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...
Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026
Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026

Penrite partners with Australian Kart...

Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026

Penrite partners with Australian Kart Championship in 2026

Australian and family-owned lubricants company Penrite has partnered with Karting Australia to become the naming rights sponsor for the Australian Kart Championship.  
Superkarts! USA announces removal of pushback bumper for three SKUSA Pro Tour classes
Superkarts! USA announces removal of pushback bumper for three SKUSA Pro Tour classes

Superkarts! USA announces removal of...

Superkarts! USA announces removal of pushback bumper for three SKUSA Pro Tour classes

Superkarts! USA announces removal of pushback bumper for three SKUSA Pro Tour classes

The 2026 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour is set to begin in one month, traveling to the Musselman Honda Circuit over the weekend of March 27-29 for the 2026 SKUSA WinterNationals. It will be the third trip...
Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need
Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need

Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three...

Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need

Kalì Kart 2026 chassis line-up: three models built to cover every racing need

Like CRG, Kalì Kart continues to follow a philosophy of continuity with its 2026 Racing chassis range. For the upcoming season across all major national markets and international competitions, the...
Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026
Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026

Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart...

Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026

Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026

The ADAC Kart Masters will return to the German karting calendar in 2026. With the opening of registration, the official starting signal has now been given for the comeback season of this...
Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026
Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026

Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of...

Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026

Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of the podium already in 2026

The new karting season has just begun, and Energy Corse has already celebrated its first victory. At La Conca in southern Italy, during the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, Lev Krutogolov...
Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a healthy and successful 2026
Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a healthy and successful 2026

Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a...

Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a healthy and successful 2026

Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a healthy and successful 2026

Happy Holidays, KartXpress wishes you a healthy and successful 2026
Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries
Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries

Karting Champions League now welcoming...

Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries

Karting Champions League now welcoming 2026 Winter Series Entries

Drivers from the national and international realms of X30 and KZ karting are now welcome to enter the Winter Series of the 2026 Karting Champions League, the championship that offers the ideal way for...
Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy
Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

Numerous International Teams registered...

Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

Numerous International Teams registered for the 24 Hours Karting of Italy

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...
2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored
2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored

2025 Prokart Challenge Championship...

2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored

2025 Prokart Challenge Championship podium finishers honored

The 21st season of the ProKart Challenge concluded this past October, completing the five events with six rounds of competition for the Superkarts! USA regional program. Eleven different class...
ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change
ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

ROK Cup Italia 2026 – calendar change

The 2025 ROK season came to the end with the Rok Festival, which took place on November 29 and 30 at the Franciacorta Karting Track, and now all attention is on the 2026 ROK calendar.
24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!
24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!

24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than...

24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!

24 Hours Spa Karting: twice rather than once in 2026!

The 24 Hours Spa Karting is returning! Although the 2025 edition could not take place, organiser One Day Karting has decided to make up for it in 2026 with two events: one with a Sodikart fleet on 13...
Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at  FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup
Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at  FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup

Australian Hamish Campbell finishes...

Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup

Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)
The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will...

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)

The 24 Hours Karting of Italy 2026 will take place on March 15 in Castelletto (Italy)

In recent days, CRG officially announced the date and location of its flagship rental event: the 24 Hours Karting of Italy will be held on March 14–15 in Italy at the Castelletto di Branduzzo...
New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style
New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style

New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE...

New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style

New beginnings in Abu Dhabi as the UAE Series launches in style

The Champions of the Future Academy Program UAE Series made its debut at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi, opening a new chapter for RGMMC’s global arrive-and-drive...
Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series
Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

Superkarts! USA confirms location for...

Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

Since its inception in 2018, the Superkarts! USA Winter Series has been situated in the state of Florida, hosting events at Ocala Gran Prix, AMR Homestead-Miami Motorplex Presented by MG Tires and,...
ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar
ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar

ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and...

ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar

ROK Cup Italia 2026 - Previews and calendar

With the 2025 ROK season coming to an end, all eyes are already on 2026, a year that promises to be exciting thanks to new developments and unmissable events!

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.

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.

