ProKart challenge set for return to Spring Mountain Karting Complex
ProKart challenge set for return to Spring Mountain Karting Complex

ProKart challenge set for return to...

ProKart challenge set for return to Spring Mountain Karting Complex

ProKart challenge set for return to Spring Mountain Karting Complex

The ProKart Challenge will make its second ever visit to the Spring Mountain Karting Complex. The program travels to the Pahrump, Nevada course over the September 12-13 weekend for Round Five of the...
Max vs 100: Verstappen to Take on One Hundred Drivers in World's Biggest Go-Kart Race
Max vs 100: Verstappen to Take on One Hundred Drivers in World's Biggest Go-Kart Race

Max vs 100: Verstappen to Take on One...

Max vs 100: Verstappen to Take on One Hundred Drivers in World's Biggest Go-Kart Race

Max vs 100: Verstappen to Take on One Hundred Drivers in World's Biggest Go-Kart Race

Four-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen, who recently extended his contract with Oracle Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030, will return to his racing roots on September 16. At the...
Second half of 2026 ProKart Challenge begins in Sonoma
Second half of 2026 ProKart Challenge begins in Sonoma

Second half of 2026 ProKart Challenge...

Second half of 2026 ProKart Challenge begins in Sonoma

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The second half of the 2026 ProKart Challenge began over the August 15-16 weekend at Sonoma Raceway. The Sonoma, California circuit welcomed the series for the second of back-to-back trips, hosting...
RGMMC Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Lynn Geidel
RGMMC Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Lynn Geidel

RGMMC Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder...

RGMMC Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Lynn Geidel

RGMMC Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder Lynn Geidel

It is with profound sadness that RGMMC shares the news of the passing of its co-founder, Lynn Geidel.
SuperNationals 2026: Senior MAX and Mini MAX engines from every country are welcome
SuperNationals 2026: Senior MAX and Mini MAX engines from every country are welcome

SuperNationals 2026: Senior MAX and Mini...

SuperNationals 2026: Senior MAX and Mini MAX engines from every country are welcome

SuperNationals 2026: Senior MAX and Mini MAX engines from every country are welcome

Karting Solutions Group, the US distributor for BRP-Rotax karting products and home of the Race Rotax brand, is confirming a key detail for racers ahead of the 2026 SKUSA SuperNationals: Rotax engines...
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...

CRG, Victory in Las Vegas to Logan

CRG, Victory in Las Vegas to Logan Read more

More than 500 drivers made it to the start of the spectacular XXII SuperNats in Las Vegas. Rob Logan (team Nash Motorsport) won Master Shifter. Paolo De Conto, who won three editions of this race, has been among the quickest in KZ but had to retire from the Final.

First exhibitor list for the 27.IKA-KART2000, Kartmesse Offenbach: More exhibitors and more international than ever!

First exhibitor list for the 27.IKA-KART2000, Kartmesse Offenbach: More exhibitors and more international than ever! Read more

For the 27.IKA-KART2000, on the 26th and 27th January 2019 in Offenbach am Main, the first list of exhibitors has now been published on www.kartmesse.de.

Positive momentum shared during the Birel ART distributors' meeting

Positive momentum shared during the Birel ART distributors' meeting Read more

27 of the main international distributors of Birel ART met for two days at the heart of the Italian company in Lissone for their now traditional annual meeting. A unique opportunity for meetings and exchanges, this seminar confirms the privileged place of Birel ART in 21st century karting. The main thrusts of the strategy concerning racing, as well as in rental, a sector of the future in full development, were at the heart of the debates.

Opening venues confirmed for 2019 AKC & RPT

Opening venues confirmed for 2019 AKC & RPT Read more

The host venues for the opening events on the 2019 National Karting Calendar have been confirmed. The Rotax Pro Tour will kick off the year at Melbourne’s Todd Road circuit on January 26/27.  It will be the first of six rounds for the National Series. The opening event in the 2019 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship will be hosted by the Ipswich Kart Club in Queensland on February 15-17.

