Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the...

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N...
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

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

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of...

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV...
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the...

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. The Finals, with TV Live Streaming coverage on...
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s...

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

The Final of the WSK Euro Series will take place at the Cremona Circuit after the victories in Viterbo’s round one claimed by Costoya (OK), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N), Xie (OK-NJ),...
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second...

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The closing round of the WSK Euro Series will award the titles of OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI U10 at the Cremona Circuit next July 1-5.
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps...

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport took a double win at the first round of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo in Italy from 14th to 17th May with Christian Costoya in OK and Elton Hedfors in Mini. Costoya took advantage...
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.  

Exprit Racing Team: First 2020 race in Adria

Exprit Racing Team: First 2020 race in Adria Read more

The 1st Round of the WSK Super Master Series marks the debut of the Exprit Racing Team: their drivers can count on the Exprit Noesis R chassis, which proves to be highly reliable reaching the third step of the podium.

Classifications after the WSK Super Master Series opener in Adria

Classifications after the WSK Super Master Series opener in Adria Read more

The initial classifications are shaping up after the opener of WSK Super Master Series ran in Adria. Pedro Hiltbrand is currently leading OK, Alfio Andrea Spina OK-Junior, Gerasim Skulanov Mini. Next round on February 23rd in Lonato.

Impressive levels of speed on the debut of Team Leclerc by Lennox Racing

Impressive levels of speed on the debut of Team Leclerc by Lennox Racing Read more

A lot of positive feedback and valuable experience are what Team Leclerc by Lennox Racing takes home from its debut race at the Adria Karting Raceway, in Round 1 of the WSK Super Master Series. The final results were not exactly what they expected, but there were plenty of positive aspects: the familiarity with the Charles Leclerc by Birel chassis and the TM Racing engines will increase over time, as will the understanding in such a young team, with several drivers having joined the group only recently.

Shakedown for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Master

Shakedown for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Master Read more

The 1st round of the WSK Master took place on the Adria circuit, a series on 4 rounds where the CRG Racing Team will compete to prepare for the international season. The goal was a shakedown of the 2020 chassis and especially of the new team in the Mini category, lining up 5 official drivers: Christian Costoya, Samuele Leopardi, Simone Bianco, Scott Lindblom and Nico Lahnalahti. Besides the 5 Mini drivers, two Junior drivers made their debut with the CRG colours as well, the Italian Francesco Marenghi (at his first race in Junior) and the Argentinian Francisco Soldavini.

Parolin Racing Kart - Top performances and Mini podium for Khavalkin

Parolin Racing Kart - Top performances and Mini podium for Khavalkin Read more

Held on the dry track of Adria, the first round of the WSK Super Master Series was graced by a very representative line-up. The Parolin chassis was up to the challenge by giving their drivers the opportunity to achieve very strong performances. The intensity of the races did not allow them all to achieve their goals, but Khavalkin's 2nd place in Mini, Victorsson's run in OK-Junior and Wharton's top five in the provisional OK ranking are very encouraging indicators for the season.

Birel ART Racing Team - A promising start to the season at Adria

Birel ART Racing Team - A promising start to the season at Adria Read more

There is no shortage of reasons for satisfaction after the first competition of 2020 for the Birel ART Racing team on the Adria circuit at the opening of the WSK Super Master Series. In OK, it was Maya Weug's strong progress that caught the eye alongside Clayton Ravenscroft's solid run. Tymoteusz Kucharczyk made a perfect debut for the team in OK-Junior in addition to the fine performance from Cristian Bertuca.

Team AKM Motorsport by Antonelli is born: partnership with Kart Republic of Dino Chiesa

Team AKM Motorsport by Antonelli is born: partnership with Kart Republic of Dino Chiesa Read more

Double engagement in karts and single-seaters with the aim of creating a path for the youngest. The partnership with Kart Republic of Dino Chiesa has been made official. The debut at Adria last weekend with Andrea Kimi Antonelli protagonist in the WSK .

Hiltbrand (OK), Spina (OKJ) and Skulanov (MINI) take the win at the WSK Super Master Series in Adria

Hiltbrand (OK), Spina (OKJ) and Skulanov (MINI) take the win at the WSK Super Master Series in Adria Read more

The finals of the WSK Super Master Series in Adria have been tight and hard-fought. The victories went to Pedro Hiltbrand (Tony Kart-Vortex/Tony Kart Racing Team) in OK, Alfio Andrea Spina (KR-Iame-Vega/KR Motorsport) in OK-Junior and Gerasim Skulanov (IPK-TM Racing-Vega/Formula K) in Mini.

