WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.
WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New...

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

Ahead of the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, scheduled at the Cremona Circuit from July 8th to 11th, WSK Promotion announces an important update to the Sporting Regulations.
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls...

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

The Sodikart Racing Team leaves Lonato with a strong result. At the South Garda Karting circuit, the venue for the second round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series, the team secured a top-two finish in KZ2...
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series...

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The victory of the second round of the WSK Euro Series went to Orlov (KZ2), Zulfikari (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N). The third...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the...

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

At the end of the heats, the best classified are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Scognamiglio (OK-N). The final...
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK...

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The pole positions in Lonato were secured by Orlov (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N). The heats will follow.
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the...

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

The second round of the WSK Euro Series is underway at the South Garda Karting circuit with a full packed international paddock. The final stages will be on Saturday, April 18th, with TV Live...
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series,...

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

About 300 drivers will be at the start of the second round. Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Lamberto Ferrari (OK-N), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), Mair (MINI Gr.3), and Miras (U10) are leading...
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...

Double victory in OK and OK-Junior on the Neapolitan circuit

Double victory in OK and OK-Junior on the Neapolitan circuit Read more

The WSK Super Masters Series has just finished at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli with an intense fourth round with a large number of participants. The Parolin Racing Kart chassis put in top performances in all four categories and Parolin Motorsport recorded several outstanding successes at the end of the series.

In Sarno, Birel ART Racing finishes on the KZ2 podium of the WSK Super Master Series

In Sarno, Birel ART Racing finishes on the KZ2 podium of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The final round of the WSK Super Master Series has just finished at the Sarno circuit, with mixed feelings for the Birel ART Racing Team. The Italian factory's official drivers put in some remarkable performances, but the Final results fell short of the team's expectations.

Tony Kart Champion of the WSK Super Master Series 2022

Tony Kart Champion of the WSK Super Master Series 2022 Read more

At the Naples International Circuit, on the occasion of the fourth and last round of the championship, the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR conquers the first title of the season with Joseph Turney in the OK category.

SODI Racing Team - Another international title in KZ2 and a new podium in OK-Junior

SODI Racing Team - Another international title in KZ2 and a new podium in OK-Junior Read more

Already winner of two WSK Promotion events at the beginning of the season, Senna Van Walstijn became the new WSK Super Master Series champion in KZ2. This is not the first time that the Sodi Racing Team has won this top level series against the best of the world's drivers and the most prestigious international teams.

Kart CRG - Iglesias very close to the podium in KZ in Sarno

Kart CRG - Iglesias very close to the podium in KZ in Sarno Read more

The 2022 WSK Master Series has ended on the Sarno track and it has once again underlined the CRG Racing Team drivers’ positive performances. Especially Jeremy Iglesias in the KZ category was able to capitalize best on CRG's potential, scoring P4 and fighting for the podium throughout the race.

The 2022 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2022 are Pesl (MINI), Bondarev (OKJ), Van Walstijn (KZ2) and Turney (OK)

The 2022 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2022 are Pesl (MINI), Bondarev (OKJ), Van Walstijn (KZ2) and Turney (OK) Read more

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli of Sarno named the winners of all the titles. The finals in Sarno crowned the 2022 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series. The event held at the International Circuit Napoli was the fourth and closing round of the series after the opening two rounds run in Lonato and the third held last week in La Conca.

Livestream: Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

Livestream: Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

The 4th and final round of the WSK Master Series, one of the most important international championships on the sidelines of the FIA ​​events, will take place at the International Circuit of Naples from 10th to 13th March. Actually, for the KZ category it will be the 3rd round as it was not scheduled for last week in Lecce, contrarily to the Mini, OK Junior and OK Senior classes.

All is set in Sarno for the finals of the WSK Super Master Series

All is set in Sarno for the finals of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The final stages will take place on Sunday, March 13. A lot of spectacles is ahead at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno. Prefinals will begin at 10.40, Finals at 14.20 and will be available in Live Streaming.

