MP Group is proud to announce that BNL, Chrono & UKS, Golden Trophy, GK4 and the Karting Champions League Winter Series are joining forces and merging into a single organisation: Karting Champions League.
“We share a great passion for karting and want to work together to organise outstanding, large-scale events where talent can develop. This merger brings together organisations that share the same vision and ambition. With strong brands such as Rotax and IAME, both of which are fully committed to karting, we are building for the future.” - Henk de Jong, CEO of MP Group
Shaping the Future of Competitive Karting
Karting Champions League’s mission is to create an international network of karting championships that provides young talent with a clear pathway to an international career. Together, we aim to strengthen professional karting in Northern Europe and develop the next generation of champions.
Karting Champions League believes that talent develops best in professionally organised championships. That is why we are creating a unified structure in which drivers, teams, organisers and partners can build a sustainable future for the sport.
“For participants, our priority is to maintain the quality of organisation they are accustomed to. At the same time, being part of a larger organisation can create new opportunities,” says Brenda Swennen, organiser of the BNL Karting Series, among others. “It is important to us that participants continue to feel at home in this new structure and that the transition is as smooth as possible. “The aim is to build on what we already do well, grow stronger together and further improve the support we provide.”
Hear from the Championship Promotors
About Chrono
Chrono Karting has been an established name in Benelux karting for many years. It organises the United Karting Series (UKS), which runs in the Netherlands and Belgium. Chrono also organises the Dutch 4-Stroke Championship and operates its own karting school. Since January 2026, Chrono Karting has been part of MP Group and has worked with Karting Genk to organise UKS races.
“I can feel the momentum behind the entire concept. Where doors were once difficult to open, new opportunities are now emerging for both the organisation and the drivers. I fully support working together to make karting bigger and stronger,” says Gaby van de Burgt, organiser at Chrono Karting.
About BNL
The BNL Karting Series is an international karting championship based in Belgium, where young talents and experienced drivers compete across various Rotax categories.
“Being part of a larger organisation creates opportunities for growth. You retain your own identity and strengths while becoming part of a wider organisation in which knowledge, experience and resources can be shared. This opens up new opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate and strengthen each other,” says Brenda Swennen, organiser of the BNL Karting Series, among others.
About GK4
The GK4 Kartseries is the ideal stepping stone for anyone looking to take karting seriously and progress from rental karting or club-level competition. It combines competitive racing with a relaxed and welcoming club atmosphere
“Karting Champions League is an organisation with a clear vision and ambitious goals. We see plenty of opportunities to further develop GK4 within Karting Champions League and open up new possibilities, both organisationally and on the sporting side,” say Casper Reinders and Ben de Feyter of GK4 Kartseries.
About Winter Series
Karting Champions League began in 2025 as a winter championship. Following two successful editions, the Winter Series will return in 2027.
“We started the Winter Series two years ago. Since then, we have grown considerably, but that family feeling remains just as important to us as it was on day one,” says Kitty Kuipers, organiser of the IAME Winter Series.
About MP Group
MP Group is the umbrella organisation behind MP Motorsport, Karting Genk, Karting Champions League and other leading organisations. Together, these organisations are committed to developing talent and making motorsport and karting more accessible.
‘Accelerating Talent’ is at the heart of what MP Group stands for: providing talent with the support and opportunities to grow, from their first laps on a karting track to a career in motorsport. At the same time, MP Group is working to make the sport more accessible, more competitive and more appealing to drivers and everyone else involved.