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.
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The first round of the series will take place at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17, with categories MINI, OK-NJ, OK-N, OKJ and OK on track.  

Birel Art takes a one-two at Sarno with Cristian Bertuca and Daniel Vasile

Birel Art takes a one-two at Sarno with Cristian Bertuca and Daniel Vasile Read more

The Birel ART Racing team made a remarkable debut at the second round of the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, from 5th to 9th February. Despite missing out on the opening round at La Conca, the Italian outfit hit back with a win for Cristian Bertuca and second place for Daniel Vasile (CL Racing), propelling Birel ART to the championship lead with its two drivers.

A lot of spectacle in Sarno’s second round of the WSK Super Master Series

A lot of spectacle in Sarno’s second round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The victory of the second round of the season went to Orlando (OKNJ), Lazaro (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Sala (OK) and Bertuca (KZ2)

Livestream: Round 2 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

Following the successful opening of the season at La Conca last week, the 20th season of WSK Promotion continues at a rapid pace with the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, set to take place at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno from February 5th to 9th. New protagonists are ready to take to the track, further enriching the field of participants in the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories. 

All set in Sarno for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series

All set in Sarno for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

After the qualifying heats held over two days at the International Circuit Napoli, the main contenders for the second round of the WSK Super Master Series have been determined. These drivers will now compete on the 1.670-meter-long Sarno circuit in the final phase on Sunday, February 9th.

Confirmations and surprises in Sarno’s initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series

Confirmations and surprises in Sarno’s initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

Several good duels excited day one of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno. Qualifying heats will continue on Saturday, while the final stages will be on Sunday, February 9th with Live TV and Streaming coverage.

Qualifying practice name the first protagonists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

Qualifying practice name the first protagonists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno Read more

The following drivers came to the fore in qualifying practice: Osadchyi-Suslovskyi (OK-NJ), Rea (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Drummond (OK) and Orlov (KZ2). The first qualifying heats will follow shortly.

Results: Round 2 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Results: Round 2 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

Following the successful opening of the season at La Conca last week, the 20th season of WSK Promotion continues at a rapid pace with the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, set to take place at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno from February 5th to 9th. New protagonists are ready to take to the track, further enriching the field of participants in the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories. 

Live timing: Round 2 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Live timing: Round 2 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno Read more

Following the successful opening of the season at La Conca last week, the 20th season of WSK Promotion continues at a rapid pace with the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, set to take place at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno from February 5th to 9th. New protagonists are ready to take to the track, further enriching the field of participants in the MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 categories. 

Rising Star Wolfe boosted by continued support from VAR by Birel

Rising Star Wolfe boosted by continued support from VAR by Birel Read more

Noah Wolfe will benefit from continued valuable support from VAR by Birel in his quest for honours in a multitude of kart championships around Europe next year.

All set in Sarno for the second round of the WSK Super Master Series

All set in Sarno for the second round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The championship leaders after the first round in La Conca are ready to face the challenge with some new protagonists joining in at Sarno’s second round of the WSK Super Master Series. Over 290 drivers entered the competition marking the 20th year of WSK Promotion.
 

WSK Super Master Series: the second round in Sarno

WSK Super Master Series: the second round in Sarno Read more

About 280 drivers entered this second round of the WSK Super Master Series after the great opening of the first round in La Conca.

Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025

Kalì Kart: Zvarich brothers confirmed for 2025 Read more

In the last few days, Kalì Kart has confirmed the extension of the agreement with the three Zvarich brothers also for the 2025 season. Max, Marat and Mark, therefore, after the first contact with karting in Italy in the final part of the last season, have confirmed their commitment with the Factory team of the CRG Group, with the aim of capitalizing on all the experience gained in the Iame and Rotax Championships in Asia and, above all, the positive experience gained in the end-of-season events last year in Italy, when they made their debut in the WSK meetings and in the Italian Karting Championship.

WSK at La Conca: Six finals, six wins for Kart Republic

WSK at La Conca: Six finals, six wins for Kart Republic Read more

What an incredible start to the 2025 season for the KR chassis! At the first major international event of the year in Europe, the Italian brand won in all categories on the La Conca circuit, at the opening event of the WSK Super Master Series: Mini U10, Mini 60, OK-N Junior, OK-Junior, OK and KZ2. The new CIK-FIA homologation cycle couldn't have got off to a better start for Kart Republic.

Ayrton Tonna joins the Kalì Kart Team

Ayrton Tonna joins the Kalì Kart Team Read more

A new piece of the Kalì Kart drivers line up was made official in the last few days with the signing of Ayrton Tonna. The Maltese driver, born in July 2014, will be racing in the MINI Gr3 category, taking part in the main WSK races and the Italian ACI Championship.

Tony Kart begins 2025 in Muro Leccese with a podium

Tony Kart begins 2025 in Muro Leccese with a podium Read more

On the occasion of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, the Tony Kart Racing Team gains the second place in KZ2 class with the official driver Marijn Kremers at the wheel of the new Tony Kart Racer 401 T chassis.

