Tony Kart: “double weekend” with victory and podium
Tony Kart: “double weekend” with victory and podium

Tony Kart: “double weekend” with victory...

Tony Kart: “double weekend” with victory and podium

Tony Kart: “double weekend” with victory and podium

The Tony Kart Racer 401 T won the OK-N final and took third place in the MINI Gr.3 class at the fourth round of the ACI Italian Karting Championship. The Tony Kart Racing Team also took to the track...
A second victory in the Italian Championship for Modena Kart with Kolovos
A second victory in the Italian Championship for Modena Kart with Kolovos

A second victory in the Italian...

A second victory in the Italian Championship for Modena Kart with Kolovos

A second victory in the Italian Championship for Modena Kart with Kolovos

The races keep coming, and so do the podium finishes for the Modena Kart Racing Team. Two weeks after Elton Hedfors’ brilliant performance in the WSK Euro Series, Ioannis Kolovos has added a...
Buggyra Academy partners with Citarusus to launch international karting program
Buggyra Academy partners with Citarusus to launch international karting program

Buggyra Academy partners with Citarusus...

Buggyra Academy partners with Citarusus to launch international karting program

Buggyra Academy partners with Citarusus to launch international karting program

Buggyra Academy, the driver development program of Buggyra Organization, announced a new partnership with Citarusus, one of the leading Czech karting teams, at a press conference in Prague on Monday....
ROK Cup Italia, Round 6 – Race Report from the 7 Laghi Kart circuit
ROK Cup Italia, Round 6 – Race Report from the 7 Laghi Kart circuit

ROK Cup Italia, Round 6 – Race Report...

ROK Cup Italia, Round 6 – Race Report from the 7 Laghi Kart circuit

ROK Cup Italia, Round 6 – Race Report from the 7 Laghi Kart circuit

For the first time in the season, the ROK Cup Italia was hosted at the 7 Laghi Kart circuit (Castelletto di Branduzzo), for the sixth championship round, featuring the hottest summer temperatures. At...
Townsville shines as Championship chase heats up
Townsville shines as Championship chase heats up

Townsville shines as Championship chase...

Townsville shines as Championship chase heats up

Townsville shines as Championship chase heats up

Modena Kart: Three drivers in the top 10 of the Italian Championship after Sarno
Modena Kart: Three drivers in the top 10 of the Italian Championship after Sarno

Modena Kart: Three drivers in the top 10...

Modena Kart: Three drivers in the top 10 of the Italian Championship after Sarno

Modena Kart: Three drivers in the top 10 of the Italian Championship after Sarno

In the ACI Karting Italian Championship, the Modena Kart Racing Team once again fought hard at the front of the field at Sarno in the OK-N Junior class. Radu Basescu Pricop and Ioannis Kolovos put in...
Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis Kolovos and Modena Kart at La Conca
Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis Kolovos and Modena Kart at La Conca

Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis...

Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis Kolovos and Modena Kart at La Conca

Unchallenged dominance for Ioannis Kolovos and Modena Kart at La Conca

ProKart Challenge opens 2026 season at K1 Circuit
ProKart Challenge opens 2026 season at K1 Circuit

ProKart Challenge opens 2026 season at...

ProKart Challenge opens 2026 season at K1 Circuit

ProKart Challenge opens 2026 season at K1 Circuit

The opening two rounds of the 2026 Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge were held over the April 24-26 weekend at K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility welcomed the SKUSA regional program for...
French Formule 20.000 series for 100cc karts of the 90s ready to scream into season 8
French Formule 20.000 series for 100cc karts of the 90s ready to scream into season 8

French Formule 20.000 series for 100cc...

French Formule 20.000 series for 100cc karts of the 90s ready to scream into season 8

French Formule 20.000 series for 100cc karts of the 90s ready to scream into season 8

Formule 20.000 is set to kick off its 2026 season on 9 and 10 May at the Soucy circuit, located 125 km southeast of Paris. The 100cc air-cooled karts from the 1990s to 2002 will then compete on two...
CRG Mini Team set for Italian Karting Championship
CRG Mini Team set for Italian Karting Championship

CRG Mini Team set for Italian Karting...

CRG Mini Team set for Italian Karting Championship

CRG Mini Team set for Italian Karting Championship

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...
ProKart Challenge readies for 2026 season
ProKart Challenge readies for 2026 season

ProKart Challenge readies for 2026...

ProKart Challenge readies for 2026 season

ProKart Challenge readies for 2026 season

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...
The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...
The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona...

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...

The ROK Cup Italia Round 1 at Cremona Karting was blessed with sunny weather and spring-like...

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...
Garage Motorsport (PRO) and MLS Racing (SILVER) are the winners of the 24 Hours Karting 2026
Garage Motorsport (PRO) and MLS Racing (SILVER) are the winners of the 24 Hours Karting 2026

Garage Motorsport (PRO) and MLS Racing...

