Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team
Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì...

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

Mid-season review for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team

A significant part of the 2026 season is already behind us, but the most important chapter is still to come. The FIA European Championship, Champions of the Future and the majority of the WSK events...
A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...
A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

A resounding victory at Le Mans and a podium finish in the WSK Mini: a triumphant weekend for the...

Whilst Senna van Walstijn claimed a commanding victory in the KZ class at the Le Mans Karting Grand Prix, ably supported on the podium by Matheus Morgatto and Anthony Abbasse, young Cees Muijs secured...
Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...
Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

Kart Republic: Two wins to kick off the WSK Final Cup and impressive performances in the KZ class at...

The KR Motorsport team split into two groups on the last weekend of August, as the opening round of the WSK Final Cup at Franciacorta coincided with the Grand Prix Karting KZ event at Le Mans.
A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

A great International Karting show...

A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

A great International Karting show opened the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the Finals are: Burns (OKN), Moehring (OKNJ), Miras (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr3), Perico (OKJ), and Krutogolov (OK).
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2026 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events, accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta
Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup...

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

Qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup 2026 name the main candidates for the win in Franciacorta

The opening round of the WSK Final Cup is all set for the closing act that will take place on Sunday, August 30th, with TV Live Streaming coverage.
The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta
The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The initial protagonists of the WSK...

The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The initial protagonists of the WSK Final Cup 2026 in Franciacorta

The first round of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track features the first thrilling challenges among the 300 drivers in this major international karting event organized by WSK...
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

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

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

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

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The WSK Final Cup will consist of three events accompanying teams and drivers through the end of the season. Action gets underway on the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track,...
The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta
The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start...

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The WSK Final Cup 2026 is about to start in Franciacorta

The Franciacorta Karting Track is gearing up to host the first round of the WSK Final Cup with 320 entered drivers.
The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...
The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

The great International karting is back...

The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

The great International karting is back after the summer break, the WSK Final Cup to kick off from...

Over 300 drivers are expected at the weekend of August 30th at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the first of the three rounds of the WSK Final Cup.
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup...

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

The three rounds of the WSK Final Cup will have some changes. KZ2 will take place in two rounds, to be held in Lonato and Viterbo. The round in Lonato has been moved to November 18-22. Entries...
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned...

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Following a double podium finish in the WSK Super Master Series in 2026, the Modena Kart Racing Team has added another line to its already impressive list of achievements by winning the WSK Euro...
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport...

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

At the Cremona circuit, Max Orlov claimed the Championship ahead of his team-mates Dion Van Werven and Jenson Graham following a masterful Final race. Sodi chassis secured a one-two-three finish in...
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026...

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The 2026 titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10 sub-judice), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s...

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

After the heats held on Thursday and Friday, the top spot is held by Orlov (KZ2), Dergunov (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Miras Y Munoz (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Costea (OK-NJ), Marchesi and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at...

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of the third round go to Orlov (KZ2), Mazepin (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr.3), Pezzutto (OK-NJ), and Marchesi (OK-N).

Another success for Tony Kart in the MINI category at Muro Leccese

Another success for Tony Kart in the MINI category at Muro Leccese Read more

On the occasion of the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship, held at the circuit of La Conca, their Tony Kart Rookie triumphs in Race 1 of the MINI Gr.3 with the rookie Achille Rea.

Birel ART triumphs in WSK Open Series with Bertuca

Birel ART triumphs in WSK Open Series with Bertuca Read more

The KZ2 class ended up with almost 90 drivers in the overall standings of the WSK Open Series. Cristian Bertuca, who finished 2nd in the first round at Franciacorta, gave Birel ART Racing victory and the title in the second round at La Conca. Bertuca, who has already won the WSK Super Master Series, confirms his competitiveness and that of Birel ART / TM Kart, while we still have to wait a month and a half for the start of the European KZ / KZ2 Championship.

