Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship
Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec...

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swedish driver Elias Adestam has been confirmed as the first overseas driver for the 2022 GB4 Championship, after confirming his place on the grid with Fortec Motorsport.
CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis
CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

CRG presents the new FIA homologated...

CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

Following the inspection by the FIA technicians at the Factory headquarters in Italy in October, CRG has officially presented the newly homologated chassis for the International categories...
Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos
Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at...

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

On the occasion of the Champions of the Future and the FIA Karting World Championship for OK-OKJ categories, Tony Kart Racing Team reveals the new livery that the Tony Kart chassis will wear starting...
Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition
Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Successful introduction of the new FIA...

Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca
Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

On the occasion of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, the OTK Kart Group’s engines are present in the decisive races of the OK and OKJ categories in a good number, other than...
Vortex, first podium of 2021
Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021

OTK Kart Group's engines are back on track on the occasion of the WSK Champions Cup at the Adria Karting Raceway, showing once again top performances.
Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz
Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected...

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Klettwitz: Saturday's ADAC GT Masters race at the Lausitzring was suspenseful right up to the last few metres. The Audi pairing of Max Hofer (21, AUT) and Christopher Haase (33, GER, both...
TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment
TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity...

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

During the past 12 months, there has been significant discussion from the karting industry and some competitors regarding the parity between engines in the TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted Classes. The...
Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager
Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan...

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

The Rental Kart division within CRG plays a very important role and is becoming increasingly central to the company’s commercial policies. For many years the Rental sector has been a booming...
Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno
Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

The engines of the OTK Kart Group pushed Freddie Slater into second place in the final of the OKJ class while in OK, Joseph Turney achieved third position.
Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany
Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

The sales network of OTK chassis for Germany is welcoming a new dealer: AK-Racing.
12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History
12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

The vortex-engines.com website is now enriched by an important page: the Milestone section, recalling our first 25-year-history through the most winning engines.
CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021
CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to...

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

The CIK-FIA homologation process for chassis, brakes and bodywork, which represents about 110 products and about 50 manufacturers from 10 countries, is due to start on 1st August 2020. However, due to...
Vortex 25th Anniversary
Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary

From the World Championships conquered one year after its début, to the Rok Cup universe: the OTK Group engines division left an indelible mark in karting during its first 25 years, conquering over...
Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th
Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates...

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Italy is currently among the countries most affected by Coronavirus and the consequences that this global emergency is generating on karting are both sporting and productive. Italy represents an...
Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020
Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop...

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Run is in their DNA. Their sense of civility and of responsibility towards all their employees and families leads us to take important measures.
Homologation withdrawn for three helmets
Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

The FIA Motorsport Safety Department and Motorsport Australia have advised the cancellation of three different helmets previously approved under the 8859-2015 Standard due to safety reasons.
Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria
Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

Vortex; First, second and third place in...

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

The karting season starts with a victory for Vortex during the first round of the WSK Super Master Series run at the Adria Karting Raceway. Pedro Hiltbrand wins in OK, while Ugo Ugochukwu is second in...
LeCont gains ground at all levels
LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels

A quick overview of the international karting landscape confirms the progress of LeCont tyres around the world. Over time, the quality of LeCont products has become more and more important in racing,...
OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED
OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED

OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic,...

OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED

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For the first homologation of the Mini CIK-FIA international class, OTK Kart Group (Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed) is introducing the new 2020 Mini Rookie chassis, renewed in materials, frame...

LeCont Tyres - Sporting and technical success for LeCont at Angerville

LeCont Tyres - Sporting and technical success for LeCont at Angerville Read more

For this 2019 season, the tyre manufacturer LeCont won the latest tender launched by the FIA ​​Karting to equip the OK category in the biggest international competitions. The European Championship started at the Angerville circuit with the French Kart Grand Prix, where the tyres of the Italian brand, in their "Prime" version, gave complete satisfaction to the 66 drivers present.
 

