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...

Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

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
2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored

2025 Prokart Challenge Championship...

2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored

2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored

The 21st season of the ProKart Challenge concluded this past October, completing the five events with six rounds of competition for the Superkarts! USA regional program. Eleven different class...
ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change
ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

The 2025 ROK season came to the end with the Rok Festival, which took place on November 29 and 30 at the Franciacorta Karting Track, and now all attention is on the 2026 ROK calendar.
24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!
24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!

24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than...

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

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

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...

New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style

New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style

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

Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

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

With the 2025 ROK season coming to an end, all eyes are already on 2026, a year that promises to be exciting thanks to new developments and unmissable events!
Birelart: Korus Group is Born
Birelart: Korus Group is Born

Birelart: Korus Group is Born

Birelart: Korus Group is Born

Birelart: Korus Group is Born

The Group brings together eight leading Italian companies in an integrated motorsport ecosystem: the first capable of bridging the worlds of karting and racing cars.
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

Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship

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

Final Winners of 2025 Decided at ProKart Challenge

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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Livetiming: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track
Livetiming: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Livetiming: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at...

Livetiming: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

Livetiming: Tillotson T4 Nations Cup at the Lucas Guerrero International Kart track

This week, 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...

Birel ART Racing Team - Winter Cup - A wet victory in Lonato

Birel ART Racing Team - Winter Cup - A wet victory in Lonato Read more

The 26th edition of the Winter Cup was not held in February as usual, but in November on the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato. The rain, which was getting heavier and heavier, made the Final stages more difficult. Dutchman Marijn Kremers, who comes from a seafaring background, won the KZ2 race thanks to his fighting spirit and impressive control in the downpour, a week after Alessandro Buran and the Renda Motorsport team won the 49th Trofeo delle Industrie in KZ2 at Lonato.

Podium for Leclerc by Lennox Racing at the Winter Cup

Podium for Leclerc by Lennox Racing at the Winter Cup Read more

The team did an excellent job at the South Garda Karting circuit and took bronze medal in KZ2 with Pedro Hiltbrand. The Leclerc by Lennox Racing team put the icing on the cake in Lonato to end the European season. The CL chassis produced by Birel ART and powered by TM Racing proved to be extremely competitive in KZ2 as well as in OKJ, both in dry and wet conditions.

Sodi Racing Team - Senna van Walstijn and Adrien Renaudin finish the season in style at the Winter Cup

Sodi Racing Team - Senna van Walstijn and Adrien Renaudin finish the season in style at the Winter Cup Read more

The Winter Cup started in dry conditions and ended in heavy rain. In all conditions, Senna Van Walstijn and Adrien Renaudin set a particularly strong pace in the KZ2 race at the wheel of their Sodi-TM Racing packages from the CPB Sport team. Van Walstijn's performance was rewarded with a podium finish, while Renaudin came close to the same reward!

The 2022 edition of the 24 hours karting of Italy has been presented

The 2022 edition of the 24 hours karting of Italy has been presented Read more

The prestigious Endurance Karting event promoted by CRG will be back in 2022 and will take place on 26th and 27th March, on the Italian racetrack in Adria. After the limitations due to Covid this year, the organizers were convinced to move this event to June, but the 5th edition of the karting marathon that CRG organizes with its Honda-powered Centurion Rental Karts will be back to its usual timing at the end of March.

Australian Kart Championship finale heads to Murray Bridge on December 10-12

Australian Kart Championship finale heads to Murray Bridge on December 10-12 Read more

Karting Australia has confirmed Murray Bridge as the venue for the final round of the 2021 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol EDGE. To be hosted by the Go-Kart Club of South Australia, the event will be contested at the Monarto Karting Complex. It will be the sixth time the venue has hosted a round of Australia’s elite Championship.

Energy Corse on the most important international podiums

Energy Corse on the most important international podiums Read more

Throughout this intense 2021 season, the Energy Corse team has been particularly competitive as recent prestigious international events can attest: a masterful victory in the Rok Cup Superfinal in Mini with the Canadian Jensen Burnett and a podium in OK-Junior during the Champions of the Future series with Tomass Stolcermanis. Stolcermanis also had the honour starting on the front row of the World Championship in his Energy Corse-TM Racing package.

