Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta
Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open...

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

At the first appointment of the WSK Promotion series, their Tony Kart Rookie powered by Vortex engine achieved second place in the MINI Gr.3 with the Racing Team driver Oliver Sini.
Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2
Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2

Victory, double podium and a revelatory...

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2

The 2024 WSK Open Series kicked off in Franciacorta with a large field of 82 drivers in the KZ2 category and a sensational overall result for the Sodikart brand: victory for Senna Van Walstijn, two...
All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.
All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series...

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.

The victory went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Berezkin (OK-NJ), Marchesi (OK-N), Truchot (MINI Gr.3) and Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10).
Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1...

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and...
The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge
The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge

The heats of the WSK Open Series in...

The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge

The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge

After the heats, the lead is held by Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Perico (MINI U10), Pilipenco (MINI Gr.3), Manni (OKNJ) and Marchesi (OKN). The final stages with Live Streaming coverage...
The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series
The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open...

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series

The first qualifying heats name the initial protagonists of the Franciacorta weekend. The remaining heats will be run on Saturday, while the Final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on...
The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta
The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

The quickest in qualifying practice of...

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the opener of the WSK Open Series have taken place. Qualifying heats of all the categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2 will follow shortly. The final stages will be on Sunday, April...
Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at...

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and...
Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Round...

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and...
Iron Dames welcomes two young talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, to its racing family
Iron Dames welcomes two young talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, to its racing family

Iron Dames welcomes two young talents,...

Iron Dames welcomes two young talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, to its racing family

Iron Dames welcomes two young talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, to its racing family

Iron Dames, the pioneering and successful project founded by Deborah Mayer to promote and support women in sports, is proud to announce the addition of two talented youngsters, Vicky Farfus and Mia...
It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta
It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta

It is WSK Open Series time at...

It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta

It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta

With 260 drivers for the opening round of the WSK Open Series to be held during the weekend of April 7th at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The categories on track are MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2.
Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief Technician of the Kalì Kart Team
Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief Technician of the Kalì Kart Team

Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief...

Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief Technician of the Kalì Kart Team

Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief Technician of the Kalì Kart Team

The growth of the technical sector continues within the official Kalì Kart Racing Team. The Tinini Group team, in fact, has announced the arrival of Mariano De Faveri with the title of full-time Chief...
WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the opener in Franciacorta from April 3rd to 7th
WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the opener in Franciacorta from April 3rd to 7th

WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the...

WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the opener in Franciacorta from April 3rd to 7th

WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the opener in Franciacorta from April 3rd to 7th

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. 
Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team
Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team

Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team

Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team

Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team

The Kalì Kart Racing Team is pleased to welcome Sam Woolley who will join the team for the OK Junior category. The English driver was born in Urmstom, Manchester in September 2010 and began racing...
Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series
Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series

Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series

Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series

Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series

The WSK Euro Series’ round of Sarno will be postponed from May 26th to September 29th. 
Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open Series
Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open Series

Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open...

Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open Series

Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open Series

The opener of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta on April 7th. The second round will be in La Conca on Saturday, May 11th. The events are open to categories: MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters.
Tony Kart closed the “Master Series” with a victory and three podiums
Tony Kart closed the “Master Series” with a victory and three podiums

Tony Kart closed the “Master Series”...

Tony Kart closed the “Master Series” with a victory and three podiums

Tony Kart closed the “Master Series” with a victory and three podiums

During the concluding round of the WSK Super Master Series, the VTM engine secures victory in the MINI Gr.3 final. The VTZ and VTS units achieve podium placements in the KZ2 and OK classes.
Kart Republic: A sensational collection of podiums and a title at Sarno
Kart Republic: A sensational collection of podiums and a title at Sarno

Kart Republic: A sensational collection...

Kart Republic: A sensational collection of podiums and a title at Sarno

Kart Republic: A sensational collection of podiums and a title at Sarno

The WSK Super Master Series came to a close at the Naples International Circuit in Sarno. As was the case at the three previous events in Lonato, Cremona and Franciacorta, many drivers equipped with...
Parolin on the podium in Sarno with Modena Kart and Orlov
Parolin on the podium in Sarno with Modena Kart and Orlov

Parolin on the podium in Sarno with...

Parolin on the podium in Sarno with Modena Kart and Orlov

Parolin on the podium in Sarno with Modena Kart and Orlov

At the end of the WSK Super Master Series, Parolin Motorsport can look back on a very positive start to the 2024 season in every category. At Sarno, the Bassano del Grappa team's level of...
WSK's most prestigious title goes to Romania thanks to Bogdan Cosma Cristofor
WSK's most prestigious title goes to Romania thanks to Bogdan Cosma Cristofor

WSK's most prestigious title goes to...

WSK's most prestigious title goes to Romania thanks to Bogdan Cosma Cristofor

WSK's most prestigious title goes to Romania thanks to Bogdan Cosma Cristofor

On Saturday 2nd March, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor became the new WSK Super Master Series Champion in OK-N Junior. The young Romanian hopeful has once again achieved the objective he set himself. After...

