The Rookie model year 2025, reserved for the MINI classes, still confirms the frame structure: the geometry, in fact, remains unchanged from the past as well as the classic distinction in the EVS and EVM versions (respectively for the use of “soft” and “medium” tires), designed thanks to the cooperation between the R&D department of OTK Kart Group and the Tony Kart Racing Team.
Among the most significant innovations introduced with the 2025 edition of the Rookie, we undoubtedly find the innovative forged aluminum pedals, inspired by the solution already adopted with the Junior/Senior models. The distinguishing feature of these elements is their multi-adjustability, which allows the driving position to be adapted to drivers of all sizes. The driving position also sees the introduction of a new fuel tank, whose optimized shape makes driving more comfortable.
In a category such as MINI, in which victory is often a matter of thousandths of a second, a continuous refinement of every single component of the kart is absolutely necessary. The work of the OTK Kart Group R&D department and the Tony Kart Racing Team has therefore led to the development, for the Rookie chassis, of the new BMT4 spindles, combined with 235 mm steering rods. Next to these new parts we find the new hubs, now in magnesium, available for both front and rear axles, and a new chain tensioner, in aluminum, fixed to the bearing bracket.
The Tony Kart Rookie is equipped with the M9 fairing kit, made up of the innovative front spoiler and front fairings, strongly inspired by the M11 model reserved for the Junior/Senior classes. On the other hand, the side bumpers and rear protection, part of the M8 kit introduced with the previous homologation, remain unchanged. As for the “adult” version, the whole set of fairings is then decorated with the new designed stickers, but still faithful to the identity of the brand of Prevalle. Attention to detail at the aerodynamic level is evidenced by the introduction of a new integral floorplate, able of reducing vortex and turbulence a in an area particularly subject to these phenomena.
To meet the specific needs of the MINI categories, OTK Kart Group's R&D department, in cooperation with the Tony Kart Racing Team, implemented innovative solutions to improve braking on both EVS and EVM versions, updating the already well-known BSM5 brake system with new brake pads named 4A and a 149 mm floating disc.
| FRAME MATERIAL | Molybdenum chrome steel |
| TUBES Ø | 28 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 950 mm |
| AXLE Ø | 30 mm |
| BRAKING SYSTEM | BSM5 CIK-FIA homologated -BSM5 fiche- |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES | Aluminium machined components. Supplied with eccentric washers allowing the camber and caster adjustment and equipped with alcantara steering wheel and 3 litre fuel tank. |
| BODYWORKS | M9 front spoiler and front fairings. M8 side bumpers |
30 mm type homologated ACI-CSAI
Single tube both for side and cross pieces
Complying with Mini Kart technical regulations
