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...
2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon
2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon

2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the...

2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon

2025 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour on the horizon

Fresh off a record setting campaign in Florida, the Superkarts! USA organization is turning its focus on the 2025 SKUSA Pro Tour. Set for its 16th straight season, the championship will again be...
Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!
Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!

Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the...

Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!

Rock Island Grand Prix: Come for the races, stay for the party!

Back in 1978, The Blues Brothers took the world by storm with a skit on Saturday Night Live. A movie followed in 1980, then a sequel and some albums as Dan Aykroyd (Elwood) and John Belushi (Joliet...
Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025
Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025

Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed...

Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025

Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025

In the last few days, Kalì Kart has confirmed the extension of the agreement with the three Zvarich brothers also for the 2025 season. Max, Marat and Mark, therefore, after the first contact with...
Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission
Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission

Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing...

Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission

Iron Dames reveal full 2025 racing programme: 16 drivers, multiple disciplines, one mission

Iron Dames, the trailblazing all-female racing project, proudly announces its expanded 2025 programme, featuring an unprecedented line-up of 16 drivers competing across the globe. This milestone marks...
Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule
Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule

Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets...

Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule

Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge sets 2025 schedule

The 21st edition of the Superkarts! USA ProKart Challenge is projected to be one of the best seasons in the last decade. The organization’s flagship regional program is set to contest six rounds...

Maranello Kart on the podium in Sarno with Zanchetta and Pastacaldi

Maranello Kart on the podium in Sarno with Zanchetta and Pastacaldi Read more

Marco Zanchetta claimed a good second place in Race1 and a fourth in Race2 at the Italian ACI Karting Championship in Sarno. Marco Pastacaldi rounded off the podium with the third place in Race1. Alex Iancu unlucky in Race1 after being among the finalists of 60 Mini.

Wins and podiums for Baby Race In Sarno's Italian Championship round

Wins and podiums for Baby Race  In Sarno's Italian Championship round Read more

Baby Race brought home some serious silverware in the Italian Karting Championship round at Sarno.

Rotax teams up with the EDKRA in Canada in a joint initiative for karting and introduces the first Rotax branded kartcircuit

Rotax teams up with the EDKRA in Canada in a joint initiative for karting and introduces the first Rotax branded kartcircuit Read more

Gunskirchen, June 8, 2018 – This exciting new partnership between engine manufacturer BRP-Rotax
and the Edmonton & District Kart Racing Association in Warburg Alberta sparks a new cooperation that
is fully focused on assisting the sport of karting to grow while sustaining a positive future for the club
members.

ROK THE RIO: THE CHALLENGE OF LAS VEGAS IS WAITING FOR YOU

ROK THE RIO: THE CHALLENGE OF LAS VEGAS IS WAITING FOR YOU Read more

In Las Vegas, Rok will be the protagonist of an event totally dedicated to this category.

Tuto Super One Series, Round 4, Clay Pigeon

Tuto Super One Series, Round 4, Clay Pigeon Read more

The fourth round of the 2018 season saw high temperatures on Sunday at the fast Dorset track and some great racing, particularly in the TKM classes. Honda Cadet and the three Rotax Max classes were also on the programme.

ROK CENTER. A NEW PROMOTION FACILITY IS BORN

ROK CENTER. A NEW PROMOTION FACILITY IS BORN Read more

Thanks to a new partnership with Kartstore, the Rok Center of the center area is born. The new facility will be operating from the next race in the center area, scheduled in Viterbo for next June 24th.

2018 SWS World Final: Heading for Italy

2018 SWS World Final: Heading for Italy Read more

The 8th edition of the SWS World Final confirms Sodikart's desire to give this flagship leisure karting event an even stronger international base. Organised since 2011 in France, the annual meeting of the best drivers of the Sodi World Series will take place this year in Italy, on a large racing circuit near Venice to combine sport and leisure in a new approach.

