Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian...

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart Racing Team continues to dominate the podium! Whatever the competition, the Italian team confirms its expertise. A week after their double podium finish in the WSK Euro Series, Gioele...
Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31
Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry...

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

Superkarts! USA has confirmed the opening day for registration for SKUSA SuperNationals 28. The November 12-16 event is set for a return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway following the success of the...
Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest
Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Registrations open for the CRG Rental...

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

In just over 10 days, many rental kart drivers have already registered for the Sprint Cup and several teams have signed up for the Endurance Cup, the two main events of the Rental Kart World Contest...
Registration now open for  30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
Registration now open for  30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Registration now open for 30th annual...

Registration now open for 30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Registration now open for 30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Registration is now open for the 30th annual The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race. This year’s race is August 30-31, 2025 and...
ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report
ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

One month after Jesolo, the ROK Cup Italy is back on track for the fifth round of the season, on the occasion of the "night event" in Lonato del Garda. In total, 262 drivers livened up the...
A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart
A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

A brilliant start to the International...

A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

Drivers in the colours of the Modena Kart team have become regulars on the podiums of the biggest events since the start of 2025, in the WSK Promotion series as well as the ACI Karting Italian...
Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record
Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record

Carr drives towards glory as KZ King...

Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record

Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record

Liam Carr is knocking on the door of a maiden KA2 Junior SP Tools Australian Kart Championship after an immaculate weekend in Newcastle, while double KZ2 Champion, Troy Loeskow, recorded a...
A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative
A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative

A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO...

A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative

A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative

As part of their 2025 ‘ACO Challenge’, Team WRT continues its commitment to meaningful, human-driven initiatives. After winning the 2024 ACO ‘Coup de Cœur’ Award for its...
Preston and Burke win at Australian Kart Championship round two
Preston and Burke win at Australian Kart Championship round two

Preston and Burke win at Australian Kart...

Preston and Burke win at Australian Kart Championship round two

Preston and Burke win at Australian Kart Championship round two

Jac Preston has taken his first ever SP Tools Australian Kart Championship round win in KZ2 at Murray Bridge, South Australia, while Ky Burke broached the top step of the podium in KA2 for the first...
Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo
Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with...

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

The ROK Cup Italy continues its seasonal journey with the second round held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo (PV). Almost 200 are the attendants in the seven categories competing, in a...
IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition
IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

IPK strengthens its presence in...

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

Since its creation in 2010, the IPK factory has rapidly established itself as one of the leading companies in the global karting market, thanks to its innovative technology and the quality of the...
Breakthrough win for Cooper Folley as Italian flies in Melbourne
Breakthrough win for Cooper Folley as Italian flies in Melbourne

Breakthrough win for Cooper Folley as...

Breakthrough win for Cooper Folley as Italian flies in Melbourne

Breakthrough win for Cooper Folley as Italian flies in Melbourne

Young Queenslander, Cooper Folley has stunned the field in his first KA2 Junior round at the opening SP Tools Australian Kart Championship, presented by Castrol event sweeping to the win at the...
Kalì Kart on top in the Margutti Trophy
Kalì Kart on top in the Margutti Trophy

Kalì Kart on top in the Margutti Trophy

Kalì Kart on top in the Margutti Trophy

Kalì Kart on top in the Margutti Trophy

Great weekend for Kalì Kart colours at the 36th Margutti Trophy that took place this weekend in Lonato. In the OK Junior category, Ilia Berezkin dominated the OK Junior by winning all 3 qualifying...
Italian Champion to line up in Australian Kart Championship opener
Italian Champion to line up in Australian Kart Championship opener

Italian Champion to line up in...

Italian Champion to line up in Australian Kart Championship opener

Italian Champion to line up in Australian Kart Championship opener

Italian Champion Moritz Ebner is set to make his Australian debut at the opening round of the 2025 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol in Melbourne next weekend (March 28-30).
Stars of Karting take centre stage in Melbourne
Stars of Karting take centre stage in Melbourne

Stars of Karting take centre stage in...

Stars of Karting take centre stage in Melbourne

Stars of Karting take centre stage in Melbourne

Melbourne’s Grand Prix week started off with a bang with the Stars of Karting Event at Port Melbourne’s Todd Road facility on Monday. The short and sharp format saw qualifying followed up...
Prokart Challenge opens 2025 with double round weekend at K1 Circuit
Prokart Challenge opens 2025 with double round weekend at K1 Circuit

Prokart Challenge opens 2025 with double...

