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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...
2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon
2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon

2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the...

2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon

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Fresh off a record setting campaign in Florida, the Superkarts! USA organization is turning its focus on the 2025 SKUSA Pro Tour. Set for its 16th straight season, the championship will again be...
Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!
Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!

Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the...

Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!

Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!

Back in 1978, The Blues Brothers took the world by storm with a skit on Saturday Night Live. A movie followed in 1980, then a sequel and some albums as Dan Aykroyd (Elwood) and John Belushi (Joliet...
Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025
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Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed...

Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025

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In the last few days, Kalì Kart has confirmed the extension of the agreement with the three Zvarich brothers also for the 2025 season. Max, Marat and Mark, therefore, after the first contact with...
Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission
Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission

Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing...

Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission

Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission

Iron Dames, the trailblazing all-female racing project, proudly announces its expanded 2025 programme, featuring an unprecedented line-up of 16 drivers competing across the globe. This milestone marks...
Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule
Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule

Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets...

Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule

Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule

The 21st edition of the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge is projected to be one of the best seasons in the last decade. The organization’s flagship regional program is set to contest six rounds...
ROK Cup 2025 Regulations
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24 Hours Karting of Italy: the entry list becomes increasingly international
24 Hours Karting of Italy: the entry list becomes increasingly international

24 Hours Karting of Italy: the entry...

24 Hours Karting of Italy: the entry list becomes increasingly international

24 Hours Karting of Italy: the entry list becomes increasingly international

Registration of the teams coming from all over the world for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy, the reference Rental kart event among international endurance races, scheduled for next March 1-2 on the...
Zayne Burgess to Join Andretti Global Driver Development Program
Zayne Burgess to Join Andretti Global Driver Development Program

Zayne Burgess to Join Andretti Global...

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Andrea Margutti Trophy: The celebratory event “1990-2020” on March 1st

Andrea Margutti Trophy: The celebratory event “1990-2020” on March 1st Read more

On track categories MINI, OKJ, KZ2, Iame X30 Senior and X30 Junior. Entry lists to open on February 3rd 2020. The “Andrea Margutti” Trophy continues to honour the memory of the young karting promise Andrea Margutti with the 31st edition of the event that started back in 1990. The 2020 event will take place as usual at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato on February 27th – March 1st with the organization by Parma Motorsport. Entry lists to open on February 3rd.

Italian ACI Karting 2020 Championship: validity, calendar, tracks and categories

14 Years-old Jamie Day Handpicked to become factory driver for Charles Leclerc in Lennox Racing Team

14 Years-old Jamie Day Handpicked to become factory driver for Charles Leclerc in Lennox Racing Team Read more

Last month Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc launched his own kart brand in association with Birel ART, and local Dubai Kartdrome racer Jamie Day, who has already tested and raced on the chassis, has been officially selected to be a factory driver running under the established Lennox Racing Team based in Italy.

Emirates Racing claims maiden Pro Endurance Title! Fernando Alonso and FA Racing on podium in 24 hours of Dubai

Emirates Racing claims maiden Pro Endurance Title! Fernando Alonso and FA Racing on podium in 24 hours of Dubai Read more

The Emirates Group Karting Club (EGKC) traded one title for another as one of their two teams, Emirates Racing (#8), claimed its first Pro Championship on Saturday (14 December) during the final round of the Dubai Kartdrome Endurance Championship Powered by Motorsport Wheels, while its sister squad, Team Emirates (#9), fell short in a close championship battle with LD Russia (#18) for the 2019 Corporate crown.

Line-up Sodi Kart Racing Team for 2020 season

Line-up Sodi Kart Racing Team for 2020 season Read more

After a highly successful 2019 season – whose highlights included Emilien Denner’s victory at the FIA Karting International Super Cup, Bas Lammers winning the WSK Super Master Series championship, Anthony Abbasse’s victory in the Winter Cup and victory in Le Mans 24-hour race, Sodikart has opted to bolster its international ambitions and raise its profile on the world karting competition stage. 