Parolin starts the season with 2nd at La Conca

Parolin starts the season with 2nd at La Conca Read more

At the first round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca (23rd-26th January), Parolin Motorsport achieved a podium finish in OK with Spaniard Christian Costoya’s 2nd place, while younger drivers in OK-Junior and Mini made strong progress.

Surprising start of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca

Surprising start of the WSK Super Master Series in La Conca Read more

All the main constructors and most qualified teams are present for the international karting opener of the 20th season by WSK Promotion

Results: Round 1 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit La Conca

Results: Round 1 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The 20th season of WSK Promotion kicks off from the International Circuit La Conca with the opener of the WSK Super Master Series, on January 22-26, 2025. 

Live timing: Round 1 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit La Conca

Live timing: Round 1 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The 20th season of WSK Promotion kicks off from the International Circuit La Conca with the opener of the WSK Super Master Series, on January 22-26, 2025. 

Colbe Pattison joins the Kalì Kart Team

Colbe Pattison joins the Kalì Kart Team Read more

Kalì Kart is pleased to announce the agreement with Colbe Pattison who will join the official team for the 2025 season in the MINI category. Colbe, better known as CJ, was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, on March 31, 2014 and is among the most promising drivers of the English school.

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Formula 20000: Historic races for karts are now part of the French scene!
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Formula 20000: Historic races for karts are now part of the French scene!

At the end of September 2018, a race called the “20,000 Revs per minute” reserved for karts with bodywork, powered by 100 cc air-cooled engines from the period 1986 to 2003, took place at Le Mans as a curtain raiser to the famous 24 Heures Karting. The aim was to test the formula and it has to be said that for a premier it couldn’t have been a bigger success!

And this initiative will have a follow-up in 2019. Formula 20000 has been created and is determined to build on this show of enthusiasm. The FFSA (French Motor Sports Federation) has agreed to the staging of five historic races and entrusted Romane Didier’s (who was behind this revival) agency, future racing commm, to look after the promotion. They will provide a raft of occasions to enjoy maximum pleasure while recalling the glorious past of the category and the exploits of its outstanding champion drivers from the late eighties to the early noughties.

The great era of air-cooled 100 cc motors is synonymous with extreme sensations. The tuners were real wizards who managed to extract mind-boggling revs, over 20,000 rpm, from these little engines, hence the name Formula 20000 for this new historic category without rev limiter, clutch or starter. In other words, kart racing in its rawest, purest state!

In that period blessed by the motor racing gods drivers of the calibre of Emmanuel Collard, Jarno Trulli, Fernando Alonso, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jenson Button, Robert Kubica, Kimi Raikkonen, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, this list is far from exhaustive, learned the ropes.

When two periods of history join forces

The calendar includes three events at which Formula 20000 will share the same paddock as the regularity events organised by the Rétrokart Association, which are aimed at the oldest karts without bodywork built from the early days right up to the end of the 1980s. Formula 20000 races are the ideal complement to these pioneers, and these karts with bodywork built between 1986 and 2003 are the missing link that France was lacking to tell the full story of this branch of motor sport.

The Formula 20000 series and the Rétrokart Association will feature together on the programme at Marcillat-en-Combraille in Auvergne, then on the Mirecourt circuit in the Vosges and on the Laval track in the Mayenne department. The first two circuits mentioned above have a rich past from a national point of view and the world championships organised in Laval are still in everybody’s memory.

Formula 20000 will then return to Le Mans in the prestigious setting of the international 24 Heures Karting to celebrate the anniversary of the first 20,000 revs/minute event. And finally, the season will end in a blaze of glory in Valence, a resurgent circuit that has hosted two world championships.

The technical side of Formula 20000

As 2019 is a launch year, it’s been decided to begin by letting all the karts complying with the base definition of the category, ranging from the Yamaha KT 100S to the Formula Super A to come and join in the fun. While waiting to draw up more precise regulations when the series is really up and running like the many excellent championships that are held in countries bordering France, diversity will be the watchword in 2019. The regulations of the era will serve as references and guidelines as summed up in the following paragraphs:

- Chassis and engines: years 1986 to 2003 (the final year for air-cooled engines in the category in France).

- Chassis complying with CIK norms with bodywork in keeping with the look of the era, rear brake only.

- Air-cooled 100 cc engines (with 5% tolerance) without clutch, starter, rev limiter.

- Diaphragm carburettor and Airbox as used during the period.

- Weight: 145 kg minimum with a 155-kg class for heavier drivers.

- Hard and medium tyres.

- Driver’s equipment complying with the current FFSA regulations.

- Minimum age: 18. Foreign licensed drivers can take part provided they have obtained an authorisation from their ASN to participate in a national event organised in a foreign country.

Calendar:

- Marcillat-en-Combraille, Allier, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May

- Europa Vintage in Mirecourt, Vosges, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

- Coupe des As in Laval, Mayenne, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August

- Les 20000 tours/minute in Le Mans, Sarthe, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September

- Valence la Roche-de-Glun, Drôme, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October

Just two months to go before the kick-off in Marcillat. Time to start upping the revs!

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