The FIA Karting European Championship for Vortex starts with a podium

The FIA Karting European Championship for Vortex starts with a podium Read more

In Angerville, the drivers powered by our engines obtain excellent results. The DJT engine, especially, conquers two steps of the podium in OK- Junior

BRP-Rotax honoured its kart distributors of the year 2018

BRP-Rotax honoured its kart distributors of the year 2018 Read more

BRP-Rotax is proud to announce the top three members of its 2018 Distributor of the Year Award. The annual award program recognizes its distributor's efforts to demonstrate sales achievements linked with operational excellence that lead to strengthen BRP-Rotax’s marketing efforts in respective areas around the world.

Spain, Germany and France share the podium of the 24 hours in Adria

Spain, Germany and France share the podium of the 24 hours in Adria Read more

The Spanish team CH-T Gold of Piñeiro, Alcaraz, Garcia and Risitano won a spectacular edition of the 24 Hours Karting of Italy with 40 teams coming from all over the world. In the Silver category, the Italian team Bolza Corse won the race.

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series Read more

A great first round of the WSK continental series for the Engine Division of the OTK Kart Group, monopolizing the whole podium of the "Junior" category with the DJT engine.

Vortex ends the WSK Super Master Series with a flourish

Vortex ends the WSK Super Master Series with a flourish Read more

On the Sarno circuit, the drivers powered by our engine are absolute protagonists. Ardigò is second in KZ2, while the first 4 places in Final for OKJ are powered by Vortex.

RMC Grand Finals 2019: Long-term chassis parnters Supplemented by a new ally

RMC Grand Finals 2019: Long-term chassis parnters  Supplemented by a new ally Read more

For the 20th anniversary of Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals BRP-Rotax cooperates with well-known associates and a newcomer in one of the world’s biggest karting event. The proven partners BirelART, IPKarting and Sodikart are complemented by J3’s Compkart chassis brand.

Rental Kart: CRG’s Premium Selection Program

Rental Kart: CRG’s Premium Selection Program Read more

Within the activities to support the Rental Kart Line, one of the most complete and successful lines in this important market branch, CRG is increasing its commitment and organization regarding second-hand Rental karts.

Big results for Vortex in OKJ at South Garda Karting for WSK Super Master Series

Big results for Vortex in OKJ at South Garda Karting for WSK Super Master Series Read more

The DST Vortex engine takes the victory and monopolizing the podium in the junior class after a whole great weekend.

Birel ART and Davide Forè have agreed to end their collaboration, Luca Filini new manager of the Birel ART Racing Team

Birel ART and Davide Forè have agreed to end their collaboration, Luca Filini new manager of the Birel ART Racing Team Read more

Birel ART thanks Davide for his valuable work as head of the Racing Team since last year. As of today, Luca Filini manages the Birel ART Racing Team, both technically and sporting.

VIDEO Part2: The first four-stroke shifterkart-engine Rookie 4 Shift

VIDEO Part2: The first four-stroke shifterkart-engine Rookie 4 Shift Read more

The new kart project Rookie 4 Shift and ID Engines from Arthur, Indy and Milan Dontje are doing well! Recently a collective test was held on the go-kart track in The Netherlands and at the Italian kartingtrack of Adria the world premiere of ID Engines, (named after Indy Dontje) took place during the international kart fair in Adria. The first four-stroke shifterkart-engine made a huge impression on the kart fans! Indy Dontje tells more about the concept.

VIDEO Part1: The first four-stroke shifterkart-engine Rookie 4 Shift

VIDEO Part1: The first four-stroke shifterkart-engine Rookie 4 Shift Read more

The new kart project Rookie 4 Shift and ID Engines from Arthur, Indy and Milan Dontje are doing well! Recently a collective test was held on the go-kart track in The Netherlands and at the Italian kartingtrack of Adria the world premiere of ID Engines, (named after Indy Dontje) took place during the international kart fair in Adria. The first four-stroke shifterkart-engine made a huge impression on the kart fans! Indy Dontje tells more about the concept.

Rotax expands their MOJO Tire network to include western Canada

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Gunskirchen, Austria – BRP-Rotax announces the decision to introduce a new partner in Western Canada responsible for the distribution of their MOJO racing kart tire product range in 2019.

