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

The success of the WSK Super Master...

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

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

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

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

The champions of the WSK Super Master...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK...

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

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

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

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior...

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

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

Live timing: WSK Open Cup Round 1 & 2 at the Adria Karting Raceway

Live timing: WSK Open Cup Round 1 & 2 at the Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The WSK Open Cup has begun, the event that opens the 2020 season finale by WSK Promotion and, due to the Covid-19 emergency, will run a double round from November 24-29 at the Adria Karting Raceway. Despite the difficulties to reach the venue by foreign drivers, the number of entered drivers is quite good as all protagonists are gearing up to challenge each other in the closing event of MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2.

The WSK Open Cup kicks off in Adria

The WSK Open Cup kicks off in Adria Read more

The double round of the WSK Open Cup will get underway from November 24th to 29th. A good number of drivers will contest MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2, including a lot of champions. Qualifying practise will take place on Wednesday, heats on Thursday and Friday, Prefinals on Saturday and all the Finals of Round 1 and 2 will end the event on Sunday, November 29th.

The new, provisional, WSK Promotion’s racing calendar for the 2021 Karting season has been announced

The new, provisional, WSK Promotion’s racing calendar for the 2021 Karting season has been announced Read more

The provisional racing calendar for WSK Promotion’s 2021 Karting campaign has been devised. It features 11 events plus the Winter Tests that will take place on January 23-24 in Adria. The WSK 2021 championships confirm the usual and well-established project that is due to start with the one-round WSK Champions Cup and will then continue with the 4 races of the WSK Super Master Series, the 3 rounds of WSK Euro Series, 2 of WSK Open Cup and the one-round season closer WSK Final Cup.

Subscriptions accepted for the WSK Open Cup in Adria

Subscriptions accepted for the WSK Open Cup in Adria Read more

It is now possible to file entries for the two rounds of WSK Open Cup that will take place at the Adria Karting Raceway on November 24-29th. The online procedure to enter the double event is available at www.wsk.it. After a break, WSK events are due to resume soon. Subscriptions are now accepted ahead of the next appointment on track with the WSK Open Cup, a double round open to MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 scheduled for November 24-29th 2020 at the Adria Karting Raceway.

What a Week! The highlights of the WSK Euro Series from Lonato.

What a Week! The highlights of the WSK Euro Series from Lonato. Read more

Have a look to the WSK Euro Series at the South Garda Karting.

Sodi and Bas Lammers on the WSK podium at Lonato

Sodi and Bas Lammers on the WSK podium at Lonato Read more

Less than three weeks before the World KZ Championship that will take place on the same South Garda Karting circuit, the Sodi Racing Team showed an excellent level of performance in Lonato. During the last round of the WSK Euro Series, Bas Lammers confirmed his status as a top-level driver - and specialist in the discipline - by being at the forefront. After a long final battle, the Dutch driver took 2nd place on the podium.

Very good performance for Parolin at Lonato

Very good performance for Parolin at Lonato Read more

The Parolin Racing Kart chassis once again showed excellent competitiveness at the double closing meeting of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato in three of the four categories, despite numerous race incidents. A final victory in Mini and three drivers in the top five of the championship, a 4th place in the Final and a 7th place in the Junior championship for Dodds as well as two top 10 and a 7th place in the OK championship for Wharton attest to Parolin’s level of performance.

Birel ART: Five podiums at Lonato and a hat-trick in the Championship

Birel ART: Five podiums at Lonato and a hat-trick in the Championship Read more

Lonato was a festival for Birel ART-TM! The WSK Euro Series ended with a triumph for the Italian teams. During this rather special meeting, two events per category were held simultaneously in the space of five days. In KZ2, the first one resulted in a triple win led by Marijn Kremers (Ricciardo Kart), Riccardo Longhi and Matteo Vigano (Charles Leclerc by Lennox Racing). Alessandro Irlando won the second round and it was Longhi who won the Championship ahead of Giuseppe Palomba and Irlando!

Splendid finals excite the WSK Euro Series 2020

Splendid finals excite the WSK Euro Series 2020 Read more

An exciting conclusion in Lonato awarded the WSK Euro Series titles to Riccardo Longhi (KZ2), Andrea Kimi Antonelli (OK), Alfio Spina (OKJ) and René Lammers (MINI). The Italian title of OK went to Antonelli, that of OKJ to Spina.

