ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report
ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

ROK Cup Italy, Round 5 – The race report

One month after Jesolo, the ROK Cup Italy is back on track for the fifth round of the season, on the occasion of the "night event" in Lonato del Garda. In total, 262 drivers livened up the...
A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart
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A brilliant start to the International...

A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

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Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record
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Liam Carr is knocking on the door of a maiden KA2 Junior SP Tools Australian Kart Championship after an immaculate weekend in Newcastle, while double KZ2 Champion, Troy Loeskow, recorded a...
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Preston and Burke win at Australian Kart...

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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...
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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...
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Stars of Karting take centre stage in Melbourne
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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
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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
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Kennedy and Campbell announced for 2025...

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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...
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Stars of Karting to kick off Formula 1...

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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
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The third round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship got underway in Sarno with the first protagonists in pole position

The third round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship got underway in Sarno with the first protagonists in pole position Read more

The third round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship got underway at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno with 250 drivers on track. The first interesting results came from the qualifying practice held on Friday. Heats will follow on Saturday, July 6th while the double Finals with live TV coverage on AutoMotoTV and web streaming will be on Sunday, July 7th.

Maranello Kart at the third round of the italian ACI Karting Championship

Maranello Kart at the third round of the italian ACI Karting Championship Read more

The third round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship will take place in Sarno next July 5th – 7th. Maranello Kart will be present with several drivers in KZ2, KZN Under, KZN Over, X30 Junior and X30 Senior. Maranello Kart and its drivers are gearing up to get on track at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno for the third round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship.

Richard Mille Young Talent Academy - Season 2

Richard Mille Young Talent Academy - Season 2 Read more

Successfully launched in 2018, the Richard Mille Young Talent Academy will offer another chance for Birel ART kart racing drivers from around the world to make their mark in single-seaters this December. The result of a close collaboration between the Richard Mille brand and the Birel ART group, this completely free training and talent detection operation will award the 2019 winner with a full season in the FIA 2020 French F4 Championship.

Seventh Race of Stars set for the Gold Coast

Seventh Race of Stars set for the Gold Coast Read more

The Race of Stars karting event has been locked in to be held on Queensland’s Gold Coast for a seventh consecutive year.

Great races despite the hot weather at the 6th Summer Trophy in Lonato

Great races despite the hot weather at the 6th Summer Trophy in Lonato Read more

KZ2 was dominated by Denner, the victory of KZN Under went to Dondi, that of KZN Over to Zanoni, 60 Mini’s to Castellozzi and Entry Level’s to Cristoforo. In the Rok Trophy, the victory of Mini Rok went to Anpilogov, Junior Rok’s to Federici, Senior Rok’s to Cuman, Super Rok’s to D’Abramo and Shifter Rok’s to Weibel.

Drivers double dip and set new track records at California Prokart Challenge Weekend in Fontana

Drivers double dip and set new track records at California Prokart Challenge Weekend in Fontana Read more

Multiple two-win performances for drivers at double-header weekend at CalSpeed Karting for Superkarts! USA regional event

Leonardo Marseglia grabs 2nd in the ACI Karting Italian Championship

Leonardo Marseglia grabs 2nd in the ACI Karting Italian Championship Read more

Great performance in Siena by Leonardo Marseglia, 2nd in Race 2 at the ACI Karting Italian Championship. From 15th to 2nd to death with overtakes: Leonardo Marseglia takes home another awesome weekend in Siena, one week before the second and last round of the FIA Karting KZ2 European Championship in Sarno.

Alex Irlando concludes an intense weekend in Siena

Alex Irlando concludes an intense weekend in Siena Read more

Locorotondo’s Alex Irlando raced the ACI Karting Italian Championship in Siena to prepare the FIA Karting KZ European Champhionship in Sarno.

Great show at the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena with a record presence of 283 drivers

Great show at the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena with a record presence of 283 drivers Read more

Cunati won Race-1 in KZ2 and increased his lead, Tormen won Race-2. The other winners are: Trentin and Marenghi in 60 Mini, Cesari and D'Attanasio in KZN Under, Profico and Torsellini in KZN Over, Cenedese and Bertuca in X30 Junior, Villa and Ingolfo in X30 Senior.

Livestreaming: 2e round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena

Livestreaming: 2e round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena Read more

The Italian ACI Karting Championship has scored another presence record on June 9th at the circuit of Siena: 283 drivers are present in the categories KZ2, 60 Mini, KZN Under, KZN Over, Iame X30 Junior and Senior. Qualifying practice took place on Friday, while heats will follow on Friday and the double finals will be on Sunday, June 9th, starting from 10:20.

Many candidates for victory in the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship at the Siena Circuit

Many candidates for victory in the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship at the Siena Circuit Read more

The Italian ACI Karting Championship at the Circuit of Siena, where the new attendance record was registered with 283 riders, proposed the first major protagonists of this second Tricolor race on 7-9 June. Not without a few surprises after the qualifying practice on Friday and above all after the qualifying heats on Saturday's intense day.

Livetiming and Results: 2e round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena

Livetiming and Results: 2e round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena Read more

The Italian ACI Karting Championship has scored another presence record on June 9th at the circuit of Siena: 283 drivers are present in the categories KZ2, 60 Mini, KZN Under, KZN Over, Iame X30 Junior and Senior. Qualifying practice took place on Friday, while heats will follow on Friday and the double finals will be on Sunday, June 9th, starting from 10:20.

Rok Cup International Final. The Definitive Rating Of Senior Rok 2018

Rok Cup International Final. The Definitive Rating Of Senior Rok 2018 Read more

Pietro Delli Guanti won the International Senior Rok Final 2018. Regarding the other positions just after the Champion the situation was not definitive due to a penalty of 10’’ inflicted to the second classified Molinari after a sporting decision of the Stewards. 