Prokart Challenge opens 2025 with double round weekend at K1 Circuit

Prokart Challenge opens 2025 with double round weekend at K1 Circuit

The first event of the 2025 ProKart Challenge program was held on the February 28-March 2 weekend at the new K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility welcomed the Superkarts! USA regional...
Kennedy and Campbell announced for 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy
Kennedy and Campbell announced for 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy

Kennedy and Campbell announced for 2025...

Kennedy and Campbell announced for 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy

Kennedy and Campbell announced for 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy

Karting Australia is proud to announce that Annabel Kennedy (Brisbane, QLD) and Hamish Campbell (Gold Coast, QLD) have been selected to represent the nation in the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy...
WKA Realigns National Road Racing Schedules for 2025 and 2026
WKA Realigns National Road Racing Schedules for 2025 and 2026

WKA Realigns National Road Racing...

WKA Realigns National Road Racing Schedules for 2025 and 2026

WKA Realigns National Road Racing Schedules for 2025 and 2026

With a very busy Road Racing Calendar and events so close to each other throughout the year, racers have expressed their concerns that some events are simply not feasible to attend.  Responding...
2025 Rotax National Cup heads to Albury Wodonga
2025 Rotax National Cup heads to Albury Wodonga

2025 Rotax National Cup heads to Albury...

2025 Rotax National Cup heads to Albury Wodonga

2025 Rotax National Cup heads to Albury Wodonga

Karting Australia can confirm that the 2025 Rotax National Cup will be hosted at Albury Wodonga Kart Racing Club on September 13-14.
Stars of Karting to kick off Formula 1 race week in Melbourne
Stars of Karting to kick off Formula 1 race week in Melbourne

Stars of Karting to kick off Formula 1...

Stars of Karting to kick off Formula 1 race week in Melbourne

Stars of Karting to kick off Formula 1 race week in Melbourne

More than 100 of Australia’s top kart racers will take centre stage at the Go-Kart Club of Victoria on Monday, March 10, as the Stars of Karting event launches "Race Week" for the...

Results: ROK Cup Winter Trophy 2023 at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Results: ROK Cup Winter Trophy 2023 at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The ROK Cup Winter Trophy 2023 will be held on February 25th and 26th once more on the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato. This early season event is an attraction for the many ROK Cup drivers from all over Europe and beyond, as always divided into the six categories: Mini ROK, Junior ROK, Senior ROK, Expert ROK, Super ROK and Shifter ROK. The regulations applied are those for the ROK Cup Trophy approved by ACI Sport, which can be found in the appropriate section on this site, available through the link on this page. As for all other ROK Cup competitions (ROK Cup Italy, ROK Cup Superfinal, ROK Cup Festival, etc.) the livetiming service and the engine rental service (provided directly by the Promoter) will be active.

Live timing: ROK Cup Winter Trophy 2023 at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live timing: ROK Cup Winter Trophy 2023 at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The ROK Cup Winter Trophy 2023 will be held on February 25th and 26th once more on the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato. This early season event is an attraction for the many ROK Cup drivers from all over Europe and beyond, as always divided into the six categories: Mini ROK, Junior ROK, Senior ROK, Expert ROK, Super ROK and Shifter ROK. The regulations applied are those for the ROK Cup Trophy approved by ACI Sport, which can be found in the appropriate section on this site, available through the link on this page. As for all other ROK Cup competitions (ROK Cup Italy, ROK Cup Superfinal, ROK Cup Festival, etc.) the livetiming service and the engine rental service (provided directly by the Promoter) will be active.

RMC South Africa National Round 1 - Enter Now

RMC South Africa National Round 1 - Enter Now Read more

Get your entries in for Round 1 of The RMC South African Kart Championships at iDube Raceway from 3 - 4 March 2023. 

Alpine's Rac(H)er programme for equal opportunity announces new talents and the creation of its Human High-Performance Centre

Alpine's Rac(H)er programme for equal opportunity announces new talents and the creation of its Human High-Performance Centre Read more

During the team’s official Launch Event in London for the presentation of its 2023 Formula 1 challenger, the A523, Alpine announced new developments for its Rac(H)er programme confirming its ambition to promote equal opportunities for men and women to enhance its performance.