Garage Motorsport (PRO) and MLS Racing (SILVER) are the winners of the 24 Hours Karting 2026

Garage Motorsport (PRO) and MLS Racing (SILVER) are the winners of the 24 Hours Karting 2026

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,...
IPKarting: Back on the podium!
IPKarting: Back on the podium!

IPKarting: Back on the podium!

IPKarting: Back on the podium!

IPKarting: Back on the podium!

Podium finish at Lonato. The Trofeo Andrea Margutti concludes with Davide Forè taking P2 in the KZ2 Final at South Garda Karting.
All set for the 9th Edition of the CRG 24 Hours karting
All set for the 9th Edition of the CRG 24 Hours karting

All set for the 9th Edition of the CRG...

All set for the 9th Edition of the CRG 24 Hours karting

All set for the 9th Edition of the CRG 24 Hours karting

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...
Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026
Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026

Penrite partners with Australian Kart...

Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026

Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026

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

Superkarts! USA announces removal of...

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

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...
Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need
Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need

Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three...

Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need

Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need

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...
Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026
Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026

Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart...

Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026

Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026

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...
Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026
Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026

Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of...

Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026

Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026

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...

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.

The memorial Carlo Fabi in the history of the Trofeo delle Industrie

The memorial Carlo Fabi in the history of the Trofeo delle Industrie Read more

Edition 2019 of the Trofeo delle Industrie saw Lorenzo Giannoni being added to the Hall of Fame of the event as he won the prestigious Memorial Carlo Fabi of the event organized by Parma Motorsport since 1971.

Some tough luck prevented Maranello Kart to get the win at the Trofeo delle Industrie

Some tough luck prevented Maranello Kart to get the win at the Trofeo delle Industrie Read more

Rosati was involved in an incident, due also to the heavy rain, while Federer kicked off to a good start, but was then slowed down by a spin and ended the Final in P6 after a good comeback race. La Martina, Fetzer and Bernardotto obtained good results, as Rieberer in OKJ.

Ultimate club racers crowned at the bend

Ultimate club racers crowned at the bend Read more

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.

All the “Rain Masters” of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato

All the “Rain Masters” of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato Read more

A very wet edition has been dominated by Giannoni in KZ2, who also won the overall Memorial Carlo Fabi. The Dutch Vanthoff won OK, Cenedese OK-Junior, the Russian Kutskov Minikart and Carenini X30 Senior. The 48th Trofeo delle Industrie has lived a very difficult edition due to the rain that made things tricky in qualifying practice and heats on Saturday and on Sunday, November 3rd, when the track was soaked for the final stages of the event organized by Parma Motorsport at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato.

Livestream of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato

Livestream of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato Read more

The 48th edition of the Trofeo delle Industrie organized by Parma Motorsport is underway at the South Garda Karting Circuit of Lonato with 253 entered drivers. Qualifying practice and heats on Saturday, November 2nd. Finals in Live Streaming on Sunday, November 3rd.
 

Rain made some new protagonists shine at the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato

Rain made some new protagonists shine at the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato Read more

In KZ2, Giannoni delivered “driving lessons” on the wet. In OK-Junior, Bertuca came to the fore in qualifying, as the Russian Kutskov in Minikart, Carenini in X30 Senior and Vanthoff in OK. Finals in Live Streaming on Sunday, November 3rd. Drizzling rain has made the second day of the 48th edition of the Trofeo delle Industrie, event organized by Parma Motorsport, more complicated.

Live timing of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato

Live timing of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato Read more

The 48th edition of the Trofeo delle Industrie organized by Parma Motorsport is underway at the South Garda Karting Circuit of Lonato with 253 entered drivers. Qualifying practice and heats on Saturday, November 2nd. Finals in Live Streaming on Sunday, November 3rd.
 

The first protagonists of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato

The first protagonists of the 48th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato Read more

The 48th edition of the Trofeo delle Industrie organized by Parma Motorsport is underway at the South Garda Karting Circuit of Lonato with 253 entered drivers. Qualifying practice and heats on Saturday, November 2nd. Finals in Live Streaming on Sunday, November 3rd.
 

Ferrari Driver Academy: Schumacher, Armstrong, Shwartzman and Alesi on track with Tony Kart Racing Team

Ferrari Driver Academy: Schumacher, Armstrong, Shwartzman and Alesi on track with Tony Kart Racing Team Read more

Two-day test on kart for the FDA drivers who, within the cooperation with the Tony Kart Racing Team, carried out intense race sessions on the track together with our official drivers.

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Rotax Max Challenge International Final: The heat is on at all levels in Le Mans
Heert-Jan van Keulen
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Rotax Max Challenge International Final: The heat is on at all levels in Le Mans

For its first edition, the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy was the scene of powerful sporting clashes from Thursday 22nd to Friday 23rd August at the Le Mans Karting International Circuit. After 42 Qualifying Heats, the six categories in contention finally revealed the order of their finalists, who will all be back on track on Saturday, 24th August for the big closing day of this new major event of the season.

