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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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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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The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)
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Masterful double for Energy Corse at the Winter Cup

Masterful double for Energy Corse at the Winter Cup Read more

The season has definitely started strongly for Energy Corse with podiums on different continents and successive performances in Europe. At Lonato, Alex Powell and Kirill Kutskov produced a remarkable double at the Winter Cup in Mini Rok. Energy Corse is certainly one of the best teams in terms of training young kart drivers.

Tony Kart Racing Team shines in Lonato for Winter Cup! Turney and Ardigo on the podium

Tony Kart Racing Team shines in Lonato for Winter Cup! Turney and Ardigo on the podium Read more

Tony Kart Racing Team shines in Lonato for Winter Cup with drivers fighting for victories in all categories. The 24th edition of Winter Cup took place in the classic circuit of South Garda Karting where our Racing Team took podiums in KZ2 and OK classes, with Marco Ardigò and Joe Turney both finishing in third place in their finals. These results show once again the reliability and performance of the Tony Kart Chassis Racer 401 R equipped with Vortex Engines.

Who will be crowned the 25th Volant Winfield winner at Paul Ricard?

Who will be crowned the 25th Volant Winfield winner at Paul Ricard? Read more

Following the successful 2018 Volant Winfield, and with winner and reigning French F4 champion Caio Collet earning a spot within the Renault Sport Academy, the 25th edition will once again be a reference for the detection of young talents (most from karting) at the prestigious Circuit Paul Ricard.

First win for Antonelli with the Rosberg Racing Academy

First win for Antonelli with the Rosberg Racing Academy Read more

Finding the most promising drivers and guiding them to international success is the mission of the Rosberg Racing Academy. In Northern Italy, Andrea Kimi Antonelli's victory in OK-Junior at the prestigious Winter Cup more than ever confirms the accuracy of this project and the perfect organisation put in place by Nico Rosberg and the Kart Republic organisation, in partnership with Ravenol.

Birel ART Racing Team: Beautiful introduction at the Winter Cup

Birel ART Racing Team: Beautiful introduction at the Winter Cup Read more

The performance was undeniably there at Lonato for the Birel ART Racing Team, in the three international categories of the Winter Cup. Satisfaction lit up the faces of the technicians from the Lissone factory and their drivers after very encouraging performances during the first big meeting of the 2019 season. The course of such a competition can often be disturbed by racing incidents, but the preparation work by the team during the winter has undoubtedly gone well.

Podium for Paolo De Conto in KZ2 at the 24th Winter Cup

Podium for Paolo De Conto in KZ2 at the 24th Winter Cup Read more

In Lonato’s the crowded and competitive Winter Cup, Paolo De Conto’s second place stands out once again in KZ2. Good results also for Pedro Hiltbrand and Gabriel Bortoleto in the OK and Enzo Trulli in the OK Junior. First meeting of the year for the CRG Racing Team in Lonato, at the 24th Winter Cup, in the traditional event the opens the season and that had an excellent number of participants, with 310 drivers coming from 43 countries. An excellent testing ground in view of the FIA Karting international activity.

Big win for Sodi at the Winter Cup

Big win for Sodi at the Winter Cup Read more

Sodikart could not have dreamed of a better start for the new season than a victory for the Sodi Racing Team in KZ2 at the Winter Cup. Anthony Abbasse managed to achieve an exceptional result ahead of an international field of nearly 100 drivers, including the top KZ specialists on the formidable Italian circuit of Lonato.

Abbasse (KZ2), Travisanutto (OK), Antonelli (OKJ) and Powell (Mini) take the win in the 24th Winter Cup in Lonato

Abbasse (KZ2), Travisanutto (OK), Antonelli (OKJ) and Powell (Mini) take the win in the 24th Winter Cup in Lonato Read more

The 24th Winter Cup ended with spectacular final stages in Lonato. The International event set a record participation of 310 drivers coming from 43 different countries.

Lando Norris back to his roots in karting

Lando Norris back to his roots in karting Read more

British sensation Lando Norris had a busy week, preparing for the F1-season. Last week McLaren unveiled their 2019-warrior; the McLaren MCCL34. Still Norris had time to go back to his roots in karting

Live coverage in webstreaming of the 24Th Winter Cup Lonato

Live coverage in webstreaming of the 24Th Winter Cup Lonato Read more

The 24th Lonato Winter Cup scored record numbers again as it will have 319 drivers entered in KZ2, OK, OK-Junior and Mini Rok. The protagonists and the program of the events that will end on Sunday February 17th. The 24th Winter Cup, race to be held in Lonato del Garda (Brescia, Italy), is all set for another important event. After the heats on Saturday, the much awaited finals will get underway on Sunday.

Lonato Winter Cup: the second day devoted to qualifying heats

Lonato Winter Cup: the second day devoted to qualifying heats Read more

A total of 310 drivers coming from 43 Countries set another important record for the 24th Winter Cup. The much awaited finals will get underway on Sunday from 15.00 with live coverage in web streaming.

