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

SWS International Finals 2025: A highly successful event in Spain

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

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.

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.

Alex Irlando's Lonato Wintercup finishes at the first corner

Alex Irlando's Lonato Wintercup finishes at the first corner Read more

Not the best weekend for Alex Irlando during the Lonato Wintercup. A contact occurred immediately after the green light bends Alex Irlando’s axle, forcing him to retire.

Suleiman Zanfari has new ambitions for 2018

Suleiman Zanfari has new ambitions for 2018 Read more

Drawing on the lessons of his first season in OK-Junior, Suleiman Zanfari is changing his strategy for 2018. He chose to race with the Lotus Racing Karts team who he knows well and that he knows will to dedicate themselves entirely to him. Surrounded by highly valued technicians, he will use Tony Kart chassis with Vortex engines.

Maranello Kart’s racing team is ready for the Italian debut at the Winter Cup in Lonato

Maranello Kart’s racing team is ready for the Italian debut at the Winter Cup in Lonato Read more

Maranello Kart’s racing team is ready for the Italian debut at the Winter Cup in Lonato, which marks the opening to the International season.

THE FIRST PROTAGONISTS OF THE WINTER CUP OF LONATO CAME FORWARDS IN PRACTICE AND HEATS

THE FIRST PROTAGONISTS OF THE WINTER CUP OF LONATO  CAME FORWARDS IN PRACTICE AND HEATS Read more

A series of good performances has opened the 23rd edition of the Winter Cup at the South Garda Karting of Lonato. The race has 322 drivers on track out of the entered 333. The two Lorandi brothers have been shining in KZ2, Travisanutto in OK, Mini’ in OK-Junior, Protasiewicz and Antonelli in Mini Rok.

Massive entries for Australian Kart Championship opener

Massive entries for Australian Kart Championship opener Read more

The Murray Bridge region will become a hype of activity next week for the opening round of the 2018 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship, presented by Castrol EDGE. With a record 291 entries having been received across the nine Championship Classes, the event will be the largest ever held at the Monarto Karting Complex since it opened almost a decade ago. In addition to every State and Territory in Australia, Competitors will travel from as far as New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and America to compete at the event

Energy Corse ready to take up the challenges of 2018

Energy Corse ready to take up the challenges of 2018 Read more

The offseason has been busy at Energy Corse with the CIK-FIA homologation of the new “Space” chassis for the 2018-2020 period and the launch of production. The first tests began in January and racing even resumed before the start of February at Adria. The competitiveness is already there within Mick Panigada’s team with very good performances in the two WSK Promotion events.

All the categories of the Italian ACI Karting Championship 2018

All the categories of the Italian ACI Karting Championship 2018 Read more

Alongside the national categories 60 Mini, OK-Junior, KZ2 and KZ3, the ACI Karting Championship confirmed the introduction of the Rok Cup, Easykart and Rotax Trophies. The single make Naskart trophy will also be present.

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Tony Kart is WSK Euro Series KZ2 Champion
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Tony Kart is WSK Euro Series KZ2 Champion

Marco Ardigò conquers victory and WSK Euro Series Title, proving the supremacy shown by Tony Kart during the KZ2 Championship. Simo Puhakka, winner of the 1st round, is second in the whole championship, while Nikita Bedrin springs forward to the third place of the OKJ rating.

Target centred for the Tony Kart Racing Team in the previous weekend at the South Garda Karting in Lonato, where Marco Ardigò crosses the finishing line on Sunday, becoming the WSK Euro Series Champion for the KZ2 category. The fantastic result comes at the end of a weekend in which our drivers bring the Tony Kart 401 R powered by Vortex always in the very first positions.

Tony Kart, actually, stands out brilliantly in all the sessions, both with Simo Puhakka, rating leader, best in qualifying and winner of three Heats and with Marco Ardigò, who wins two heats. After a difficult qualifying, not in line with his potential, Matteo Viganò gains the victory in the prefinals, taking the lead in the heats and centring a best lap too.

In Final, Simo Puhakka is forced to withdraw in the early stages of the race due to a contact, but Ardigò, as mentioned, scores a great performance and wins the race. Also, Viganò does very well, finishing fourth after giving birth to very close duels. Alessio Piccini is the author of excellent performances in the decisive race recovering 8 positions.

A bit of bad luck for Noah Milell instead, always in top ten of KZ2, but unfortunately not in Final due to the brawl he is involved in at the start of prefinal. Also, David Vidales can hardly find the right constancy to express himself at top levels, despite a best lap in the heats.

In the OK category, the OTK material brilliantly stands out especially thanks to Dino Beganovic from the Ward Racing team, absolute protagonist with three victories gained in prefinal and in the heats and finishing fourth in the decisive race. Unfortunately, the good performances are not fully exploited by our official drivers in the final: Matheus Morgatto, actually, after a few bends is forced to close a fantastic weekend due to a contact. Joseph Turney, instead, until then always in the first four of the Heats and third in pre-final, tries to recover after a bad lap, but slips out of the top ten. Also, Sebastian Montoya cannot express his potential at his best after the ninth position conquered in pre-final.

In OKJ, our Nikita Bedrin takes full advantage of the third round of the WSK Euro Series. The Russian reaches the third place in the overall rating thanks to his final sixth place, the second in pre-final and the three second places achieved in the heats. A little bit unluckier Josep Maria Martì, eliminated by a contact in the early stages of the final, making all his efforts and his great sixth place in pre-final fruitless, and Alex Dunne, in top ten in the Heats and fourth in pre-final, out of the post-race rating.

In 60 Mini, finally, the Tony Kart Mini Rookie EV reached the second step of the podium thanks to the great performance of Manuel Scognamiglio from the Gamoto Team. Concerning the official Tony Kart drivers, Jules Caranta and Coskun Irfan do well with a second place for both besides a fifth place in prefinal gained by the French driver. Very good also Andreas Cardenas and Jimmy Helias, who reaches three times the top ten.

The Tony Kart Racing Team is now ready to take part in the final round of the WSK Euro Series. The fourth stage, awarding the OK, OKJ and 60 Mini titles, will be a night race and will take place on the Adria Karting Raceway, with the finals scheduled in the evening of Saturday, 29th of June. 

 

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