WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini
WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi...

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini

The first round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series took place from 11th to 14th February at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, Italy. Marked by extreme weather conditions, alternating between heavy rain, sunny...
The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round
The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for...

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

Over 310 drivers are expected at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo for the third round of the series next February 18 - 22.
The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners
The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first...

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo went to Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), and Lamberto Ferrari...
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo
All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series...

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

The front runners after qualifying heats are: Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Gorski (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg and Nanni (OKNJ), Giudice (OK-N). The final stages on Saturday,...
The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series
The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The sun comes out only for the first...

The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The initial heats highlighted a lot of protagonists. The closing qualifying heats will continue on Friday, and the final stages will follow on Saturday.
The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo
The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro...

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

At the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, the pole positions were set by Orlov (KZ2), Kornder (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Francisco (MINI U10), Ferguson (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

Free practice kicked off the first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages will have TV Live Streaming coverage on Saturday, February 14th.
Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season
Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for...

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

The wait is over for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team: on Saturday, February 14, the team will compete in Round 1 of the WSK Euro Series, the first race of the season. This important international event,...
Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno
Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at...

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

The Tony Kart Racing Team faces the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, taking third place in OK class with Jindrich Pesl, who sets the fastest time in the qualifyings. The Racer 401 T...
More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno
More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic...

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

From Mini to KZ, KR chassis performed well in all categories during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. This was clearly the Italian brand's goal for this trip to the Sarno circuit,...
A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart
A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for...

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

The concept of ‘team’ took on its full meaning once again in Sarno for Modena Kart during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. The nine drivers entered by the Italian team all...
The CRG Racing line chassis 2026
The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

In almost all national markets, the 2026 karting season is already getting underway. It has also had an international prologue with the first WSK meetings, before entering the heart of the season with...
Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess
Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins...

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin delivered another strong weekend in the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, converting pace into race victories, podium finishes and significant forward progress across multiple categories and...
Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2
Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at...

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

After a remarkable start to the season at La Conca, with a triple victory in the KZ2 category, the Sodi Racing Team and its partner CPB Sport set up their facilities at the Circuito Internazionale di...
The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14
The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

The first round of the WSK Euro Series...

The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages on Saturday, February 14th, will be with the TV Live Streaming coverage.
The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists
The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

The second round of the WSK Super Master...

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

In Sarno the victories went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr3), and Perico (OK-NJ).
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Following the extraordinary season opener of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at the La Conca International Circuit on January 25th, the second round is already at the starting blocks, scheduled to...

Kart Republic: Perfect technical choices and new victories in Lonato

Kart Republic: Perfect technical choices and new victories in Lonato Read more

The KR chassis are already enjoying a string of successes at the start of the season. Oleksandr Bondarev (Prema Racing) in OK and Niklas Schaufler (DPK Racing) in OK-Junior won the WSK Champions Cup on 21st January and repeated the feat a week later, again on the Lonato circuit. However, the competition was even tougher at the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series 2024! But the most important thing to note was that many other drivers in the colours of KR Global Motorsport Company put in solid performances.

Costoya's first OK-Junior podium of the season in Lonato

Costoya's first OK-Junior podium of the season in Lonato Read more

Christian Costoya claimed his first podium of the 2024 season on the second race weekend, the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato. Temperatures remained cold, but the weather was fine. The number of drivers had increased since the WSK Champions Cup and the competition was really intense on the 1200 m of the famous Italian track.

Australian racer Jack Taylor joins Fortec Motorsports for GB4 debut

Australian racer Jack Taylor joins Fortec Motorsports for GB4 debut Read more

Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Australian Jack Taylor will race with the team in the GB4 Championship this season.

The winners of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series

The winners of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The finals in Lonato were won by Bertuca in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor in OKNJ, Blandino in MINI Gr.3 and Nellegard in MINI Gr.3 U10.

