The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round
The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for...

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

Over 310 drivers are expected at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo for the third round of the series next February 18 - 22.
The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners
The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first...

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo went to Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), and Lamberto Ferrari...
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo
All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series...

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

The front runners after qualifying heats are: Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Gorski (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg and Nanni (OKNJ), Giudice (OK-N). The final stages on Saturday,...
The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series
The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The sun comes out only for the first...

The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The initial heats highlighted a lot of protagonists. The closing qualifying heats will continue on Friday, and the final stages will follow on Saturday.
The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo
The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro...

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

At the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, the pole positions were set by Orlov (KZ2), Kornder (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Francisco (MINI U10), Ferguson (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

Free practice kicked off the first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages will have TV Live Streaming coverage on Saturday, February 14th.
Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season
Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for...

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

The wait is over for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team: on Saturday, February 14, the team will compete in Round 1 of the WSK Euro Series, the first race of the season. This important international event,...
Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno
Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at...

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

The Tony Kart Racing Team faces the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, taking third place in OK class with Jindrich Pesl, who sets the fastest time in the qualifyings. The Racer 401 T...
More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno
More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic...

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

From Mini to KZ, KR chassis performed well in all categories during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. This was clearly the Italian brand's goal for this trip to the Sarno circuit,...
A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart
A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for...

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

The concept of ‘team’ took on its full meaning once again in Sarno for Modena Kart during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. The nine drivers entered by the Italian team all...
The CRG Racing line chassis 2026
The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

In almost all national markets, the 2026 karting season is already getting underway. It has also had an international prologue with the first WSK meetings, before entering the heart of the season with...
Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess
Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins...

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin delivered another strong weekend in the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, converting pace into race victories, podium finishes and significant forward progress across multiple categories and...
Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2
Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at...

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

After a remarkable start to the season at La Conca, with a triple victory in the KZ2 category, the Sodi Racing Team and its partner CPB Sport set up their facilities at the Circuito Internazionale di...
The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14
The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

The first round of the WSK Euro Series...

The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages on Saturday, February 14th, will be with the TV Live Streaming coverage.
The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists
The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

The second round of the WSK Super Master...

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

In Sarno the victories went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr3), and Perico (OK-NJ).
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Following the extraordinary season opener of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at the La Conca International Circuit on January 25th, the second round is already at the starting blocks, scheduled to...
The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno
The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The finalists of the WSK Super Master...

The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The leaders after the heats are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Miron (OKJ), Bos (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr3) and Perico (OK-NJ). Prefinals and Finals on Sunday, February 8th.

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale in Lonato

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale in Lonato Read more

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway on November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all categories.      

The main candidates to the WSK Final Cup 2025 titles

The main candidates to the WSK Final Cup 2025 titles Read more

The titles of the WSK Final Cup 2025 are up for grabs in all categories at the South Garda Karting of Lonato. The final stages live on TV and streaming on Sunday, November 23rd.

The winners of the first heats of the third round of the WSK Final Cup

The winners of the first heats of the third round of the WSK Final Cup Read more

The first racing day in Lonato has been spoiled by the rain in qualifying and in the initial heats. The remaining heats will be on Sunday as the first Prefinals. The final stages will be on Sunday, November 23rd.

First responses for the WSK Final Cup in Lonato

First responses for the WSK Final Cup in Lonato Read more

Wet qualifying practice produced some surprising results at the start of the third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup.      

Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Results: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway on November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all categories.      

Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Live timing: 2025 WSK Final Cup Grand Finale at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway on November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all categories.      

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato Read more

The grand finale of the 20th season of WSK Promotion has just begun at Lonato's South Garda Karting with the third and final round of the WSK Final Cup. The latest entry list shows 405 drivers, already on track for free practice across seven categories: KZ2, OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-N Junior, MINI Gr.3, and MINI Gr.3 U10.

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round Read more

On Sunday, November 23rd, the Lonato circuit will host the last of the three WSK Final events, which will close the long 2026 International karting season. This important meeting will welcome as many as 400 drivers divided into seven categories: MINI U10, MINI Gr3, OKJ, OK, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2.

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026 Read more

WSK Promotion is pleased to announce the renewal of the agreement for the supply of VEGA and LeCont tyres for the 2026 season, continuing the collaboration established many years ago with mutual satisfaction across the WSK Series.

A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup Read more

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway next November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all categories.      

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches Read more

In the three WSK Final Cup events, in addition to the wonderful trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each round, the winners of each event are also awarded with precious Vulcain watches from the prestigious Swiss watchmaking company, thanks to the recent partnership established with WSK Promotion. These are the winners of each category from the first two rounds of the WSK Final Cup who won their respective Finals, and also the Vulcain watch prize in the Franciacorta and Cremona events.

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia Read more

After racking up victories at the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta, Kart Republic continued its winning streak over the next two weeks. First at the major international IAME brand cup event, the IWF in Valencia, with two triple wins in the main categories: X30 Senior and X30 Junior. Then, in Cremona for the second of three rounds of the WSK Final Cup, Zak Drummond won in OK and Wynn Godschalk in Mini U10. As ever, the high-performing KR chassis remain in contention for titles in six of the seven categories.

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona Read more

The second round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup once again showcased the strength and consistency of Birelart Racing across every category. Cristian Bertuca’s second consecutive victory in KZ2 extended his championship lead, while Vladimir Ivannikov’s front-running pace in OK confirmed the competitiveness of the Birelart package. Across the board, the Italian marque combined precision, reliability and teamwork on the demanding Cremona circuit.

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona Read more

It was a very positive weekend for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team at the Cremona circuit for the 2nd and penultimate round of the WSK Final. Davide Bottaro, who joined the Lenovo squad on the eve of the event, was one of the major protagonists in the OK category.

