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).

The closer of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The closer of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

The Finals will award the 2024 titles of MINI Gr.3, MINI U10, OKJ, OK, OKNJ and KZ2 on Saturday, March 2nd.

WSK Calendar change and new categories

WSK Calendar change and new categories Read more

The first round of the WSK Open Series, initially scheduled for March 24th at Franciacorta, has been moved to April 7th. KZ2 Masters is added to the categories of the WSK Open Series.

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Costoya triumphs in OK-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Costoya triumphs in OK-Junior at Franciacorta Read more

More incisive than ever, Christian Costoya won his first OK-Junior race at Franciacorta, where he finished 2nd in last year's World Championship. In the third round of the WSK Super Master Series, the young Spaniard was able to rely on the competitiveness of his Parolin / TM and the efficiency of the Parolin Motorsport team to experience the joy of the top step of an international podium. Sensational comebacks and other remarkable performances, such as Paolo De Conto's return to racing, added to the overall performance of the Parolin chassis at the start of the season.

Victory and podiums for Tony Kart in Franciacorta

Victory and podiums for Tony Kart in Franciacorta Read more

In the third round of the WSK Super Master Series, there were excellent performances in all categories for the Racing Team. The Racer 401 RR hit the success in the category KZ2 with Tom Leuillet. In the MINI categories, the Rookie chassis had two podiums thanks to Leonardo Gorski and Achille Rea. Sebastiano Pavan, in OK, was involved in an accident that compromised his race while he was fighting for victory.

Energy Corse confirms its competitiveness with another success at Franciacorta

Energy Corse confirms its competitiveness with another success at Franciacorta Read more

A particularly well-represented brand in WSK Promotion events, Energy Corse is also a benchmark karting team with a string of successes year after year and race after race. A brilliant winner of the Mini 60 U10 Final at Franciacorta, Italian Niccolo Perico is the new leader of the WSK Super Master Series.

Positive result for the CRG Team after the first races of the season

Positive result for the CRG Team after the first races of the season Read more

With the first three rounds of the WSK Super Master Series held in Lonato, Cremona, and Franciacorta officially closed, it is time for CRG to take stock of this season's start. The 2024 chassis gave the feedback we expected and the inclusion of new drivers was also positive.

Bogdan Cosma Cristofor wins Franciacorta duel in style

Bogdan Cosma Cristofor wins Franciacorta duel in style Read more

A tireless competitor and leader in the WSK series, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor took another victory in the OK-N Junior category, which is further proof of his determination and unceasing desire to win. In 2024, the talented young Romanian is now on a run of four podiums in four races, including two victories. Having arrived in Franciacorta in the lead of the WSK Super Master Series, the driver from the Forza Racing team took advantage of the opportunity to extend his lead, before tackling the finale at Sarno at the beginning of March.

Spectacle on track and great duels at the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

Spectacle on track and great duels at the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta Read more

The Finals have been won by Miron Lorente (MINI Gr.3), Perico (MINI U10), Costoya (OKJ), Leuillet (KZ2), Matveev (OK) and Cosma Cristofor (OKNJ).

Livestream: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Franciacorta Karting Track is ready for the start of the WSK Super Master Series, the third and penultimate round of the championship that features a significantly high number of participants, with 400 drivers coming from over 50 nations across the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories. The championship standings are still tight and far from decided.

The leaders in the heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The leaders in the heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta Read more

Top performances in the heats were put in by Robertson (MINI U10), Miron (MINI Gr.), Viapiana (OKNJ), Pavan (OK), Costoya (OKJ) and Leuillet (KZ2). The Final stages on Sunday will enjoy TV Live Streaming coverage from 9:20.

The first winners of the heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The first winners of the heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta Read more

The first qualifying heats have been run at the Franciacorta Karting Track. Heats will continue on Saturday to define the finalists for Sunday, February 18th.

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta Read more

The opening of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is currently led by: Krutogolov (OKJ), Gustavsson (KZ2), Robertson (MINI Gr.3 U10), Venant (MINI Gr.3), Viapiana (OKNJ) and Bottaro (OK).

Results: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Franciacorta Karting Track is ready for the start of the WSK Super Master Series, the third and penultimate round of the championship that features a significantly high number of participants, with 400 drivers coming from over 50 nations across the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories. The championship standings are still tight and far from decided.

Live timing: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 3 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Franciacorta Karting Track is ready for the start of the WSK Super Master Series, the third and penultimate round of the championship that features a significantly high number of participants, with 400 drivers coming from over 50 nations across the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories. The championship standings are still tight and far from decided.

The rain is the protagonist in the WSK Super Master Series in Cremona

The rain is the protagonist in the WSK Super Master Series in Cremona Read more

The Tony Kart Racing Team takes part in the second round of the championship, with a line-up of 22 drivers in total in the KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI categories.

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Ups and downs in the Cremona rain

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Ups and downs in the Cremona rain Read more

The weekend in Cremona was marked by very wet weather for the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. Rain was a feature of all phases of the competition before starting to ease on Sunday morning. The Finals provided the opportunity to use slick tyres for the first time, but grip was far from perfect and there were numerous pitfalls awaiting the competitors on the 1,210-metre track.