Tuto Super One Series, Round 3, Larkhall

Tuto Super One Series, Round 3, Larkhall Read more

The third round of the 2018 Super One Series saw some outstanding racing for the IAME Cadet, X30, TKM and Bambino classes at the Scottish circuit of Larkhall. The weather stayed mild but cloudy for most of the event, which was the first of the year for the TKMs and Bambinos. The next round will be at Clay Pigeon in Dorset on the first weekend of June for the Honda Cadet, Rotax, TKM and OK classes.

CRG TO THE FORE IN THE SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP

CRG TO THE FORE IN THE SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIP Read more

The second round of the Spanish Championship in Zuera highlighted the speed of CRG drivers. Fontecha claimed the win in Senior, Santos in KZ2 and De Gaye in Silver.

Tuto Super One Series, Round 2, Whilton Mill

Tuto Super One Series, Round 2, Whilton Mill Read more

The second round of the Tuto Super One Series took place at Whilton Mill at the weekend, with another record entry and again a C Final in Senior Max which Joe Turney continues to dominate.Saturday’s weather was wet or greasy all day, but on Sunday the drivers soon got onto slicks and stayed there.

ACI-ROK JUNIOR AND SENIOR ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

ACI-ROK JUNIOR AND SENIOR ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP Read more

Two weeks are missing before the start of the ACI-Rok Italian Championship, which will take place on the International circuit of Siena (March 27th, 28th and 29th).

Tuto Super One Series, Round 1, PF International

Tuto Super One Series, Round 1, PF International Read more

The 36th edition of the Tuto Super One Series kicked off at the weekend at PF International with racing for the Rotax, X30 and Cadet classes in variable weather. The Rotax classes have been rejuvenated by a new two-day race programme with Qualifying and Heats on Saturday and Finals on Sunday. Senior Rotax has gone from zero to 69 drivers, necessitating C and B Finals, while there were full grids in 177 and Junior Rotax and an increase in Minimax entries. Along with the always-healthy X30 and Cadet grids, altogether there were 301 entries. The next round will be at Whilton Mill on 27th-29th April for the same classes.

AUSTRALIA’S BEST KART RACERS HEADING TO THE BORDER CITY

AUSTRALIA’S BEST KART RACERS HEADING TO THE BORDER CITY Read more

Australia’s best kart racers will head to the Albury-Wodonga region for the second round of the 2018 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship, presented by Castrol EDGE next weekend (April 13-15).

First races and first podiums for Alpha Karting

First races and first podiums for Alpha Karting Read more

Alpha Karting's sporting, technical and commercial strategy has immediately begun to bear fruit at the start of the season in 2018. The new CIK homologated chassis, as well as the FFSA homologated chassis in Minime and Cadet, enabled their drivers and their teams to display a very high level of performance. The podiums are there for the French manufacturer and Alpha Karting has the ambition to continue its momentum alongside its partners.

DREW PRICE INDUCTED INTO MOTOR SPORT HALL OF FAME

DREW PRICE INDUCTED INTO MOTOR SPORT HALL OF FAME Read more

Australian karting icon Drew Price was inducted into the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame in Melbourne on Friday evening.

GREAT SPECTACLE AND A LOT OF RAIN IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE 29TH SPRING TROPHY IN LONATO

GREAT SPECTACLE AND A LOT OF RAIN  IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE 29TH SPRING TROPHY IN LONATO Read more

A total of 204 drivers have contested the first round of the 29th Spring Trophy, race made trickier by the rain that has affected the final stages of the first round with national categories, Iame X30 Trophy and historic karts KFA 100 cc on track.

Baby Race on top, Parolin win Trofeo Margutti

Baby Race on top, Parolin win Trofeo Margutti Read more

It has been an amazing weekend for Baby Race at Lonato in the 2018 running of the prestigious Margutti Trophy. The team led by Sandro Lorandi, running their brand-new Parolin chassis machinery, won the Mini 60 class with Coskun Irfan. The Englishman also delivered a fantastic pole in qualifying to complete the job, while in KZ Alessio Lorandi literally dominated the Final. In addition, Alexey Brizhan and Finlay Kennealy delivered two fourth place finishes in OK and OKJ respectively, in a more than positive outing.

