Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries
Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries

Karting Champions League now welcoming...

Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries

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Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy
Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

Numerous International Teams registered...

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Just a few days after entries opened in early December, a strong number of teams have already registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy, promoted by CRG and scheduled for March 14–15 at the...
2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored
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2025 Prokart Challenge Championship...

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24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!
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24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than...

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The 24 Hours Spa Karting is returning! Although the 2025 edition could not take place, organiser One Day Karting has decided to make up for it in 2026 with two events: one with a Sodikart fleet on 13...
Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at  FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup
Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at  FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup

Australian Hamish Campbell finishes...

Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup

Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)
The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will...

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)

In recent days, CRG officially announced the date and location of its flagship rental event: the 24 Hours Karting of Italy will be held on March 14–15 in Italy at the Castelletto di Branduzzo...
New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style
New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style

New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE...

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The Champions of the Future Academy Program UAE Series made its debut at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi, opening a new chapter for RGMMC’s global arrive-and-drive...
Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series
Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

Superkarts! USA confirms location for...

Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

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Since its inception in 2018, the Superkarts! USA Winter Series has been situated in the state of Florida, hosting events at Ocala Gran Prix, AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires and,...
ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar
ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar

ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and...

ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar

ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar

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Birelart: Korus Group is Born
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Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship
Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship

Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart...

Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship

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Karting Australia is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2026 Australian Kart Championship, setting the stage for another exciting season of top-level competition across the nation.
A major sporting and organizational success for the 2025 Rental Kart World Contest
A major sporting and organizational success for the 2025 Rental Kart World Contest

A major sporting and organizational...

A major sporting and organizational success for the 2025 Rental Kart World Contest

A major sporting and organizational success for the 2025 Rental Kart World Contest

New format, same outstanding success for one of the most prestigious events in CRG’s Rental calendar: the Rental Kart World Contest. The 2025 edition of this renowned international meeting,...
Final Winners of 2025 Decided at ProKart Challenge
Final Winners of 2025 Decided at ProKart Challenge

Final Winners of 2025 Decided at ProKart...

Final Winners of 2025 Decided at ProKart Challenge

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The 2025 season concluded for the ProKart Challenge following the action on October 11-12 at the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California, facility welcomed the Superkarts! USA regional program to close...
Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting
Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the...

Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

The 23rd edition of the ROK Cup Superfinal, from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th October at the South Garda Karting track in Lonato, is on its way, and more drivers from all over the world will take...
Livetiming: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting
Livetiming: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

Livetiming: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at...

Livetiming: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

Livetiming: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

The 23rd edition of the ROK Cup Superfinal, from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th October at the South Garda Karting track in Lonato, is on its way, and more drivers from all over the world will take...
Prokart Challenge set for 2025 season finale at K1 Circuit
Prokart Challenge set for 2025 season finale at K1 Circuit

Prokart Challenge set for 2025 season...

Prokart Challenge set for 2025 season finale at K1 Circuit

Prokart Challenge set for 2025 season finale at K1 Circuit

The 21st season of the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge is set to end following the sixth and final round of competition on October 11-12 at the K1 Circuit. For a third time this year, the SKUSA...
Sunday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track
Sunday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Sunday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations...

Sunday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Sunday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Today, the Tillotson T4 Nations Cup will take place at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track in Spain. Tillotson T4 Nations Cup – the best 4-stroke pilots from all over the world will...
Saturday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track
Saturday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Saturday live stream: Tillotson T4...

Saturday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Saturday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Today, the Tillotson T4 Nations Cup will take place at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track in Spain. Tillotson T4 Nations Cup – the best 4-stroke pilots from all over the world will...
Friday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track
Friday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Friday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations...

Friday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Friday live stream: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

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Energy Corse on the podium all over the world!