Lonato, the spectacle of the 24th Winter Cup is on

Lonato, the spectacle of the 24th Winter Cup is on Read more

A total of 310 are contesting the victory of categories KZ2, OK, OK-Junior and Mini Rok at the South Garda Karting Circuit. Qualifying practice and initial heats named the early pace setters. Further heats will follow on Saturday, February 16th, while the final stages will take place on Sunday, February 17th.

The CRG Racing Team season starts with the 24TH Winter Cup

The CRG Racing Team season starts with the 24TH Winter Cup Read more

The classic meeting scheduled for this weekend in Lonato will be the occasion to present the 2019 drivers line up and make an important shakedown in view of the FIA events. With over 300 drivers, the 24th Winter Cup will be a very interesting event and it will give an excellent feedback in view of the FIA races. All the most important teams and drivers of International Karting will be on track and for the KZ2 class, it will be the first general test in view of the World Championship, that will be hosted by this track in September.

Live-timing and results 2019 Lonato Winter Cup at South Garda Karting

Live-timing and results 2019 Lonato Winter Cup at South Garda Karting Read more

The 24th Lonato Winter Cup scored record numbers again as it will have 319 drivers entered in KZ2, OK, OK-Junior and Mini Rok. The protagonists and the program of the events that will end on Sunday February 17th. The Winter Cup, race to be held in Lonato del Garda (Brescia, Italy), is all set for another important event, with 319 drivers from all over the world entered in this 24th edition. These record numbers confirm the importance of this race which marks the opening of the International season. Qualifying starts on Friday follwing bij the First heats, on Saturday more heatracing and Sunday will be finalsday. Follow the results here:

Alex Irlando’s season gets underway in Lonato for the 24th Winter Cup

Alex Irlando’s season gets underway in Lonato for the 24th Winter Cup Read more

After the first win with the Ronni Sala’s team in Sarno, Alex Irlando will face all his opponents at the traditional meeting in Lonato. After a lot of winter training with his new TM-powered machine, Alex Irlando will start the new season at the South Garda Karting in Lonato, on occasion of the 24th Winter Cup.

Leonardo Marseglia debuts with BirelART at the Winter Cup

Leonardo Marseglia debuts with BirelART at the Winter Cup Read more

The 24th Winter Cup at South Garda Karting sets the stage for the Leonardo Marseglia’s debut in KZ2 with the Red Army from Lissone. Another season is about to start, but this season Leonardo Marseglia will have more new stimuli: new team and different category for him!

Enzo Trulli in the footsteps of his father Jarno Trulli

Enzo Trulli in the footsteps of his father Jarno Trulli Read more

Following his father’s footsteps, 12 years old Enzo Trulli, son of Jarno, that has been a great protagonist of F1 in the ‘90s and 2000s, started a training path in karting, as already happened to several sons of excellent drivers. Obviously, the experience of his father is behind Enzo’s choices. Jarno follows his son actively as second mechanic since the National races in Italy, where Enzo moved his first steps in karting. He chose CRG Racing team for the son in 2018 for his first complete International season, entrusting the Italian outfit.

New Sodi strategy for international racing for 2019

New Sodi strategy for international racing for 2019 Read more

After its successes of last season in KZ2 in the European Championship and the WSK Final Cup, as well as the victory in the 24-Hour Karting at Le Mans as part of the FIA ​​Karting Endurance Championship, Sodikart has decided to increase its international ambitions along three axes to highlight its presence in competition in the short and medium term.

Kosmic aims high for the 24th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup

Kosmic aims high for the 24th edition of the Lonato Winter Cup Read more

The Mercury R chassis powered by Vortex will bring our drivers the best material to fight in Lonato. The 2019 edition of the classic Winter Cup will take place from Wednesday 13rd to Sunday 17th at South Garda Karting.  It will be a good occasion for our Racing Department to optimize the fine tuning of the materials, also looking forward the upcoming and intense racing calendar.

Tony Kart Racing Team is prepared for the 24th Lonato Winter Cup: season opener for KZ

Tony Kart Racing Team is prepared for the 24th Lonato Winter Cup: season opener for KZ Read more

The 24th edition of Winter Cup that will take place at South Garda Karting from Wednesday 13rd to Sunday 17th Feburary means the start of the season for our KZ drivers as they will use this race to get ready for the next events.

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Superb sporting clashes in the Heats and Prefinals
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Superb sporting clashes in the Heats and Prefinals

The weather improved greatly during the Prefinals of the Rotax MAX Challenge International Trophy in Portimão and the variations in grip seen since the Qualifying Heats resulted in races as exciting as they were selective in all categories.

The two days of intense competition went perfectly at the Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve. After a rainy beginning to the week, the Mojo slick tyres gradually came onto the scene on Saturday afternoon during the Prefinals. This made the racing even more competitive, sometimes with some twists and turns, as the participants were preparing for the Finals on Sunday.