Livestream: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit

Livestream: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering at the South Garda Karting in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

All set in Lonato for the final stages of the WSK Super Master Series

All set in Lonato for the final stages of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

After the heats on Friday and Saturday, the classification is led by Bertuca in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristoforin OKNJ, Miron Lorente in MINI Gr.3, Nellegard and Perico in MINI Gr.3 U10. TV Live Streaming coverage on Sunday, January 28th.

The first qualifying heats of the WSK Super Master Series a Lonato

The first qualifying heats of the WSK Super Master Series a Lonato Read more

Vasile and Bertuca take the win in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor in OKNJ, Miron Lorente and Legenkyi in MINI Gr.3, Nellegard and Perico in MINI Gr.3 U10. The final heats will take place on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday, January 28th.

The pole positions in the opener of the WSK Super Master Series

The pole positions in the opener of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The best performances in qualifying practice were set by Costoya in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor in OKNJ, Miron Lorente in MINI Gr.3, Nellegard in MINI Gr.3 U10, Denner in KZ2, and Bondarev in OK. Qualifying heats will get underway shortly. The grand finale will take place on Sunday, January 28th with TV Live Streaming coverage.

Results: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit

Results: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering at the South Garda Karting in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

Live timing: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit

Live timing: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering at the South Garda Karting in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

The CRG Racing Team at the WSK Master Series

The CRG Racing Team at the WSK Master Series Read more

The WSK Master Series is a classic early-season event and will end in the short period between the end of January and the beginning of March. For the international karting drivers and teams, these ones will be important races to prepare for the FIA events season and to evaluate the 2024 materials through direct comparison on the track.

CRG presents 2024 driver line-up

CRG presents 2024 driver line-up Read more

With 33 confirmed drivers, the official CRG Team promises to be one of the biggest and most competitive for the 2024 international karting season. The CRG Racing Team, which as announced last December, will be coordinated from a technical and organizational point of view by Natalia Balbo and Brandon Nilsson, will be able to count on a mix of experienced drivers and ambitious young ones in all categories.

The opener of WSK Super Master Series is at the start

The opener of WSK Super Master Series is at the start Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2. Livestreaming on Sunday, January 28th from 9:30.

Kart Republic: A successful transition from 2023 to 2024

Kart Republic: A successful transition from 2023 to 2024 Read more

The 2023 season was full of success for the KR Global Motorsport Company factory in the international categories and the results of the first major event of 2024 confirmed this trend, already auguring many successes to come. At the WSK Champions Cup in Lonato, the chassis won two titles, with Niklas Schaufler (DPK Racing) in OK-Junior and Oleksander Bondarev (Prema Racing) in OK, a category that ended with four KR-IAMEs in the top four places!

Parolin Motorsport back on track with confidence

Parolin Motorsport back on track with confidence Read more

Parolin Motorsport returned to action last weekend at the first round of the 2024 international season, the WSK Champions Cup, held in cold weather at the Lonato circuit. Three categories were on the programme for the official Parolin team, with the return of KZ2 scheduled for a later date. Christian Costoya was very competitive in OK-Junior, among the contenders for victory. Anatoly Khavalkin also came close to success in OK. The team's final score after the various ups and downs of the race was one top five and three top 10s, but more importantly, the technical level of Parolin / TM Racing 2024 is already very interesting.

Birel ART Racing off to a solid start in 2024

Birel ART Racing off to a solid start in 2024 Read more

The very first race of the 2024 season has just finished at Lonato. The WSK Champions Cup saw some intense battles in cold conditions. The first results of the event are in: Birel ART is already among the most competitive with Bertuca's podium in KZ2 and 2nd place for Eyckmans in OK.

A first win for Energy Corse in 2024

A first win for Energy Corse in 2024 Read more

With six drivers entered in OK-Junior and four in Mini U10, the Energy Corse line-up was in fine form for the first major international event of the season: the WSK Champions Cup, held from 19th to 21st January at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato.