Briggs Kart: How CRG is promoting the basic kart

Briggs Kart: How CRG is promoting the basic kart Read more

It is a common thought among professionals that practiced karting is increasingly becoming an exclusive sport for a few wealthy. This discipline is betraying its origins, a simple and ideal “racing” vehicle to offer the emotions of the track to a wide audience. Unfortunately, also thanks to the increasingly rapid path to motorsport that can be practiced at the age of 15, everything has become more competitive, extreme.

ROK Cup Superfinal 2021: More than 300 drivers for the 19th edition

ROK Cup Superfinal 2021: More than 300 drivers for the 19th edition Read more

The international show of the ROK Cup Superfinal is again protagonist at the South Garda Karting of Lonato for the 2021 edition. A lot of emotions at the track from Tuesday 12th October, the day of the first free practices, to Saturday 16th, the final appointment with the finals, for the 311 enties (coming from 43 countries) in the 7 categories.

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix to tear through city streets for 27th year

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix to tear through city streets for 27th year Read more

Rock Island, Illinois - Dates have been set for the 27th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, on Sept 3-4, 2022. The race lineup and rules are expected to be similar to 2021, with some changes under discussion. Organizers say, after hopefully moving out of the Covid era, racers can expect race details to be announced much earlier in 2022.  Racer organizers will once again be working with local partners to provide a full and fun weekend of activities for both racers and spectators.

2021 Season concludes for California Prokart Challenge

2021 Season concludes for California Prokart Challenge Read more

The 2021 season for the California ProKart Challenge came to a close over the October 2-3 weekend with the sixth and final round of the year held at the CalSpeed Karting facility. It was the second visit to the Fontana, California facility in 2021, previously hosting the double-header weekend in June. For the series finale, the near 100 Superkarts! USA regional entries took to the ‘Classico’ layout to decide this year’s series champions.
 

2021 California ProKart Challenge finale set for calspeed

2021 California ProKart Challenge finale set for calspeed Read more

The 2021 season for the California ProKart Challenge is set to close out next weekend (October 2-3) at the CalSpeed Karting facility. The Fontana, California circuit outside the Auto Club Speedway is hosting the sixth and final round of the championship chase. The program contested a double-round weekend here back in June, with this single-round event set to battle around the ‘Classico’ layout in the counter-clockwise direction. Action in Fontana will be the final step of the 2021 championship program, with drivers taking the best five of six rounds toward the final standings.

Rotax National Round 4 and African Open - Enter Now

Rotax National Round 4 and African Open - Enter Now Read more

Get your entries in for the final round of the Rotax National Championships and the 11th Rotax African Open

2021 California Prokart Challenge battles continued at Willow Springs

2021 California Prokart Challenge battles continued at Willow Springs Read more

The California ProKart Challenge hosted the penultimate round of the 2021 season on the September 11-12 weekend at the Willow Springs International Raceway. The Rosamond, California facility has been the site of many Superkarts! USA regional program events in the past, including both the famed Streets of Willow course and the karting circuit. The two-day event for Round Five of the 2021 championship program was held on the nine-turn, 6/10-mile kart track in the counter-clockwise direction.

Documentary "Schumacher" about the life of Michael Schumacher will be available on Netflix

Documentary "Schumacher" about the life of Michael Schumacher will be available on Netflix Read more

Starting September 15, the documentary "Schumacher" about the life of Michael Schumacher will be available on Netflix. Ahead of the premiere, In addition to the mostly familiar life on the track, the German racing legend's private life is also covered.

Montoya, Smal take podiums at Red Bull Ring for PREMA

Montoya, Smal take podiums at Red Bull Ring for PREMA Read more

Red Bull Ring provided PREMA Powerteam with a challenging weekend as the team lined up for round 5 of the Italian Formula 4 Championship

Double Grand Slam for Colapinto in Red Bull Ring

Double Grand Slam for Colapinto in Red Bull Ring Read more

Bullet Athlete Franco Colapinto claimed two pole positions and controlled both races of Round 7 of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine season at the Red Bull Ring, scoring two victories in the championship in dominant style.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli joins Prema Powerteam for remaining Italian F4 Championship rounds

Andrea Kimi Antonelli joins Prema Powerteam for remaining Italian F4 Championship rounds Read more

PREMA Powerteam announces that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join the team for his car racing debut in the final three rounds of the Italian Formula 4 Championship. The Italian racer will make the step to single-seater competition at the Red Bull Ring only a few days after turning 15 years old.

