The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master...

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

A total of 552 different drivers characterized the 16th edition of the championship held in 2025. The Champions are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Van Langendock (OK), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Palacio (OK-NJ), Perico...
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport continued to enable frontrunners in both OK and Mini categories to fulfil their potential in the last round of the WSK Super Master Series at Viterbo, despite constantly changing...
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 in Viterbo are: Perico (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Palacio (OK-NJ), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Van Langendock (OK virtual champion) and Van Walstijn (KZ2).
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final...

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

All qualifying heats have been run. The final stages with TV Live streaming will be on Sunday, March 16th: Prefinals from 10:00 and Finals from 13:00.
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK...

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Heats on Friday were wet after the dry weather in the morning. The conclusion of the heats will be on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday, March 16th.
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master...

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

The quickest at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo were Frasnelli (OKJ), Orlando (OK-NJ), Ratajski (MINI Gr3), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Orlov (KZ2) and Burnett (OK).
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

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

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is ready to host the fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series, next Sunday, March 16th with the Finals that will award the titles in all categories.
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior...

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport had a highly satisfying weekend at Franciacorta in the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series where again over 400 drivers were competing. This weekend the weather was fine and...
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates...

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series next March 12 - 16 with about 250 drivers ready to fight for the titles in all the categories.
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after...

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

At Franciacorta, on the Italian circuit that will host the FIA Karting World Championship in October, the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series featured an incredible field of 90...
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master...

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series are Pasquali (MINI U10), Lazaro (MINI Gr.3), Crisan (OKJ), Costoya (OK), Girardello (OK-NJ) and Hiltbrand...
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master...

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

A total of 45 qualifying heats have been run to narrow down the 405 drivers present in Franciacorta. Live coverage on TV and Live Streaming on Sunday, March 9th from 9:30 (Prefinals) and 13:00...
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The first day of the fourth round awarded the first emotions on the track with qualifying practice and the initial heats. Heats will end on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday,...
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been...

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The pole position went to Pasquali (MNINI U10), Nanni (MINI GR.3), Blandino (OK-NJ), Walz (OKJ), Kamyab (OK) and Hiltbrand (KZ2).
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...

Livetiming: Second round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca

Livetiming: Second round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca Read more

The WSK Super Master Series resumes with very important numbers. The series will be on track this coming weekend at the World Circuit La Conca (Muro Leccese, ITA) for its second round. Categories MINI, OKJ and OK will see the main teams challenging each other in yet another great international karting battle.

The WSK Super Master Series is in La Conca for its second round

The WSK Super Master Series is in La Conca for its second round Read more

Categories MINI, OKJ and OK are on track at the World Circuit La Conca with all their main protagonists. Qualifying practice will get underway on Friday, March 12th and will be followed by qualifying heats. The final stages with Live Streaming coverage from wsk.it will be on Sunday, March 14th.

Some dates of the WSK 2021 calendar changed

Some dates of the WSK 2021 calendar changed Read more

A new event has been added as the opener of WSK Euro Series on April 11th in Lonato. The second round of the Euro Series will be in Adria on June 13th and the closer on June 27th in Sarno.   

WSK beyond 30.000 participations and acknowledges teams and drivers

WSK beyond 30.000 participations and acknowledges teams and drivers Read more

With the start to the 2021 karting campaign, WSK goes beyond the 30.000 participations in 228 karting and motorsport events organized since the start of its activity back in 2006.

Adria 2021, episode 2: Birel ART prepares for the future

Adria 2021, episode 2: Birel ART prepares for the future Read more

The Birel ART Racing team entered the second international event of the season, the first of the four competitions of the WSK Super Master Series with an almost complete line-up of 17 drivers. Longhi in KZ2, Kucharczyk in OK and Van Langendonck in Mini were able to put in top performances, in the top five, or very close, while the field had strengthened even more since the WSK Champions Cup of the previous week. Birel ART Racing can confidently continue its preparation phase for the big events of 2021.

The growing Exprit in the WSK Super Master Series

The growing Exprit in the WSK Super Master Series Read more

Charlie Wurz, official driver of the Exprit Racing Team, hits the final of the OK category in the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, at the Adria Karting Raceway.

Bad luck for the Tony Kart on the occasion of the first event of the “Master Series”

Bad luck for the Tony Kart on the occasion of the first event of the “Master Series” Read more

The Tony Kart Racing Team gets important results in the qualifying and in the heats of the KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI classes on the occasion of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, unfortunately, lost due to several bad luck events.

Positive shakedown in Adria for the CRG Team

Positive shakedown in Adria for the CRG Team Read more

The opening round of the WSK Master, which took place in Adria from the 25th to the 28th February, has been the first outing for nearly the whole CRG team, with all 4 categories (Mini, Junior, Ok and KZ) on the track at the same time.

James Wharton's preparation for the 2021 season accelerates

James Wharton's preparation for the 2021 season accelerates Read more

Racing this season in OK with the official Parolin Motorsport team, James Wharton continues his intensive preparation for the great international FIA Karting championships of 2021.

