Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov
Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with...

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

The Energy Corse team has once again confirmed its place amongst the international elite of karting. Lev Krutogolov is the new WSK Super Master Series champion in OK, one of the most competitive and...
One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta
One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

One-two finishes, podium places and a...

One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

The WSK Super Master Series came to a close at Franciacorta following five rounds held between late January and late March. At every event, the Kart Republic colours were on the top step of the...
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the...

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK
Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and...

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Luigi d’Ascoli capped off a thoroughly successful WSK Super Master Series for Modena Kart Racing Team with a victory. At Franciacorta, the young Italian secured the runners-up title in the OK-N...
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super...

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

In the closing race at Franciacorta, the titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Krutogolov (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), Perico (OK-NJ).  
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta:...

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

The fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series promises spectacle at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The final stages will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, March 22nd.
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master...

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The initial heats have taken place at the Franciacorta Karting Track and will continue on Saturday. The final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, March 22nd.
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super...

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

The pole positions in the fifth and closing round went to Orlov (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Di Pietrantonio (OKJ), Hedfors (OK-NJ), Warakitsupachok (MINI Gr.3), and Simone (MINI U10). The initial...
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

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

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta
The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master...

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at Franciacorta

With over 400 entered drivers, the very crowded paddock of Franciacorta is ready to celebrate the champions of the WSK Super Master Series in the MINI, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories.
Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series
Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

Over 400 drivers are expected in...

Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

Over 400 drivers are expected in Franciacorta for the end of the WSK Super Master Series

The fifth and final round confirms the great success of the championship by WSK Promotion at the Franciacorta Karting Track.
Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato
Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis...

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Parolin Motorsport completed another highly competitive weekend in Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato, with dry weather throughout and sunny conditions reaching 19°C on Finals day....
Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda
Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium...

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium in Lonato del Garda

On the occasion of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series, Tony Kart Rookie secures the pole position in the MINI Gr.3 U10 class with official driver Blake Hsueh, who finishes third in the...
Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories
Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic,...

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic, well placed in all categories

As the overall result shows, KR chassis performed well in all categories at Lonato, from Mini to KZ. Seven podiums, including two victories, added to the Italian brand's list of achievements in...
Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2
Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Five races, five victories: Sodikart...

Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Five races, five victories: Sodikart already crowned champion in KZ2

Three weeks earlier in Viterbo, Sodikart and CPB Sport had made a big impact: a one-two finish in the KZ2 Final, with four drivers in the top four places in the provisional championship standings. In...
Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series
Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

Lonato launches the protagonists of the...

Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

Lonato launches the protagonists of the final sprint of the WSK Super Master Series

The victories in the penultimate round went to Orlov (KZ2), Manach (OK), Miron (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Frigerio (MINI Gr.3), and Perico (OK-NJ).
Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato
Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats named the finalists of...

Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

Qualifying heats named the finalists of the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

After a total of 44 qualifying heats, Van Walstijn (KZ2), Calleja (OK), Miron Lorente (OKJ), Perico (OK-NJ), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), and Wolff (MINI U10) are on top.
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The initial heats have been run in Lonato. The program will continue on Saturday with the remaining qualifying heats, Prefinals and Finals will follow on Sunday, March 8th.

Parolin Motorsport well placed on all fronts

Parolin Motorsport well placed on all fronts Read more

The weekend of 11th-12th March was a busy one for Parolin Motorsport, who had to split their efforts between Spain and Italy. The Champions of the Future Euro Series started at the Kartódromo Internacional Lucas Guerrero in Valencia in preparation for the FIA Karting European Championship - OK and OK-Junior. At the same time, the WSK Open Series started in Lonato for the younger drivers. On both fronts, Parolin was reaping the rewards of his work since the start of the season.

Tony Kart on the podium in Valencia and Lonato

Tony Kart on the podium in Valencia and Lonato Read more

On the occasion of the first round of the Champions of the Future Euro Series, the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR gains the third place in OK class with Arthur Poulain as well as the leadership in the championship with Jan Przyrowski. In the WSK Open Series, on the other hand, it is the Tony Kart Rookie finishing second and third, respectively in MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10.

Kart Republic - Success on all fronts ahead of the FIA Karting European Championships

Kart Republic - Success on all fronts ahead of the FIA Karting European Championships Read more

After numerous events in Italy, the season accelerated a little more with the launch of the 2023 Champions of the Future Euro Series, which started in Spain in Valencia. In both OK and OK-Junior, KR chassis dominated the Finals with two wins and even two double wins! Meanwhile, at the WSK Euro Series in Lonato, the first official outing of the KR Motorsport team in KZ2 resulted in a double podium. Successes in the Mini and Mini U10 classes were added to the impressive list of achievements during the second weekend of March.