Kart Republic: A brand, drivers and teams committed whatever the conditions

Kart Republic: A brand, drivers and teams committed whatever the conditions Read more

The 2024 WSK Super Master Series continued at the Cremona International Circuit from 7th to 11th February. Competitors had to contend with wet conditions from the Qualifying sessions on Friday through to Sunday.

400 entered drivers in Franciacorta for the third round of the WSK Super Master Series

400 entered drivers in Franciacorta for the third round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

A lot of new protagonists are expected in all categories at Franciacorta. The championship leaders after the first two rounds are: Bertuca (KZ2), Eyckmans (OK), Schaufler (OKJ), Cosma Cristofor (OKNJ), Calleja (MINI Gr.3), and Nellegard (MINI Gr.3 U10).

SODI Racing Team - Magnificent double for Sodikart in Italy

SODI Racing Team - Magnificent double for Sodikart in Italy Read more

After a sparkling start to the season marked by two pole positions and very high overall performances in the KZ2 category, Émilien Denner dominated the Final of the second of the four WSK Super Master Series events at the wheel of his Sodi-TM. In his new colours, Giuseppe Palomba confirmed the technical and sporting choices made by the French factory by securing a one-two finish on the Cremona circuit in the presence of all the major international teams.

Birel takes a magnificent victory of Ean Eyckmans in OK at WSK Super Master Series in Cremona

Birel takes a magnificent victory of Ean Eyckmans in OK at WSK Super Master Series in Cremona Read more

While Birel ART continues to achieve exceptional results in KZ2, its development in OK met with success at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Cremona. Ean Eyckmans literally dominated the premier class of direct-drive karts, taking a significant victory and the lead in the provisional standings.

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
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2018 VORTEX triumphs

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.

OKJ – DDJ ENGINE
The presence of the DDJ in the cadet class has been important throughout the whole season and in the CIK-FIA European Championship, a driver powered by Vortex conquered the Title. The future European Champion, Paul Aron (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), made his début on the International Circuit of Naples (Italy) with a brilliant success, continuing his climb to the continental Title centering another victory, on the occasion of the third round, in Ampfing (Germany). The consecration for DDJ and Aron was in France, with a great performance that allowed the young Estonian to conquer the prestigious title. In addition to the victory in the European Championship, the DDJ engines reached the upper positions of the rankings in each round and they have been actually chosen by the 36% (average value on the four tests) of drivers. Besides Aron, other drivers brilliantly stood out throughout the European Championship, stepping onto the podium, such as Askey (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), Griggs (Lennox Racing Team) and Smal (Ward Racing), without forgetting the pole positions conquered by Bedrin (Tony Kart Racing Team) in Essay and by the already mentioned Smal at PFI. On the occasion of the World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), even though they did not manage to reach the podium due to some unlucky events, the Vortex drivers showed the DDJ engines’ potential. The best lap obtained in the Final by Smal proved this and the trust of teams and drivers placed in Vortex engines reached an important result, with the 42% of DDJ engines at the beginning of the event. The great season was completed by the victories achieved in other important International events, such as the WSK Series. At the beginning of the season, Aron won two prestigious one-shot races, the WSK Championsh Cup (Adria Karting Raceway) and the Winter Cup (South Garda Karting). Still in the WSK series, during the Open series in the South Garda appointment, the podium was completely Vortex with Smal, Ten Brinke and Bedrin, ending the race in this order.

OK – DDS ENGINE
In the OK category, the DDS engines obtained good results with Stanek, who opened the CIK-FIA Europena Championship winning the Title on the Neaples Circuit (Italy). On the European championship, Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team) and Thompson (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) reached the second step of the podium in England and France, respectively. With the second place in France, Essay, Thompson also obtained the second place in the overall rating of the European Championship. Just a few of unlucky circumstances prevented the drivers powered by Vortex to stand out also in the CIK-FIA World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), which however recorded the amazing record of DDS engines at the start, with the 49% of drivers branded Vortex. In the WSK series, Nielsen (Schumacher Racing Team) won the Champions Cup race-event at Adria and reached the second position in the WSK Super Master, obtaining three victories.

KZ2 – RKZ ENGINE
The 2018 season ends with a fantastic result, the third World Title within the whole Vortex history, won in the shifter category. The incredible victory of RKZ arrived with Hajek (Kosmic Kart Racing Dep.) on the Belgian circuit in Genk in a successful weekend fot the Vortex engines. Besides the World Championship, the RKZ won the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup with Viganò (Tony kart Racing Team), conquering also the third step of the podium with Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team). In the European Championship, Ardigò (Tony Kart Racing Team) centered the third position in the opening race in Salbris (France), fighting for the Title until the end. Ardigò obtained also the first victories of the season, with the WSK Super Master Title (3 partial victories) and the victory at the enf of the season in the Macao Grand Prix of KZ.

ACADEMY TROPHY
Also this year, Vortex (DDJ engines) was supplier, together with Exprit (chassis) of the Academy CIK-FIA Trophy. The CIK-FIA Trophy, reserved for young emerging drivers, with the single supply system, proved to be a technical and organizational success, thanks also to the incredible work carried out on the tracks and in the factory by Vortex technicians.

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