Costoya's first OK-Junior podium of the season in Lonato

Costoya's first OK-Junior podium of the season in Lonato Read more

Christian Costoya claimed his first podium of the 2024 season on the second race weekend, the WSK Super Master Series at Lonato. Temperatures remained cold, but the weather was fine. The number of drivers had increased since the WSK Champions Cup and the competition was really intense on the 1200 m of the famous Italian track.

Australian racer Jack Taylor joins Fortec Motorsports for GB4 debut

Australian racer Jack Taylor joins Fortec Motorsports for GB4 debut Read more

Fortec Motorsports has confirmed that Australian Jack Taylor will race with the team in the GB4 Championship this season.

The winners of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series

The winners of the first round of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The finals in Lonato were won by Bertuca in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor in OKNJ, Blandino in MINI Gr.3 and Nellegard in MINI Gr.3 U10.

Livestream: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit

Livestream: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering at the South Garda Karting in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

All set in Lonato for the final stages of the WSK Super Master Series

All set in Lonato for the final stages of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

After the heats on Friday and Saturday, the classification is led by Bertuca in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristoforin OKNJ, Miron Lorente in MINI Gr.3, Nellegard and Perico in MINI Gr.3 U10. TV Live Streaming coverage on Sunday, January 28th.

The first qualifying heats of the WSK Super Master Series a Lonato

The first qualifying heats of the WSK Super Master Series a Lonato Read more

Vasile and Bertuca take the win in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor in OKNJ, Miron Lorente and Legenkyi in MINI Gr.3, Nellegard and Perico in MINI Gr.3 U10. The final heats will take place on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday, January 28th.

The pole positions in the opener of the WSK Super Master Series

The pole positions in the opener of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The best performances in qualifying practice were set by Costoya in OKJ, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor in OKNJ, Miron Lorente in MINI Gr.3, Nellegard in MINI Gr.3 U10, Denner in KZ2, and Bondarev in OK. Qualifying heats will get underway shortly. The grand finale will take place on Sunday, January 28th with TV Live Streaming coverage.

Results: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit

Results: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering at the South Garda Karting in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

Live timing: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit

Live timing: Round 1 of the '2024 WSK Super Master Series' at the South Garda Karting Circuit Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering at the South Garda Karting in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2.

The CRG Racing Team at the WSK Master Series

The CRG Racing Team at the WSK Master Series Read more

The WSK Master Series is a classic early-season event and will end in the short period between the end of January and the beginning of March. For the international karting drivers and teams, these ones will be important races to prepare for the FIA events season and to evaluate the 2024 materials through direct comparison on the track.

CRG presents 2024 driver line-up

CRG presents 2024 driver line-up Read more

With 33 confirmed drivers, the official CRG Team promises to be one of the biggest and most competitive for the 2024 international karting season. The CRG Racing Team, which as announced last December, will be coordinated from a technical and organizational point of view by Natalia Balbo and Brandon Nilsson, will be able to count on a mix of experienced drivers and ambitious young ones in all categories.

The opener of WSK Super Master Series is at the start

The opener of WSK Super Master Series is at the start Read more

Over 330 drivers will be gathering in Lonato from January 24th to 28th for the first of the 4 rounds of the WSK Super Master Series with a lot of world-class protagonists. The entitled categories are MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2. Livestreaming on Sunday, January 28th from 9:30.

Kart Republic: A successful transition from 2023 to 2024

Kart Republic: A successful transition from 2023 to 2024 Read more

The 2023 season was full of success for the KR Global Motorsport Company factory in the international categories and the results of the first major event of 2024 confirmed this trend, already auguring many successes to come. At the WSK Champions Cup in Lonato, the chassis won two titles, with Niklas Schaufler (DPK Racing) in OK-Junior and Oleksander Bondarev (Prema Racing) in OK, a category that ended with four KR-IAMEs in the top four places!

Parolin Motorsport back on track with confidence

Parolin Motorsport back on track with confidence Read more

Parolin Motorsport returned to action last weekend at the first round of the 2024 international season, the WSK Champions Cup, held in cold weather at the Lonato circuit. Three categories were on the programme for the official Parolin team, with the return of KZ2 scheduled for a later date. Christian Costoya was very competitive in OK-Junior, among the contenders for victory. Anatoly Khavalkin also came close to success in OK. The team's final score after the various ups and downs of the race was one top five and three top 10s, but more importantly, the technical level of Parolin / TM Racing 2024 is already very interesting.

Birel ART Racing off to a solid start in 2024

Birel ART Racing off to a solid start in 2024 Read more

The very first race of the 2024 season has just finished at Lonato. The WSK Champions Cup saw some intense battles in cold conditions. The first results of the event are in: Birel ART is already among the most competitive with Bertuca's podium in KZ2 and 2nd place for Eyckmans in OK.

A first win for Energy Corse in 2024

A first win for Energy Corse in 2024 Read more

With six drivers entered in OK-Junior and four in Mini U10, the Energy Corse line-up was in fine form for the first major international event of the season: the WSK Champions Cup, held from 19th to 21st January at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato.