CRG Nordam in Las Vegas with 36 drivers

CRG Nordam in Las Vegas with 36 drivers Read more

Everything is ready for the XXII SuperNats that will take place in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino from November 14th to 18th. Over 500 drivers coming from the 5 continents will challenge in one of the most prestigious events of the season on the weekend of November 18th: the XXII SuperNats organized by the SKUSA on the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino circuit.

2018 Ultimate Club Racers announced: $50,000 in prizes shared among Club Racers across the Country

2018 Ultimate Club Racers announced: $50,000 in prizes shared among Club Racers across the Country Read more

The Ultimate Club Racers have been decided for 2018 with the SP Tools Club Driver Rankings coming to a sensational conclusion across the final weekend of October. With more than $50,000 in prizes up for grabs, the rankings generated interest from all parts of the country with more than 5,000 competitors featuring in the standings.

Maranello Kart on the podium at the Trofeo delle Industrie with SRP Racing Team and Fabian Federer

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Maranello Kart secured the second place in KZ2 with Fabian Federer of Team SRP at the 47th Trofeo delle Industrie in a very difficult race due to the weather in Lonato. Christoph Hold ended his race in seventh place.

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The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie highlighted the great protagonists of a very wet edition Read more

Several spectacular races characterized the finals of the Trofeo delle Industrie. The victories went to Pelizzari in KZ2, Smal in OK-Junior, Irfan in 60 Mini and Bristot in X30 Senior. The Memorial Carlo Fabi went to OKJ dominator Smal.

The Industries Trophy influenced by the rain

The Industries Trophy influenced by the rain Read more

The conditions of the track were almost impossible during Heats and Finals, but the CRG drivers achieved many positive placements, despite several highs and lows.

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Baby Race takes podium sweep  in 47th Trofeo delle Industrie Read more

Baby Race experienced a triumphant weekend in the 47th running of the prestigious Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato. The team led by Sandro Lorandi dominated the Mini 60 class by scoring a fantastic 1-2-3 finish: Coskun Irfan was the winner ahead of Rafael Modonese and Ean Eychmans.

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato. Free practice results

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato. Free practice results Read more

The first times of the 47th Trofeo delle Industrie have been put in during free practice at South Garda Karting in Lonato on Friday. Qualifying and heats on Saturday October 27th. Second chance races and Finals in Live Streaming on October 28th.

CRG will attend the 18th Copa de Campeones

CRG will attend the 18th Copa de Campeones Read more

The factory Racing Team will be one of the protagonists of the historic race on the Spanish circuit of El Vendrell

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The forthcoming 47th Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato with 240 drivers coming from 37 countries Read more

A total of 115 Italian and 125 foreign drivers are getting ready to get on track for the 47th edition of the Trofeo delle Industrie in Lonato from October 26th to 28th. Ward Racing is the team fielding the highest number of drivers, Sweden is the most represented foreign country.

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie reaches level 240 drivers

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie reaches level 240 drivers Read more

The 47th Trofeo delle Industrie has recorded a success of presence with 240 entered drivers in the four categories that will be entitled to contest this year the event organized by Parma Motorsport from October 26th to 28th at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato.

Rok Cup International Final 2018 Video Clip

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An exciting video clip summarizes the sixteenth edition of the Rok Cup International Final. In four mintues you will be involved in all the incredible emotions that the 420 Rokkers, coming from all over the world, experienced and conveyed during a race week taking place in Italy, on the South Garda.

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The Italian ACI Karting 2019 Championship will feature five rounds. One round only for the National Trophy, Italian Cup and Italian Championship for Regional Teams. 

Rok Cup International Final 2018. The Races

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The Rok Cup International Final proves to be a world party for the Rokkers and one of the most amazing events of the karting scene. The 2018 Champions won the Title at the end of a winning selection, which arose endless emotions during the whole week with 420 drivers challenging each other, coming from 51 different Countries. The final party on Saturday (October 13th) sealed the wonderful atmosphere that has been reigning in the paddock of the South Garda, an alchemy that only the Rok can mix, among passion, competitiveness and friendship.

