Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the...

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N...
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the...

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of...

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV...
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the...

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. The Finals, with TV Live Streaming coverage on...
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s...

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

The Final of the WSK Euro Series will take place at the Cremona Circuit after the victories in Viterbo’s round one claimed by Costoya (OK), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N), Xie (OK-NJ),...
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second...

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The closing round of the WSK Euro Series will award the titles of OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI U10 at the Cremona Circuit next July 1-5.
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps...

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport took a double win at the first round of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo in Italy from 14th to 17th May with Christian Costoya in OK and Elton Hedfors in Mini. Costoya took advantage...
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the...

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The opening event of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo was won by Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya (OK).  
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in...

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

The heats end with final phase qualification on Saturday 17th May. Prefinals from 9:50am and Finals from 1:30pm on Live TV Streaming.
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

The first heats highlight several protagonists. Friday the conclusion of the heats, Saturday 17th May the final phase.
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at...

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

Qualifying practice at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo kicked off the first round of 2025 WSK Euro Series. The finals on Saturday 17th May.
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The participation is great in all categories at the opener of the series to be held at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17.
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The first round of the series will take place at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17, with categories MINI, OK-NJ, OK-N, OKJ and OK on track.  

Five wins and five titles for the KR chassis in the WSK Euro Series

Five wins and five titles for the KR chassis in the WSK Euro Series Read more

Both in the dry conditions of Franciacorta at the beginning of September, as well as with the rain tyres used at Sarno two months later, the KR chassis constantly proved its worth. Its effectiveness enabled its drivers to shine in all categories. In total, the KR-IAME packages won five of the six Finals at Sarno. The score was just as impressive in the overall WSK Euro Series standings, with five Championships! Whether in the colours of Kart Republic, Alonso Kart, or DAP, the Italian chassis continue to collect trophies...

The champions of WSK Euro Series

The champions of WSK Euro Series Read more

The winners of the titles have been named in the second and closing round held in Sarno: Kutskov (OK), Martinese (OKJ), Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Miron (MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and Hoogendoorn (OKNJ).

Livestream: Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The WSK Euro Series 2023 is about to end with its second round scheduled from November 1st to 5th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, featuring the MINI, OKJ, OK, OK-N and OK-NJ categories. This round will determine the championship titles following the first event held on September 3rd at Franciacorta.

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series Read more

Matveev (OK), Schaufler (OKJ), Walz (MINI Gr.3), Venant (MINI Gr.3 U10), Apicella (OK-N) and Hoogendoorn (OKNJ) came to the fore in Sarno’s qualifying. The Live TV and Streaming coverage on Sunday, November 5th at 10:00, Finals from 12:20.

The protagonists of qualifying of WSK Euro Series in Sarno

The protagonists of qualifying of WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

Matveev (OK), Iliffe (OKJ, Calleja (MINI Gr.3), Legenkyi (MINI Gr.3 U10), Apicella (OK-N), and Hoogendoorn (OKNJ) claimed the pole positions of the second round of the WSK Euro Series.

Results: Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The WSK Euro Series 2023 is about to end with its second round scheduled from November 1st to 5th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, featuring the MINI, OKJ, OK, OK-N and OK-NJ categories. This round will determine the championship titles following the first event held on September 3rd at Franciacorta.

Live timing: Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 2 of the WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The WSK Euro Series 2023 is about to end with its second round scheduled from November 1st to 5th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, featuring the MINI, OKJ, OK, OK-N and OK-NJ categories. This round will determine the championship titles following the first event held on September 3rd at Franciacorta.

The second round of WSK Euro Series from November 1st to 5th in Sarno

The second round of WSK Euro Series from November 1st to 5th in Sarno Read more

The International Circuit Napoli in Sarno is set to stage the second and closing round of the WSK Euro Series 2023 open to MINI, OK-Junior, OK, OK-N and OK-N Junior.

Registrations are accepted for the WSK Final Cup.

Registrations are accepted for the WSK Final Cup. Read more

Two are the scheduled rounds: in Lonato on November 19th, while the closer will be in Franciacorta on November 26th.

The second round of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno from November 1st to 5th

The second round of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno from November 1st to 5th Read more

The International Circuit Napoli of Sarno will host the concluding act of the WSK Euro Series after the opener in Franciacorta from November 1st to 5th. Category KZ2.

The WSK 2024 calendar has been updated

The WSK 2024 calendar has been updated Read more

A race of the WSK Open Series in La Conca has been added on May 11th, while the first round of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno has been postponed from May 12th to 26th.