Energy Corse on the podium all over the world! Read more

In FIA Karting, Rotax, Rok or IAME, and in numerous countries around the globe, podium finishes are on the cards for Energy Corse. In OK, Tomass Stolcermanis is racking up a string of brilliant results and is currently 4th in the FIA Karting European Championship, just a few points behind 3rd place. In Mini, Niccolo Perico leads the Italian Championship after his victory at La Conca! On the other side of the world, podium finishes were also on offer in the Australian Championship, as well as in the Rotax Challenge in the USA.

Lana Flack re-writes the record books in Newcastle

Lana Flack re-writes the record books in Newcastle Read more

History was created at Round Three of the SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol EDGE as Lana Flack became the first female driver to win an event at a multi-round Australian karting Championship in 26 years.

WKA Changes Date and Venue for the Next Southern Gold Cup Round

WKA Changes Date and Venue for the Next Southern Gold Cup Round Read more

Responding to the schedules of multiple events, the World Karting Association (WKA) recognized that far too many events were scheduled on top of each other, forcing racers into the tough decision of choosing one event over another.  As a result, WKA made an aggressive decision to get out of that multiple-event pool to help the racers with their schedules. 

Repeat winners and first time victors at California Prokart Challenge

Repeat winners and first time victors at California Prokart Challenge Read more

The second event of the 2023 California ProKart Challenge saw teams and drivers return to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park over the May 6-7 weekend. Round Two of the Superkarts! USA regional program welcomed nearly 100 karters competing in seven categories around the 7/10-mile circuit in the clockwise direction. Perfect racing weather provided an amazing backdrop for the racing action over the two days.

CIK-FIA Pays tribute to Angelo Parrilla

CIK-FIA Pays tribute to Angelo Parrilla Read more

With the recent death of Angelo Parrilla at the age of 77, the karting community has lost one of the most influential and respected figures in the development of the discipline worldwide.

WSK Super Master Series: Two new titles for the KR brand

WSK Super Master Series: Two new titles for the KR brand Read more

The international events continue week after week, and the trophies pile up on the shelves of the drivers and teams using KR Global Motorsport Company equipment. After successes in IAME and Rotax in the previous days, the WSK Super Master Series ended in Cremona with no less than 13 podiums in the Finals and in the general classification.

California ProKart Challenge Returns to Action This Weekend

California ProKart Challenge Returns to Action This Weekend Read more

The month of May is here and so is the second round of the 2023 California ProKart Challenge. The Superkarts! USA regional series returns to the Buttonwillow Raceway Park to complete the back-to-back trips to start out this year’s championship program. The 19th season of the series began in March at the Buttonwillow, California facility and during this return, the drivers will run in the clockwise direction for the two-day Round Two event.

Sodi World Series - The first Electric Final goes to Sweden

Sodi World Series - The first Electric Final goes to Sweden Read more

This year, the SWS Final will be split into two. As a sign of the times, in parallel to the "classic" SWS International Finals scheduled in Slovakia in July, Sodikart is organising the first SWS e-Sprint International Final in Sweden. On 28th and 29th April, Gothenburg will welcome the first SWS finalists at the wheel of electric karts on the two GoKart Centralen circuits.

Hometown Heroes take Australian Kart Championship wins in Perth

Hometown Heroes take Australian Kart Championship wins in Perth Read more

West Australian competitors have taken the challenge to the SP Tools Australian Kart Championship regulars winning several classes on home soil in Perth on Sunday afternoon, the biggest win going the way of Jake Klarich, who took an emotional victory in KZ2.

Australia’s best kart racers set for the West this weekend

Australia’s best kart racers set for the West this weekend Read more

Australia’s top young drivers will be on show at the Wanneroo International Kartway this weekend, for round two of the 2023 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol EDGE.

