New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the...

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse...
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for...

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun...
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion...

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic...

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and...
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple...

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK...
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup...

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in...
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the...

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final...

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi...
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an...

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals...
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three...
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut...

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new...
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership...

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

Vulcain has been named the official partner of the WSK Final Cup and will present a timepiece to the winners in all categories.
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK...

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

Great presence with over 360 drivers when ten days are left ahead of the first round in Franciacorta. The maximum number of drivers per category has been revised.     
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK...

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

WSK Promotion annunces the calendar for the karting WSK events of 2026.
WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th
WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions...

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

WSK Final Cup 2025, subscriptions accepted from September 12th

The entry cap has been defined. On track, MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The rounds of 2025 will be in Franciacorta, Cremona and Lonato.     
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian...

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart Racing Team continues to dominate the podium! Whatever the competition, the Italian team confirms its expertise. A week after their double podium finish in the WSK Euro Series, Gioele...

The WSK Euro Series is all set for the Finals in Franciacorta

The WSK Euro Series is all set for the Finals in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying heats on Saturday named the finalists of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series. The  TV Live Streaming will be on Sunday, September 3rd starting with Prefinals at 9:50 and Finals at 12:30, MINI U10. MINI Gr.3 will be at 14:00, OKJ at 14:30, OK at 15:00, and OKN-OKNJ at 15:30.

The first protagonists of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta

The first protagonists of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying on Friday marked the start of the qualifications stages for the WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track. In this first round, there is a significant international participation with over 300 drivers from 57 nationalities competing in the MINI, OK and OKJ categories, as well as in the two new federal categories, OK-N and OK-N Junior.

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

Results: 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.

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

Live timing: 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.

An exceptional opening to the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta

An exceptional opening to the WSK Euro Series in Franciacorta Read more

A great participation opened the first of the two rounds of the WSK Euro Series with over 310 drivers on track at the Franciacorta Karting Track in MINI, OKJ, OK, OKN, and OKNJ.

Over 300 driver expected in Franciacorta’s opener of the WSK Euro Series

Over 300 driver expected in Franciacorta’s opener of the WSK Euro Series 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.

CRG positive trend continues in KZ

CRG positive trend continues in KZ Read more

Last weekend the Sarno track hosted the last round of the WSK Open Series, an event where the top KZ category came under the spotlight: all drivers and teams protagonists of the international races, took part in the race in this class to prepare for the next round of the FIA ​​European Championship, which will be hosted by the Italian track.

The WSK Open Series titles have been awarded in Sarno

The WSK Open Series titles have been awarded in Sarno Read more

The titles, at the end of the fourth and closing round, have been awarded to Pex (KZ2), Bogdan Cosma Cristofor (MINI Gr.3), Legenkyi (sub judice MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and David Cosma Cristofor (OK-NJ).

Livestream: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

All is set in Sarno for the final stages of the fourth and closing round of the WSK Open Series. Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is also present.

All is set in Sarno for the final stages of the fourth and closing round of the WSK Open Series. Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is also present. Read more

The intense heat has subsided at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno, but among the protagonists of 34 nationalities competing in the fourth and final round of the WSK Open Series in the MINI, KZ2 OK-N, and OK-N Junior categories, the "temperature" remained high due to the competitiveness shown in Saturday's heats, with the aim of giving their all in the final phase on Sunday, June 25th. The Prefinals will be live-streamed on TV from 11:05, followed by the Finals at 13:30.

Qualifying practice and heats in Sarno kicked off the final of WSK Open Series

Qualifying practice and heats in Sarno kicked off the final of WSK Open Series Read more

The pole positions went to Celenta (KZ2), Baglin (MINI Gr.3), Di Pietrantonio (MINI Gr.3 U10), Yildirim (OK-N) and David Cosma Cristofor (OK-N Junior). Further heats to follow on Saturday, as the Finals of the fourth and closing round will be on Sunday, June 25th.