Sunday Livestream WSK Euro Series Round 2 & 3 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Sunday Livestream WSK Euro Series Round 2 & 3 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The closing stages of the WSK Euro Series, Round 2 and Round 3, will be available through the live streaming starting from Prefinals on Saturday, September 19th, at local 13.40. The racing action will be captured live also on Sunday, September 20th, from 10.30 with all the Finals of KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. 

Ready for the grand finale of the double closer of WSK Euro Series 2020 in Lonato

Ready for the grand finale of the double closer of WSK Euro Series 2020 in Lonato Read more

At the end of 80 races including heats and Prefinals, the 8 Finals on Sunday, September 20th at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato will define the  2020 WSK Euro Series winners of KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. The Live TV streaming will start at 10.30.

Saturday Livestream WSK Euro Series Round 2 & 3 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Saturday Livestream WSK Euro Series Round 2 & 3 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The closing stages of the WSK Euro Series, Round 2 and Round 3, will be available through the live streaming starting from Prefinals on Saturday, September 19th, at local 13.40. The racing action will be captured live also on Sunday, September 20th, from 10.30 with all the Finals of KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. 

WSK Euro Series in Lonato: Prefinals in Live Streaming after the remaining heats on Saturday

WSK Euro Series in Lonato: Prefinals in Live Streaming after the remaining heats on Saturday Read more

After all the 24 heats of Round 3 that will end on Saturday, September 19th, Prefinals will follow and can be seen with live streaming. All the finals of Round 2&3 of categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI will then follow on Sunday, September 20th. 

The protagonists of qualifying for Round 2 of WSK Euro Series came to the fore in Lonato. Heats for Round 3 to start on Friday.

The protagonists of qualifying for Round 2 of WSK Euro Series came to the fore in Lonato. Heats for Round 3 to start on Friday. Read more

The double round of WSK Euro Series is heading towards its final stages. The heats of Round 2 being ended, time has come for those of Round 3 that will see KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI on track. 

The long challenge of WSK Euro Series that is valid also for the Italian ACI Sport titles of OK and OK-Junior has started

The long challenge of WSK Euro Series that is valid also for the Italian ACI Sport titles of OK and OK-Junior has started Read more

In the tenth year of WSK Euro Series, the championship will be decided by the double appointment of Round 2 and Round 3 for KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. Qualifying practice and the initial heats named the first protagonists for the titles hunt.

Live timing WSK Euro Series Round 2 & 3 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato

Live timing WSK Euro Series Round 2 & 3 at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato Read more

The WSK season is resuming full speed with the conclusion of WSK Euro Series as categories KZ2, OK, OKJ, MINI are getting on track at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato (Brescia, Italy) from September 14th to 20th for the second and third rounds of the season two months after the opener in Sarno. In Lonato, due to the Covid-19 emergency that affected the 2020 racing calendar, a new format will schedule Round 2 and Round 3 in one week. All the finals will take place on Sunday, September 20th.

Birel ART: Morgatto, competitive and top-8 in Wackersdorf

Birel ART: Morgatto, competitive and top-8 in Wackersdorf Read more

Races follow one another and do not always look the same! Having just been crowned double European Champion the previous week in KZ and KZ2, the Birel ART brand was hoping to continue its momentum and finish its European campaign in OK and OK-Junior with a new major result. Alas, the hazards of the race decided otherwise. Several points of satisfaction remain for the official team of Lissone, such as the excellent performance of the Brazilian Matheus Morgatto, who came 8th in the final with a high level of performance.

More than 240 drivers heading to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series 2020

More than 240 drivers heading to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series 2020 Read more

The final stages of WSK Euro Series will take place at the South Garda Karting in Lonato that will house Rounds 2 and 3 for categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. More than 240 drivers will get on track including several exceptional champions ready to fight for the titles. Round 2 will also be valid as Italian ACI Sport Championship for OK and OKJ.
 

VIDEO - WSK Super Master Series Winners Interview

VIDEO - WSK Super Master Series Winners Interview Read more

A quick interview with Matveev, Lindblad, Bedrin and Puhakka, the 2020 Super Master Series champions, that have been crowned at Adria one week ago.