Tony Kart leads the mini category: double success in Muro Leccese

Tony Kart leads the mini category: double success in Muro Leccese Read more

On the occasion of the second and last appointment of the WSK Open Series, their Tony Kart Rookie hits a wonderful double win with Leonardo Gorski, first in the MINI Gr.3, and Achille Rea, indisputable leader in the MINI Gr.3 U10.

Sodi increases its presence at the top of the KZ2 rankings

Sodi increases its presence at the top of the KZ2 rankings Read more

With almost a third of the field equipped with French chassis, Sodi was by far the most represented brand in KZ2 at La Conca for the second and final round of the WSK Open Series. A regular at the front, Emilien Denner was undoubtedly one of the protagonists of the meeting. A superb 2nd in the Final, he returned to 3rd in the Championship, while Senna Van Walstijn secured 2nd place. Thanks to Mattéo Spirgel and Giuseppe Palomba, the French brand placed four chassis in the top 10 of both the Final and the Championship.

The WSK Open Series crowned its champions in La Conca

The WSK Open Series crowned its champions in La Conca Read more

The winners of the WSK Open Series 2024 are: Niccolò Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10), Stan Ratajski (MINI Gr.3), Ilia Berezkin (OK-NJ), Karol Pasiewicz (OK-N), Cristian Bertuca (KZ2) and Davide Forè (KZ2 Masters).

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

The protagonists of the heats of the WSK Open Series in La Conca

The protagonists of the heats of the WSK Open Series in La Conca Read more

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series will award the titles on Saturday, May 11th at the International Circuit La Conca.

The final challenge of the WSK Open Series has kicked off

The final challenge of the WSK Open Series has kicked off Read more

Qualifying practice at the International Circuit La Conca launched the protagonists of the second round.

The WSK Super Cup will take place at Franciacorta

The WSK Super Cup will take place at Franciacorta Read more

Due to ongoing renovation works at the Viterbo Circuit not yet completed, the WSK Super Cup/National Trophy and the single round of the Italian KZN Championship will take place at Franciacorta on the same dates of September 6-8.

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series in La Conca

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series in La Conca Read more

The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10.

 

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta Read more

At the first appointment of the WSK Promotion series, their Tony Kart Rookie powered by Vortex engine achieved second place in the MINI Gr.3 with the Racing Team driver Oliver Sini.

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2 Read more

The 2024 WSK Open Series kicked off in Franciacorta with a large field of 82 drivers in the KZ2 category and a sensational overall result for the Sodikart brand: victory for Senna Van Walstijn, two Sodi chassis on the podium and six in the top 12! The French team, with the support of CPB Sport, provided their drivers with particularly high-performance equipment for this major international event.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta. Read more

The victory went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Berezkin (OK-NJ), Marchesi (OK-N), Truchot (MINI Gr.3) and Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10).

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and racing spectacle achieved in the recent championship with its four thrilling rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, WSK Promotion continues its brilliant streak in 2024 with the opening of the WSK Open Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track, where 250 drivers are expected to compete.

The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge

The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge Read more

After the heats, the lead is held by Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Perico (MINI U10), Pilipenco (MINI Gr.3), Manni (OKNJ) and Marchesi (OKN). The final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, April 7th.

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series Read more

The first qualifying heats name the initial protagonists of the Franciacorta weekend. The remaining heats will be run on Saturday, while the Final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, April 7th.

 

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying practice of the opener of the WSK Open Series have taken place. Qualifying heats of all the categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2 will follow shortly. The final stages will be on Sunday, April 7th. 

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and racing spectacle achieved in the recent championship with its four thrilling rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, WSK Promotion continues its brilliant streak in 2024 with the opening of the WSK Open Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track, where 250 drivers are expected to compete.

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The KZ and KZ2 European Championship kicks off in Wackersdorf
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The KZ and KZ2 European Championship kicks off in Wackersdorf

After the start of the OK and OK Junior European Championship in Angerville, France, on the weekend of May 5th in Wackersdorf, Germany, it’s the turn of the FIA Karting European Championship for the KZ and KZ2 shifter classes, where the CRG Racing Team boasts an important hall of fame with 24 titles, and the last 2 laurels won in KZ with Jorrit Pex in 2018 and Paolo De Conto in 2017.