TASMANIAN DALTON AND CAMERON CREATE HISTORY AT MONARTO

TASMANIAN DALTON AND CAMERON CREATE HISTORY AT MONARTO Read more

The opening round of the 2018 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship, presented by Castrol EDGE has created history through Lachie Dalton becoming the first Tasmanian to win a round of the AKC and Aaron Cameron took the first KZ2 round win for JC Kart.

More than 200 drivers already entered the 29th Andrea Margutti Trophy

More than 200 drivers already entered the 29th Andrea Margutti Trophy Read more

The traditional Andrea Margutti Trophy will once again have a great participation. More than 200 drivers already entered the 29th edition of this historic race organized by Parma Motorsport for next March 9-11 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato.

Winter Cup - Lonato: Baby Race climbs learning curve

Winter Cup - Lonato: Baby Race climbs learning curve Read more

It's been a learning weekend for the Baby Race Team at Lonato in the traditional Winter Cup.

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Suspense aplenty at Spa
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Suspense aplenty at Spa

With no fewer than 186 drivers entered, the second event of the IAME Series Benelux again offered a magnificent spectacle on the karting circuit at Spa-Francorchamps. On a track sometimes dry and sometimes damp, discussions were extremely animated on the last weekend of April! Despite the changeable conditions, overall the favourites held their own.

 

Like the opening event at Mariembourg, at Spa-Francorchamps too it was necessary to be skilful in all conditions. After qualifying practice and the first qualifying heats contested on a dry Saturday, the rain came down on Sunday morning, forcing some classes to compete in their second qualifying joust on a soaked circuit. The finals themselves were contested on slick tyres.

 

X30 Senior: winning return for O’Neill Muth

 

In parallel with his participation in the Formula 4 Championship of France, O’Neill Muth continues his training as a kart driver. The fastest in qualifying practice on his first appearance in X30 Senior (14-30 years), nevertheless the “Best Rookie” was only classified in fifth place at the end of the qualifying heats, dominated by the Dutchman Joey Van Splunteren. But in the Final, the former Belgian Cadet Champion soon grabbed the race lead, which he never relinquished, despite the valiant efforts of Olivier Palmaers, in an excellent second place. Taking the third step on the podium, Van Splunteren scored good points and widened the gap in the championship after his victory in Mariembourg. Behind them, there was a great battle between the French drivers Jules Mettetal and Xavier Dias. It finally turned in Jules’ favour after Xavier (10th) copped a 5-second penalty, as a result of a spoiler coming loose after a collision. That decision benefited Mattéo Raspatelli, who completed the Top 5 after climbing nine positions. He was just ahead of a group composed of, in order, Ries Viverette, Xavier Handsaeme, Tuur Stalmans and Bastien Cochet.

 

X30 Junior: Lévêque confirmed

 

This was what is called a perfect weekend! Having achieved the best qualifying time in this category reserved for young people between the ages of 12 and 15, Enzo Lévêque justified his standing as leader of the IAME Series Benelux by winning the 40 points awarded to the leader after the qualifying heats. The French driver also won the Final after a breathtaking fight against Sam Balota. Whilst he had taken the lead on the last lap, the Belgian had to settle for being runner-up by 41 thousandths. Hot! Starting in seventh place, Ben Fayers from Britain beat Valon Janssen and Alessandro Tudisca for third place. His compatriots Zacharias Ripley and Alfie Prince were 6th and 7th ahead of Noah Maton, Frenchman Victor Bernier and Lorens Lecertua respectively. In the provisional classification for the championship, Lévêque logically leads the dance with two Finals won out of two. But in mid-season, the title hopes of his opponents are far from lost!

