Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families
Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing...

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

Journie Rewards Creates Life-Changing Experiences for Driving Academy Families

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Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream...

Lots of fun, new streets at 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

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The 30th running of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race, this year will feature 20 races on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day...
ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway
ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway

ProKart Challenge to host round five at...

ProKart Challenge to host round five at Sonoma Raceway

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A significant weekend lies ahead for the ProKart Challenge program. The Superkarts! USA regional program is set to host Round Five of the 2025 schedule on August 23-24 at Sonoma Raceway. The weekend...
ROK Cup Italia: ROK GP Junior engine confirmed for the 2026 season
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ROK Cup Italia: ROK GP Junior engine confirmed for the 2026 season

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In the middle of the 2025 ROK Cup Italia season, OTK Kart Group officially confirms the ROK GP Junior engine for the Junior ROK category, still for the upcoming 2026 season.
Sarah Bradley returns to Ryan Perry Motorsport
Sarah Bradley returns to Ryan Perry Motorsport

Sarah Bradley returns to Ryan Perry...

Sarah Bradley returns to Ryan Perry Motorsport

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15-year-old American karter Sarah Bradley has announced her move to Ryan Perry Motorsport for the remainder of the 2025 season. The Wildwood, Florida resident is leaving the Speed Concepts Racing team...
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Exclusive room block established at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino for Superkarts! USA...

Exclusive room block established at...

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A new two-stroke category in SWS
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Sam Dicker races into title contention in Ipswich
Sam Dicker races into title contention in Ipswich

Sam Dicker races into title contention...

Sam Dicker races into title contention in Ipswich

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Double KZ2 Australian Karting Champion, Sam Dicker has elevated himself into contention for a third consecutive Australian Title after winning the 50th round of the SP Tools Australian Kart...
SWS International Finals 2025: A highly successful event in Spain
SWS International Finals 2025: A highly successful event in Spain

SWS International Finals 2025: A highly...

SWS International Finals 2025: A highly successful event in Spain

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For its 14th edition, the SWS International Finals took place in Spain from 2nd to 5th July 2025 at the prestigious KartCenter in Campillos. The world's largest recreational karting event visited...
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian...

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

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Modena Kart Racing Team continues to dominate the podium! Whatever the competition, the Italian team confirms its expertise. A week after their double podium finish in the WSK Euro Series, Gioele...
Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31
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Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry...

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

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Superkarts! USA has confirmed the opening day for registration for SKUSA SuperNationals 28. The November 12-16 event is set for a return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway following the success of the...
Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest
Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

Registrations open for the CRG Rental...

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

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In just over 10 days, many rental kart drivers have already registered for the Sprint Cup and several teams have signed up for the Endurance Cup, the two main events of the Rental Kart World Contest...
Registration now open for  30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix
Registration now open for  30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Registration now open for 30th annual...

Registration now open for 30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Registration now open for 30th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix

Registration is now open for the 30th annual The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest and most prestigious karting street race. This year’s race is August 30-31, 2025 and...
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
A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

A brilliant start to the International...

A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

A brilliant start to the International season for Modena Kart

Drivers in the colours of the Modena Kart team have become regulars on the podiums of the biggest events since the start of 2025, in the WSK Promotion series as well as the ACI Karting Italian...
Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record
Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record

Carr drives towards glory as KZ King...

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...
A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative
A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative

A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO...

A helmet for Gabin – Team WRT’S ‘ACO Challenge 2025’ initiative

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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

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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
Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

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

Race Report: The ROK Cup Italy with Round 2 held at the 7 Laghi Kart in Castelletto di Branduzzo

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IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition
IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

IPK strengthens its presence in...

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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).

Livestreaming of the 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy in Lonato

Livestreaming of the 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy in Lonato Read more

Qualifying heats on Saturday showed the pace of the main protagonists but Prefinals will be crucial on Sunday morning (at 11.45) to get the best starting places on the Final starting grids (at 14.20). The appointment with the live-streaming of Prefinals and Finals of all categories will begin at 11:45.

A lot of candidates to the final win of the 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy in Lonato

A lot of candidates to the final win of the 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy in Lonato Read more

Qualifying heats on Saturday showed the pace of the main protagonists but Prefinals will be crucial on Sunday morning (at 11.45) to get the best starting places on the Final starting grids (at 14.20).

237 drivers from 40 countries ready for an exciting 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy

237 drivers from 40 countries ready for an exciting 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy Read more

Lap times have highlighted the speed of the first protagonists of this great International Karting event that is celebrating its 30th edition at the South Garda Karting in Lonato. The charm of edition 30 of the Andrea Margutti Trophy has had its first racing day on Friday, April 5th with 237 verified drivers out of the entered 251 coming from 40 different Countries.

Alex Irlando debuts in the FFSA French OK Championship

Alex Irlando debuts in the FFSA French OK Championship Read more

Apulian Alex Irlando is ready for his third race in a row in Angerville (FR) on occasion of the FFSA French OK Championship.

Enzo Peugeot's ambitious program in international karting and maiden victory in Genk

Enzo Peugeot's ambitious program in international karting and maiden victory in Genk Read more

Enzo Peugeot is competing in his fourth season of Karting. At 13 years old, this Beaune native takes everything he can to succeed. 2019 will see him starting in the highest class in his age group, at the heart of the cosmopolitan fields of the European and World FIA Karting Championships. Since the winter break, he has already taken part in three events, in three different countries, and has just taken his first victory at the Genk circuit with his new team VDK Racing. The tone is set! Engines ready, and… action!

The 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy reached level 251 drivers

The 30th Andrea Margutti Trophy reached level 251 drivers Read more

The 30th edition of the Andrea Margutti Trophy, race scheduled for next April 4th – 7th at South Garda Karting in Lonato, registered a good participation.

Great participation at the 30th Spring Trophy in Lonato

Great participation at the 30th Spring Trophy in Lonato Read more

A record participation of 550 drivers took part in the two rounds of the 30th Spring Trophy,  whose two rounds have been held on March 17th and 31st, 2019, in Lonato. The winners of the Spring Trophy are Dante (KZ2), Cesari (KZN Under), Nalon (KZN Over), Blum (60 Mini) and Giusto (Entry Level).

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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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