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...
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup 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,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup 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,...
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three...
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut...

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new...
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership...

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be...

First 2020 victory for the Leclerc by Lennox Racing Team with Oliver Gray

First 2020 victory for the Leclerc by Lennox Racing Team with Oliver Gray Read more

With the outstanding success of Oliver Gray, the Leclerc By Lennox Racing Team finally achieves the result for which it has worked extremely hard for all of this first part of the season, including the lockdown months.

Brilliant KZ2 victory for Longhi in the WSK Euro Series at Sarno

Brilliant KZ2 victory for Longhi in the WSK Euro Series at Sarno Read more

The post-lockdown calendar includes successive races in the second half of the season. Just a week after the end of the WSK Super Master Series, the WSK Euro Series has started at Sarno.

WSK Euro Series is getting off on the right foot for Kosmic Kart Racing Department

WSK Euro Series is getting off on the right foot for Kosmic Kart Racing Department Read more

The WSK Euro Series is getting off on the right foot for the Kosmic Kart Racing Department, who proves to be reliable in both direct drive categories OK and OKJ.

Tony Kart Racing Team closes the first appointment of the WSK Euro Series

Tony Kart Racing Team closes the first appointment of the WSK Euro Series Read more

Tony Kart Racing Team closes the first appointment of the WSK Euro Series in Sarno with the podium of Tuukka Taponen in OKJ and an excellent general performance.

Good finals in Sarno at the opener of WSK Euro Series

Good finals in Sarno at the opener of WSK Euro Series Read more

The finals of the first round of WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno saw the victory going to Longhi in KZ2, Gray in OK, Spina in OK-Junior and Nakamura in MINI. The championship will reach its conclusion on September 20th in Lonato.

Livestream: Prefinals and Finals of the WSK Euro Series Round 1

Livestream: Prefinals and Finals of the WSK Euro Series Round 1 Read more

The final stages of WSK Euro Series Round 1 will get underway on Sunday, July 12th with categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI on track. Prefinals from 11:00 and Finals from 14:00 will be covered through the Live Streaming feed.

Sarno all set for the final stages of WSK Euro Series Round 1

Sarno all set for the final stages of WSK Euro Series Round 1 Read more

Qualifying heats ended at the International Circuit Napoli ahead of the grand finale that will get underway on Sunday, July 12th with categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI on track. Prefinals from 11:00 and Finals from 14:00 will be covered through the Live Streaming feed available at www.wskarting.it

Spectacle at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Spectacle at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

Qualifying practice and initial heats took place at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno. More heats to follow on Saturday while the finals will be on Sunday, July 12th with Live Streaming coverage.

Qualifying named the first protagonists of WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Qualifying named the first protagonists of WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

Stopwatches provided the first indications on the protagonists of the opening weekend of WSK Euro Series in Sarno at the International Circuit Napoli. Qualifying heats will follow shortly.

Live timing WSK Euro Series Round 1 in Sarno

Live timing WSK Euro Series  Round 1 in Sarno Read more

Around 180 drivers gathered at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the opener of WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice and heats will start on Friday, July 10th. More heats will follow on Saturday, while the final stages with live TV coverage will be on Sunday, July 12th.

WSK Euro Series kicked off in Sarno

WSK Euro Series  kicked off in Sarno Read more

Around 180 drivers gathered at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno for the opener of WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice and heats will start on Friday, July 10th. More heats will follow on Saturday, while the final stages with live TV coverage from www.wskarting.it will be on Sunday, July 12th.

Energy Corse: A victory and a title to celebrate the return to competition

Energy Corse: A victory and a title to celebrate the return to competition Read more

Energy Power is proving to be as formidable as ever, even after a long pause caused by the Coronavirus crisis. The resumption of international competitions was a new opportunity for Energy Corse to show its knowledge, professionalism and its level of results. At the end of a particularly well-rewarded meeting, the Russian Dmitry Matveev won the WSK Super Master Series title in 60 Mini, after having crossed the finish in 1st place in the Final on Saturday and 2nd in the Final on Sunday.

WSK Euro Series, the opener in Sarno

WSK Euro Series, the opener in Sarno Read more

The first of the three rounds of WSK Euro Series is about to get underway at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno from July 9th to 12th. The four categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI on track.