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series scored another great participation success as over 270 drivers are ready to compete at the International Circuit Napoli. Qualifying heats are underway.  

Results: Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

Results: Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

The 4th and final round of the WSK Master Series, one of the most important international championships on the sidelines of the FIA ​​events, will take place at the International Circuit of Naples from 10th to 13th March. Actually, for the KZ category it will be the 3rd round as it was not scheduled for last week in Lecce, contrarily to the Mini, OK Junior and OK Senior classes.

Live timing: Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

Live timing: Round 4 of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

The 4th and final round of the WSK Master Series, one of the most important international championships on the sidelines of the FIA ​​events, will take place at the International Circuit of Naples from 10th to 13th March. Actually, for the KZ category it will be the 3rd round as it was not scheduled for last week in Lecce, contrarily to the Mini, OK Junior and OK Senior classes.

The fourth and decisive round of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The fourth and decisive round of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

All the four categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 will partake in the closing act of the series that will decide the titles of 2022. The decisive round will be held at the International Circuit Napoli in the weekend of March 11-13.  

The last round of the WSK Master takes place in Sarno this weekend

The last round of the WSK Master takes place in Sarno this weekend Read more

The 4th and final round of the WSK Master Series, one of the most important international championships on the sidelines of the FIA ​​events, will take place at the International Circuit of Naples from 10th to 13th March. Actually, for the KZ category it will be the 3rd round as it was not scheduled for last week in Lecce, contrarily to the Mini, OK Junior and OK Senior classes.

Birel ART Racing Team - Battle for grip at La Conca

Birel ART Racing Team - Battle for grip at La Conca Read more

In a wide range of conditions from dry to wet, the Birel ART Racing team proved the extent of its capabilities in the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca. Cristian Bertuca in OK and Kirill Kutskov in OK-Junior were the leaders of the Italian team in the extreme south of the country.

Poker of victories for Tony Kart

Poker of victories for Tony Kart Read more

Their Tony Kart Racer 401 RR scores four victories out of four races in this beginning of the 2022 international season. The last triumph in chronological order comes on the occasion of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series, held on the International La Conca Circuit, with Joseph Turney, in the OK category.

Good competitiveness in unique conditions at La Conca

Good competitiveness in unique conditions at La Conca Read more

Parolin Motorsport travelled to southern Italy to participate in the penultimate round of the WSK Super Masters Series at La Conca with 13 young drivers. The wet conditions in the Qualifying Heats and the lack of grip in the Finals made for some very special racing on a track that is usually known for its strong grip.

Very nice finals at the third round of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca

Very nice finals at the third round of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca Read more

In the three categories on track at the International Circuit La Conca, the OKJ victory went to Oleksandr Bondarev, that of OK to Joe Turney,  and MINI’s to Jindrich Pesl. The final round of the WSK Super Master Series will be in Sarno on March 13th.

Livestream: Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca

Livestream: Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca Read more

The third round of the championship for the three categories OK, OKJ and MINI will get underway from March 3rd to 6th in La Conca. After the two rounds held in Lonato last January 30th and February 13th, the classifications are quite open with a lot of protagonists. On top of that, regulations will award increased points in the closing appointments of La Conca this coming weekend and in Sarno one week afterwards.

Wet eve of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca

Wet eve of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca Read more

In qualifying heats, Nakamura and Turney came to the fore in OK, Dedecker in OKJ and Van Langendonck in MINI. Final stages in Live Streaming on Sunday, March 6th, from 11:00 (Prefinals) and 14:00 (Finals). 

The show of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series is on at La Conca

The show of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series is on at La Conca Read more

Qualifying practice and the initial heats have been run by the three categories OKJ, OK and MINI. A little bit of rain has made things trickier at the beginning of the weekend. Qualifying heats will continue on Saturday ahead of the final stages on Sunday, March 6th that will be available through the Live Streaming. 

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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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