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona Read more

After Gioele Girardello, Albert Tamm and Nojus Stasionis during this fabulous 2025 season, Modena Kart Racing Team has once again enabled one of its drivers to take the podium honours. In Cremona, Ruzgar Evci confirmed his potential in the second of three WSK Final Cup events by finishing 2nd in the Final. On the track, the race was won by his team-mate Nojus Stasionis, who was unfortunately penalised for a racing manoeuvre. Once again, the Parolin/TM Karts of the Modena Kart team demonstrated incredible competitiveness.

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit Read more

An exceptional challenge has been staged among the 336 drivers of the second round held of the series at the Cremona Circuit. Victory went to Godschalk (MINI U10), Ratajski MINI Gr.3, Ociepa (OK-N), Kostrzewa (OK-NJ), Arias (OKJ), Drummond (OK) and Bertuca (KZ2).      

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit Read more

The WSK Final Cup is ready to take to the track at the Cremona Circuit for the second round of the season, from November 4th to 9th. It will feature the usual categories that provided the spectacle at the previous event in Franciacorta: MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages Read more

The final stages of the second round of the WSK Final Cup will take place on Sunday, November 9th at the Cremona Circuit. Live on TV and Live Streaming Prefinals will start at 9:30, Finals at 13:10.      

The qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first candidates to the win in Cremona

The qualifying heats of the WSK Final Cup named the first candidates to the win in Cremona Read more

The initial heats of the weekend of Cremona named the first protagonists. The program will continue on Saturday with the remaining heats, while the final stages will be on Sunday, November 9th.      

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has kicked off in Cremona

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has kicked off in Cremona Read more

Solid participation figures were also recorded at the Cremona Circuit for the second round of the WSK Final Cup, following the opener in Franciacorta. The qualifying practice sessions on Saturday, November 7th, revealed the first protagonists of this event. This will be followed by the qualifying heats. The final phase will take place on Sunday, November 9th.     

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
/ Categories: CIKFIA, WSK, Technical

2018 VORTEX triumphs

The 2018 season will be remembered for the World Title in KZ. Besides the World Championship in the master class, other two great successes stand out, the one in the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup and the CIK-FIA European Championship in OKJ.

OKJ – DDJ ENGINE
The presence of the DDJ in the cadet class has been important throughout the whole season and in the CIK-FIA European Championship, a driver powered by Vortex conquered the Title. The future European Champion, Paul Aron (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), made his début on the International Circuit of Naples (Italy) with a brilliant success, continuing his climb to the continental Title centering another victory, on the occasion of the third round, in Ampfing (Germany). The consecration for DDJ and Aron was in France, with a great performance that allowed the young Estonian to conquer the prestigious title. In addition to the victory in the European Championship, the DDJ engines reached the upper positions of the rankings in each round and they have been actually chosen by the 36% (average value on the four tests) of drivers. Besides Aron, other drivers brilliantly stood out throughout the European Championship, stepping onto the podium, such as Askey (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), Griggs (Lennox Racing Team) and Smal (Ward Racing), without forgetting the pole positions conquered by Bedrin (Tony Kart Racing Team) in Essay and by the already mentioned Smal at PFI. On the occasion of the World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), even though they did not manage to reach the podium due to some unlucky events, the Vortex drivers showed the DDJ engines’ potential. The best lap obtained in the Final by Smal proved this and the trust of teams and drivers placed in Vortex engines reached an important result, with the 42% of DDJ engines at the beginning of the event. The great season was completed by the victories achieved in other important International events, such as the WSK Series. At the beginning of the season, Aron won two prestigious one-shot races, the WSK Championsh Cup (Adria Karting Raceway) and the Winter Cup (South Garda Karting). Still in the WSK series, during the Open series in the South Garda appointment, the podium was completely Vortex with Smal, Ten Brinke and Bedrin, ending the race in this order.

OK – DDS ENGINE
In the OK category, the DDS engines obtained good results with Stanek, who opened the CIK-FIA Europena Championship winning the Title on the Neaples Circuit (Italy). On the European championship, Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team) and Thompson (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) reached the second step of the podium in England and France, respectively. With the second place in France, Essay, Thompson also obtained the second place in the overall rating of the European Championship. Just a few of unlucky circumstances prevented the drivers powered by Vortex to stand out also in the CIK-FIA World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), which however recorded the amazing record of DDS engines at the start, with the 49% of drivers branded Vortex. In the WSK series, Nielsen (Schumacher Racing Team) won the Champions Cup race-event at Adria and reached the second position in the WSK Super Master, obtaining three victories.

KZ2 – RKZ ENGINE
The 2018 season ends with a fantastic result, the third World Title within the whole Vortex history, won in the shifter category. The incredible victory of RKZ arrived with Hajek (Kosmic Kart Racing Dep.) on the Belgian circuit in Genk in a successful weekend fot the Vortex engines. Besides the World Championship, the RKZ won the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup with Viganò (Tony kart Racing Team), conquering also the third step of the podium with Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team). In the European Championship, Ardigò (Tony Kart Racing Team) centered the third position in the opening race in Salbris (France), fighting for the Title until the end. Ardigò obtained also the first victories of the season, with the WSK Super Master Title (3 partial victories) and the victory at the enf of the season in the Macao Grand Prix of KZ.

ACADEMY TROPHY
Also this year, Vortex (DDJ engines) was supplier, together with Exprit (chassis) of the Academy CIK-FIA Trophy. The CIK-FIA Trophy, reserved for young emerging drivers, with the single supply system, proved to be a technical and organizational success, thanks also to the incredible work carried out on the tracks and in the factory by Vortex technicians.

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