Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the...

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N...
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the...

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of...

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV...
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the...

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. The Finals, with TV Live Streaming coverage on...
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s...

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

The Final of the WSK Euro Series will take place at the Cremona Circuit after the victories in Viterbo’s round one claimed by Costoya (OK), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N), Xie (OK-NJ),...
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second...

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The closing round of the WSK Euro Series will award the titles of OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI U10 at the Cremona Circuit next July 1-5.
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps...

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport took a double win at the first round of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo in Italy from 14th to 17th May with Christian Costoya in OK and Elton Hedfors in Mini. Costoya took advantage...
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the...

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The opening event of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo was won by Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya (OK).  
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in...

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

The heats end with final phase qualification on Saturday 17th May. Prefinals from 9:50am and Finals from 1:30pm on Live TV Streaming.
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

The first heats highlight several protagonists. Friday the conclusion of the heats, Saturday 17th May the final phase.
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at...

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

Qualifying practice at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo kicked off the first round of 2025 WSK Euro Series. The finals on Saturday 17th May.
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The participation is great in all categories at the opener of the series to be held at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17.
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The first round of the series will take place at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17, with categories MINI, OK-NJ, OK-N, OKJ and OK on track.  

Kart CRG: More than 300 drivers at the WSK Master next weekend

Kart CRG: More than 300 drivers at the WSK Master next weekend Read more

From 9th to 13th February the Lonato track will host the 2nd round of the WSK Master, which will be attended by around 350 drivers in the 4 international Mini, OK Junior, OK Senior and KZ categories. This large turnout is a positive sign and rewards the choice of the main teams and constructors involved in international karting, to jointly select the races to take part in, on the sidelines of the FIA ​​Karting events. In this way the commitments of the teams will be more manageable and the show on the track always at a high level.

The spectacle of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

The spectacle of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato Read more

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series is gearing up with a total of 360 entered drivers from 54 different countries. Qualifying practice and heats will get underway from Friday, February 11th. Finals will follow on Sunday, February 13th with Live Streaming coverage.

Strong speed for Lennox Racing at the WSK Super Master Series opening round

350 drivers awaited at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

350 drivers awaited at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato Read more

The first record of 2022 by WSK is to be set by the second round of the WSK Super Master Series that will take place in Lonato on February 13th with 350 entered drivers. The classifications after the opener held on January 30th.

Successful start for Birel ART in 2022

Successful start for Birel ART in 2022 Read more

Birel ART made a great start to the 2022 season at the Lonato track in the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series. With a renewed line-up of 14 drivers, the Birel ART Racing Team showed an exciting level of performance in all three international categories. Pedro Hiltbrand reached 2nd place in the KZ2 Final, Kirill Kutskov finished 3rd on the OK-Junior podium while Cristian Bertuca came close to the top five in OK. 

Tony Kart: First Competition Of 2022, First Success

Tony Kart: First Competition Of 2022, First Success Read more

At the debut of the season, on the occasion of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato, the Tony Kart Racing Team hits the victory in OK with Luigi Coluccio, who started from the pole position in the final.

SODI Racing Team - Another victory for Sodikart and Van Walstijn against strong competition

SODI Racing Team - Another victory for Sodikart and Van Walstijn against strong competition Read more

Two races, two victories! The season has certainly started under the best auspices for the Sodi Racing Team and its new 2022 Sodi chassis. The Dutchman Senna Van Walstijn has once again shown that he has all the qualities needed to represent the French brand at the highest level of KZ. Facing the big international teams that took part in this WSK Super Master Series in Lonato, Sodikart once again won masterfully, while confirming its great competitiveness in Junior.

WSK Master: positive feedback from the track for CRG

WSK Master: positive feedback from the track for CRG Read more

The CRG Racing Team's first official race of the 2022 season, which took place from 27th to 30th January on the Lonato track, has ended with a positive balance. The target was to have the first results in racing conditions for the newly approved 2022 chassis and the feedback received in all categories has satisfied the technical staff of the CRG racing department.

The opener of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato named the first winners

The opener of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato named the first winners Read more

Among the over 260 drivers on track at the South Garda Karting circuit for the opener of the WSK Super Master Series, the victory went to the Italian Coluccio in OK, the Belgian Van Langendonck in MINI, the Dutch Van Walstijn in KZ2 and the other Dutch Lammers in OKJ.

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

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

After the season’s opening WSK Champions Cup held on Sunday, January 23rd, this coming weekend (January 30th) the WSK Super Master Series will run its opening round also at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato. All the main constructors and the most credited international teams will be present with 300 drivers ready to contest categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI.

The outcome of the qualifying heats at the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato

The outcome of the qualifying heats at the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato Read more

David Trefilov is on top of KZ2, Luigi Coluccio in OK, René Lammers leads the OKJ class and Jindrich Pesl​ in MINI. Live Streaming on Sunday, January 30 starts at 10:40.

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The first day of the heats named several candidates to the final win in the categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI at the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato.

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

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

After the season’s opening WSK Champions Cup held on Sunday, January 23rd, this coming weekend (January 30th) the WSK Super Master Series will run its opening round also at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato. All the main constructors and the most credited international teams will be present with 300 drivers ready to contest categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI.

