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CRG Mini Team set for Italian Karting...

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The karting season has reached the point where the MINI Team and the CRG Racing Team split their programmes for the Senior categories (OKJ, OK and KZ). After sharing the paddock and competing together...
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The 2026 season for the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge marks the 22nd edition of the organisation’s flagship regional program. The championship is coming off a strong 2025 season that...
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The ROK Cup Italia begins the 2026 season at Cremona Karting in San Martino del Lago (Cremona), over a weekend blessed with sunny weather and spring-like temperatures. At the end of Sunday’s...
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Garage Motorsport (PRO) and MLS Racing...

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The 24 Hours Karting of Italy organized by CRG has confirmed itself as one of the most anticipated and spectacular events in the Endurance panorama dedicated to Rental Karting. On March 14th and 15th,...
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The 2026 24 Hours Karting of Italy is scheduled for this weekend (Saturday, March 14th, and Sunday, March 15th) at the 7 Laghi circuit in Castelletto di Branduzzo. The event organized by CRG, with the...
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Penrite partners with Australian Kart...

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Australian and family-owned lubricants company Penrite has partnered with Karting Australia to become the naming rights sponsor for the Australian Kart Championship.  
Superkarts! USA announces removal of pushback bumper for three SKUSA Pro Tour classes
Superkarts! USA announces removal of pushback bumper for three SKUSA Pro Tour classes

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The 2026 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is set to begin in one month, traveling to the Musselman Honda Circuit over the weekend of March 27-29 for the 2026 SKUSA WinterNationals. It will be the third trip...
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Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three...

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Like CRG, Kalì Kart continues to follow a philosophy of continuity with its 2026 Racing chassis range. For the upcoming season across all major national markets and international competitions, the...
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The ADAC Kart Masters will return to the German karting calendar in 2026. With the opening of registration, the official starting signal has now been given for the comeback season of this...
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Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of...

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The new karting season has just begun, and Energy Corse has already celebrated its first victory. At La Conca in southern Italy, during the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, Lev Krutogolov...
Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a healthy and successful 2026
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Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries
Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries

Karting Champions League now welcoming...

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Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy
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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...
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24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than...

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The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will...

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New Chairman for Karting Australia Board Read more

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Rotax British Kart classes ready for 2021 season Read more

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EMR Rotax and Karting South Africa - note on joining WOMZA

EMR Rotax and Karting South Africa - note on joining WOMZA Read more

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ROK Cup 2021 calendar updates

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The begging of ROK Cup 2021 season has been delayed of a week. The first race regarding ROK Cup Italia 2021 will no more be held on 21st of March at South Garda Karting in Lonato rather it shifts on 28th of March at the Franciacorta Karting track.

BRP Rotax not only successful in karting, also in Dakar

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Alpha Karting keeps developing and strengthens its goals for 2021

Alpha Karting keeps developing and strengthens its goals for 2021 Read more

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Rotax South Africa: A new dawn for Karting

Rotax South Africa: A new dawn for Karting Read more

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CRG extends the agreement with Rasmus Joutsimies for 2021

CRG extends the agreement with Rasmus Joutsimies for 2021 Read more

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Botho G. Wagner has passed away at the age of 85

Botho G. Wagner has passed away at the age of 85 Read more

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NGM Motorsport moves to CRG

NGM Motorsport moves to CRG Read more

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WKA Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2021

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As the sport of karting ages, more milestones come up on the calendar each year.  One prominent achievement is the Golden Anniversary of the World Karting Association.  Established in 1971, the WKA will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2021.  To celebrate and bring recognition to the plateau, WKA has officially launched the 50th Anniversary Logo, which will brand the organization throughout its Golden Anniversary year.

Where is Rok Cup running in 2021?

Where is Rok Cup running in 2021? Read more

The calendar is ready now and we are glad to announce where and when the Rok Cup will be run in 2021. The calendar includes 7 Rok Cup Italia races, in which all categories will be present, and three races of the Campionato Italiano ACI-Rok for Rok Senior and Rok Junior alongside the Mini Rok class with a dedicated trophy.