Rok Cup Italia, Round 1 - Race Report

Rok Cup Italia, Round 1 - Race Report Read more

The Franciacorta Karting Track in Castrezzato (BS) inaugurated the new ROK Cup Italia season with an extraordinary participation of 215 drivers in the six racing categories. At the end of the day on Sunday, the following championship leaders emerged: Zsebo Marcell (Mini ROK), Marchesi Nicolas (Junior ROK), Dragan David (Senior ROK), Bal Antoni (Expert ROK), Cicognini Domenico (Super ROK) and Rigodanza Riccardo (Shifter ROK).

California ProKart Challenge opens 2023 season at Buttonwillow

California ProKart Challenge opens 2023 season at Buttonwillow Read more

The opening weekend for the 2023 California ProKart Challenge took place over March 11-12 at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park. Nearly 100 competitors participated on the weekend at the California facility with two full days of action for the first event of the six-round championship program. The 7/10-mile circuit in the counter-clockwise direction welcomed nine drivers earning their first victories on the season at the Superkarts! USA regional program.

Kart CRG: Everything is ready for the 2023 edition of the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

Kart CRG: Everything is ready for the 2023 edition of the 24 Hours Karting of Italy Read more

The countdown for one of the most awaited events of the Endurance Karting season, the 24 Hours Karting of Italy organized by CRG, has started. The event will take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March on the 7 Laghi Kart track in Castelletto di Branduzzo, Italy.

Livestream: Rotax `O plate` British Open Kart Championship at Whilton Mill

Livestream: Rotax `O plate` British Open Kart Championship at Whilton Mill Read more

The Wera Tools Rotax British Open Kart Championships [17-19 March] is all set to be one of the largest `O plate` meetings in decades, as over 220 entries will head for Whilton Mill for the prestigious event.

Live timing: 34th Trofeo Andrea Margutti at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live timing: 34th Trofeo Andrea Margutti at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

After the first two days dedicated to qualifying practice and heats, the 34th Trofeo Andrea Margutti organized by Parma Motorsport is ready for the final stages on Sunday, March 19th at South Garda Karting in Lonato. The live streaming will start at 11:20 with the Prefinals, and from 14:20 with the Finals of OK-Junior, MINI Gr3 Under 10, MINI Gr.3, KZ2, X30 Senior and X30 Junior.

Livestream: 34th Trofeo Andrea Margutti at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Livestream: 34th Trofeo Andrea Margutti at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

After the first two days dedicated to qualifying practice and heats, the 34th Trofeo Andrea Margutti organized by Parma Motorsport is ready for the final stages on Sunday, March 19th at South Garda Karting in Lonato. The live streaming will start at 11:20 with the Prefinals, and from 14:20 with the Finals of OK-Junior, MINI Gr3 Under 10, MINI Gr.3, KZ2, X30 Senior and X30 Junior.

Rotax classes return under Karting Australia approval and sanction

Rotax classes return under Karting Australia approval and sanction Read more

Karting Australia and BRP-Rotax are pleased to announce they have signed a multi-year agreement with option that will see the most popular Rotax MAX engines re-Homologated, supplied and Approved for use in Karting Australia sanctioned Competition with immediate effect.

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix adds 3 new classes for Sept. 2-3 street race

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix adds 3 new classes for Sept. 2-3 street race Read more

It’s been almost 30 years since planning began for the first Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race. This will be the 28th year. The sport has changed a lot in that time and sometimes it’s hard to notice changes when you host one race a year. Rock Island organizers have taken a look at how they are doing and what might need to change. There are 2 major challenges and, in a sense, they go hand in hand: the racing needs to be safer; more support is needed from karters and sponsors due to growing costs to keep the event thriving.

Young Henry Dusts the competition in South Australia

Young Henry Dusts the competition in South Australia Read more

Henry Johnstone has completed one of the most dominant SP Tools Australian Kart Championship final appearances to win the first round of KZ2 at Monarto in the river city of Murray Bridge, South Australia. He was not headed in the final and took the win by over six seconds in his BirelART machine. Emotional scenes ensued as he celebrated the victory. Second was defending Australian Champion, Joshua Fife who started his campaign well. Grabbing his best finish in KZ2 was Championship stalwart, Reece Cohen, who had put in a summer of hard work off-track to finish third. Another to record his best finish was New Zealander Nathan Crang.