The WSK Champions Cup named the first champions of 2024

The WSK Champions Cup named the first champions of 2024 Read more

The first titles of the season have been awarded in Lonato to Kajak in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Blandino in MINI Gr.3, Perico in MINI Gr.3 U10 and Ruykov in OKNJ. The next round will be on January 25-28 in Lonato for the opening of the WSK Super Master Series.

Livestream: 2024 WSK Champions Cup at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Livestream: 2024 WSK Champions Cup at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The WSK Champions Cup is gearing up to kick off in Lonato this weekend with about 280 drivers ready to challenge each other in MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2. An excellent lineup of drivers will include the most qualified teams for this season opener, featuring many young talents, some of whom were winners in the previous edition. 

The favourites to the final stages of the WSK Champions Cup

The favourites to the final stages of the WSK Champions Cup Read more

After the heats on Friday and Saturday, the finalists of the WSK Champions Cup have been named in Lonato. All the racing action in Live Streaming on Sunday, January 21st from 9:20.

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

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.

Briefly the news
Racer 401R and Krypton 801R
- New steering wheel covered with high grip rubber granting more precision and comfort during the driving
- Standard inclined steering wheel hub
- Integarted floor plate granting a better aerodynamics
- M7 low CX aerodynamic Nassau panel
- Brand new graphic design bodyworks, floor plate and fuel tank stickers 

Rookie EV
- New bare frame geometry
- BSM4 one-piece master cylinder with brake pads self adjusting system and self ventilated disc 160x10mm
- MSHL stub axles
- Flat bottom seat available in two sizes
- New graphic for bodyworks

Constant development
Racer 401 R, Krypton 801 R and Rookie EV are the latest versions of the top models of the Tony Kart chassis range, suitable not only for experienced drivers but also for youngest drivers in Mini class.
The Racer is the chassis “Symbol” of the company: born in 2000, it boasts 7 World Titles and many other international titles in all the classes. All the improvements brought to 2019 chassis have been thought, developed and tested by the Tony Kart official racing team during the most important competitions around the world: these are the essential conditions for giving all the drivers high quality and reliable karts. For Racer 401R and Krypton 801R, both available in direct drive and shifter version, the bare frame geometry are unchanged, the most interesting innovations concern the componentry.
Geometry, accessories and production method are the same for both models, the main difference is in the diameter of the steel molybdenum Chrome tubes: 30mm for the Racer and 32mm for the Krypton.
The Rookie has new bare frame geometry, a new brake system, new stub axle and seat available in two sizes.

Aerodynamics
Thanks to computer CFD simulations, the technicians of the Research and Development Department of the OTK Kart Group developed the new M7 Nassau panel for the Racer and Krypton: its shape is characterized by a unique and revolutionary design, perfectly integrated with M6 bodyworks. Another great change is the integrated floor plate, a special type of floor plate whose configuration completely seals the frame frontal area, considerably improving the aerodynamic output.

Comfort and Precision
The Racer 401 R and the Krypton 801 R are provided with the new steering wheel covered with high grip rubber. This new solution grants a better comfort and a better driving feeling for the driver. 
Moreover also the inclined steering wheel hub is new and provided as standard, this allow to better adjust the driving position.

KZ
The use of high quality materials and innovative methods of production are the main characteristics of OTK Kart Group, especially for the kart for KZ class: the most complete of the range.   
Besides all the technical characteristics of the OK, on the KZ there is also an optimized bare frame design and the Bss brake system, equipped with self adjusting  front brakes system with one-piece front calipers with 4 pistons 22 mm Ø .

Rookie EV
The chassis for the Mini class is completely new, with characteristics similar to the top models of Tony Kart Range. The bare has new geometry, keeping unchanged the wheel base of 950mm and the tubes diameter of 28mm. The Rookie EV is also characterized by a new design profile, with 2019 graphics similar to the Racer 401R. The OTK Kart Group R&D Department carried out a great job on the brake system, called BSM4, it has been completely re-designed. Its main features are: Ergal caliper equipped with 4 pistons, self ventilated brake disc and one-piece brake pump in Ergal.

 

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