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

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Registration Opens for the ADAC Kart Masters 2026
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Energy Corse and Krutogolov on top of...

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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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

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Australian Hamish Campbell finishes seventh at  FIA Arrive & Drive World Cup
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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
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Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series
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Superkarts! USA confirms location for...

Superkarts! USA confirms location for 2026 Winter Series

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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,...
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Birelart: Korus Group is Born
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Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship
Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship

Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart...

Dates confirmed for 2026 Australian Kart Championship

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A major sporting and organizational success for the 2025 Rental Kart World Contest
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New format, same outstanding success for one of the most prestigious events in CRG’s Rental calendar: the Rental Kart World Contest. The 2025 edition of this renowned international meeting,...
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Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting
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Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the...

Results: 2025 ROK Cup Superfinal at the South Garda Karting

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Journie Driving Academy Celebrates Successful Inaugural Year

Journie Driving Academy Celebrates Successful Inaugural Year Read more

The Journie Driving Academy is celebrating a successful inaugural year of supporting grassroots Canadian karting drivers. Young drivers Marley Chaudhary (12), Nigel Longley (14), and Sloan Sterling (14) received help from Journie Rewards, including financial support, equipment, a trip to the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto NTT INDYCAR SERIES race and more. In partnership with Journie Rewards, Chip Ganassi Racing contributed regular mentoring sessions and career guidance to the three Canadian kart racers.

The 2025 Rental Kart World Contest to take place on October 18-19

The 2025 Rental Kart World Contest to take place on October 18-19 Read more

The 2025 edition of the Rental Kart World Contest organized by CRG will take place on the weekend of October 18-19 on the 7 Laghi Kart track in Castelletto di Branduzzo (Italy). The event, after two editions with a Sprint format, will return to its origins as in the first one in 2017 on the Lignano track, when, on the same weekend, both the drivers’ title was awarded with a Sprint race program, and the team title with an Endurance race. In two days, therefore, we will have two separate races: on Saturday the Sprint one in which over 160 drivers will compete in 3 different categories and the Endurance race, with over 30 crews taking part in it on Sunday.

Karting Australia welcomes two new directors to the board

Karting Australia welcomes two new directors to the board Read more

Karting Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of David White and Dr Sarah Ryan to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the governance and expertise guiding the sport's growth and development in Australia.

Breakthrough win for fast female at Summer Series Finale

Breakthrough win for fast female at Summer Series Finale Read more

The final race day of Karting Australia’s GoPro Summer Series saw more history created with Alana Gurney being the first female driver to win a Gold Medal at a Summer Series Event.  The Victorian claimed the Gold Medal in the Cadet 12 Feature Race, while Henry Johnstone turned the tables on Jay Coul after Saturday’s Feature to take Gold in KZ2.

Coul and Hennock get first national wins at the Australian Summer Series

Coul and Hennock get first national wins at the Australian Summer Series Read more

Victorian Jay Coul and Queenslander Oskar Hennock scored their first national Karting Australia wins during Saturday’s action at the Australian Summer Series presented by GoPro in Melbourne.

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2 Read more

Birel ART shone again in Las Vegas with a fine victory at the SKUSA Supernats XXVII. Daniel Vasile (Italkart) won the Pro Shifter category, continuing from Matheus Morgatto's domination until two laps from the finish of the Final after an incredible comeback. Pedro Hiltbrand meanwhile made up five places to take 2nd place on the podium. Cristian Bertuca maintained a very fast pace throughout the race, but was unlucky in the Final, while Jordon Lennox made a remarkable comeback by finishing in the top 15 after moving up six places.

Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Final Cup

Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Final Cup Read more

A long and positive racing season for the CRG Racing Team came to an end with the 2nd Round of the WSK Final Cup on the Cremona track. This last international event of the year confirmed the great competitiveness achieved in the OK Junior category, where work is underway towards 2025 and where Sebastian Minns and Asher Ochstein have had a weekend as great protagonists since the eliminatory Heats.

A season full of victories and podiums for Energy Corse

A season full of victories and podiums for Energy Corse Read more

Since its splendid podium finish in the OK World Championship, Energy Corse has put in a string of top-class performances. Winner of the Rok Superfinal, the Industrial Trophy and the Italian Championship, the Italian brand also made it onto the podium in Las Vegas, the German Championship and the WSK Final Cup, where the team's colours shone in Lonato and Cremona, notably with Italian Niccolo Perico and Estonian Mark Loomets.