CRG and Paolo De Conto to the fore at the “Race of Stars”

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Paolo De Conto and CRG ended an exceptional comeback race started from P18 in P2 on the wet in Australia. After two editions of the “Race of Stars” won by De Conto, the Italian driver confirmed his place among the main protagonists of this Australian event.

Anthony Abbasse takes victory in the 2018 Race of Stars.

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Frenchman Anthony Abbasse has become the fourth winner to etch his name onto a Gold Coast 600 Race of Stars Surfboard after winning the event held on the Gold Coast today. The SodiKart factory driver was supreme in taking a dominant win this afternoon.

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VAR signs fresh UAE F4 Champion Francesco Pizzi
Mitchell Koolen
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VAR signs fresh UAE F4 Champion Francesco Pizzi

Zeewolde, March 12, 2020 – Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce the joining of Francesco Pizzi. The young Italian will compete for the Dutch outfit in the 2020 Italian F4 Championship, as well as selected rounds of the ADAC German F4 Championship. Pizzi will be racing alongside VAR’s Red Bull Juniors Jonny Edgar and Jak Crawford.

Unlike many in motorsports, Francesco does not come from a long line of related race drivers where one generation is followed by the next. As a matter of fact, the now 15-year-old Italian was the first in his family ever to take on the challenge of racing.

Having that said, it is even more special that Francesco took the wheel of a go-kart already at the very young age of 7-years-old. Only two years later Pizzi entered the ACI Sport Italian Championship, where he impressively showed off his skills by winning the round at South Garda Karting. The years thereafter are characterized by a long list of significant achievements gathered at national- and international karting championships.

Last year, Pizzi made the leap into single seater racing by entering the UAE F4 Championship. His entry didn’t go unnoticed as he pulled a hat-trick on what was his first F4 experience ever. Claiming the victory in all three races made Pizzi immediately the driver to beat and it stayed like that for the remainder of the series. A week before this announcement Francesco impressively clinched the F4 UAE Championship title in his maiden single seater year.

Rob Niessink, CEO at Van Amersfoort Racing: “We are very excited to have Francesco on-board for the upcoming season. He was already on our radar but especially after his performance during the UAE F4 series, it was clear for us we wanted him to join VAR. He is young and very eager to compete at the next level in F4 racing. The Italian Championship is highly competitive and therefore a perfect next step for him. In addition, he will gather more experience during a selected number of rounds in the ADAC German F4 Championship. It is clear that we will support Francesco in every step of the way and the crew is very excited to get started with him.”

By taking on the Italian F4 Championship plus selected rounds of the ADAC German F4 Championship, Pizzi is able put valuable miles under his belt and get a good taste of a wide variety of high-profile circuits throughout Europe. Francesco will be sided by ex-F1 driver Gianmaria Bruni, who will offer his support to the young talent during on what still is his first year in Formula 4.

“I’m riding an incredible rollercoaster ride” says Francesco Pizzi. “Only one week ago I lived the highlight of my career by becoming an F4 champion in my rookie year. Now I am packing my bags to join Van Amersfoort Racing in the Italian F4 series, plus some rounds of the German F4 Championship! Becoming champion has given me an incredible boost for the new season. I am very well aware that the competition will be fierce, but I am ready and extremely motivated to be successful. I have huge confidence in VAR. They’ve paved the road for so many greats in the sport and being part of this team only motivates me more!”

The Italian F4 Championship also counts 7 race weekends with 3 races each. The series starts in May and runs through to October. The championship kicks off at the circuit of Monza whereafter the team visits Imola, Vallelunga and Misano. Round 5 and 6 take place across the Italian border at the Hungaroring and Red Bull Ring. The season finale is scheduled early October at the Mugello circuit. (dates and locations still provisional at time of this release).

The 2020 season of the ADAC Formula 4 Championship contains 7 events with 3 races each. The season kicks off at the end of April at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. After that the VAR F4 team visits the Nürburgring, Red Bull Ring and then returns to the Nürburgring for the second time around. Next in line is Zandvoort, located in the dunes of the Dutch coastline, whereafter the team makes its way to the Hockenheimring. The season finale takes place also at the Hockenheimring in mid-October.

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