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

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

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
Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry...

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

Superkarts! USA Supernationals 28 entry opens July 31

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

Registrations open for the CRG Rental Kart World Contest

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

Carr drives towards glory as KZ King equals record

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

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

As part of their 2025 ‘ACO Challenge’, Team WRT continues its commitment to meaningful, human-driven initiatives. After winning the 2024 ACO ‘Coup de Cœur’ Award for its...
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
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

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

IPK strengthens its presence in International Competition

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

Breakthrough win for Cooper Folley as Italian flies in Melbourne

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

Kalì Kart on top in the Margutti Trophy

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

2025 Rotax National Cup heads to Albury Wodonga

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...

The Rental Kart World Contest by CRG in Pomposa (Italy)

The Rental Kart World Contest by CRG in Pomposa (Italy) Read more

The challenge among the best international Endurance teams selected through the CRG events all over the world will take place on a 10 Hours race.

Maranello Kart dominantes KZ2 at the opener of the Autumn Trophy in Lonato

Maranello Kart dominantes KZ2 at the opener of the Autumn Trophy in Lonato Read more

Massimo Dante clinched the victory in the first round of the 28th Autumn Trophy in Lonato. Christoph Hold was second, Flavio Sani third and Andrea Ceresoli fifth. The closer to take place on October 6-7.

The 28th Autumn Trophy, a successful event at South Garda Karting in Lonato

The 28th Autumn Trophy, a successful event at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The first round of the 28th Autumn Trophy had 240 drivers at the start. Winners are Dante (KZ2), Irfan (60 Mini), Sala (Entry Level), Trentin (X30 Mini), Villa (X30 Junior), Moretti (X30 Senior), Fornaroli (X30 Master) and Corberi (KFA Nations Cup 2018). The closing round on October 6-7. Lonato del Garda (Brescia, Italy).

Italian Champion back for another tilt at Race of Stars Crown

Italian Champion back for another tilt at Race of Stars Crown Read more

Italian Champion Lorenzo Camplese will make his second start in the Race of Stars International karting event when he heads to Australia’s Gold Coast next month.

The ROK Cup International Final beats the ROK Cup International Final

The ROK Cup International Final beats the ROK Cup International Final Read more

Even in this edition, before starting the engines, every record has been beaten and the ROK International Final confirms to be as one of the world's greatest karting events.

New drivers dominate with wins at 2018 Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom

New drivers dominate with wins at 2018 Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom Read more

ROCK ISLAND, IL – The winds of change blew again at the storied Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom, and this year they brought rain as well. Saturday morning showers forced a change in the practice schedule but heat races and Sunday Feature races went on as scheduled for almost 300 race entries.

Maranello Kart and Griggio win the KZ3 Over Italian Championship

Maranello Kart and Griggio win the KZ3 Over Italian Championship Read more

Cristian Griggio was crowned KZ3 Over Italian Champion in Castelletto di Branduzzo taking two podiums in the finals. Among the quickest, Andrea Spagni won Race2 and Christoph Hold put in a great race in KZ2.

First champions of Triple of Crown of Karting crowned

First champions of Triple of Crown of Karting crowned Read more

ROCK ISLAND, IL – The first champions of the Triple Crown or Karting were crowned at the annual Awards Ceremony following the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom.

From karting to Formula 4: David Schumacher best rookie in ADAC Formula 4 of 2018

From karting to Formula 4: David Schumacher best rookie in ADAC Formula 4 of 2018 Read more

Hockenheim: Schumacher - it's a name that resonates in motorsport like no other. There is Michael Schumacher, the seven-time world champion and most successful Formula 1 driver in history. And then there is Ralf Schumacher, who won six races in the premier class, competed in the DTM over a number of years and today manages the successful junior team US Racing CHRS. Michael's son Mick, who finished the 2016 ADAC Formula 4 season as championship runner-up, is currently causing a stir in the Formula 3 European Championship where he tops the table. But this season, there is yet another Schumacher who is busy writing his own success story. David, the 16-year-old son of Ralf, has been competing in the ADAC High-Speed Academy of Formula 4 where he finished as Best Rookie at the first attempt.