The WSK Champions Cup named the first champions of 2024

The WSK Champions Cup named the first champions of 2024 Read more

The first titles of the season have been awarded in Lonato to Kajak in KZ2, Bondarev in OK, Schaufler in OKJ, Blandino in MINI Gr.3, Perico in MINI Gr.3 U10 and Ruykov in OKNJ. The next round will be on January 25-28 in Lonato for the opening of the WSK Super Master Series.

Livestream: 2024 WSK Champions Cup at South Garda Karting in Lonato

Livestream: 2024 WSK Champions Cup at South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The WSK Champions Cup is gearing up to kick off in Lonato this weekend with about 280 drivers ready to challenge each other in MINI, OKNJ, OKJ, OK, and KZ2. An excellent lineup of drivers will include the most qualified teams for this season opener, featuring many young talents, some of whom were winners in the previous edition. 

The favourites to the final stages of the WSK Champions Cup

The favourites to the final stages of the WSK Champions Cup Read more

After the heats on Friday and Saturday, the finalists of the WSK Champions Cup have been named in Lonato. All the racing action in Live Streaming on Sunday, January 21st from 9:20.

The winners of the first heats of the WSK Champions Cup

The winners of the first heats of the WSK Champions Cup Read more

The initial heats named the new protagonists in Lonato. Qualifying heats will continue on Saturday, while the final stages will get underway on Sunday, January 21st with Live Streaming coverage.

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Two big winners in Angerville: Taponen in Junior and Patterson in OK
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Two big winners in Angerville: Taponen in Junior and Patterson in OK

The first Competition of the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - OK & Junior has benefited from dry and hot weather in Angerville. The performances were very close between the contenders and the victory rewarded the most consistent at the front of the Competition. In the end, Tuuka Taponen (FIN) won the Junior Grand Prix and Dexter Patterson (GBR) won an exemplary OK race.

After a day full of adventures on Saturday, the last Qualifying Heats contested on Sunday morning decided the hierarchy and determined the 34 finalists in each category. Several prominent Junior Drivers, however, fell during this last phase, while the late morning was quieter for their elders.

Junior: the Taponen revelation

Tuuka Taponen (FIN - Redspeed / Iame / Vega) was a big hit with Team Kohtala Sports. He took the lead after the Qualifying Heats against James Wharton (AUS - FA Kart / Vortex / Vega) while Tymoteusz Kucharczyk (POL - Parolin / TM Racing / Vega) was back in 3rd place after his 13th time in Qualifying. Wharton was caught in a clash with poleman Macéo Capietto (FRA - KR / Iame / Vega) and retired immediately after the start of the Final. Taponen escaped in front of Kucharczyk and Ugo Ugochukwu (USA - FA Kart / Vortex / LeCont). The latter was then attacked by his teammates Thomas Ten Brinke (NLD - FA Kart / Vortex / LeCont) and Conrad Laursen (DNK - FA Kart / Vortex / LeCont), and then Josep Maria Marti Sobrepera (ESP - Tony Kart / Vortex / LeCont ). Starting 11th following a retirement in the last Heat, Jamie Day (ARE - Exprit / Vortex / Vega) started a strong recovery that took him to 3rd place. Taponen won 6'' ahead of Ten Brinke, with Sobrepera and Ugochukwu completing the top five.

Provisional classification of the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - Junior after the first Competition in Angerville:

1- Tuuka Taponen - 35 points
2- Thomas Ten Brinke - 25 points
3- Ugo Ugochukwu - 18 points
4- Tymoteusz Kucharczyk - 18 points
5- Jamie Day - 16 points

Patterson marks his territory in OK

With the 2nd fastest time of Qualifying Practice, the Sauber Karting Team Driver Dexter Patterson (GBR - KR / Iame / LeCont) was then extremely dominant. He did not take any risks by finishing 4th in his last heat, still knowing he was the leader in the OK category. He started the Final in pole position and kept his lead over the 26 laps. Juho Valtanen (FIN - Redspeed / Iame / LeCont) recovered his 2nd position after a more difficult start from the outside line and tried to narrow the gap but to no avail. He crossed the finish line seven tenths behind Patterson while Gabriele Mini' (ITA - Parolin / TM Racing / LeCont) set the fastest lap and came within three tenths. The leading trio was the same as in the Heats. Taylor Barnard (GBR - KR / Iame / LeCont) came in 4th against Dilano Van T'Hoff (NLD - Exprit / TM Racing / LeCont). Kas Haverkort (NLD - CRG / TM Racing / LeCont) and Lorenzo Travisanutto (ITA - KR / Iame / LeCont) gained several places, finishing respectively 6th and 7th, which allowed them to stay in contact in the Championship standings.

Provisional classification of the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - OK after the first Competition in Angerville:

1- Dexter Patterson - 35 points
2- Juho Valtanen - 29 points
3- Gabriele Mini' - 24 points
4- Taylor Barnard - 19 points
5- Dilano Van T'Hoff - 18 points

The next FIA Karting European Championship Competition - OK & Junior will take place from 17th to 19th May in Belgium at the Genk circuit.

 

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