Podiums and successes from the start of the season for Sodikart

Podiums and successes from the start of the season for Sodikart Read more

With a fine victory in Lonato in KZ2 in the new WSK Promotion series, Senna Van Walstijn confirmed the competitiveness of the Sodi chassis and the expertise of the Sodi Racing Team. Leader at the end of the heats and 5th in the Final, Émilien Denner completed the solid performance from the world's leading manufacturer in the WSK Open Series.

Great “first” of the WSK Open Series in Lonato

Great “first” of the WSK Open Series in Lonato Read more

The opening of the series at the South Garda Karting was won by Senna Van Walstijn in KZ2, Dean Hoogendoorn in MINI Gr.3, Antoine Venant in MINI Gr.3 U10, Rocco Coronel in X30 Junior and Danny Carenini in X30 Senior.

Livestream: Round 1 WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato

Livestream: Round 1 WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato Read more

The opening round of the WSK Open Series will take place from March 8-12 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, the first of four races in this new championship.

All set in Lonato for the final stages of the first WSK Open Series

All set in Lonato for the final stages of the first WSK Open Series Read more

The final heats on Saturday launched the protagonists of all the categories ahead of the final challenge on Sunday, March 12th. The Live Streaming will be available from 10:50.

The pole positions of the opening round of the WSK Open Series in Lonato

The pole positions of the opening round of the WSK Open Series in Lonato Read more

The first heats have been run as well with several drivers coming to the fore in MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior and X30 Senior.

Results: Round 1 WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato

Results: Round 1 WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato Read more

The opening round of the WSK Open Series will take place from March 8-12 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, the first of four races in this new championship.

Live timing: Round 1 WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato

Live timing: Round 1 WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato Read more

The opening round of the WSK Open Series will take place from March 8-12 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, the first of four races in this new championship.

The opening round of the WSK Open Series is at the start in Lonato

The opening round of the WSK Open Series is at the start in Lonato Read more

Free practice kicked off the first of the four rounds of the new WSK Open Series at the South Garda Karting in Lonato.

Parolin Motorsport: 2nd place in OK and top five in Junior at Sarno

Parolin Motorsport: 2nd place in OK and top five in Junior at Sarno Read more

Parolin Racing Kart was the best-represented chassis brand in Sarno with almost 50 karts participating in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series with 255 drivers from 45 nations in its five categories. Parolin was 1st in Mini and Mini U10 and 2nd in OK-Junior. After a tough competition Parolin Motorsport had a very positive result with René Lammers finishing 2nd in OK, Zac Drummond finishing in the top five in Junior and Lorenzo Travisanutto and Francesco Celenta coming back in the KZ2 Final.

Kart Republic - Quantity and quality on the agenda

Kart Republic - Quantity and quality on the agenda Read more

From 3rd to 5th March, as was the case a month earlier, WSK Promotion organised a Super Master Series event in Italy, while RGMMC once again hosted the IAME Challenge categories in Spain. In both cases, KR chassis helped several drivers to the podium, especially in Mini, with a sensational triple in Zuera and a success in Sarno with a 3rd place!

Strong performance and podiumfinish for René Lammers in OK at the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

Strong performance and podiumfinish for René Lammers in OK at the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

René Lammers put in another top performance this weekend in Italy in the highly competitive WSK. The 14-year-old karter from Zandvoort (The Netherlands) finished second in the OK class in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Sarno kart track near Napoli. All weekend, the Dutch factory driver from Parolin Motorsport was in a very good position and his speed was rewarded with a second podium place.

Another top-5 finish for Jimmy Hélias

Another top-5 finish for Jimmy Hélias Read more

After clinching another Top 5 finish – the fifth in five races – young 14-year-old Jimmy Hélias from Normandy is now installed in the no. 1 spot in the International Karting Ranking in the top-tier OK category! This official classification of international kart drivers was introduced this year by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the body that governs the whole motorsport pyramid from the base up to Formula 1. It operates in a similar fashion to the ATP and WTA rankings in tennis. It is yet another honour for Jimmy who, don’t forget, is part of the rookies who made their debut in OK last November!

Victories in the OK and MINI Gr.3 U10 categories for Tony Kart on the occasion of the WSK at Sarno

Victories in the OK and MINI Gr.3 U10 categories for Tony Kart on the occasion of the WSK at Sarno Read more

After the four victories in Lonato and Franciacorta, another success has arrived for the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR in the master class of the single-gear karts, on the occasion of the 3rd round of the WSK Super Master Series. First place also for the Rookie chassis in the MINI Gr.3 U10.

WSK drivers to the fore in the FIA’s Karting Ranking

WSK drivers to the fore in the FIA’s Karting Ranking Read more

The third round of the WSK Super Master Series saw Iskender Zulfikari taking the lead of the International Karting Ranking by FIA Karting. After the previous round of the WSK Super Master Series – the third round in Sarno – the overall classification of the “International Karting Ranking” by FIA Karting got into the hands of Iskender Zulfikari.