The WSK 2024 calendar is ready

The WSK 2024 calendar is ready Read more

The WSK Champions Cup, WSK Super Master Series, WSK Open Cup, WSK Euro Series, WSK Super Cup and WSK Final Cup will keep drivers busy from January to November 2024 on some of the most important circuits.

WSK Promotion is the new Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy and Winter Series promoter, starting from 2024

WSK Promotion is the new Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy and Winter Series promoter, starting from 2024 Read more

WSK Promotion is pleased to announce the achievement of a multi-year agreement with BRP-Rotax aimed at organizing and promoting the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy championship and the Winter Series, starting from 2024.

Pourchaire and Saleh back on podium as Sauber Academy returns to action after the summer

Pourchaire and Saleh back on podium as Sauber Academy returns to action after the summer Read more

Following a month-long break from racing, the Sauber Academy drivers returned to action both on and off the track, collecting podiums and bringing forward their respective campaigns as they each enter the final stages of the season.

Parolin on the pace in Franciacorta

Parolin on the pace in Franciacorta Read more

Thanks to Rene Lammers in OK and Christian Costoya in OK-Junior, Parolin Motorsport showed an excellent level of competitiveness at Franciacorta for the first round of the WSK Euro Series. After top-class performances in the Qualifying stages, Lammers and Costoya rounded off a solid weekend with 7th place in the Finals. In the Senior class, Miguel Costa and Anatoly Khavalkin rounded off a positive weekend with 13th and 15th places.

Tony Kart pole and win in OKJ class at the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

Tony Kart pole and win in OKJ class at the opening round of the WSK Euro Series Read more

The Tony Kart Racing Team shines on the occasion of the first round of the WSK Promotion championship, at the Franciacorta Karting Track in Castrezzato (Italy), winning the Junior final with Scott Kin Lindblom.

Birel ART: Good progress in OK at the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta

Birel ART: Good progress in OK at the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta Read more

This year's WSK Euro Series kicked off on the first weekend in September at the Franciacorta circuit, which will host the FIA Karting World Championship - OK and Junior in October. Matheus Morgatto made a convincing comeback in the Prefinal, battling hard with Emanuele Olivieri. It was the young Belgian from the Leclerc by Lennox Racing team, Ean Eyckmans, who achieved the best result with a Final position of 14th.

Kart Republic: Excellent preparation at Franciacorta and three more WSK podiums!

Kart Republic: Excellent preparation at Franciacorta and three more WSK podiums! Read more

When many drivers arrived at the Franciacorta Karting Track to take part in the opening round of the 2023 WSK Euro Series, they were already looking ahead to the World Championship in the OK and OK-Junior categories, which will be contested on the same Italian circuit in October. 

The WSK Euro Series named the winners of the first round in Franciacorta

The WSK Euro Series named the winners of the first round in Franciacorta Read more

The victories in Franciacorta went to Miron Lorente (MINI U10), Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Lindblom (OKJ), Stolcermanis (OK), Yildirim (OKN) and Phillips (OKNJ). 

Livestream: Round 1 of the WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 1 of the WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The Franciacorta Karting Track will host the most highly recognized international teams and main constructors of categories MINI, OKJ, OK, OKN and OKNJ from August 30th to September 3rd.

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Rock Island readies for 20th running of King of the Streets sponsored by LeCont Tires
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Rock Island readies for 20th running of King of the Streets sponsored by LeCont Tires

ROCK ISLAND, IL. – The Extreme Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom will host the 20th running of the exciting King of the Streets shifter kart race sponsored by LeCont Tires.

King of the Streets is one of the most coveted titles that can be won in North American karting and is always one of the headline races at the Xtreme Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom. This year’s race is August 31 and September 1.  

The King of the Streets race will run open tire brands and compounds. Weights will be Stock Honda at 380 lbs.; Rok shifter and tuned Honda at 390 lbs.; KZ at 400 lbs.; and 175cc SSE at 410 lbs. Spec fuel will be Sunoco 110, VP 110 and VP C-12 and will not be sold at the track.

A stellar field has already signed up with a week left until the race. Californian Billy Musgrave and Jake French from Texas, who finished 1-2 at the final race of the Superkarts! USA Pro Series, will try to keep Rory Van der Steur from Maryland from repeating as King of the Streets. Scott "Skitchy" Barnes from Bermuda, a multi-time winner at Rock Island who has never been King, is also expected in the field again. Josh Lane from Illinois, who was crowned King in 20l5, is back as is Texan Austin Wilkins, who won the crown in 2017 and holds the track’s fast lap record.