 

X30 Cadet: Furon-Castelain gains a hold on the championship

 

Like the X30 Junior category, first place was closely contested in the X30 Cadets (10-13 years)! On pole position after qualifying, Olivan Fayt could not repeat the speed he enjoyed during the qualifying heats. In contrast to Victor Louis and Maxime Furon-Castelain who shared wins, and then the front row of the starting grid for the Final, in which gold went again, as in Mariembourg, to the Luxembourg driver Maxime Furon-Castelain. To the very end the new leader of the IAME Series Benelux resisted the attacks made by Victor Louis, who ended on right the tail of his opponent. With the disqualification of the Dutchman Youri Bonte and the 5-second penalties (poorly fixed bumpers) for Mathias Focan and Luuk Neessen, Nohlan Rairoux took the last step on the podium although he passed the chequered flag in sixth position. Focan finally closed the Top 5 ahead of Neessen and Rune Van Overwalle.

 

Mini: Abraham goes ahead of Ottink

 

Once again, the young wolves in the Mini category (7-11 years old) delighted the spectators filling the stands at Spa-Francorchamps! The proof: no fewer than 19 drivers were timed within a second during qualifying practice. Although they all deserved it, there is of course only one winner in the end. And this weekend, his name was Kimmy Abraham! Second after the two qualifying heats, the reigning champion made the most of his meagre experience to finish just one tenth of a second ahead of Douwe Dedecker (starting from pole as leader after the heats) after a great overtaking manoeuvre! With increasing power throughout the weekend, Spa resident Amaury Meertens crossed the finish line in third position. Finishing 4th after starting in 7th position, the Dutchman Nathan Ottink managed some damage limitation in his championship cause, but even so he ceded provisional leadership to Kimmy Abraham before beginning the second part of the season. We note the fine 5th place taken by Simon Lacroix, who had also posted the best time in the qualifying heats, ahead of Jordi Drees. With only 19 points difference between the first six in the provisional classification for the IAME Series Benelux, there is no doubt that things will heat up again at the next two meetings.   

 

X30 Super Shifter: Piirimägi despite Huibers

 

Like Enzo Lévêque in X30 Junior and Maxime Furon-Castelain in X30 Cadet, Sten Dorian Piirimägi confirmed his victory at Mariembourg in X30 Super Shifter (175cc karts with gearboxes). But his progress was not so smooth at Spa-Francorchamps. Winner of pole position in qualifying, the Estonian only managed second and third places in the qualifying heats while Christof Huibers made short shrift of winning both. In the final, the Dutchman continued on his triumphant way ... before being docked a 5-second penalty (for a poorly secured front spoiler). This was a boon for Piirimägi who took first place directly ahead of Antwerp's Frédéric Op de Beeck and the 2017 X30 Shifter Champion Corentin Grégoire, who was able to recover after a difficult start to the season. In 12th position at the start of this decisive round, the 2017 Champion Roy Bakker gave himself a good lift to finish 4th. Sam Claes completed the Top 5 ahead of the hapless Huibers.

 

X30 Master: the first of Bonnes

 

One thing is certain: the second event of the IAME Series Benelux 2018 will remain engraved on the memory of Justin Bonnes, winner in X30 Master (over 25 or more than 75 kilos). The Hennuyères driver in fact completed a perfect drive at Spa-Francorchamps to win maximum points (80), but more importantly he took the first win of his karting career! Although the now leader of the championship had built a small lead early in the Final, he saw the Frenchman David Chenillot overtake him four laps from the chequered flag. The Belgian finally retook the lead on the last lap, after a breathtaking duel! For his part, Hubert Bauthier won his face-to-face with the French driver Jonathan Wemaux. Second at the end of the qualifying heats, the German Sebastian Voges ended the weekend in 5th place, ahead of the returning Julien Jamoye, who posted the best time in qualifying, and the "Best Gentleman", the French driver Olivier Sacco.
Finally, we can report some reassuring news concerning Luca Blasi. Victim of a health problem a few minutes after an incident during his second qualifying heat, the pilot had been taken by helicopter to the University Hospital of Liege for further examination. After a day and a night under observation, he was able to go home on Monday but he must now rest. The entire IAME Belgium team wishes him a speedy recovery.

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