2018 VORTEX triumphs

2018 VORTEX triumphs Read more

The 2018 season will be remembered for the World Title in KZ. Besides the World Championship in the master class, other two great successes stand out, the one in the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup and the CIK-FIA European Championship in OKJ.

Tony Kart presents the new chassis: Racer 401R, Krypton 801R and Rookie EV.

Tony Kart presents the new chassis: Racer 401R, Krypton 801R and Rookie EV. Read more

Now the last developments of the top range Tony Kart chassis are official. The models Racer 401R and Krypton 801R for Ok and KZ, and Rookie EV for the Mini. All the chassis have a new graphic and some improvements on the components. For the Rookies also the frame has been modified and the brake system has been redisgned.

Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV.

Kosmic Kart revealed the new 2019 Kosmic chassis: Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV. Read more

The 2019 Kosmic chassis Mercury R, Lynx R and Rookie EV have been officially presented. They have new graphics and some innovations concerning the components, new solutions developed in synergy by the Kosmic Kart Racing Depratment and by OTK Kart Group R&D Department.

Vortex: New Homologated Engines

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Several technical innovations mark out the new engines.

2019 FA Kart Chassis FA Kart Victory R, V2 R and Rookie EV

2019 FA Kart Chassis FA Kart Victory R, V2 R and Rookie EV Read more

The 2019 season will be the stage of a significantly evolved version of the model for the Mini category, the Rookie EV. The R&D Department of the OTK Kart Group mainly focused on the new BSM4 braking system and the bare frames geometries. The evolution presented for the two models Victory R and V2 R is reaching high evolution and refinement level, never obtained before.

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First win for Antonelli with the Rosberg Racing Academy
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First win for Antonelli with the Rosberg Racing Academy

Finding the most promising drivers and guiding them to international success is the mission of the Rosberg Racing Academy. In Northern Italy, Andrea Kimi Antonelli's victory in OK-Junior at the prestigious Winter Cup more than ever confirms the accuracy of this project and the perfect organisation put in place by Nico Rosberg and the Kart Republic organisation, in partnership with Ravenol.

Antonelli impressive in OK-Junior

The Rosberg Racing Academy has once again completed an event at Lonato, on the circuit serving as a testing ground for all of the major international karting teams. The exemplary support of the young drivers, combined with the speed of the equipment, put the KR-IAME karts in the Ravenol colours in the best position to reach peak performance. Andrea Kimi Antonelli's results can attest to this. The young Italian dominated his opponents by taking pole position, and retained his advantage after the Qualifying Heats by winning three times out of four and each time posting the fastest lap in the race! He was a magnificent lone winner in the "Super Heat" of Sunday morning, before repeating his achievement in the Final to win again by a comfortable margin.

"In addition to his speed, Antonelli has shown a lot of maturity," confirmed team manager Dino Chiesa. "We must not forget that the Winter Cup remains a very difficult race to manage and that Andrea only started in Junior a few months ago. The Rosberg Racing Academy and Ravenol can congratulate themselves for choosing to have this talented Italian in their squad!"

Barnard's podium chances disappear

The discovery of OK continued for Taylor Barnard and Cenyu Han in early 2019. 7th in Qualifying, 4th after the heats and 3rd in his Super Heat, the Briton was still very competitive. Unfortunately, Taylor also had some incidents during the meeting. A small clash in the Final ended up compromising a good result, while he had just joined the top five. His 11th place does not reflect his level of performance.



With 70 drivers at the Winter Cup, the Chinese Cenyu Han learned a lot in the pack where he had to constantly confront more experienced drivers. His 21st in Qualifying, less than 3 tenths from pole position, confirmed his progress. Then, Cenyu was able to fight in the top 10 during the Qualifying Heats and gained 16 positions in the Super Heat, before being penalised for his spoiler

For the Rosberg Racing Academy, Kart Republic and Ravenol, the work with the young drivers is just beginning for the 2019 season ...

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