King of the Streets was originally created as an event that would circulate among various temporary venues. The 1998 event at the Oklahoma City Grand Prix was won by Joe Janowski. In 1999, Alan Rudolph won at Quincy in the Park. From that point, the race has had a permanent home at the Rock Island. The reigning King is Rory Van der Steur from Maryland. Texan Austin Wilkins won in 2017 and Remo Ruscitti from British Columbia, Canada won in 2016. Josh Lane won in 2015 and Connor Iseli from Texas won in 2014.

Jordon Musser from Texas won four times in 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2013. Alan Rudolph has won the crown five times (1999, 2000, 2001, 2006 & 2007). It has also been won by Scott Speed (2002), Bobby Wilson (2003), Kyle Wiegand (2004 & 2005), Alex Speed (2008), Derek Crockett (2011).

Joe Janowski, the first King 20 years ago, will be on hand to crown this year’s King of the Streets on Sunday.

King of the Streets competitors will also have the opportunity to run in a second Open Shifter class at the same weights as King of the Streets. There will also be a 125cc Master Shifter class for drivers over age 35 with Stock Honda weight at 395 pounds, Rok shifter and tuned Honda at 405 pounds, KZ at 415 lb. and 175 SSE 425 pounds. The 80cc Shifter class will no longer be on the schedule.

Roger Ruthhart, president of the Xtreme Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom, said he is happy to see the proud tradition of King of Streets continue into its 20th year with support from LeCont Tires.

“This event has changed over time, but has always provided a challenge for the top gearbox drivers in the sport. There is no advance practice. Just show up, learn the course and race. At first look, the course does not appear technically difficult, but the street course challenges drivers in ways they are not used to,” he said.

 

In addition to a cash purse, which is dependent on the number of entries in the class, and the coveted Rock trophy, a number of contingency prizes have been announced.

*Rok Cup USA will provide first place a full entry and engine rental for Rok To Rio later this year. Second place wins full paid ticket, no engine. Third place finisher in King of the Streets will win an engine rental for Rok To Rio.

*HGM- TB Kart Indy is giving a can of c12 fuel to both the hard charger and fastest lap winners

*Croc Promotion is giving a $500 chassis gift card toward a Mad Croc chassis to the most wrecked kart of the race.

 *Hakuna Matada Fishing Charter in Bermuda is giving the highest finisher above age 30 a charter fishing trip from Scott “Skitchy” Barnes. Travel is not included.

*P1 Promotions is giving first place winner a free entry in the 2020 Lockhart Grand Prix and $100 registration credit for second place and $50 registration credit for third.

* Fisher Racing Engines is awarding a $200 certificate toward the next rebuild on the highest finishing Stock Moto.

*LeCont  Tires will give one set of tires to each of the top three drivers in King of the Streets if they are on LeCont tires.

* MG Tires is giving $500 to the winner if they are on four MGs and a set of tires to second and third place if they are on MGs.

* Hoosier Racing Tire will pay a $500 contingency if the winner is on all four Hoosier tires. If the winner is not on Hoosiers, $200 will be paid to the highest finisher using Hoosier Tires.

* The Lane family will kick in an additional $500 in prize money to be split between first, second and third place if entries hit 30 in King of the Streets.

The Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, draws entries from throughout the United States competing for one of karting’s largest purses. It has also hosted racers from Canada, Italy, France, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, Argentina, Poland, Bermuda, the Philippines, Ireland and Mexico. It includes 17 feature races in 4-cycle, 2-cycle, TAG, shifter and Vintage classes. Races are also covered live worldwide on the Internet by Ekartingnews.com.

 

Sponsors for this year’s event include: Mediacom, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Hoosier Tires, LeCont Tires, Gett Industries, Briggs & Stratton Racing, Modern Woodmen Financial/ Joe Schurr agent, CBS TV4 / Fox 18 and CW, Schurr Power Racing Engines, RLV Tuned Exhaust, Sunbelt Rentals, AMT Ambulance, Johannes Bus Service, The Dispatch-Rock Island Argus-QC Online.com, Holiday Inn Rock Island, eKartingnews.com, Courtesy Car City, Gas & Electric Credit Union, Rogan Scale, Triple E Sales, Curry’s Transportation, Miller Trucking and Excavating, Brenny’s Motorcycle Center, Hiland Toyota, QC Gearheads, RIGP Corner Workers, Becky Rasmussen, Quad City Camaro Club, HMG-TB Kart Indy, City of Rock Island/Ald. Dylan Parker and the local radio stations Q106, Fox Sports QC, WOC and WLLR.
 

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