Viktor Gustafsson one step away from the podium in KZ in Sarno

Viktor Gustafsson one step away from the podium in KZ in Sarno Read more

The 3rd Round of the WSK Super Master Series has been archived with a good sporting balance and an excellent job done from a technical point of view. The KZ category was of particular importance in the away game race in Sarno which, on this same circuit, will host one round of the FIA ​​European Championship. The CRG Racing Team lined up 7 drivers in the top class carrying out an intense work program on chassis and engine setup, closing the event with two drivers in the top ten: Viktor Gustafsson P4 and Jeremy Iglesias P8.

Birel ART domination in KZ2 at Sarno

Birel ART domination in KZ2 at Sarno Read more

As the third round of the WSK Super Master Series headed to the fast Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno, Birel ART continued to demonstrate its expertise by concluding a remarkable overall performance with a hat-trick of wins on the KZ2 Final podium. Freddie Slater took his first victory in KZ2, followed by Leclerc by Lennox driver Matteo Viganò, while Cristian Bertuca climbed to 3rd place while retaining the lead in the provisional standings.

A total of 200 drivers in the opening round of the WSK Open Series in Lonato

A total of 200 drivers in the opening round of the WSK Open Series in Lonato Read more

The first round of the new WSK Open Series, open to categories MINI, KZ2, X30 Junior, and X30 Senior will get underway in the weekend of March 12th at the South Garda Karting circuit.

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Heated Finals for the first Rotax Max Challenge on South American soil
Bas Kaligis
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Heated Finals for the first Rotax Max Challenge on South American soil

Conde, Brazil – The 19th edition Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals champions were crowned today at the Circuit International Paladino in Conde, Brazil. The thrilling event came to an end after a week of intense and exciting racing around the 1,280-meter track, during which 360 drivers from 55 nations battled out to win this great honour.

This year was the time the event took place on South American soil. Boasting the world’s greatest elevation change in karting, the Paladino circuit offered drivers both a technical and fast-flowing track. Although rain did appear occasionally throughout the week, constant temperatures around the 30-degree mark were welcomed albeit creating challenges for the drivers.

The location was a different one for the teams, drivers and BRP-Rotax. Organizing such an event where all chassis, engines and equipment are provided individually by the organizers to the competitors is a colossal task every year, however for this edition, presented the added task of transporting to Brazil 18 containers of over 102 tonnes in total and the 200-people strong team working on the event.

“What really makes this event different is the fact that every driver gets a fair chance to win thanks to the raffle system through which a randomly drawn chassis and engine package is provided to each entrant. This would not be possible without the close relationship between BRP-Rotax and our three long-term chassis partners BirelART, IPKarting (Praga) and Sodikart,” declared Peter Oelsinger, Vice-president Rotax Propulsion Systems.

 

After the thrilling and extremely hard-won racing, BRP-Rotax crowned the 2018 champions:

Micro MAX: Brent Crews, United States of America

Mini MAX: Farin Megger, Germany

Junior MAX: Robert de Haan, The Netherlands

Senior MAX: Senna van Walstijn, The Netherlands

Masters DD2: Cristiano Morgado, South Africa

DD2: Besancenez Paolo, France

The Rotax THUNDeR was the e-kart presented in its category’s races. It was also used this year in the German electric kart championship, the DEKM (Deutsche Elektro-Kart-Meisterschaft). Developed in cooperation between RIC TECH GmbH and S.M.R.E.’s subsidiary IET S.p.A., the Rotax THUNDeR powerpack features chassis specially designed by Sodi and based on the Sigma DD2.

The FIA-Americas 2018 E-Karting Cup team consisted of 14 drivers. The top four drivers then competed for the race taking place in the beginning of the week and in today’s DEKM Rotax Grand Finals 2018. “The e-kart races having been integrated into the RMCGF schedule makes timing challenging for the Rotax team. Nevertheless, the RMCGF was the perfect opportunity to present to the karting world the Rotax THUNDeR - Rotax’s and IET’s newest technology,” added Oelsinger.

E-Karting Cup FIA-Americas 2018 winner:
Sergio Roberto da Silveira Crispim

DEKM Rotax Grand Finals 2018 winner:
Sergio Roberto da Silveira Crispim, Brazil

“The Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals is not just about winning, it is also about the people and the unforgettable experience,” declared Team Contest Winner 2018 Gaby van den Burgt, team The Netherlands. The Nations Cup was awarded to Brazil.

The location of the Rotax MAX Challenge for the coming year was announced at the Driver's Party. It will be the Circuito Internazionale Napoli in Sarno, Italy to host the 20th edition of the Grand Finals.

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