Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship
Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian...

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

Modena Kart P1 and P2 in the Italian Championship

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

Double podium for Tony Kart on the occasion of the WSK “Euro”

Double podium for Tony Kart on the occasion of the WSK “Euro” Read more

In the opening round of the WSK Euro Series, at the South Garda Karting of Lonato, two out of four are the categories in which Tony Kart Racing Team reaches the top 3 list. Not only, in KZ2 class also with an amazing comeback of 23 positions.

Wet and hard-fought Finals at the opener of WSK Euro Series

Wet and hard-fought Finals at the opener of WSK Euro Series Read more

The victories of the first round of the series in Lonato went to the Brit Arvid Lindblad in OK, the Czech Jindrich Pesl in MINI, the Dutch Marijn Kremers in KZ2 and United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Al Dhaheri in OKJ.    

Livestream: WSK Euro Series Round 1 at Lonato

Livestream: WSK Euro Series Round 1 at Lonato Read more

The opening race of the WSK Euro Series announces to be quite spectacular with a lot of champions among the about 270 drivers ready to challenge each other from April 8th to 11th at the South Garda Karting circuit in categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2.

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

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

Qualifying heats ended in Lonato. The path has been long to select the finalists as it involved 42 races. The double Prefinals will begin at 10:40 on Sunday, April 11th while the Finals will be at 14:20 for OK, MINI, KZ2 and OKJ with live TV streaming.

A lot of protagonists hunting for the top in Lonato’s WSK Euro Series

A lot of protagonists hunting for the top in Lonato’s WSK Euro Series Read more

Qualifying practice and the initial heats highlighted the speed of a lot of drivers that put their name forward to the win in each category. Further heats will follow on Saturday, while the final stages will be on Sunday, April 11th with live TV Streaming.    

Results: WSK Euro Series Round 1 at Lonato

Results: WSK Euro Series Round 1 at Lonato Read more

The opening race of the WSK Euro Series announces to be quite spectacular with a lot of champions among the about 270 drivers ready to challenge each other from April 8th to 11th at the South Garda Karting circuit in categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2.

Livetiming: WSK Euro Series Round 1 at Lonato

Livetiming: WSK Euro Series Round 1 at Lonato Read more

The opening race of the WSK Euro Series announces to be quite spectacular with a lot of champions among the about 270 drivers ready to challenge each other from April 8th to 11th at the South Garda Karting circuit in categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2.

Kart CRG: The WSK Euro takes place in Lonato this weekend

Kart CRG: The WSK Euro takes place in Lonato this weekend Read more

International karting returns to South Garda Karting in Lonato for the 1st round of the WSK Euro Series from 6th to 11th April. For the CRG Racing Team this home race (the track is only 1 km away from the factory) will represent a new opportunity to prepare for the FIA ​​events, which will begin in May.

French CRG official driver Arthur Rogeon in the final again in Sarno

French CRG official driver Arthur Rogeon in the final again in Sarno Read more

Arthur Rogeon had his second race of the season in the WSK Super Master Series near Naples. The youngster from Laval, France fought like a lion on the newly-renovated Sarno circuit as his team put in a huge effort to turn round a situation that seemed compromised from the outset. This fighting spirit paid off and propelled the no. 253 CRG-IAME driver into the final. He rounded off his weekend by moving up 27 places in the race itself compared to his position in practice!

The WSK Euro Series ready to kick-off from Lonato

The WSK Euro Series ready to kick-off from Lonato Read more

The opening race of the WSK Euro Series announces to be quite spectacular with a lot of champions among the about 270 drivers ready to challenge each other from April 8th to 11th at the South Garda Karting circuit in categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2.

Intrepid’s comeback with Emilien Denner

Intrepid’s comeback with Emilien Denner Read more

He is French, he has just turned 19 and he is full of talent! His friends call him Emil and for the karting world he is the 2019 KZ2 World Champion …

Sarno: Parolin continues to gain momentum

Sarno: Parolin continues to gain momentum Read more

The new Sarno track is still very fast, but it was a big change from the old Neapolitan track and again provided the setting for some tough battles. The Parolin Motorsport team confirmed its rise to prominence in KZ2 with the sustained presence of Celenta in the front ranks and Wharton's convincing debut in this elite category. Deligny finally registered his name among the best Juniors while Costoya and Orjuelas confirmed their roles at the front of Mini.

Canadian driver Ilie Tristan Crisan joins CRG in the Mini Class

Canadian driver Ilie Tristan Crisan joins CRG in the Mini Class Read more

CRG is pleased to announce Ilie Tristan Crisan as a new Factory Team driver in the 60 Mini class. The Canadian born in Valleyfield, Quebec, is currently racing in the Canadian Rotax Championship with Alex Tagliani's TAG Motorsport team. 

Exprit, the “Master Series” goes on in Sarno

Exprit, the “Master Series” goes on in Sarno Read more

After the third round of the championship held on the renewed Italian circuit, the official racing team in now ready to face a double appointment in Lonato.

Pole Position for the Kosmic Kart in Sarno

Pole Position for the Kosmic Kart in Sarno Read more

Excellent recovery for Luigi Coluccio in the OK final with the Kosmic Kart Racing Department, on the occasion of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series. Dion Gowda is the fastest driver in the OKJ qualifyings with the Ricky Flynn Motorsport.

The weekend in Sarno turned out to be below expectations for CRG

The weekend in Sarno turned out to be below expectations for CRG Read more

The 3rd round of the WSK Master, which took place in Sarno from the 25th to the 28th March, did not end with the expected results for the CRG Racing Team. However, if on one hand the podium was missed, especially in the KZ and Mini classes where the CRG drivers showed a high potential, at the same time, the balance of the technical work carried out has been satisfying for the drivers and the team's staff. These WSK races in fact, always have the priority objective of developing and testing the technical material in view of the FIA ​​Championships and from this point of view the work done, but above all, the data acquired and the feedback from the track, will be particularly important.

