitive championship with many participants from all over the Netherlands.
Level: Professional, national level.
6. Pro Kart Netherlands Championship (PKNK)
The Pro Kart Netherlands Championship (PKNK) is a popular competition focused on endurance racing with 4-stroke karts. This championship attracts a mix of experienced and new drivers and is highly popular for its strategic depth and the teamwork required in endurance racing.
Level: Semi-professional to professional, national level.
7. GK4 Kart Series
The GK4 Kart Series is a popular series in the Netherlands and Belgium, with races in various classes such as Honda Cadet, Rotax Max, and KZ2. It attracts a wide range of participants, from semi-professionals to amateurs.
Level: Semi-professional, national and regional level.
8. Dutch ID Engines Karting Cup
A competition focused on ID Engines motorcycles, popular among both younger and more experienced riders. It offers a good mix of competition and accessibility.
Level: Semi-professional, national level.
9. NK Rental Cards
The NK Huurkarten (Dutch Rental Karting Championship) is a national competition for rental kart drivers, allowing them to participate without owning their own kart. It's an accessible way to compete at a national level.
Level: Semi-professional to amateur, national level.
10. NXT GP
The NXT GP, organized by NXT Racing, is one of the most beloved karting championships in the Netherlands. Since its launch in 2018 at the karting track in Texel, NXT GP has become a household name in national karting, with a focus on fun, camaraderie, and affordability. In 2025, NXT GP will organize the Dutch Open, a national club championship with 11 events at seven circuits, including Pottendijk in Emmen. With 21 races per year and 16 classes—from Parolin Rocky to Pro Kart Sprint Cup—NXT GP offers space for both amateur drivers and national championship participants.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced racer, NXT GP offers an unforgettable racing experience!
Level: Amateur to semi-professional, regional and national level.
11. Indoor Karting Championships
The Netherlands has a strong indoor karting scene with several regional and national championships, such as the Indoor Kart Championship (IKC) and competitions organised by the Dutch Indoor Kart Association (NIB).
Level: Amateur to semi-professional, regional and national level.
12. Amateur Kart Leagues
This includes various local karting competitions and leagues organized by karting tracks and clubs throughout the Netherlands. These competitions are open to drivers of all levels, often without specific licenses.
Level: Amateur, local level.
13. Business and Recreational Karts
Recreational competitions organized by companies or during events, primarily for fun and team building, without the competitive pressure of professional leagues.
Level: Amateur, recreational level.