Super Sunday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Main Events

Super Sunday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Main Events Read more

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 has kicked off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The annual event, which welcomes drivers from around the world to Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 13-17. The 2024 edition is expected to be one of the largest in the event's history, with multiple sold-out classes and a total number of participants that has already surpassed the 500 mark.

Saturday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Heat 3 and Last-Chance-Qualifier

Saturday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Heat 3 and Last-Chance-Qualifier Read more

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 has kicked off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The annual event, which welcomes drivers from around the world to Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 13-17. The 2024 edition is expected to be one of the largest in the event's history, with multiple sold-out classes and a total number of participants that has already surpassed the 500 mark.

Friday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Heats 1 and 2

Friday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Heats 1 and 2 Read more

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 has kicked off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The annual event, which welcomes drivers from around the world to Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 13-17. The 2024 edition is expected to be one of the largest in the event's history, with multiple sold-out classes and a total number of participants that has already surpassed the 500 mark.

Thursday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Practice 5-6 and Qualifying

Thursday Livestream: 2024 SKUSA SuperNationals 27 - Practice 5-6 and Qualifying Read more

The Superkarts! USA SuperNationals 27 has kicked off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The annual event, which welcomes drivers from around the world to Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 13-17. The 2024 edition is expected to be one of the largest in the event's history, with multiple sold-out classes and a total number of participants that has already surpassed the 500 mark.

Champions crowned in 20th season for California Prokart Challenge

Champions crowned in 20th season for California Prokart Challenge Read more

Two decades of racing completed in September for the California ProKart Challenge. The Superkarts! USA regional program hosted five events, featuring six rounds of competition throughout southern California. It was another successful year, experiencing tight racing in every category, while the organization awarded over $50,000 in prizes over the course of the season, including weekend and championship awards.

Expanding Opportunities for Kart Racing Talents with the Karting Champions League Winter Series

Expanding Opportunities for Kart Racing Talents with the Karting Champions League Winter Series Read more

The Karting Champions League is proud to present the Winter Series, a pioneering platform for emerging kart racing talents. This event consists of two rounds; the first round takes place from January 24th to 26th, and the second from the 31st of January to the 2nd of February 2025 at the Circuit Karting des Fagnes in Mariembourg, Belgium. The Karting Champions League Winter Series offers an exceptional opportunity for talent development in both karting and motorsport, providing a robust stepping stone for young racers. 

ROK Cup USA and Superkarts! USA expand collaboration into 2025

ROK Cup USA and Superkarts! USA expand collaboration into 2025 Read more

ROK Cup USA and Superkarts! USA entered a working relationship at the beginning of the 2024 season. The two karting organizations scheduled and hosted back-to-back events in January and February in Homestead and followed up with back-to-back weekends in Orlando for March. The association will continue this synergy for the 2025 season with the first three months of the year featuring back-to-back events.
 

The champagne flows for the Ultimate Club Racers of 2024

The champagne flows for the Ultimate Club Racers of 2024 Read more

The fourth edition of Karting Australia’s Ultimate Club Racer has been run and won at Murray Bridge’s Go Kart Club of South Australia, with competitors testing themselves against some of the best club racers in Australia.

2025 edition of the 24 Hours Karting of Italy to take place  at the Cremona Circuit

2025 edition of the 24 Hours Karting of Italy to take place  at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The 2025 edition of the prestigious 24-Hour Karting race, organized by CRG, changes location and moves to the Cremona Circuit, a modern and very beautiful facility with structures capable of guaranteeing maximum comfort for the teams. The event will take place on the weekend of March 1-2 and will open the season of International Rental Endurance meetings as usual.

Sunday Livestream: 52st Trofeo delle Industrie at the South Garda Karting track in Lonato

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The 52nd Trofeo delle Industrie by Parma Motorsport, taking place from October 24th to 27th, is sure to be a top-notch spectacle. With a record-breaking turnout of approximately 320 drivers and a complete starting grid in the MINI, OKJ, KZ2, OKN, and OKNJ categories, Lonato is all set to host an exceptional international karting event.

ROK Cup 2025: The new SVR engine has its debut in the ROK Cup Italy, Winter Trophy and Festival Race

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The 2024 edition of the ROK Cup Superfinal, the race of reference for the ROK Cup, has just come to an end, and already the OTK Kart Group one-make series by Vortex is projecting itself into 2025 with a very important novelty.