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

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

After the season’s opening WSK Champions Cup held on Sunday, January 23rd, this coming weekend (January 30th) the WSK Super Master Series will run its opening round also at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato. All the main constructors and the most credited international teams will be present with 300 drivers ready to contest categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI.

The opening of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

The opening of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato Read more

About 300 drivers coming from 51 different countries, all the main manufacturers and strongest teams are ready to get on track in KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. The Finals on Sunday, January 30th, will enjoy Live Streaming coverage.

LINE-UP CRG 2022! Season kicks of for the CRG RACING TEAM

LINE-UP CRG 2022! Season kicks of for the CRG RACING TEAM Read more

The Lonato track in Italy will host the first official 2022 appearance of the CRG Racing Team. The 1st round of the WSK Master is scheduled on the Lombard track from 26th to 30th January and it is one of the most important meetings for International karting on the sidelines of the FIA ​​Karting events.

SODI Racing Team - A triple win in KZ2 and a first podium in OK-Junior in Lonato to launch the 2022 season

SODI Racing Team - A triple win in KZ2 and a first podium in OK-Junior in Lonato to launch the 2022 season Read more

With its pair of official drivers, its brand new design and the Sigma 2022 chassis recently homologated by CIK/FIA, the Sodi Racing Team put on a real exhibition in Italy during the WSK Champions Cup. Senna Van Walstijn dominated throughout the weekend, beating his teammate Emilien Denner by a whisker. Arthur Carbonnel completed the podium, demonstrating the formidable efficiency of the Sodi-TM packages and the brilliance of the CPB Sport team in KZ2. Nathan Tye's 3rd place in OK-Junior put the spotlight on the Sodi chassis in the categories without gearboxes. This result confirms and solidifies the strong end to the 2021 season in OKJ.

Parolin Motorsport Srl - New season, new challenges, Parolin already in place

Parolin Motorsport Srl - New season, new challenges, Parolin already in place Read more

The first event of the 2022 season has already highlighted Parolin Motorsport's top performances on the international scene in the most hotly contested youth category, the Mini. A big win for Christian Costoya in the WSK Champions Cup and exciting results for the other drivers with the Italian brand based in Veneto is a very good start.

A total of 300 drivers awaited at the first round of the WSK Super Master Series

A total of 300 drivers awaited at the first round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The WSK Super Master Series is gearing up to get on track in Lonato during the weekend of January 30th with the categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI.

The WSK Champions Cup kicks off the season with a great spectacle

The WSK Champions Cup kicks off the season with a great spectacle Read more

The WSK Champions Cup went to the Dutch Senna Van Walstijn in KZ2, to the Italian Danny Carenini in OK, the Peruvian Andres Cardenas in OKJ and the Spaniard Christian Costoya in MINI.

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Marco Parolin discusses the situation of karting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitchell Koolen
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Marco Parolin discusses the situation of karting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

Founded in 1994 by Albino Parolin, the Parolin Racing Kart brand is based in northern Italy, in the Veneto region. The chassis produced in its Bassano del Grappa factory are regularly at the forefront of international competition. In addition to its racing team, Parolin Racing Kart is also involved in promotional formulae and rental karting. In charge of marketing for the family business, Marco Parolin discusses the situation of karting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How are you experiencing the current situation?

Personally, I have to admit that I'm lucky, because both my family and our employees are doing well. Of course, we are all looking forward to the time when we can get back to our normal routine, even though we understand that it can't be done overnight. The health issue is still ongoing, and it will probably take some time to resolve definitively. Despite the critical situation, I want to maintain a positive attitude.

How do you think the resumption of racing could go?

It's difficult to predict when we'll be able to resume international competition at the moment. Our karting community is global, and the logistical aspect is now one of the biggest obstacles. We still don't know how each country will regulate travel and public events, so we just have to wait and try to outline possible scenarios, which the organisers are already doing. Specific hygiene measures and social distancing may be necessary at the first events. I hope that at least national karting will take less time to get back on the grid, of course with all the necessary precautions.

 

What are the current priorities for international karting?

In these uncertain times, stability of technical rules is an important factor in containing costs. As a chassis manufacturer, I appreciated the decision by the CIK-FIA to extend the validity of the current chassis homologation until 2021. We need to assess whether this can be applied to engine homologations for the following year, in order to protect the value of the equipment that customers have already purchased and to avoid additional development expenditure for manufacturers. Now is not the time to prepare new products, this is not the main concern of users and teams.

We must not underestimate the economic impact that this epidemic could have on karting. We must adopt a flexible attitude with regard to what the future holds. It is very likely that travel will remain much more complicated in the near future. The development of timetables must take this new constraint into account. The race format could also be a subject of reflection for the difficult times ahead.

What consequences can you imagine for karting in the years to come?

In the short term, I think that some people will be more careful in managing their budgets. I think this could have a negative impact on the arrival of new drivers to the world of racing. The karting community will probably have to be more reassuring, attractive and easier to access. These are things that we are quite capable of doing.

Despite an understandable concern about travel, I am sure all the drivers are looking forward to getting back on the track. As karting is an individual sport without physical contact, the purity of the competition will not be directly affected by the health protection measures needed. The relaunch of the races may force us to face some difficulties at first, but I remain completely optimistic for the years to come, because I believe in the value of karting and the passion it arouses.

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