CRG confirms the 24 Hours Karting of Italy in Adria

CRG confirms the 24 Hours Karting of Italy in Adria Read more

CRG and Adria Raceway have extended their partnership for the organization of one of the most successful Kart Endurance events: the 24 Hours Karting of Italy. After three editions held on the Adria track, which had a great success in terms of organization and participation of teams, also in 2021, the event will be held on the Venetian track on the weekend of 13th and 14th of March.

Glenn Keyaert leaves CRG

Glenn Keyaert leaves CRG Read more

At the end of the year, the team manager of the CRG Racing Team, Glenn Keyaert, will leave the Italian company. This is a professional choice of the Belgian technician who, after 9 years in CRG, decided to undertake a new work experience in a different company of the karting sector.

Robert de Haan and Maurice Henry win 2021 Ginetta Junior Scholarship

Robert de Haan and Maurice Henry win 2021 Ginetta Junior Scholarship Read more

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CIK FIA European Championship OK and OK junior: Close heatracing in Essay
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CIK FIA European Championship OK and OK junior: Close heatracing in Essay

In Essay (FRA), 24 Qualifying Heats were run under increasing heat this Saturday, 4th August, 2018. The sporting intensity grew in parallel with the rise in temperatures as we approach the end of this crucial phase of the 4th and last FIA Karting European Championships Competition for OK and OK-Junior. Junior poleman Bedrin remained in control, while Patterson and Thompson dominated the OK category. Six heats remain on the programme for Sunday morning before we will know the 34 finalists of the two categories in the running.

Under the hot Normandy sun, the programme of the day included 24 of the 30 Qualifying Heats of the French Kart Grand Prix, deciding the FIA ​​Karting European Championship for OK and the FIA ​​Karting European Championship for Junior. The races went out in quick succession, producing a quality sporting spectacle on the 1215m of the international circuit of Aunay les Bois / Essay whose new tarmac caused a net gain in performance. Penalties for front fairings in the wrong position at the finish decreased, but the tension enhanced over the course of the day with an increasing number of non-serious incidents. The early fitting of new sets of tyres by some Drivers concerned about their chances of qualifying for the Final also animated the Races. The various title contenders are far from all in a good position for the Finals.

Junior: Bedrin still in charge

The OK-Junior Qualifying hierarchy continued for the top four OK-Junior Drivers. Nikita Bedrin (RUS) kept the lead with three wins in four heats, followed by Victor Bernier (FRA) and Kai Askey (GBR), both winners, and by Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA), who also won. The day was more difficult for the leader of the Championship Paul Aron (EST) who lost several places while his direct pursuer Gabriele Mini '(ITA) was back in the top five. The young Alfio Andrea Spina (ITA) was noticed for a beautiful rise, along with another revelation, Sebastian Gravlund (DNK). Dilano Van'T Hoff (NLD) was in trouble in around 30th.

Patterson and Thompson tied in OK

Already side by side in the Qualifying Practice, Dexter Patterson (GBR) and Harry Thompson (GBR) finished the day on a perfect tie with four wins each. Zane Maloney (BRB) was back in the top three, with Callum Bradshaw (GBR) following in his footsteps ahead of Jonny Edgar (GBR) and Nicklas Nielsen (DNK). Kas Haverkort (NLD) lost some ground while Lorenzo Travisanutto (ITA) slipped more drastically out of the top 10. The leader of the provisional classification of the Championship Hannes Janker (DEU) stayed at the same level as in Qualifying ahead of David Vidales Ajenjo (ESP). 2nd in the Championship, Pedro Hiltbrand (ESP) has not yet recovered the situation and is primarily aiming at qualification, a problem similar to that of Juho Valtanen (FIN).

This Qualifying Phase will end on Sunday morning with the last six remaining heats. Then it will be the turn of the 34 Drivers qualified in each category to compete for the titles in the Final. The weather should be similar to previous days with clear skies and maximum temperatures above 30°. The verdict and the 34 Finalists will be known from 12:00, while the Finals will be held from 13:45 in Junior and 14:45 in OK. The results and live timing are available on www.cikfia.com, while the live streaming on www.cikfia.tv allows you to follow the Competition remotely

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