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

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

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

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

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

The grand finale of the WSK Super Master...

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

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

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

Over 400 drivers are expected in...

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

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

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

Three victories for the Parolin chassis...

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

Three victories for the Parolin chassis at Lonato

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

Tony Kart collects a pole and a podium...

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

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

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

Already a WSK title for Kart Republic,...

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

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

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

Five races, five victories: Sodikart...

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

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

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

Lonato launches the protagonists of the...

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

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

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

Qualifying heats named the finalists of...

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

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

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

Sunday live streaming coverage: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato

Sunday live streaming coverage: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato Read more

A total of 260 drivers from 50 different countries gathered at the South Garda Karting in Lonato to contest the opener of the WSK Open Cup in MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. Prefinals and Finals with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, September 19th.    

The heats of WSK Open Cup reward the efforts of Palomba (KZ2), Turney (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Schaufler (MINI) in Lonato

The heats of WSK Open Cup reward the efforts of Palomba (KZ2), Turney (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Schaufler (MINI) in Lonato Read more

Qualifying heats ended the first selection of the 250 drivers of the WSK Open Cup at the South Garda Karting circuit. The integral coverage of the final stages will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, September 19th.

The pole positions of WSK Open Cup in Lonato go to Palomba (KZ2), Coluccio (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Bottaro (MINI)

The pole positions of WSK Open Cup in Lonato go to Palomba (KZ2), Coluccio (OK), Egozi (OKJ) and Bottaro (MINI) Read more

The initial qualifying heats have also taken place at the South Garda Karting Circuit. Further heats will be run on Saturday, September 18th, before the final stages that will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, September 19th.

WSK 2022*: the provisional racing calendar

WSK 2022*: the provisional racing calendar Read more

Please not that, regarding the WSK Promotion’s provisional 2022 racing calendar, the correct date for the first round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato is February, 20th, 2022 and not March  20th, as previously indicated.

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato Read more

A total of 260 drivers from 50 different countries gathered at the South Garda Karting in Lonato to contest the opener of the WSK Open Cup in MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The first on-track challenges will be on Friday in qualifying practice and heats. Prefinals and Finals with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, September 19th.    

Live timing: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato

Live timing: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup 2021 in Lonato Read more

A total of 260 drivers from 50 different countries gathered at the South Garda Karting in Lonato to contest the opener of the WSK Open Cup in MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The first on-track challenges will be on Friday in qualifying practice and heats. Prefinals and Finals with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, September 19th.    

Kart CRG: The Mini and the OK Categories are back on the track for the WSK Open

Kart CRG: The Mini and the OK Categories are back on the track for the WSK Open Read more

The Lonato track will host the 1st Round of the WSK Open Series from 15th to 19th September. This event consisting in two appointments, will see its final test on 3rd October at the Adria circuit. For the CRG Factory Team it will be an opportunity to get back behind the wheel with the direct drive Mini and OK classes, after the long summer break, in which the action on the track was reserved for the KZ categories (to rest during this event as decided by CRG).

The first round of the WSK Open Cup 2021 kicks off in Lonato

The first round of the WSK Open Cup 2021 kicks off in Lonato Read more

A total of 260 drivers from 50 different countries gathered at the South Garda Karting in Lonato to contest the opener of the WSK Open Cup in MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. The first on-track challenges will be on Friday in qualifying practice and heats. Prefinals and Finals with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, September 19th.    

Andrea Kimi Antonelli joins Prema Powerteam for remaining Italian F4 Championship rounds

Andrea Kimi Antonelli joins Prema Powerteam for remaining Italian F4 Championship rounds Read more

PREMA Powerteam announces that Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join the team for his car racing debut in the final three rounds of the Italian Formula 4 Championship. The Italian racer will make the step to single-seater competition at the Red Bull Ring only a few days after turning 15 years old.