Leclerc by Lennox Racing at the double in Adria

Leclerc by Lennox Racing at the double in Adria Read more

After its success in the WSK Champions Cup, the team led by Jordon Lennox-Lamb also won the first round of the WSK Super Master Series with driver Viktor Gustavsson, who took the KZ2 Final by storm. 2021 continued on a positive note for the Leclerc by Lennox Racing team. The CL chassis produced by Birel ART and powered by TM Racing once again proved extremely competitive in all classes, from MINI to KZ2.

Parolin Motorsport Srl - Another victory and improved performance in Adria in WSK Super Master

Parolin Motorsport Srl - Another victory and improved performance in Adria in WSK Super Master Read more

A week after the WSK Champions Cup, the Parolin Motorsport team completed an even more satisfactory event during the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series on the circuit of Adria. With an even larger, and even tougher field, the official Parolin drivers scored very consistent results. Al Dhaheri took a second victory in OK-Junior, Celenta mounted the KZ2 podium, and several Mini drivers had the opportunity to shine.

The WSK Super Master Series of Adria goes to Gustavsson (KZ2), Camara (OK), Al Dhaheri (OKJ) and René Lammers (MINI)

The WSK Super Master Series of Adria goes to Gustavsson (KZ2), Camara (OK), Al Dhaheri (OKJ) and René Lammers (MINI) Read more

The opening round of the WSK Super Master Series confirmed the speed of the protagonists of the WSK Champions Cup. The Swede Viktor Gustavsson won KZ2, the Brazilian Rafael Camara OK, United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Al Dhaheri OKJ and the Dutch René Lammers MINI.   

Livestream: First round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria International Raceway

Livestream: First round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria International Raceway Read more

In Adria, the season is kicking off with the WSK Champions Cup that registered great presence in all the categories, from MINI to OK-Junior, OK and KZ2. This is an important confirmation for the whole sector and for all the protagonists that WSK Promotion keeps launching in its 16 years long history.

The favourites after the heats of WSK Super Master Series Rd1

The favourites after the heats of WSK Super Master Series Rd1 Read more

The heats on Saturday named the provisional classification leaders at the Adria Karting Raceway:  Puhakka in KZ2,  Lindblad in OK, Slater in OKJ ,  Costoya in MINI. The final stages available through the Live Streaming will be on Sunday, February 28th.    

The first round of WSK Super Master Series is underway

The first round of WSK Super Master Series is underway Read more

The opening meeting of WSK Super Master Series is underway in Adria. Qualifying practice and the first qualifying heats have taken place with a lot of protagonists coming to the fore in KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. Further heats will be run on Saturday, February 27th, while the closing stages will be on Sunday, February 28th with Live Streaming coverage.

Results: First round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria International Raceway

Results: First round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria International Raceway Read more

In Adria, the season is kicking off with the WSK Champions Cup that registered great presence in all the categories, from MINI to OK-Junior, OK and KZ2. This is an important confirmation for the whole sector and for all the protagonists that WSK Promotion keeps launching in its 16 years long history.

Livetiming: First round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria International Raceway

Livetiming: First round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria International Raceway Read more

In Adria, the season is kicking off with the WSK Champions Cup that registered great presence in all the categories, from MINI to OK-Junior, OK and KZ2. This is an important confirmation for the whole sector and for all the protagonists that WSK Promotion keeps launching in its 16 years long history.

All is set in Adria for the WSK Super Master Series

All is set in Adria for the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The Adria Karting Raceway is about to host the first round of the WSK Super Master Series from February 25th to 28th. The positive trend showed in the WSK Champions Cup has been confirmed in the four categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI.    

Sodi Racing Team: Good start with 2nd place for Renaudin in the WSK Champions Cup

Sodi Racing Team: Good start with 2nd place for Renaudin in the WSK Champions Cup Read more

Postponed by a few weeks for safety reasons, the WSK Champions Cup has just launched the international season on the Italian circuit of Adria with more than 335 participants from 51 countries. Adrien Renaudin of the Sodi Racing Team never left the top three in the KZ2 category before finishing in 2nd position. Five of the eight CPB Sport drivers qualified for the Final and Arthur Carbonnel reached 8th place. Meanwhile, under the responsibility of Jean-Philippe Guignet, the youngsters experienced a baptism of fire in the official Sodikart structure, with the chance to benefit from the advice of Bas Lammers.

Parolin Motorsport Srl: First race and first victory already!

Parolin Motorsport Srl: First race and first victory already! Read more

The Parolin Motorsport team played a major role in the WSK Champions Cup in Adria and intends to remain a strong team throughout the year. Competitive in all categories, the Italian team won the OK-Junior Final with the promising Emirati Rashid Al Dhaheri, while the return of an official Parolin-TM Racing team in KZ2 resulted in a remarkable performance by Francesco Celenta. In the icing on the cake, the Parolin chassis won in 60 Mini thanks to the Dutchman René Lammers from the Baby Race Academy team.