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Qualifying heats at the WSK Final Cup in Adria (I)
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Qualifying heats at the WSK Final Cup in Adria (I)

The moment of the Finals of the WSK Final Cup - live in streaming - has arrived. The grand finale of the event is approaching fast: tomorrow, at the Adria Karting Raceway, the winners of the WSK Final Cup will be celebrated. It is the last event of the international Karting season promoted by WSK. The event can boast over 220 entrants, who have completed the qualifying stage today. Twenty-six qualifying heats (above, the starting procedure of one of today's 60 Mini races), which came after the six races which took place yesterday. So, it is now time for the most exciting moment of the competition: the finale stage, which starts tomorrow with the series of the Pre-finals - double race for the OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini categories and only one race for the KZ2. All the races will be streamed live from the circuit in Adria; the coverage will finish in the afternoon, with the Finals.

Jean Luyet is now the frontrunner in KZ2.

Jean Luyet (above, CRG-TM-Bridgestone) is the surprise of the day in KZ2: the Swiss won today’s two heats, closing the gap with the two Italian drivers Leonardo Bizzotto (Formula K-TM) - yesterday’s pole sitter - and Matteo Zanchi (GP-TM) - winner of the first heat -.  Tomorrow Luye will start from the first slot of the grid; next to him the French Jean Nomblot (Sodikart-TM), who finished today’s races always close to the Swiss. second row for Zanchi and the Swedish Benjamin Tornqvist (CRG-TM), who recovered lots of positions in today’s races.

Lorenzo Travisanutto keeps the lead in OK.

The Italian Lorenzo Travisanutto (in the photo above) is really aiming at victory in this edition of the WSK Final Cup in the OK category. He won two heats today, after the second place achieved yesterday in the first heat. The British Joseph Turney (both the drivers on Tony Kart-Vortex-Bridgestone), however, kept the pace of the Italian driver, winning the heat in the morning after the victory he achieved yesterday evening. Eventually, Travisanutto had the upper hand thanks to a second place and he is the pole sitter of the Pre-final A, while the Brit will occupy the first slot in the Pre-final B. Second place, next to Travisanutto, for the Russian Kirill Smal (Tony Kart-Vortex), who achieved two second and a fourth place; two good placings allowed the British Taylor Barnard (KR-Iame) to grab the second position in the Pre-final B. The German Hugo Sasse (Parolin-TM) and the Dutch Dilano Van’t Hoff (Exprit-TM) had some troubles during the race: they won a heat each, but they will start from the back rows of the grid tomorrow.

Andrea Antonelli still unbeaten in OKJ.

Four victories out of four heats: the Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli (above, KR-Iame-Vega) replied to the Russian Nikita Bedrin (Tony Kart-Vortex), yesterday’s pole sitter and the winner of a race today. Antonelli will be the pole sitter in tomorrow’s Pre-final A, with the Russian next to him in second position. Good performance for the Dutch Rober De Haan (Energy-TM), who succeded twice today and will be in the first slot of the grid of the Pre-final B, with the British Arvid Lindblad (KR-Iame) next to him. The Australian James Wharton, the Polish Tymoteusz Kucharczyck (both on Parolin-TM) and the Norwegian Martinius Stenshorne (KR-Iame) won a heat each.

Dmitry Matveev takes the lead in 60 Mini.

Great battles in 60 Mini, with the Russian Dmitry Matveev (above, Energy-TM-Vega) who won four races and took over the leadership of the category. Matveev will be the pole sitter in the Pre-final A, while his fellow countryman, Kirill Kutskov (Energy-TM), thanks to a consistent performance which allowed him to win twice and to score two second places, will occupy the pole position in the Pre-final B. Excellent performance for the Chinese Yuampu Cui (Tony Kart-TM), who will start next to Matveev in the front row thanks to his two victories; Rashid Al Dhaheri (Parolin-TM), from the Arab Emirates, was the fastest yesterday and won twice today, but he has to settle for the second position in tomorrow’s Prefinal B. The Russian Maksimilian Popov, the Danish August Therbo, the Polish Jan Przyrowski, the Thai Enzo Tarnvanichkul (all on Parolin-TM) and the Russian  Gerasim Skulanov (IPK-TM) won a heat each.

 

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