Karting Australia forms women in karting commission

Karting Australia forms women in karting commission Read more

Karting Australia has announced the formation of a Women in Karting Commission, a Working Committee which aims to create a culture across the whole sport that encourages and facilitates the development and participation of women and girls in all aspects of Australian karting.

South African top karters ready to race as lockdown eases

South African top karters ready to race as lockdown eases Read more

The South African Rotax Max Karting Challenge is raring to race once again following its second lockdown laps in two seasons. Club racing already re-starts this coming weekend before the various regional series picks up again through August and then a revised national calendar will resume in September.

SWS International Finals: a memorable event in Lonato

SWS International Finals: a memorable event in Lonato Read more

The 2021 edition of the SWS International Finals was a great success from 15th to 17th July in Italy at the famous South Garda Karting track in Lonato. 295 participants and 34 nations competed in the Sprint Cup, Junior and Junior Kid Cups as well as the Endurance Cup in a 12-hour race. 

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Rain disrupts early qualifying sessions at Le Mans
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Rain disrupts early qualifying sessions at Le Mans

The first qualifying sessions have now been completed in Le Mans, France, with the Minime (FFSA) / Cadet (UK), X30 Mini, X30 Junior and X30 Master all taking to the track this morning in mixed conditions.

Junior – Gray the early pacesetter

Fresh from his British Championship victory, Oliver Gray (GBR) made himself one to watch after an impressive Euro Series campaign. The first session proved that timing and track position was as crucial as ever with drivers constantly searching for space and a target to aim for. Gray placed himself perfectly setting a 55.814 second lap with Patrick Enok (EST) and Oliver Greenall (GBR) his closest challengers to put themselves in the top ten overall.

Marcus Luzio (GBR) would fall just 0.022 seconds behind as he would top the times in group two with Tasanpol Intraphuvasak (THA) and Casper Jansson (SWE) both setting themselves up nice for the heats also setting a 55.8 second time to finish fourth and fifth. The third and final group would see many struggle to get near the 55 second mark, but one driver who did set a sub 56 second lap was Peadar O’Boyle (IRL). The Irishman has burst onto the scene at the event finishing two tenths ahead of anyone else in his group leaving him just outside of the top ten.

Master – Renaux flies the flag for France

Johan Renaux (FRA) was able to found pace where others weren’t in the second group of the X30 Master. The driver fifth in last years’ event was six tenths faster than anyone in a session affected by rain. Overall he was two tenths quicker than fellow countryman Julien Poncelet (FRA), who is looking to bounce back after a disappointing result last year. Eric Chapon (FRA) makes it three French drivers in the top five with Belgium’s Sebastian Bielande (BEL) and Fabio Kieltika (BEL) taking the other two spots. Renaux’s performance was made more impressive with his time good enough to challenge for tenth in group in the Senior category, despite managing just two flying laps before the rain started to fall.

Minime (FFSA) / Cadet (MUK) – O’Grady first polesitter

Alex O’Grady (IRL) would go fastest in the new Minime/Cadet class with tricky conditions making it a challenge for the youngest of our warriors. In a field largely made of up Irish, French and British drivers, it would be those three nations represented in the top three with Hugo Martiniello (FRA) and Zach Knight (GBR) both putting in strong performances. Racing only on slick tyres the conditions could make it a tough week for the warriors with some of the worst weather predicted for the finals on Saturday.

Mini – America stays on top

Max Garcia (USA) and Christian Miles (USA) are looking to keep the Mini title in the States after Brent Crews took victory in 2018. The American duo were first and third respectively, despite being two tenths apart. Sebastiano Pavan (ITA) was the only real challenger for Garcia and fell short of pole position by just 0.003 seconds! Monza Triziano (SGP) headed up the second group to take fourth overall and was joined on track by the reigning Vice Champion, Freddie Slater (GBR), who has got his campaign off to a decent start with eighth overall.

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