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FIA Karting World Champions to be decided at the Flying Finn Race
Bas Kaligis
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FIA Karting World Champions to be decided at the Flying Finn Race

Some of the greatest talents in karting will compete in Finland this weekend for the 2019 FIA Karting World Championship in the OK and OK Junior categories. Organised by AKK, the Finnish ASN, the Flying Finn Race will take place at the PowerPark circuit at Alahärma near Kauhava. It will be the first time that the prestigious titles have been decided in Finland, a country with a rich history in what is a historic and important area of motorsport. 

Many of those competing will have dreams of making it from karting in Formula 1, following in the footsteps of Finnish heroes like Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen and Valtteri Bottas. Even top-level Finnish rally drivers Esapekka Lappi and Teemu Suninen honed their skills in international karting competition.

More than 200 drivers, among them some of motorsport’s most exciting young talents, will take part across the two classes this weekend, representing 44 countries and five different continents. Finland is by far the best represented nation at its home event, with almost 50 drivers entered.

 

OK: The champion defends his title

After his triumph at Kristianstad in Sweden one year ago, Italian driver Lorenzo Travisanutto returns to the Nordic region to defend his crown. Since that, the Kart Republic driver has also won this year’s FIA Karting European Championship title, which he secured at Le Mans in France in July.

Second to Travisanutto over the four-round European series and tipped to be among the leaders once more is his young compatriot Gabriele Mini, the Parolin driver who has impressed on his step up to senior level after finishing second in last year’s world championship in OK Junior. The favourites also include a pair of British talents, Dexter Patterson and Taylor Barnard, driving Kart Republic equipment under the patronage of the Sauber Junior Team and Rosberg Racing Academy respectively.

The top 10 on the entry list, based on the final standings of the European Championship, also includes two Finnish drivers, Juho Valtanen and Nikolas Pirttilahti. Valtanen (of the local Kohtala Sports team) is looking to improve upon his third-place finish in the same event in Britain two years ago, having won another Finnish national title this season. Pirttilahti – a team-mate of Travisanutto – will hope to continue his strong debut season in the OK class. In all, there are 21 drivers from Finland set to compete in OK.

- Our goal is to get brighter medal this time, after bronze in 2017. It’s very possible, if everything goes well and we have a problem-free weekend. So far everything has gone well. In the rehearsal race weekend, we were quick and got good test kilometres. We know for sure that we have a good package. The track is very cool: It’s very quick and different compared to many others. I personally like it a lot. There will be many quick drivers for sure: I would guess that the top 10 from the European Championship will also be quick here, Valtanen says.

Other names to look out for include Pedro Hiltbrand, the 2016 champion, the Red Bull junior driver Harry Thompson and Sebastian Montoya, the son of grand prix winner Juan-Pablo.

 

OK Junior: Taponen takes on Amand and the rest

Having clinched the FIA European Karting Championship title at Le Mans, Franco-Finnish driver Marcus Amand (born in Oulu) will bid for another major triumph on his other home soil. His chances looking good, driving for the same VDK Racing squad that won the title in 2018 with Victor Bernier and 2016 with Victor Martins.

Tuukka Taponen is one of those most likely to stop him. The Kohtala Sports driver won the first round of the European series in Angerville in April and finished fourth overall, as well as claiming the Finnish OK Junior crown. He leads a total of 28 drivers flying the flag of Finland in OK Junior: almost a quarter of the field.

- The rehearsal race weekend showed that the speed is there. Our aim is set high. I have driven here in Alahärmä a lot when I was younger and of course now before this weekend, so I have done plenty of laps here, Taponen says.

Another favourite is the Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, runner-up in the European champion, driving for Rosberg Racing Academy and already on the books of the Formula 1 champions Mercedes as a junior driver. The Dutch driver Thomas Ten Brinke was third after Le Mans, leading the charge for Ricky Flynn Motorsport.

 

Amusement Park closing festival - The Grande Finale

In addition to the World Championship sports, on Saturday the PowerPark will have an astonishing park closing festival with fireworks and amazing evening party with some of the hottest Finnish artists. And there is even more entertainment on Sunday before the finals as The Finnish Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Midnight Hawks, will make a spectacular display in the sky to celebrate the finals.

Schedule

Friday 6 September
08:00 - 16:35 Free Practice
16:45 - 18:40 Qualifying Practice

Saturday 7 September
08:00 - 09:40 Warm-up
09:45 - 18:20 Qualifying Heats

Sunday 8 September
08:00 - 09:40 Warm-up
09:45 - 13:40 Qualifying Heats
15:05 - 17:00 Finals

Entries

Please find the OK entries here
Please find the OKJ enries here

 

Finnish FIA Karting World Championship Medalists

2017 Juho Valtanen, bronze
2009 Aaro Vainio, silver
2000 Heikki Kovalainen, bronze
1995 Kimmo Liimatainen, bronze
1993 Risto Virtanen, bronze

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