VIDEO - WSK Euro Series, The recap of the racing weekend in Sarno (ITA)

VIDEO - WSK Euro Series, The recap of the racing weekend in Sarno (ITA) Read more

From Adria to Sarno and 3 races in 2 weeks, the 2020 WSK Season is back on track! Check out the highlights from the opening round of the Euro Series…

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Pressured Qualifying Heats at Le Mans
Bas Kaligis
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Pressured Qualifying Heats at Le Mans

The original situation generated by Qualifying Practice, combined with the importance of this final Competition of the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - OK & Junior, increased the pressure on Saturday, 20th July on the Le Mans circuit. The 24 Heats on the programme were often the scene of fierce clashes in the two categories that are dominated for the moment by Gabriele Minì (ITA) and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) before the last Heats remaining on Sunday morning.

The weather has constantly changed with relative coolness in the morning under a few clouds, then heat when the sun appeared. A shower, short but relatively heavy, wet the track in the early afternoon, requiring the use of rain tyres for a few minutes. The rest of the day was on slicks, with the first laps on a still wet track causing casualties. The afternoon ended in warm sunshine.

In the morning, the Competition proved heated and incidents punctuated the day: crashes, brief skirmishes and penalties gradually shaped the day, with twists more numerous among the Juniors than the older Drivers. The early fitting of new tyres by some competitors changed the situation again during the last races of the afternoon.

Antonelli takes over in OK-Junior

The leader of the provisional classification of the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - Junior, Marcus Amand (FRA) had nevertheless fulfilled his mission taking the lead before the last race of the day. He was unfortunately hit at the last start and had to retire, which dropped him back down sharply in the top 10. This incident allowed Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) to take the lead with a score of seven points which says a lot about the uncertainty of the debates.  The poleman Martinius Kleve Stenshorne (NOR) achieved a very good performance in the wake of the Italian ahead of Connor Zilisch (USA) who was very competitive. James Wharton (AUS) was back in the top five while Alfio Spina (ITA) made a great leap forward.  Behind the consistent Conrad Laursen (DNK), William Siverholm (SWE) came back even stronger from his 28th place in Qualification.  The victim of a collision in his first race, Ugo Ugochukwu (USA) still managed to keep in touch with the top 10 not far from Laurens Van Hoepen (NLD).

Despite his unfortunate mishap, Amand is far from losing his chances of being crowned on Sunday. Among the other contenders for the title, Thomas Ten Brinke (NLD) had managed to halve his 63rd place deficit in the Qualifying Heats and could more confidently consider qualifying for the Final, but the crown now seems a long way off. Tuukka Taponen (FIN) made a great run to finish in the top 15 and take the lead over Jamie Day (ARE), handicapped by a retirement.

Minì takes advantage in OK

The poleman Kobe Pauwels (BEL) had confirmed his form with three straight wins, but his 8th place in the last race lost him some places to the benefit of Gabriele Minì (ITA), remarkably consistent at the forefront of the Qualifying Heats for the FIA ​​Karting European Championship - OK. Also, several times victorious, Dino Beganovic (SWE) and Kirill Smal (RUS) finished on equal points in the same order as during Qualifying Practice.  Lorenzo Travisanutto (ITA) was back in the top five ahead of Kas Haverkort (NLD), as well as his great rival for the title, Dexter Patterson (GBR). Luigi Coluccio (ITA), Sebastian Montoya (COL) and Taylor Barnard (GBR) completed this provisional top 10. Dilano Vant'Hoff (NLD) finished strongly, but could not counteract his underperformance in the first Heat. Starting 67th and last after a regulation problem in Qualifying Practice, Pedro Hiltbrand (ESP) managed to regain 40 places in four races.

The conquest of the title promises to be full of suspense on Sunday, during the three remaining Heats to be raced and especially during the 22 laps of the Final with a decisive fight between Patterson, Travisanutto and Minì.

The Qualifying Phases will continue on Sunday morning with a total of six Heats on the programme, one per Driver, before the release of the list of 34 qualifiers for the Finals of the two categories, after which the titles will be awarded.

 Timetable for Sunday, 21st July

 11:05 - 13:00: Qualifying Heats

 14:40 - 15:20: Junior Final

 15:35 - 16:20: OK Final

 

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