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...

Tony Kart Racing Team starts again with 2 titles and 4 victories

Tony Kart Racing Team starts again with 2 titles and 4 victories Read more

Simo Puhakka conquers the WSK Super Master Series in KZ2 winning both last two rounds. Nikita Bedrin wins the OK title with Tony Kart – Vortex material, always competitive in all classes.

The champions of WSK Super Master Series 2020

The champions of WSK Super Master Series 2020 Read more

The titles of WSK Super Master Series have been awarded to the Finn Simo Puhakka in KZ2, the Russian Nikita Bedrin in OK, the Brit Arvid Lindblad in OKJ and the other Russian Dmitry Matveev in MINI at the end of the closing round.

 

Livestream of the WSK Super Master Series Round 4 at Adria Karting Raceway

Livestream of the WSK Super Master Series Round 4 at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

International Karting is ready to resume its season from WSK Super Master Series at the Adria Karting Raceway with a new program that will run for the whole week from Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th in a double round that will end this championship. WSK Euro Series will run its opener from July 8th to 12th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno.

The winners of the third round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria

The winners of the third round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria Read more

Victories to Puhakka in KZ2, Bedrin in OK, Lindblad in OKJ and Matveev in MINI. The finals of Round 4 will be on Sunday, July 5th with the titles of each category up for grabs. 
 

Livestream of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway

Livestream of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

International Karting is ready to resume its season from WSK Super Master Series at the Adria Karting Raceway with a new program that will run for the whole week from Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th in a double round that will end this championship. WSK Euro Series will run its opener from July 8th to 12th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno.

Qualifying of WSK Super Master Series complete: the grand finale on Saturday and Sunday

Qualifying of WSK Super Master Series complete: the grand finale on Saturday and Sunday Read more

Qualifying heats of the fourth round of WSK Super Master Series on Friday defined the starting grids of the double event in Adria. Live Streaming coverage of Round 3 and 4 on Saturday and Sunday.

The spectacle continues in Adria as the fourth round of WSK Super Master Series gets underway

The spectacle continues in Adria as the fourth round of WSK Super Master Series gets underway Read more

WSK Super Master Series continues with qualifying practice of Round 4. The quickest so far are Gustaffson in KZ2, Bedrin in OK, Pasiewicz in OKJ and Matveev in MINI.

 

Livetiming and results of the WSK Super Master Series Round 4 at Adria Karting Raceway

Livetiming and results of the WSK Super Master Series Round 4 at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

International Karting is ready to resume its season from WSK Super Master Series at the Adria Karting Raceway with a new program that will run for the whole week from Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th in a double round that will end this championship. WSK Euro Series will run its opener from July 8th to 12th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno.

The protagonists of the third round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria

The protagonists of the third round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria Read more

The first phase of qualifying ahead of the third round of the series has completed at the Adria Karting Raceway. Qualifying to the fourth round will start on Thursday. All the finals to be held on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th, will be available through the Live Streaming.

Qualifying of WSK Super Master Series kicked off in Adria

Qualifying of WSK Super Master Series kicked off in Adria Read more

A good competitiveness level has been displayed by the drivers competing in the WSK Super Master Series in Adria during the qualifying practice and heats valid for Round 3. Final stages in Live Streaming on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th.

Livetiming and results of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway

Livetiming and results of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

International Karting is ready to resume its season from WSK Super Master Series at the Adria Karting Raceway with a new program that will run for the whole week from Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th in a double round that will end this championship. WSK Euro Series will run its opener from July 8th to 12th at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno.

Line-up Kosmic Kart Racing Department for round 3 and 4 of the WSK Super Master Series

Line-up Kosmic Kart Racing Department for round 3 and 4 of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The third and the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series, scheduled from June 29th to July 5th at the Adria Karting Raceway, will be the first official engagement after the break for the Kosmic Kart Racing Department, getting back on track in OK and OKJ

Competitions are finally restarting and the Tony Kart Racing Team is getting ready

Competitions are finally restarting and the Tony Kart Racing Team is getting ready Read more

Competitions are finally restarting, and the Tony Kart Racing Team is getting ready for the double appointment of the WSK Super Master Series on the Adria Karting Raceway circuit: from June 29th to July 5th all the categories, from the MINI to the KZ, will get on track.

International Karting resumes from WSK Super Master Series in Adria

International Karting resumes from WSK Super Master Series in Adria Read more

The circuit of Adria is all set to house a double event to conclude WSK Super Master Series’ campaign for MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. Prefinals and Finals of round three in Live Streaming on Saturday, July 4th, those of round four on Sunday, July 5th.

 

The new WSK 2020 Racing calendar is now official: the start from Adria. Entry lists open from June 21st for WSK Euro Series

The new WSK 2020 Racing calendar is now official: the start from Adria. Entry lists open from June 21st for WSK Euro Series Read more

The Motorsport activity in Italy is about to resume. The third and fourth rounds of WSK Super Master Series are due to get underway from June 29th to July 5th in Adria. Entry lists of WSK Euro Series open on Sunday, June 21st at www.wsk.it.   

Entries accepted for the third and fourth round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria

Entries accepted for the third and fourth round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria Read more

The third and fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series 2020 will get underway from Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th at the Adria Karting Raceway. The online procedure to enter this double event is now available at  www.wsk.it.   

WSK karting resumes: the new calendar confirmed its restart from Adria on July 5th

WSK karting resumes: the new calendar  confirmed its restart from Adria on July 5th Read more

After 4 months of forced stop due to the Covid-19 emergency, the International karting season resumes with the WSK championships and a new calendar. In Adria, the WSK Super Master Series will reach its conclusion with Rounds 3 and 4, while the WSK Euro Series will kick off from Sarno and end with a double round in Lonato. The WSK Open Cup will take place in Adria, while the WSK Final Cup in Sarno.

Karting season by WSK is set to restart from Adria on July 5th! New calendar after the long stop due to the Covid-19

Karting season by WSK is set to restart from Adria on July 5th! New calendar after the long stop due to the Covid-19 Read more

Karting season by WSK is set to restart from Adria on July 5th with a new calendar after the long stop due to the Covid-19 emergency. A new racing format will be proposed in some occasions. The complete calendar will include the final races of WSK Super Master Series and the WSK Euro Series, WSK Open Cup and WSK Final Cup.   

Cash van Belle IPK Racing Team and his view of the current situiation in karting in Italy

Cash van Belle IPK Racing Team and his view of the current situiation in karting in Italy Read more

Originally from Belgium, Cash van Belle has lived in Italy for fifteen years for professional karting reasons. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to look after great drivers such as Bas Lammers, Jérémy Iglesias, Max Verstappen and George Russell. He is currently the team manager of the official racing department of the IPK factory, which runs the Praga Kart and Formula K brands. Here is his view of the situation in Italy in mid-May 2020.

WSK ready to resume, going virtual in the meantime

WSK ready to resume, going virtual in the meantime Read more

WSK Promotion is waiting to resume the on-track activity and launched a collaboration with Tatuus for virtual challenges among karting and formula drivers. The first appointment with the WSK E-Sport Championship will be in Adria with F4 cars and Imola with F3 Regional. This new initiative is due to kick off soon.

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