A rich round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena with Irlando and Habulin joining KZ2

2019 Karting 24 Hours fully integrated into the ACO's Endurance programme

2019 Karting 24 Hours fully integrated  into the ACO's Endurance programme Read more

For the fourth time, the FIA ​​Karting Endurance Championship will take place at Le Mans within the 34th edition of the 24 Hours Karting from 27th to 29th September 2019. Like last year karting will share the poster with the very popular 24 Hours Trucks as part of a dynamic established by the ACO.

Paavo Tonteri to debut in KZ2 at the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena

Paavo Tonteri to debut in KZ2 at the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Siena Read more

The Finn driver will be at the start with team SC Performance. Lanzeni also the debut with team CKR. On track in Siena 60 Mini, KZN Under and Over, Iame X30 Junior and Senior on June 9th.

Leonardo Marseglia wins the 4th “South Garda Karting” Trophy

Leonardo Marseglia wins the 4th “South Garda Karting” Trophy Read more

On the track that will held the FIA Karting KZ2 International Super Cup, the South Garda Karting in Lonato (ITA), Leonardo Marseglia takes home his first win with the shifterkart.

A spectacular weekend at the opener of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Castelletto

A spectacular weekend at the opener of the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Castelletto Read more

Victories to Cunati and Irlando in KZ2's finals, Macintyre and Powell victorious in Mini, Bertuca and Pulito in X30 Junior, a double win for Villa in X30 Senior and for Rangone in Rok Junior, Rok Senior's wins to Molinari and Locatelli.

One win and two more top six results for Alex Powell

One win and two more top six results for Alex Powell Read more

Alex Powell's last two races in Italy and France have further proved that the young and talented Jamaican kart racer remains one of the top drivers in the 60 Mini category. In mid-April at Lonato, Italy, Alex finished 5th in the prestigious Andrea Margutti Trophy. Two weeks later, the driver from the Energy Corse team scored significant points at the WSK Euro Series in France at Angerville, near Paris, thanks to a 2nd place in the Prefinal and a 6th in the Final. Between these two events, Alex went to Florida, to the Homestead circuit in South Miami, where he won brilliantly in Mini Swift.

The 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy successfully reached its conclusion

The 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy successfully reached its conclusion Read more

Spectacle and organization have been the ingredients of the success of the 30th edition of the Andrea Margutti Trophy. The winners of the 6 categories on track are Denner (Sodikart, KZ2), Bertini Colla (OK, KR), Wernersson (OKJ, Kosmic), Bergstrom (Mini, Parolin), Villa (Iame X30, TBKart) and Leonardi (KFA).

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Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.
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Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.

The 2019 Kosmic chassis Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV have been officially presented. They have new graphics and some innovations concerning the components, new solutions developed in synergy by the Kosmic Kart Racing Depratment and by OTK Kart Group R&D Department.

MAIN NEWS
Mercury R and Lynx R
- Steering wheel provided with high grip rubber, it grants more precision and comfort during the driving
- Standard inclined steering wheel hub
- Integarted floor plate granting a better aerodynamics
- M7 aerodynamic Nassau panel
- Brand new graphic design bodyworks, floor plate and fuel tank stickers

Rookie EV
- New bare frame geometry
- BSM4 one-piece master cylinder with brake pads self adjusting system and self ventilated disc 160x10mm
- Mshl stub axles
- Flat bottom seat available in two sizes
- New graphic for bodyworks

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY
The new 2019 Kosmic chassis have been presented on the occasion of the 2018 World Championships, proving their great value. The Mercury won the World Title both in the KZ class and in the direct drive OKJ. These prestigious results enrich the palmares of the top model of the Kosmic chassis range: three Asia Pacific, one KF3 World Cup and four World Championships, included the 2018 titles. Mercury R and Lynx R are both available in the direct drive version and in the shifter version. Bare frame geometry is unchanged, main innovations concern the components. The only difference between the two models is the diameter of the tubes: Ø 30 mm for Mercury R and Ø 32 mm for Lynx R. More changes have been brought to the Rookie, characterized by a new frame and a re-designed brake system. 

AERODYNAMIC DESIGN  
OTK Kart Group R&D Department focused its attention especially on the aerodynamic aspect. Thanks to computer CFD simulations it has been developed the new M7 nassau panel, provided with Mercury R and Lynx R. Its shape is characterized by a unique and revolutionary design, perfectly integrated with M6 bodyworks. Another great change is the integrated floor plate, a special type of floor plate whose configuration completely seals the frame frontal area, considerably improving the aerodynamic output.

STEERING WHEEL AND INCLINED STEERING WHEEL HUB
The steering wheel stands out among the renewed accessories, it is provided with a special high grip rubber. This special material grants a better comfort and precision during the driving. Together with the steering wheel, it is provided the new inclined steering wheel hub, which allows drivers to adapt their driving position perfectly to their needs

MERCURY R
The Mercury is the “symbol” of the Kosmic chassis range, even if it is similar to Lynx except for the diameters of the tubes. Besides all the technical characteristics of the OK, on the KZ there is also an optimized bare frame design and the BSS brake system, equipped with self adjusting  front brake system with one-piece front calipers with 4 pistons 22 mm Ø.

ROOKIE EV
The chassis for the Mini class is completely new, with characteristics similar to the top models of Kosmic Range. The bare frame has new geometry, keeping unchanged the wheel base of 950mm and the tubes diameter of 28mm. The Rookie EV is also characterized by a new design profile, with 2019 graphics similar to the Mercury R. The OTK Kart Group R&D Department carried out a great job on the brake system, called BSM4, it has been completely re-designed. Its main features are: Ergal caliper equipped with 4 pistons, self ventilated brake disc and one-piece brake pump in Ergal.

 

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