Positive work for the CRG Team in the KZ Class at the WSK in Adria

Positive work for the CRG Team in the KZ Class at the WSK in Adria Read more

The double round of the WSK Master, held in Adria from June 29th to July 5th, ended with a positive balance for the CRG team. The team’s target was being back at work after the lockdown only with the KZ drivers, in view of the FIA European Championship that will take place on this track in August. The team decided to concentrate only on the KZ classes, postponing the return on track for the OK Junior, OK and Mini drivers at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno.

First podium finishes of the season for the Leclerc by Lennox Racing Team

First podium finishes of the season for the Leclerc by Lennox Racing Team Read more

The Leclerc By Lennox Racing Team's performances out on the track get off again to a good start and they can celebrate two podium finishes at the WSK Super Master Series thanks to Jamie Day and Matteo Viganò.

Alex Irlando concludes the double header of the WSK Super Master Series

Alex Irlando concludes the double header of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

After the lockdown and the pandemic outbreak, Alex Irlando gets back on track to contest the remaining two rounds of WSK Super Master Series squeezed in one week.

The Kosmic Kart Racing Department proves to be highly competitive

The Kosmic Kart Racing Department proves to be highly competitive Read more

The Kosmic Kart Racing Department proves to be highly competitive and is now ready to aim at the victory in the next race meetings of this intense season.

Parolin on the gas as soon as racing starts

Parolin on the gas as soon as racing starts Read more

The double WSK Super Master Series event held in Adria at the beginning of July marked the new start of the 2020 racing season after the long interruption of COVID-19. Impacted like all Italian manufacturers by long weeks of lockdown, Parolin Racing Kart has relaunched its activity with motivation increased tenfold that has already borne fruit on the track. In the factory team, Matheus Morgatto in OK and Maciej Gladysz in Mini were the spearheads of the brand in Adria.

The WSK Super Master Series 2020 ends and WSK Euro Series starts

The WSK Super Master Series 2020 ends and WSK Euro Series starts Read more

The third and fourth round in Adria ended the WSK Super Master Series that crowned the 2020 champions of the four categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and MINI. The next round will be the opener of the WSK Euro Series that will take place in Sarno from July 8th to July 12th.

Birel ART Racing Team makes a successful comeback to competition: podium Riccardo Longhi

Birel ART Racing Team makes a successful comeback to competition: podium Riccardo Longhi Read more

Eighteen weeks after the last WSK in Lonato, the Birel ART Racing Team was back in competition at Adria for an intense week bringing together the third and fourth rounds of the Super Master Series.

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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"
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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"

Paolo De Conto’s 2018 went through two key moments that affected his chances to enrich his and CRG’s (the brand to which he has been connected for five years now) prize lists. This is what he highlights drawing the balance of the season:

“Following a chronological order, the first episode has been the Steward’s decision that stripped me of the European KZ title. A title that the Team and I (deservedly) won on track. This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way, considering that it sanctioned an overtaking move with a slight contact, on a rival that was experiencing technical difficulties and that did not file an appeal for the move. A unappealable 10s time penalty modified the result of the track stripping us of an important title like the CIK-FIA European Championship. The fact that the title went to CRG anyway with Jorrit Pex does not change an unfair punishment. The second episode happened in qualifying at the World Championship in Genk when the water pipe broke and I had to start the Final from the back of the grid. Starting behind in such a difficult and high level race made it all more difficult and prevented us from defending the title at best.”

The balance is positive nevertheless...
“Obviously the performance of our Road Rebel chassis has set the reference for the whole season and our partnership with TM for engines has been excellent again. As I said, some episodes did play against us this year, but performance has always been there and not getting what we had the potential to achieve makes us stronger to bounce back next year.”

Tell us about your relationship with CRG and your targets for next year.
“CRG is one of the most important outfits in the world and is the market leader of KZ worldwide. It is an honour and a pride for me to be part of this team and to contribute to the success of this brand being part of the Racing Team. CRG is the history of karting and a company projected to the future. Next year I will contest again the FIA Karting Championships and some International events in KZ. The target is to bring the KZ World Championship back home. Next year it will take place in Lonato, that is only one km from our headquarters: it is certainly going to be a great event.”

Looking ahead, this year you made your debut as coach in your karting school...
“This is a project that involved and excited me a lot. It is a way to transfer the experience I built in 18 years of karting to young drivers that are starting along my same path. So far we started with a pilot project at the Raceland circuit in Vicenza, but we will most probably go bigger thanks also to the direct involvement of CRG.”

Paolo De Conto started competing on karts in 1998. He won 2 KZ World Championships and a European Championship with CRG. Last year he launched his karting schoold: the De Conto Academy.

 

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