CRG presents the 24 hours of Italy 2020

CRG presents the 24 hours of Italy 2020 Read more

You never change a winning format, so the 24 Hours of Italy will keep all the features that made it one of the most prestigious races in the Endurance sector. Starting from the date at the beginning of the season, confirmed on March 28th and 29th. It is confirmed the high-profile location as well, the Adria Raceway, one of the most beautiful layouts, provided with services able to make this hard and demanding marathon the most comfortable as possible for teams, with its masonry boxes, hotel rooms above the pit lane, one of the best a lighting systems in Europe and modern video control system with over 20 cameras.

A new chapter for Anthony Abbasse

A new chapter for Anthony Abbasse Read more

In 2020, you will no longer see Anthony on the major international circuits. Anthony has decided to take a different path with a change of career. Sodikart has had a very close relationship with Anthony for many years, and of course, supports Anthony in this new adventure.

Tony Kart rules over Macau

Tony Kart rules over Macau Read more

In the traditional appointment of the Macao Internationa Kart Grand, in Coloane, our official drivers occupy the first four position of the KZ final rating. The victory was centred by Phakka ahead of Viganò and Piccini, fourth Milell. 

ROK: A worldwide success

ROK: A worldwide success Read more

Not only the Superfinal in Lonato, but also the ROK the Rio in Las Vegas and the Asia Final in Singapore have characterized an amazing end of the season with almost 800 Rokkers getting on track and awarding 18 Champion Titles.

Rafael Villagomez recognised by the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy in Le Mans

Rafael Villagomez recognised by the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy in Le Mans Read more

Held in difficult weather conditions, the second Richard Mille Young Talent Academy highlighted Mexico's Rafael Villagomez among the 17 young talents gathered at Le Mans. After rigorous physical, mental and sporting evaluations, Rafael made the difference with his ability to progress, suggesting excellent potential in motorsport. Richard Mille has shown his confidence in him by offering him the chance to participate in the 2020 French F4 Championship.

The Rok Asia By Domenico Cicognini

The Rok Asia By Domenico Cicognini Read more

The 2019 Rok Superfinal Champion, Domenico Cicognini, conquered the opportunity to race the 2019 Rok Cup Asia Final with his victory in October at the South Garda. Domenico did not miss this wonderful opportunity given by Vortex and on the KF1 Karting Circuit in Singapore, he enjoyed a new and amazing experience.

French karting champion Emilien Denner will take his first steps in Single-seater racing

French karting champion Emilien Denner will take his first steps in Single-seater racing Read more

The 17 year old Strasbourg driver will head to the southern hemisphere series on the back of an impressive season in karting in KZ2 in which he won the FIA Karting KZ2 International Supercup during the FIA Karting World Championship held in Italy in Sept.’19 and the 30° Trofeo Andrea Margutti, as well as finishing second in the FIA Karting European Championship with the win of FIA Europe Round 2 in Sarno in what is considered as one of the best and epic FIA Final of the last years. He was also third in the 2018 CIK-FIA European KZ2 Championship and is widely regarded as one of the best young karting talents in the world.

Charles Leclerc karting competition department in collaboration with the team Lennox Racing

Charles Leclerc karting competition department in collaboration with the team Lennox Racing Read more

Not long ago, Charles Leclerc announced the launch of his own range of kart chassis, produced in the Birel ART factory. The news has made a big impact in the industry and beyond thanks to the incredible popularity of the Monegasque prodigy whose recent exploits at the wheel of his Ferrari F1 have delighted motorsport enthusiasts around the world.

2nd Adria Karting Expo is on his way

2nd Adria Karting Expo is on his way Read more

The Adria Karting Expo is the sector expo dedicated to the karting world, already become a reference for national and international manufacturers and realities in the karting sector. After last year's success, we are setting up an even more content-packed 2019 edition. From the display of the karts of all the major brands to the free kart test for children, 3 days will be packed with initiatives for kart and motor enthusiasts.