The Italian ACI Karting Championship ended in Castelletto, a round that awarded the KZ2, KZ3 and Rotax Trophy titles

The Italian ACI Karting Championship ended in Castelletto, a round that awarded the KZ2, KZ3 and Rotax Trophy titles Read more

A great spectacle at the circuit 7 Laghi witnessed the KZ2 Italian title going to Pollini. Tolfo clinched the KZ3 Junior title, Simonetti that of KZ3 Under, Griggio KZ3 Over's, as Vuano won the Rotax Trophy.

Asian pair set for Race of Stars Challenge

Asian pair set for Race of Stars Challenge Read more

Asian karting stars Jayden Jin and Yevan David are getting set for the 2018 Race of Stars at the Xtreme Karting Complex on the Gold Coast.

12-Time French Champion coming Down Under

12-Time French Champion coming Down Under Read more

Twelve-time French Champion Anthony Abbasse will make his Australian debut when he lines up on the grid at the Race of Stars to be held at the Xtreme Karting Complex on the Gold Coast next month (October 11-13).

Marijn Kremers returns to chase elusive Winner’s Surfboard

Marijn Kremers returns to chase elusive Winner’s Surfboard Read more

Dutchman Marijn Kremers has confirmed that he’ll be back for another shot at the Race of Stars title on Queensland’s Gold Coast – and he’s determined to take the Winner’s Surfboard back to the Netherlands.

Another title for Baby Race and Parolin in the Junior Rok category

Another title for Baby Race and Parolin in the Junior Rok category Read more

It has been an extremely meaningful and successful weekend for the Baby Race team and for the Parolin manufacturer in the final round of the Italian 60 Mini and Junior Rok championships at Ugento. The Brescia-based squad was able to seal the Italian Junior Rok title with Paolo Ferrari. The young racer ended up third and second in the two Finals respectively, collecting enough point to become the series champion. 
 

Tuto Super One Series, Glan-Y-Gors

Tuto Super One Series, Glan-Y-Gors Read more

Autumn had well and truly arrived at the penultimate Super One round of 2018 at Glan-Y-Gors in North Wales with showers throughout the racing.

KGT Racing Team gets ready for the Rok Cup International Finals

KGT Racing Team gets ready for the Rok Cup International Finals Read more

After the two Italian titles won in Adria, on occasion of the Rok Cup International Finals, KGT Racing Team opens its door to new drivers as testing ground for the forthcoming season.

Ferrari wins, Irfan P2 in triumphant Sunday for Baby Race

Ferrari wins, Irfan P2 in triumphant Sunday for Baby Race Read more

It has been a spectacular Sunday for Baby Race in the Italian ROK Championship at Adria. The team led by Sandro Lorandi secured an authoritative win in Junior Rok thanks to an ever-convincing Paolo Ferrari. The young Italian was the star of the weekend and performed without a hitch at the key moment, showing great maturity as well as speed skills.

Dual World Champion coming back to the Gold Coast.

Dual World Champion coming back to the Gold Coast. Read more

Dual World Karting Champion Paolo De Conto will be making a return to the Gold Coast for the sixth annual Race of Stars next month. The October 11-13 event at the Xtreme Karting Complex in Pimpama attracts the largest number of international drivers to any karting event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Australian Champions crowned for 2018

Australian Champions crowned for 2018 Read more

A day of high octane drama has seen the Champions crowned for 2018 at the Grand Finals of the SP Tools Australian Kart Championship, presented by Castrol EDGE in Melbourne.

Rotax ALL STAR FINALS 2018: US distributors offer a last chance to win a Rotax Grand Finals Ticket on US ground

Rotax ALL STAR FINALS 2018: US distributors offer a last chance to win a Rotax Grand Finals Ticket on US ground Read more

Gunskirchen, J3 Competition and the RTX USA Group, the new Rotax distributors are pleased to announce the ALL STAR FINALS 2018 at Speedsportz Racing Park North Houston,
Houston Texas, USA from October 5 to 7, 2018 where participants in five categories will have the last chance to win a ticket to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals on US ground and to represent their home country in Brazil this coming November.