Birel ART Racing: Superb victory for Marijn Kremers in Sarno

Birel ART Racing: Superb victory for Marijn Kremers in Sarno Read more

In a weekend of contrasts at the new Sarno track, Birel ART Racing scored a highly convincing win in KZ2 thanks to the brilliant performance of Kremers, whilst two of its other drivers finished in the top six. Kucharczyk was once again very competitive in OK, while Van Langendonck made a stunning comeback in Mini. 

Tony Kart hits the podium at Sarno.

Tony Kart hits the podium at Sarno. Read more

Second position for Tuukka Taponen in the final of the OK category, on the occasion of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series, with the Tony Kart Racing Team. Good performances also in KZ2, OKJ and MINI categories.

Victory to Kremers, Antonelli, Kutskov and Olivieri in Sarno’s WSK Super Master

Victory to Kremers, Antonelli, Kutskov and Olivieri in  Sarno’s  WSK Super Master Read more

Lively and hard fought finals in Sarno at the third round of the WSK Super Master Series. Kremers won KZ2, Antonelli dominated OK, Kutskov to the fore in OKJ and Olivieri claimed his maiden win in MINI. The fourth and closing race on April  25th in Lonato.    

Livestream of the WSK Super Master Series Round 3 at International Circuit Napoli

Livestream of the WSK Super Master Series Round 3 at International Circuit Napoli Read more

The third round of the WSK Super Master Series will get underway at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno (Salerno, ITA) on March 25-28th. This participation result has never been reached by an International Series in the four entitled categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The race on the new track of Sarno follows the success scored by the opener in Adria and that of the second round in La Conca.

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The IKA KART2000 in transition
Bas Kaligis
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The IKA KART2000 in transition

On the last weekend of January, Offenbach am Main in Germany was once again the centre of the karting world. The classic IKA Kartmesse trade fair hosted the world's largest kart exhibition for the 28th time, although in this new decade, the exhibition presented itself on a slightly smaller scale than in previous years. For the first time, the fair only opened six instead of seven halls.

“Economic reasons led to the closing of hall A4. Due to its location, this area has always been unpopular with visitors and consequently with exhibitors, too. Therefore, we had to react for 2020. But we have new plans for the future: Hall 4 is supposed to become a home for esports. This field is booming enormously and it makes sense to give this discipline a platform at the kart fair. The decision of the DMSB, which has recently recognized sim racing as an official motorsports discipline, shows that this sport is gaining more and more acceptance,” explained IKA junior director Marcel Fuchsberger.

The spatial reduction, however, did not seriously affect the trade fair offer, which still represented a broad, international mixture of the karting industry. Overall, the fair made a more compact impression, but the essentials were to be found on a total area of ​​almost 9,000 square metres with almost 140 exhibitors, which included almost 70% from international origin. All sectors of the industry were represented: racing, leisure karting, tools, clothing, equipment and accessories. With over 480 brands, there was a lot to discover on a tour through the exhibition halls.

The field of leisure, indoor and rental kart was represented widely and is clearly growing. The offer included everything the sector has to offer: a variety of different karts, circuit equipment, track-building-systems, timing technology, software solutions, display systems and much more. This segment, in particular, attracted a noticeably international audience, which can be interpreted as a sign of the continuing, positive trend in this field.

On the other hand, there was the racing division, which could not match the extent of the heyday of karting in the 1990s and 2000s. Nevertheless, kart racing was sufficiently represented: OK and KZ engines, single-brand options or engines for club- and hobby-drivers were found on every corner. Along with that, several electric engines, such as the new E20 by Rotax were in the spotlight. Accessories, tires, spare parts, tools, the huge field of clothing with overalls, helmets, gloves and safety equipment completed the vast range. And of course, chassis were not missing either: CRG, Kart Republic, FA Kart, Tony Kart, Kosmic, Jesolo, Intrepid, TBKart, Sodi, Praga, Formula K, Maranello or Kosmos could be checked out at various stands – including many of the homologated Mini karts.

Many options for the “bigger” motorsport such as the new touring car Junior Cup, the Chevrolet Cruze Cup or the DMV BMW 318ti Cup, attracted interested drivers. The fastest racing car was to be found with Dörr Motorsport, where a 400 HP McLaren 570S GT4 set an optical highlight.

Consulting and the exchange of information are still very popular during the IKA. At many stands, manufacturers and consumers were eager to discuss innovations and trends. In particular, the motorsport associations such as the DMSB, the ADAC, AvD and the NAVC answered many questions and provided facts and news about the different karting series such as the DKM, DEKM, the ADAC Kart Masters, the Rotax MAX Challenge, the Rok Cup and the Kart Trophy Weiß-Blau or the GKC 100.

In addition to the actual exhibition, there was also a program: presentations, conferences, autograph sessions, promotions as well as the AvD prize-giving ceremony and a gaming area in the foyer provided visitors with many alternatives.

After two days of trade show, IKA director Botho G. Wagner concluded: “Like the entire industry, the IKA is changing. We have been working hard to break new ground since last year. Closing hall 4 was not easy for us, but it was a necessary step, at least temporarily. I don't think it harmed the fair’s atmosphere, contrary to my personal fears. Overall, we have experienced two well-attended days of exhibition, which probably will match the number of visitors we had three years ago. Equally, we got a largely positive feedback from the exhibitors. With new topics and concepts, we aim to improve the IKA in the future and keep up with the times. I am sure that these efforts will already be reflected during the 29th edition of the IKA Kartmesse on January 30th and 31st, 2021."

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