CRG at the 2nd Karting Expo

CRG at the 2nd Karting Expo Read more

Since Friday 29th November until Sunday 1st December you will be able to visit the CRG stand at the Adria Raceway, in Italy, where the Racing and Rental lines will be displayed, besides the opportunity to test the Karts of the Rental line in the indoor track.

Results of the SKUSA Supernationals at Las Vegas, Nevada

Results of the SKUSA Supernationals at Las Vegas, Nevada Read more

In the world of motorsports, few races can be billed as the race of the year, but time and time again the SKUSA SuperNationals have been dubbed the pinnacle karting event of the year. It is poised once again to be “the race of the year.” SKUSA SuperNationals karting event is from 20th to 24th November in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Marijn Kremers winner of 2019 FEED Racing

Marijn Kremers winner of 2019 FEED Racing Read more

Marijn Kremers is officially the laureate of the very first FEED Racing edition. The 21-year-old Dutchman won the final, after several months of competition.

Timeschedule SKUSA Supernationals at Las Vegas, Nevada

Timeschedule SKUSA Supernationals at Las Vegas, Nevada Read more

In the world of motorsports, few races can be billed as the race of the year, but time and time again the SKUSA SuperNationals have been dubbed the pinnacle karting event of the year. It is poised once again to be “the race of the year.” SKUSA SuperNationals karting event is from 20th to 24th November in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Australian Kart Championship to hit the bend in 2020

Australian Kart Championship to hit the bend in 2020 Read more

The Board of Karting Australia has confirmed that the season opener for the 2020 Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol EDGE will be held at Australia’s newest karting facility – The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia. To be hosted by the Barossa Go-Kart Club, with the support of several other South Australian Clubs, the opening round will be contested on February 28-March 1.

Parolin on the pace at Castelletto

Parolin on the pace at Castelletto Read more

Organised on the 7 Laghi circuit of Castelletto, the second and last WSK Open Cup event was not spared by the weather. The cool weather was accompanied by many showers, although the Finals were held on a virtually dry track. Hugo Sasse in OK and James Wharton in OK-Junior confirmed Parolin's excellent competitiveness while the successes multiplied in Mini in parallel with the revelation of two young talents in the Parolin Racing Kart team with the Russian Khavalkin and the Chinese Zhang.

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Ultimate club racers crowned at the bend
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Ultimate club racers crowned at the bend

The first ever Ultimate Club Racer event has come to an end at South Australia’s The Bend Motorsport Park with winners coming from no less than five Australian states in a dramatic final day that crowned Australia’s best club karters. The inaugural event drew together racers from every state in Australia to compete for the ‘silver plate’ that they’ll have the honour of running for the next 12 months in Karting Australia competition.

The big contingent of West Australian competitors ensured there are plenty of victories celebrated with the state equalling Victoria for the most class wins with five apiece. Each state or territory had a driver on the podium for at least one class, proving the national success of the SP Tools Club Driver Rankings program, while a unique ‘State of Origin’ teams event took place on Saturday with Queensland taking the win. Two of the most popular wins came for local South Australian drivers that cleaned up big wins in their respective careers.

Jack Szewczuk took out the final race of the day in Cadet 12. He outlasted a race long battle that included Miley Miller and Kamal Mrad - which ended when Mrad turned Miller around on the final lap. This promoted Xavier Avramides to second position after coming from 11th on the grid to join the front of pack fight, the podium was completed by NSW’s Logan Eveleigh. The other South Aussie to win was Anthony Capobianco in his first Junior race since stepping up from Cadets. Capobianco took the win in an incredible finish to the KA4 Junior race. While being in the top five all weekend long, Capobianco was behind a terse battle between Marcus Pisani and Jordan Shalala which boiled over with a quarter of a lap to go.

Shalala and Pisani collided the final complex of turns which brought Capobianco into the fight. Miraculously, Shalala stayed on the track - as did Capobianco - the pair coming to the line with just 14 one-thousandths separating them at the finish. The Northern Territory’s Tyson Mattiazzo then came through for third.