Sporting checks, Mini ROK gear ratio, fuel, tyres... All practical info of the ROK Winter Trophy

Sporting checks, Mini ROK gear ratio, fuel, tyres... All practical info of the ROK Winter Trophy Read more

We remind you all that the registrations will close on Wednesday 22nd February at 18:00. Registrations must be made through the online entry form on the South Garda Karting website.

Kart Republic - KR chassis shine in Lonato and Valencia

Kart Republic - KR chassis shine in Lonato and Valencia Read more

Officially presented at the end of 2017, the KR brand has had a meteoric rise, winning three FIA Karting World Championships and no less than seven European Championship titles in just five seasons! The Italian factory's chassis and all the teams representing the Kart Republic colours are back for another season, which promises to be even more successful. The first races in 2023 have already demonstrated this...

Rotax and Honda British Open Championships entry details revealed

Rotax and Honda British Open Championships entry details revealed Read more

The Wera Tools British Open Kart Championships (O plate) will mark the start of the season this March [17-19], as the much-anticipated event sees Rotax and Honda GX 160 categories fight for the honour of running the prestigious ‘O Plate’.

2023 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship - Round 1 Provisional Entry List

2023 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship - Round 1 Provisional Entry List Read more

Entries for the opening round of the 2023 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol EDGE in Murray Bridge on March 3-5 have reached record numbers with more than 350 entries having been received.

ROK Cup Winter Trophy, all about the race

ROK Cup Winter Trophy, all about the race Read more

The Rok Cup Winter Trophy, the opening event of the 2023 Rok season to be held on February 25th and 26th at the South Garda Karting track in Lonato (BS), is getting closer.

Carlos Sainz on track at Franciacorta with the Tony Kart Racing Team

Carlos Sainz on track at Franciacorta with the Tony Kart Racing Team Read more

The Scuderia Ferrari driver had three intense days of testing with their official team as part of his training for the new Formula 1 season. Three days of karting for Carlos Sainz at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Castrezzato (BS). The Spanish driver, F1 driver in the Scuderia Ferrari, got off the track with the Tony Kart Racing Team, as part of his training ahead of the 2023 season.

Calendar 2023 South African Rotax Max Challenge and African Open

Calendar 2023 South African Rotax Max Challenge and African Open Read more

MSA (the official FIA affiliate for South Africa) and EMR (official ROTAX distributor for Southern Africa) are pleased to jointly announce that agreement has been reached that will see the Southern African Rotax Max Challenge (SARMC) karting series returning to running under the auspices of MSA in 2023.

Superkarts! USA forced to change 2023 Pro Tour event venues

Superkarts! USA forced to change 2023 Pro Tour event venues Read more

WinterNationals move to Orlando while SpringNationals set to return to Utah.

Livestream: The 27th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup

Livestream: The 27th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup Read more

Everything is ready at the South Garda Karting of Lonato for the 27th edition of the Winter Cup, opening race of the season scheduled for the weekend of 20-22 January 2023. The traditional round of the Winter Cup is back on the calendar for a new great international event with the MINI Gr.3, OK, OKJ and KZ2 categories. 

Live timing: The 27th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup

Live timing: The 27th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup Read more

Everything is ready at the South Garda Karting of Lonato for the 27th edition of the Winter Cup, opening race of the season scheduled for the weekend of 20-22 January 2023. The traditional round of the Winter Cup is back on the calendar for a new great international event with the MINI Gr.3, OK, OKJ and KZ2 categories. 

Results: The 27th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup

Results: The 27th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup Read more

Everything is ready at the South Garda Karting of Lonato for the 27th edition of the Winter Cup, opening race of the season scheduled for the weekend of 20-22 January 2023. The traditional round of the Winter Cup is back on the calendar for a new great international event with the MINI Gr.3, OK, OKJ and KZ2 categories. 

World Karting Association offices closed as office staff move to a new location

Drivers line-up Tony Kart Racing Team: 2023

Drivers line-up Tony Kart Racing Team: 2023 Read more

The official sporting programme for the new season has been completed, with 20 drivers lined up in the MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ/KZ2 categories, in the main international competitions.