WSK 2022*: the provisional racing calendar

WSK 2022*: the provisional racing calendar Read more

The 2022 racing calendar by WSK Promotion is ready with its 12 events hosted by the most prestigious circuits. The kick-off will be from the Adria Karting Raceway with the traditional opening of the WSK Champions Cup, which will be followed by the 4 rounds of the Super Master Series in Adria, Lonato, La Conca, and Sarno.

Entries accepted for the WSK Open Cup 2021

Entries accepted for the WSK Open Cup 2021 Read more

It is now possible to file entries for the two rounds of WSK Open Cup 2021 that will take place in Lonato and Adria for categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 online at www.wsk.it.   

Third position for Exprit Kart in Sarno

Third position for Exprit Kart in Sarno Read more

On the occasion of the last round of the WSK Euro Series, their Noesis R chassis grabs the podium in the final of the OKJ class. The drivers of the Exprit Racing Team, still engaged in the "Junior class", take advantage of the event with the aim of training themselves for the next round of the FIA Karting European Championship.

 

Christian Costoya crowned champion in the WSK Euro Series at Sarno

Christian Costoya crowned champion in the WSK Euro Series at Sarno Read more

One week after Alfio Spina's Italian Championship in de OK class, another Parolin Motorsport driver was successful on the Sarno circuit.

 

Top 5 in the WSK Euro Series for Kosmic Kart

Top 5 in the WSK Euro Series for Kosmic Kart Read more

In the last round of the championship on the Naples International Circuit, Luigi Coluccio grabs the fifth place in the overall OK class ranking after a good performance in the final.

Tony Kart Champion of the WSK Euro Series 2021

Tony Kart Champion of the WSK Euro Series 2021 Read more

On the Naples International Circuit, stage of the last championship’s round, the Harley Keeble-Tony Kart Racer 401S pairing wins the OKJ title. Podium also in the OK final for Joseph Turney.

Jesse Carrasquedo: An excellent preparation for the European Championship

Jesse Carrasquedo: An excellent preparation for the European Championship Read more

The young and very promising Mexican driver Jesse Carrasquedo has taken part in the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series. Held in Sarno, this meeting was an ideal preparation for the next round of the FIA Karting European Championship for OK, which will take place soon on the international circuit located near Naples in Italy. After a lot of fine-tuning work with the Parolin Motorsport team, Jesse Carrasquedo won his place among the finalists, while managing to progressively move up the rankings.

Leclerc by Lennox Racing wins round 3 of the WSK Euro Series

Leclerc by Lennox Racing wins round 3 of the WSK Euro Series Read more

The Leclerc by Lennox Racing team concluded the WSK Euro Series with the icing on the cake. The CL chassis manufactured by Birel ART and powered by TM Racing proved extremely competitive in all classes, from MINI to KZ2. 

Birel ART Racing Team - Another triple win in the 2021 WSK Euro Series

Birel ART Racing Team - Another triple win in the 2021 WSK Euro Series Read more

The Birel ART Racing team already made history in the WSK Euro Series last year by placing three of its drivers in the top three places in the KZ2 Championship. The brand from Lissone has repeated this formidable feat in 2021 with Longhi, Kremers and Palomba. The undisputed star of the category, Birel ART / TM Racing is definitely the ultimate weapon for collecting international victories.

The WSK Euro Series successfully ended in Sarno

The WSK Euro Series successfully ended in Sarno Read more

The final stages of the third and closing round of WSK Euro Series crowned the 2021 champions at the International Circuit Napoli: Longhi is the KZ2 champion, Lindblad OK’s, Keeble OKJ’s and Costoya MINI’s.

Sunday live streaming coverage: Round 3 of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Sunday live streaming coverage: Round 3 of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

The third round of WSK Euro Series is about to get underway at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno. This event will be decisive to award the titles of all the four categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. More than 250 drivers entered this challenge that announces to be particularly exciting, thanks also to the higher scoring coefficient compared to the races held in Lonato and Adria. In Sarno a total of 153 points are up for grabs, which could potentially turn the current classifications around. 

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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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