Even this year in Wackersdorf the CRG brand will be the most represented in both shifter classes, about 20% of the drivers. In the KZ category, the CRG official team lines up Paolo De Conto, two times World Champion and European Champion in the top category in 2017 and 2011, and Pedro Hiltbrand, that after winning the KZ2 International Super Cup in 2016, now looks at the KZ title. In KZ, with private teams, there are also the Finnish Jan Kuovi and the Czech Karel Simon and Eliska Simonova.

In KZ2 with the official team, there are the Spanish Gerard Cebrian and Javier Sagrera, the Italians Marco Valenti and Filippo Berto, the Greek Fotios Sotiropoulos. But there are also many private drivers with CRG chassis, lead by Andrea Dalè, European Champion in 2014, Benjamin Tornqvist with the CRG Holland team and Kas Haverkort with the CRG Keijzer Racing team. There are the Swiss brothers Jean and Samuel Luyet, the young Max Tubben and the Swedish Andreas Johansson with CRG Holland, then the Swiss Cyril Ratl and the German Christopher Dreyspring.
 

The drivers’ comments:

Paolo De Conto: “The CIK-FIA Championships for CRG are primary and crucial within the agonistic programs and we worked hard to be ready for it. From the technical point of view, we start from our benchmark, the Road Rebel chassis, that always proved to be very competitive both in Wackersdorf and in Sarno. About the TM engine, instead, we collected a lot of data in the first part of the year and we are sure they will be the engines to beat once again. I am very confident and determined to retake the title, after being deprived of it that last year for a questionable decision of the stewards.”

Pedro Hiltbrand: “The season officially starts with the CIK-FIA Championships, so if in the first races of the year our primary work concerned the development of technical equipment, now it’s time to achieve results. I will be committed in all the FIA Championships (OK and KZ), but in KZ the challenge will be particularly hard and I will give 110% to reach my goals. We know we are very competitive for what concerns technical equipment and we have a team made of valuable people. I am sure we’ll make a great season.”

The schedule:
Friday: Qualifying practice h. 3:35 pm.
Saturday: Qualifying heats.
Sunday: Qualifying heats since h. 9:25 am; Final KZ2 h. 12:20; Final KZ h 2:25 pm.

The 2019 FIA European Championship calendar:
21.04.2019 - Angerville (F), OK, OK-Junior
05.05.2019 - Wackersdorf (D), KZ, KZ2
19.05.2019 - Genk (B), OK, OK-Junior
02.06.2019 - Kristianstad (S), OK, OK-Junior
16.06.2019 - Sarno (I), KZ, KZ2
21.07.2019 - Le Mans (F), OK, OK-Junior

CRG Racing Team Hall of Fame in the FIA Karting KZ and KZ2 European Championship:
2018: KZ, Jorrit Pex
2017: KZ, Paolo De Conto
2016: KZ2, Fabian Federer
2014: KZ2, Andrea Dalè
2014: KZ, Rick Dreezen (Tinini Group)
2013: KZ, Max Verstappen
2012: KZ1, Jorrit Pex
2011: KZ2, Fabian Federer
2008: KZ1, Jonathan Thonon
2003: 125 Super Icc, Alessandro Manetti
2001: 125 FC, Alessandro Piccini
2000: 125 Icc, Valerio Sapere
1996: 125 Icc, Stefan Haak
1996: Formula C, Alessandro Piccini
1993: 125 Icc, Stefano Marcolin
1992: 125 Icc, Stefano Rodano
1989: 125 Icc, Gianluca Paglicci
1988: 125 Icc, Vincenzo Saitta
1987: 125 Icc, Paolo Pulliero
1986: 125 Icc, Lamberto Di Ferdinando
1985: Intercontinental-B, Stefan Friatsch
1984: 125 Icc, Riccardo Franchini
1979: 125 Icc, Jan Svaneby
1979: Formula C, Giancarlo Vanaria

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