California ProKart Challenge begins 19th season next weekend

California ProKart Challenge begins 19th season next weekend Read more

The 2023 California ProKart Challenge will begin on the March 11-12 weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. The 19th season of the Superkarts! USA regional program visits the California facility for the first round of the six-round championship series. The race will be the first major event within the state on the season, with big numbers anticipated for the two-day event.

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Parolin Racing Kart - European Championship, Zuera (ESP) - Pole position and top six in OK-Junior in the European Championship with Rinicella
Mitchell Koolen
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Parolin Racing Kart - European Championship, Zuera (ESP) - Pole position and top six in OK-Junior in the European Championship with Rinicella

Parolin Racing Kart caused a sensation in Zuera with the remarkable competitiveness of its official karts. Rinicella's pole position in OK-Junior was like a thunderbolt in the Aragonese desert, and the rest of the competition confirmed the Italian brand's leading potential. The many ups and downs of a very eventful competition then turned the tables, but Rinicella finished 6th in the Final, while Morgatto and Sääskilahti deserved to be congratulated for their formidable comeback in the OK heats.

"We have a lot to be happy about at the start of the European Championship," said Marco Parolin. "It was a tough competition and there was no shortage of disappointments in the on-track clashes. However, Rinicella's rise to prominence is a sure sign. He confirmed that his pole position was not due to luck by staying in the top three in the Junior heats. Trentino confirmed our excellent competitiveness with a solid run in the category. In OK, our drivers were not able to confirm in Qualifying the performances they were capable of during Free Practice. Despite this unfavourable starting situation, the fact that Morgatto and Sääskilahti were able to gain more than 20 places each and qualify for the Final is a very good thing for the team. Our objective is to learn from this event and to approach the Sarno meeting with greater ambitions.”

The revelation of Rinicella in OK-Junior

The young Italian driver had already made a name for himself in Champions of the Future, but he took another step forward during the first round of the European Junior Championship. Thanks to good management of the Qualifying session, he was able to show the speed of his Parolin-TM Racing kart by taking pole position with a lead of a tenth. He followed up with four good heats, two wins and two 2nd places. He crashed to 15th at the beginning of his last heat, but managed to regain eight places in four laps. The battle was fierce during the 15 laps of the feature race. Rinicella fought first in the top three, led the race for three laps before conceding a little bit of ground afterwards. His 6th position at the finish and in the provisional standings gives him great opportunities for the rest of the season.

Also fast during Qualifying, Giovanni Trentin has also made good progress since Champions of the Future. After consistent heats, he crossed the finish line in 13th place before dropping four places after a penalty for leaving the lane at the start. Maxwell Dodds was well on his way up from his modest 36th Qualifying position, but had to interrupt his run after the fourth heat. Chilean Nicolas Ambiado was discovering the Junior category after a few European races in 60 Mini in previous years and was completing a strong apprenticeship at European level.

Wharton out, Morgatto and Sääskilahti take over

James Wharton's 17th fastest time in Qualifying gave the Australian hope of a comeback during the heats. Unfortunately, two unfavourable results out of four races prevented him from reaching the Final. Hugo Sasse also narrowly missed out on the Final, which was decided by an unhooked spoiler penalty.

Matheus Morgatto's chances looked slim with his 42nd position in Qualifying. However, the Brazilian perfectly exploited the potential of his machine to regain 22 places during the extremely competitive heats and reached 21st place in the Final with a great fighting spirit. The Finnish driver Henri Sääskilahti had a similar scenario, as he brilliantly negotiated his heats in the second half of the field and climbed from 56th to 32nd position in this difficult exercise. Unfortunately, he was forced to retire in the Final.

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