Schedule for 2025 Australian Kart Championship announced

Schedule for 2025 Australian Kart Championship announced Read more

Karting Australia has confirmed the schedule for the 2025 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship presented by Castrol.

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Major worldwide event of IAME has got under way at Le Mans!
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Major worldwide event of IAME has got under way at Le Mans!

The international IAME final that has attracted a huge, quality-packed field is one of the biggest karting events of the sporting year. And the 2018 meeting is no exception with 466 drivers and all the big names among the major international teams attending. No fewer than 47 countries are represented at this event, which is spread out over a week. The big ACO complex beside Le Mans (France) is the ideal place to host this vast organisation, which is already celebrating its seventh anniversary! The IAME Italian factory that’s well known in karting circles and creator of the X30 Challenge has every reason to be proud of this major worldwide event. While we do not yet know the names of the winners here’s the state of play after the official qualifying sessions.

 

X30 Senior: the Strawberry team on top

The 144 entries thought that they had done a perfect job preparing for this very important timed session after running on a dry track in free practice. But then it began to rain on Wednesday in the middle of the afternoon just as the first drivers were getting ready to take to the track. Everybody had to shod wet weather tyres and in these tricky conditions experienced Australian Pierce Lehane (Tony Kart) clinched a superb pole position. His British team-mate, Mark Kimber, (Tony Kart) made it a double for the Strawberry Racing team. Into third and fourth came another British driver, Clayton Ravenscroft (Kosmic), and Italian Leonardo Caglioni (KR).

 

X30 Junior: Victorsson quickest

As in X30 Senior, the track was still damp late on Wednesday afternoon for timed practice for the 12-14 year olds. Pole position changed hands on several occasions and finally Philip Victorsson (Kosmic) from Sweden set the fastest lap overall. The recently crowned FIA Karting Junior World Champion, Victor Bernier (Kosmic), did not disappoint and bagged second place in front of Belgian Loïs Delbart (Kosmic) and English driver Taylor Barnard (KR), who flies the colours of the Rosberg Young Drivers’ Academy.

 

X30 Mini: 70 drivers battling for pole

The number of the youngest drivers has gone from 36 to 70 in only a year, proof of the meteoric rise in popularity of this category all over the world. On Thursday, the circuit was dry again and Spaniard Miguel Peiro Luzarraga (FA Kart) shone at the wheel of his machine in the colours of the make created by Fernando Alonso by taking first place. The 2017 winner, Brent Crews (KR) from America, is ready to pounce from second place on the grid in front of Frenchman Maxens Verbrugge (Parolin) and Brit Freddie Slater (KR).

 

X30 Master: The French dominate

 For several years now the over-30s category has been the happy hunting ground of French drivers and they confirmed this in 2018 by clinching the first three places. François Peurière (Tony Kart) set the fastest time in front of Alexandre Leotta (KR) and Julien Poncelet (Top Kart). Into fourth came Brazilian Leonardo Nienkotter (Comp Kart).

 

X30 Super: Callum Bradshaw tops the time sheets

This category in which the karts are powered by the ultra-powerful 45 bhp engine for a weight of 155 kg attracts not only very talented drivers who are major competition regulars, but also amateurs hell-bent on experiencing thrills. British hope Callum Bradshaw (CRG) set pole followed by Dane Nicklas Nielsen (Praga) entered under the banner of Ralf Schumacher’s RS team. Englishman Danny Keirle (KR), who is coming from X30 Senior category, was third quickest in front of Frenchman Pierre Loubère (Praga).

 

Super Shifter: Swiss driver Rohrbasser sets the fastest time

In the only category using an engine with a gearbox (175cc, 6 speeds), Swiss driver Nicolas Rohrbasser was fastest with a stunning lap one-tenth-and-a-half seconds quicker than Brit Thomas Bale (Kosmic). Besides sealing pole position the Spirit Racing team also put Swiss driver Kevin Ludi (Kosmic) in fourth place behind Frédéric Op De Beeck (Formula K). As in the Mini, Master and Super categories the drivers’ timed sessions took place on a dry track.

The qualifying heats have already begun in all the categories and will continue until Saturday evening. The finals will take place on Sunday 14th October 2018.

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