 

Grube masters his subject in DD2 Masters

Henrijs Grube (LVA - Exprit - Team Victoria), who had already taken pole position, led the DD2 Masters Qualifying Heats with two victories. He confirmed his confidence by also winning the Prefinal. Rudy Champion (FRA - Sodi - PKS Compétition), who had until then remained in the leader's wake, had to face a drop in performance in the Prefinal and it was Slawomir Muranski (POL - Tony Kart - 46 Team) who finished in 2nd position, followed by Romain Mangé (FRA - Tony Kart), who came back well.

 

DD2 : Besancenez rewarded in the Prefinal

Xander Przybylak (BEL - Tony Kart - Bouvin Power) made perfect progress by winning the three DD2 Qualifying Heats, while Petr Bezel (CZE - Sodi - KSCA Sodi Europe) came back to 2nd position followed by Glenn van Parijs (BEL - Tony Kart - Bouvin Power). In the mixed conditions of the Prefinal, the situation developed well. Paolo Besancenez (FRA - Sodi), who clocked up the 17th fastest time and was 6th in the Qualifying Heats, proved to be irresistible. He won the race with more than three seconds advantage on Bezel, while Xen De Ruwe (SVN - Intrepid - SSC Sportstil) came back from 12th to 3rd position.

 

Macintyre dominates the Junior heats, Locmelis wins Prefinal A

Poleman after Qualifying Practice, William Macintyre (GBR - Kosmic - KR Sport) showed a strong domination during the heats, where he kept the lead thanks to his perfect score of three victories. Aaron Walker (GBR - Tony Kart - Strawberry Racing) made a spectacular comeback from 19th to 2nd position. The consistency of Freddie Spindlow (GBR - Kosmic - KR Sport) earned him 3rd place.

In the Prefinal, on a partially dry track, the scenario was quite different and the tyre strategy was to be important. Walker managed to keep the lead for five laps before crashing. Tim Gerhards (NLD - KR - SP Motorsport) couldn't resist the return of Patriks Locmelis (LVA - Kosmic - KSB Racing Team) for long before the pace started to change at the end of the race. Tom Braeken (BEL - KR - SP Motorsport) came into the last corner and crossed the finish line 1st. A dropped spoiler sent him back to 6th position and it was Locmelis who was declared the winner. Starting 29th, Daniel Guinchard (GBR - KR - Argenti Motorsport) wasn't able to take 3rd place because of his spoiler and was 7th. Evan Giltaire (FRA - Sodi - Sodi Vitesse) was therefore 2nd in front of Freddie Spindlow (GBR - Kosmic - KR Sport).

 

Mini: Hannam in the heats and Jeff-Hall in the Prefinal

The battle was tough during the Mini Qualifying Heats as three different drivers won. Harry Hannam (ARE - MS Kart - DHR) finally overtook Thomas Strauven (BEL - Tony Kart - Strawberry Racing) and Ethan Jeff-Hall (GBR - Tony Kart - Strawberry Racing). Strauven and Jeff-Hall engaged in a long duel during the Prefinal, while Alexander Skjelten (LVA - Birel ART - National) took the opportunity to come back to the front of the race. Jeff-Hall had the last word against his team-mate Strauven and Skjelten finished 3rd, less than three tenths behind.

 

Feghali dominates without exception in Micro

Poleman after Qualifying, Christopher Feghali (LBN - KR - DHR) won the three Qualifying Heats and the Micro Prefinal decisively with a comfortable lead. The battle raged behind him, but Max Sadurski (NLD - Energy) didn't give up the 2nd position to Juliusz Ociepa (POL - Energy - KRK Racing) during the heats or to Jacob Ashcroft (GBR - KR - Dan Holland Racing) in the Prefinal.

 

Duel at the front between Westover and Porter in the Senior category

Poleman Louie Westover (ESP - Tony Kart - DHR) finished the Qualifying Heats in the lead despite his identical score to Morgan Porter (GBR - KR - Argenti Motorsport), each of them having taken two victories. Clayton Ravenscroft (GBR - Kosmic) followed in 3rd position.

On a nearly dry track, the Prefinal was very tough and there were some exciting battles. The duel continued between Porter and Westover who were fighting for the lead. Porter took the advantage at the end of the race, but Ravenscroft took 2nd place in a rather lively last lap. Mark Kimber (GBR - Tony Kart - Strawberry Racing) managed to finish 3rd, while Westover was in 6th position.

 

RMCIT programme for Sunday, 13th December in Portimão

09:00 - 10:08: Warm-up

10:28 - 11:15: Senior and Junior B Finals

11:29 - 12:21: Mini and Micro Finals

13:45 - 15:55: DD2 Masters, DD2, Junior and Senior Finals

16.45 - 17.30: Podiums

 

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