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Jak Crawford unfazed by Eifel weather: Maiden win for US teenager
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Jak Crawford unfazed by Eifel weather: Maiden win for US teenager

Nürburgring: Jak Crawford (USA, 15, Van Amersfoort Racing) defied the notorious Eifel weather to chalk up his first ADAC Formula 4 victory and get himself back in the running for the title. In the first of three races to be held in the context of the ADAC Total 24-hour race weekend at the Nürburgring, Crawford delivered a lights-to-flag victory from pole position. A late safety car deployment during the rain-affected final laps was also instrumental in helping him to fend off the challenge from Joshua Dürksen (16, Berlin, ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.). Championship leader Jonny Edgar (16, England) finished third to extend his lead in the overall standings. Best Rookie on Friday was ADAC Sports Foundation protégé Tim Tramnitz (15, Hamburg, US Racing) in overall fourth place. The other two races of the Eifel weekend will take place on Saturday (08:25 and 13:10 CEST). They will be broadcast on TV channels SPORT1 and SPORT1+ and can also be watched as a livestream on adac.de/motorsport, SPORT1.de, YouTube.com/ADAC and the Facebook page of ADAC Formula 4.


 
"I am feeling pretty happy at the moment," said Crawford after his hard-fought victory over a tense final phase. The Red Bull Junior converted pole position into an instant lead, but Edgar lost two places on the wet side of the track caused by a series of rain showers. "On my side, the track simply hadn't had a chance to dry up," said Edgar. "It was difficult, because I had never done a start under these conditions before. I had expected to lose a few places, and in that sense, it wasn't all that bad." Dürksen got away really well. He made a lightning start from seventh on the grid and immediately moved up to third place. Meanwhile, at the back of the field, Elias Seppänen (16, Finland, US Racing), who was still second in the championship at the start of the race, had to retire after the first lap. At the front of the pack, a three-way battle developed between Crawford, Francesco Pizzi (15, Italy, Van Amersfoort Racing) and Dürksen.
 
While Crawford was defending himself against Pizzi, Dürksen was briefly forced to back off, but the Berliner recovered quickly and attacked Pizzi in the second half of the race. Dürksen eventually prevailed against the Italian, but Crawford made good use of their preoccupation with each other to pull out a lead of almost two seconds. Dürksen then caught up with the leader again, before the notoriously capricious Eifel weather intervened on the final laps of the race. Several contestants ran wide after losing grip on the increasingly slippery surface, including Pizzi who was overtaken by Edgar and Tramnitz.
 
"It was definitely scary," said Crawford. "In qualifying, we already had the slicks on a wet track, so that was perhaps good practice. But towards the end, it was raining so hard that it was all about staying on the track." In midfield, there was a collision between the two Russians Kirill Smal (15) and Artem Lobanenko (20, both R-ace GP), which resulted in Smal having to park his car right next to the track. One minute before the end of the race, the stewards sent the safety car onto the track and the outcome of the race was effectively decided. A final attack by Tramnitz on Edgar was also no longer possible. "I think I might have managed something there, especially on the last lap," said Tramnitz. "With slicks in these conditions, you never know what might happen. It's a pity, because there might have been a podium in it. But Best Rookie is also a very good result."


 
First-time winners at Hockenheim Oliver Bearman (15, England, US Racing) and Victor Bernier (16, France, R-ace GP) followed Pizzi across the line in sixth and seventh place. Scoring the remaining points on offer were Vladislav Lomko (15, Russia, US Racing), Josef Knopp (16, Czech Republic, ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.) and Knopp's team mate Erick Zuniga (15) from Mexico.
 
Crawford's victory was enough for him to leapfrog Seppänen into second place in the overall standings on a points total of 127 points; the Finnish youngster remains on 124 points after his retirement. Edgar (151) still holds a clear lead: "I just have to keep going like this, try to finish every race and score points. I hope to win a few more races to keep racking up the points. Tomorrow I will start from pole, so hopefully I can win this race." Dürksen has moved up to fourth place overall (108), just ahead of Tramnitz (103).
 
Further comments on the ADAC Formula 4 race
 
Tim Tramnitz (P4 and Best Rookie, US Racing): "I had difficulties at the start; I didn't get off the mark well because the track was still a little wet in some places. I was then able to pass my team-mate Oliver Bearman around the middle of the race, but by then it was probably too late. Then the rain started, which also caused a bit of chaos. But at the same time, it was fun, because new opportunities open up, people are driving different lines than before, and you can try things that might work better than for the others out there. Tomorrow, I'll be starting from eighth place because we took a bit of a gamble in qualifying. Let's see what we can get out of it. Today, the pace was very good, especially in the dry, and maybe we can think about pole for the reversed-grid race."

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