Great registration opening for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy by CRG

Great registration opening for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy by CRG Read more

In a few days, after the official registration opening last December, over 15 teams have already been registered in the Entry List of the 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2023, with crews that come from China, the Czech Republic, Romania, Belgium, Switzerland and of course Italy. The event organized by CRG with the single-management formula of its CRG Centurion karts equipped with Honda 390cc engines, will take place on the weekend of 25-26 March on the 7 Laghi Kart track in Castelletto di Branduzzo, Italy.

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023!

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023! Read more

Happy New Year! The crew of KartXpress.com wishes you a healthy and successful 2023!

Superkarts! USA confirms 2023 Winter Series and Pro Tour Class structure

Superkarts! USA confirms 2023 Winter Series and Pro Tour Class structure Read more

Two months after a successful 25th running of their SuperNationals in Las Vegas, Superkarts! USA is set to begin its 2023 racing season in mid-January at the AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex presented by MG Tires in south Florida. The sixth edition of the SKUSA Winter Series will once again be based out of the Homestead facility with two doubleheader weekends in January and February.

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Victorious conclusion in Adria for Parolin
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Victorious conclusion in Adria for Parolin

After Gabriele Mini's performance in Las Vegas, the 2018 season ended in Adria with the third and final event of the WSK Final Cup in the rain. While Mini' concluded with another victory and the 2nd place in the Championship, the rise of the Parolin chassis continued in 60 Mini. Always at the forefront of the category, Brando Badoer unfortunately dropped out in the Final and had to settle for 4th place in the standings of the Italian series.

"The season ends with a very positive overall score," said Marco Parolin. "What better than to finish on the top step of the last race after a year full of top-notch performances? Gabriele Mini's 2nd place in X30 Junior in Las Vegas at the Supernationals XXII had already made an impression, while Alessio Lorandi of Team Baby Race won in KZ2 at the wheel of a Parolin. This weekend, another Baby Race driver has also won in OK, demonstrating that private teams can win with Parolin. I think everyone is now convinced of the quality of our products. In 60 Mini, 20 of the 34 Adria finalists raced on a Parolin chassis and 10 finished in the top 14 in addition to a 1-2 in 1st and 2nd places. By winning the Junior Final in the rain, Gabriele demonstrated the versatility of our equipment capable of performing in all conditions."

Brando Badoer had once again shown great potential in 60 Mini with four wins and two fastest laps in the Qualifying Heats after a retirement in view of the finish in the first heat. 2nd in his Prefinal, he unfortunately dropped to 16th on the last lap of the Final and could not improve his 4th place in the Championship. The American Mateo Rubio Luego was very successful in his first race with Parolin, 4th in the heats after his 5th fastest Qualifying, but he had to give up in the Final. Russia's Maksimilian Popov was 4th in Prefinal B but lost many positions in the Final. His compatriot Kosntantin Krapin qualified narrowly in a beautiful Prefinal B. Finally the Emirates driver Keanu Al Azhari progressed well from 20th to 14th place in the Final. Note that all Parolin Racing Team drivers qualified for the Final.

Starting from the 10th place in the OK-Junior Heats, Gabriele Mini’ had three wins in his four races, including two fastest laps. Winner of his Prefinal, again the fastest, he led from start to finish in the Final and won masterfully with a lead of over 8''. Vice-Champion of Europe, Vice-World Champion, 2nd in Las Vegas, Gabriele once again finished 2nd in the WSK Final Cup.

After setting the 52nd time in Qualifying, Alessandro Cenedese had a good recovery in the heats up to 21st, but had to give up at the start of the Prefinal. The young Norwegian driver Martinius Stenshorne, just up from 60 Mini, started badly with his 70th position on the clock. He returned to 41st at the end of the heats despite some penalties and qualified in an incredible 9th place in Prefinal B. He continued his climb to 14th position, a gain of more than 50 places during the meeting. Finally, Lithuanian Kajus Siksnelis made his debut with the team. A penalty of 10'' for having exceeded the limits of the track in the last heat definitively affected his progress.

"We are now going to celebrate this great season," concluded Marco Parolin. "And we will immediately get back to work to build on our commitment to racing in order to prepare our strategy for 2019. After 2018 we have a good trajectory to continue along".

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