It was better news for Shalala in KA3 Junior. A race long battle with last year’s overall SP Tools Club Driver Rankings winner, Steven Tsemelis was resolved in yet another race that went down to the wire. Shalala got the best of Tsemelis to win, while Hugo Simpson came home third.

SP Tools Junior Sprockets graduate, Corey Carson came through to win Cadet 9 after a last lap collision eliminated WA’s Connor Radford. Dominic Mercuri and Radford had been locked together for much of the race and as Radford went for the move on the last set of corners he misjudged opening the opportunity for Wollongong-based Carson to win. Mercuri salvaged second with Campbell Thompson claiming third.

The big 4SS fields provided plenty of entertainment. The Ladies Final produced the tightest race of their division throughout the weekend. Brooke Miller continued her domination but was made to work hard by Caprice Hall. Hall took the lead on several occasions through the final stages, however Hall swept through and led home the WA quinella. The duo were joined for much of the race at the front by Kirsty Mullen, the Victorian ultimately coming home in third position.

It was a similar story for Mullen in 4SS Senior Light where she also ended up on the podium. It was taken out by Queenslander Scott Pearce who overcame an enthralling race lead battle with Brynn Stewart to get the win by just 0.143 of a second. Mullen completed the podium. Pearce scored a second podium himself in 4SS Senior Medium where a three kart battle among the big field had the crowds enthralled.

Pearce lost places during the opening corner battles and had to fight his way to the front to join the race that was raging between Lukle Lane and Ian Branson. Once joining the duo, they pulled away from the field. Branson showed frustration towards Lane and Pearce, however they kept their cool with Queenslander Lane winning by 0.083s from Pearce and Branson just trailing them.

In better news for the Branson family, Mitchell Branson took out the 4SS Senior Heavy category in a dominant victory that had been the order of the day for him getting home in front of Tim Murphy and Peter Rogers. Victorian Anthony Baker took out 4SS Senior Heavy (A) over David Cook and Jason Ramsay. In 4SS Junior, Ethan Flynn emerged on top after an entertaining battle, besting James Micucci-Allen and Julian Cook.

Cody Leunan joined his sister Brooke Miller in the winner's circle after overcoming a surprise performance from Paul Trengove in TaG Light. Trengove led all the way until two corners from home when Leunan got through for the win, while Luke Clee came home third. TaG Heavy was taken out by Harley Bishop.

WA’s Joshua Healy won TaG Restricted Light after a race long battle between up to five karts on occasions. He came home ahead of Nathaniel Harrison and Bradley Vaughan, while Christopher Quinlan won TaG Restricted Medium, Ian Branson won Combined Masters, Chantelle Hall took out KA3 Senior Medium and Xavier Kokai got the win in KA4 Junior Heavy.

All in all, the Ultimate Club Racer I was declared a huge success from all concerned and planning has already begun for Ultimate Club Racer II to come up across the weekend of November 13-15 2020. Please keep an eye on Karting.net.au for more details.

2019 Ultimate Club Racers
Cadet 9 - Corey Carson (NSW)
Cadet 12 - Jack Szewczuk (SA)
KA4 Junior Light - Anthony Capobianco (SA)
KA4 Junior Heavy - Xavier Kokai (Vic)
KA3 Junior - Jordan Shalala (NSW)
4SS Junior - Ethan Flynn (WA)
4SS Ladies - Brooke Miller (WA)
4SS Senior Light - Scott Pearce (Qld)
4SS Senior Medium - Luke Lane (Qld)
4SS Senior Heavy (A) - Anthony Baker (Vic)
4SS Senior Heavy (B) - Mitchell Branson (Vic)
TaG 125 Light - Cody Leunan (WA)
TaG 125 Heavy - Harley Bishop (Vic)
TaG 125 Restricted Light - Joshua Healy (WA)
TaG 125 Restricted Medium - Christopher Quinlan (NSW)
Combined Masters - Ian Branson (Vic)
KA3 Senior Medium- Chantelle Hall (WA)
 

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