The good weather continued in the Le Mans region to the delight of the participants and their supporters. Thanks to the joint organisation by the ACO, 3MK Events and BRP Rotax, the atmosphere was really friendly in the paddock of Le Mans where a large shaded Fan Zone gathered all the spectators around many trade stands.

On the magnificent circuit of Le Mans, the races were exciting to experience from start to finish of these Qualifying phases. The competitiveness and fairness of the Rotax Max engines enabled fights between top drivers from around the world. Some competitors left their hopes at the side of the track, while others felt their wings grow for the Final stages scheduled for Saturday, 24th August from 10:00 to 17:00.

 


 

Micro: Lenn Nijs takes the lead
The duel that started in Timed Practice between Thomas Strauven (BEL - Exprit) and Lenn Nijs (BEL - Exprit) continued in the first two heats where the two GKS drivers traded the top places. Strauven however had difficulties at the start of the last heat and finished only 29th, which relegated him to 9th place. Nijs added a second victory to his score and seized the lead against Colin Wazny (POL-Parolin) and Nando Weixenbaumer (AUT-Exprit), while Christopher El Feghali (LBN-KR) and Anton Laksonen (FIN-Parolin) stayed in the top five.

 


 

Bernier finishes at the top of the Mini heats
The poleman in the Mini category, Valentin Hervas (FRA - Birel ART), was forced to concede ground against determined opponents. Three other drivers shared the victories. Augustin Bernier (FRA - KR) was gaining momentum and won the last race while taking the lead in front of Jolan Raccamier (FRA - Birel ART) and Simon Birch Kristensen (DNK - Birel ART) who completed a beautiful race to return from 8th to 3rd position. Behind Hervas, in 4th, Karel Schulz (FRA - Parolin) gained 11 places and was back in the top five.

 


 

DD2: Poleman Munaretto confirms in the heats
Luca Munaretto (ITA - Birel ART) was the best in Qualifying and had two decisive victories to keep the advantage at the end of the heats against his main rival, Paolo Besancenez (FRA - Sodi), who was very consistent in 2nd position. Claudio Pagliarani (ITA - Tony Kart) was back in the top three ahead of Dionisios Liveris (GRC - Tony Kart) and Matthias Njeim (LBN - Birel ART) while Daniel Machacek (AUT - Tony Kart) dropped back in the final heat and was 7th behind Max Fleischmann (DEU - Exprit) who managed a great comeback.

 


 

Mange regains the ascendancy in DD2 Masters
Starting from 5th position in Qualifying, Romain Mange (FRA - Tony Kart) performed well in the heats to win the lead with two 2nd places and a win. The poleman Carl Cleirbaut (BEL - Tony Kart) did well to rank 2nd against Primoz Matelic (SVN - Praga), slightly less convincing. Slawomir Muranski (POL - Tony Kart) and Roberto Pesevski (AUT - Sodi) were in the top five ahead of Scott Howard (AUS - Sodi) who had won the first heat.

The highlights of the meeting, the Senior and Junior categories had 15 Qualifying Heats each on their schedule, i.e. five races per driver. The top 36 qualified for Final A, the following being split between Finals B and C.

 


 

Van Vugt unbeatable in Junior
The poleman Mike Van Vugt (NLD - Exprit) completed a remarkable run of five wins to confirm his status as favourite against Oli Pylka (POL - FA Kart) who followed him closely with four wins and a 2nd position to his credit. Dani Van Dijk (NLD - Exprit) and Kai Hunter (GBR - FA Kart) made good progress in 3rd and 4th places a few lengths from the first two. Esteban Masson (FRA - Kosmic) had taken three superb victories since his 16th place in Qualifying before encountering some difficulties and taking 5th place in the standings.

 


 

Gazeau dominates the Senior heats
Already the holder of pole position, César Gazeau (FRA - FA Kart) did not give anything away to his opponents by winning his five Qualifying Heats in the highly contested Senior category. Illian Bruynseels (BEL - Tony Kart) took 2nd place with great consistency ahead of Oakley Pryer (GBR - Tony Kart). Valentin Gil (FRA - Tony Kart) and Lewis Gilbert (GBR - Tony Kart) completed the top five ahead of Rhys Hunter (GBR - FA Kart), who climbed from 34th to 6th place. Dylan Léger (FRA - OTK) did not reap the benefits of his efforts by finishing 8th after dropping back in the fourth heat, while Lachlan Robinson (ARE - OTK) was 13th after an incident in the same race.

The day ended with the Drivers Presentation which reflected the joy of participating in a first-rate event. A draw was then held to win a magnificent Can-Am Ryker, Rotax BRP's spectacular three-wheeled recreational vehicle, with an acrobatic demonstration, as well as vouchers from Itakashop and others to use in the trade village.

Info and results can be found on the official website.

 

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