Results: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

Live timing: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 4 WSK Open Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

The fourth round will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior which will debut in a one-round event. The protagonists of the WSK Open Series are ready to hit the track at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the fourth and final round, which will determine the champions in the MINI and KZ2 categories after the events in Lonato, Cremona and Castelletto.

The final outing of the WSK Open Series in Sarno on June 21-25

The final outing of the WSK Open Series in Sarno on June 21-25 Read more

The fourth round that will award the titles of MINI and KZ2, as well as OK-N and OK-N Junior that will debut in a one-round event.

Tony Kart: Double event in Denmark and Italy

Tony Kart: Double event in Denmark and Italy Read more

At Rodby, the Tony Kart Racing Team faces the third round of the FIA Karting European Championship reserved for the OK and OKJ classes, while at Muro Leccese, for the Italian Championship, it gains the podium twice in the MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10 categories.

Tony Kart is WSK Super Cup champion by MINI

Tony Kart is WSK Super Cup champion by MINI Read more

Victory in the MINI Gr.3 U10 category at Muro Leccese with Sebastian Eskandari-Marandi, Australian driver of the Tony Kart Racing Team, ahead of a second Tony Kart Rookie.

Zulfikari and Eskandari-Marandi win the WSK Super Cup by MINI and the National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting

Zulfikari and Eskandari-Marandi win the WSK Super Cup by MINI and the National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting Read more

The second edition, valid also for the National Trophy ACI Sport, saw the victory going to Iskender Zulfikari (MINI Gr.3) and Sebastian Eskandari-Marandi (MINI Gr.3 Under 10).

Livestream: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca

Livestream: 2023 WSK Super Cup by MINI at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The WSK Super Cup by MINI, National Trophy MINI ACI Sport, will take place at the International Circuit La Conca from June 7th to 10th. The time has come for the test dedicated to the youngest drivers with the second edition of the WSK Super Cup by MINI, the event reserved for the protagonists of MINI, taking place at the La Conca International Circuit in Muro Leccese. This appointment is already establishing itself as a true "classic" of youth karting.

The protagonists of the WSK Super Cup by MINI and National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting are in La Conca

The protagonists of the WSK Super Cup by MINI and National Trophy MINI Gr.3 ACI Karting are in La Conca Read more

The opening day has staged qualifying practice and heats. The final stages will be on Saturday, June 10th, with Live Streaming of Prefinals from 10:40 and Finals from 12:20.

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Another unlucky Winter Cup for Alex Irlando
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Another unlucky Winter Cup for Alex Irlando

Disappointing Winter Cup for Alex Irlando: even this year the Locorotondo’s driver did not finish the race because of an accident. The Winter Cup seems to be bewitched for the former World Champ Alex Irlando. The Apulian driver started the fight against other 97 drivers posting the 19th time in qualifying, just 2 tenths of second far from the leader.

Throughout the heats Alex was 5th, 8th, 5th, 10th and 8th gaining one position overall before the superheat. In the penultimate race of the weekend, Alex was not able to improve his overall position, so he started the final on grid 18th.

During the final race Alex was recovering positions running on P11, but, in the fast right-hand corner after the finishing line, one driver lost some water from the radiator and a few drivers lost the control of their karts. Alex was one of those. Fortunately Alex wasn’t hurt, but it could have been worse. The race has been under full yellow for a few laps, giving the marshals the possibility to recover the drivers involved in the accident.

“Another year with a DNF at the Winter Cup and also this year it wasn’t my fault. Thanks God I’m ok and I didn’t get hurt, but it has been a scary accident though! We were in the fastest corner of the track and we found a very slippery track. We couldn’t’ avoid the crash! Anyway, it’s over, now focus on the next event.”

Here are the results of the race.

Alex will take part to the second round of the WSK Super Master Series again at South Garda Karting this weekend. Here is the program of the weekend.

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