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

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from...

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

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

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...
Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona
Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another...

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

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,...
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

The second round of the WSK Final Cup...

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

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),...
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

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

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

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...
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

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying...

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

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...
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

The qualifying heats of the WSK Final...

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

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...
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

The second round of the WSK Final Cup...

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

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,...
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

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...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

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...
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK...

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready for the WSK final in Cremona

The preparation phase for the 2026 season continues this weekend for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team, which will take part in the 2nd round of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona circuit. The most important...
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF
New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the...

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

New trophies for Energy Corse on the podiums in WSK and IWF

Already on the podium of the FIA Karting World Championship in Kristianstad in OK, Lev Krutolohov repeated this feat at the opening of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta. A week later, Energy Corse...
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round
The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for...

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The WSK Final Cup heading to Cremona for its second round

The second event of the WSK Final Cup will take place at the Cremona Circuit next November 4th - 9th with a relevant participation. The leaders of the current standings are Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun...
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar
The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion...

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

The updated version of the WSK Promotion 2026 calendar

WSK Promotion announces the updated version of the WSK karting events of season 2026.
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic...

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and...
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple...

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK...
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup...

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in...
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the...

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final...

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi...
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an...

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals...

The first protagonists to the fore in Adria at the WSK Open Cup

The first protagonists to the fore in Adria at the WSK Open Cup Read more

Qualifying practice of Round 1 and Round 2 of the WSK Open Cup have been run in Adria, as well as the opening heats of Round 1 of MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. Further heats will keep drivers busy on Thursday and Friday, while Prefinals will follow on Saturday and the all the finals on Sunday, November 29th.

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.

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
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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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