Livestream: The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway

Livestream: The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series will get underway from January 30th to February 2nd at Adria Karting Raceway, right one week after the WSK Champions Cup. More than 220 drivers will get on track for this much-awaited round in OK, OKJ and Mini, as all the main constructors and strongest teams confirmed their presence. 

Smal, Lindblad and Foteev are the early leaders of WSK Super Master Series after heats in Adria

Smal, Lindblad and Foteev are the early leaders of WSK Super Master Series after heats in Adria Read more

A hard-fought qualifying has named the first protagonists of this opener of the WSK Super Master Series in Adria at the end of 30 qualifying heats. A total of 231 drivers made it to the track in the three categories OK, OK-Junior and Mini. Final stages on Sunday, February 2nd, in live streaming.

231 drivers at the opener of WSK Super Master Series in Adria

231 drivers at the opener of WSK Super Master Series in Adria Read more

Participation has been great also in the first of the four rounds of WSK Super Master Series that is underway in Adria one week after the WSK Champions Cup. A total of 231 drivers gathered in fact in Adria to contest the three categories OK, OKJ and Mini. Qualifying and heats took place today. Further heats will follow on Saturday, while the final stages will go live with the web streaming on Sunday, February 2nd.

Results: The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway

Results: The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series will get underway from January 30th to February 2nd at Adria Karting Raceway, right one week after the WSK Champions Cup. More than 220 drivers will get on track for this much-awaited round in OK, OKJ and Mini, as all the main constructors and strongest teams confirmed their presence. 

Tony Kart: Let’s start the 2020 season

Tony Kart: Let’s start the 2020 season Read more

With the first round of the WSK Super Master Series, the new competitive year of the Tony Kart Racing Team is starting. Appointment at the Adria Karting Raceway with the drivers of the OK, OKJ and Mini categories. 

Live timing: The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway

Live timing: The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The First Round of the WSK Super Master Series will get underway from January 30th to February 2nd at Adria Karting Raceway, right one week after the WSK Champions Cup. More than 220 drivers will get on track for this much-awaited round in OK, OKJ and Mini, as all the main constructors and strongest teams confirmed their presence. 

Energy Corse: A strong team already on the podium in 2020

Energy Corse: A strong team already on the podium in 2020 Read more

After a 2019 filled with many victories, the official Energy Corse team lined up a group of nine very promising young drivers at the WSK Champions Cup in Adria, which marked the opening of the 2020 international season for the OK, OK-Junior and 60 Mini categories. In the wet as well as in the dry, Energy Corse undeniably put itself in the spotlight during the three days of racing. A new recruit for 2020, the Russian Kirill Smal impressed on his debut with the Italian team, rising to 2nd in the Final in OK!

The opener of WSK Super Master Series in Adria with 220 drivers

The opener of WSK Super Master Series in Adria with 220 drivers Read more

The WSK Super Master Series will get underway from January 30th to February 2nd in the second racing weekend in Adria, right one week after the WSK Final Cup. More than 220 drivers will get on track for this much-awaited round in OK, OKJ and Mini, as all the main constructors and strongest teams confirmed their presence. 

Kart Republic is proud to present the drivers line-up for 2020

Kart Republic is proud to present the drivers line-up for 2020 Read more

Kart Republic is proud to present the drivers line-up for 2020! The squad of Dino Chiesa has many drivers supported by the teams of KR Motorsport, Rosberg Racing Academy, AKM Motorsport, Sauber Karting Team! Here all Kart Republic drivers for 2020... the show is ON!

Victory Parolin Racing Kart at Adria in the European season opener

Victory Parolin Racing Kart at Adria in the European season opener Read more

The WSK Champions Cup marked the launch of the 2020 international season in Europe. With a new enlarged team gathering no less than 13 drivers in the three categories, Parolin Racing Kart asserted its ambitions. Anatoly Khavalkin's victory demonstrated the competitiveness of the new Parolin Opportunity chassis recently homologated for Mini by the CIK-FIA.

The first titles of 2020 awarded in Adria at the WSK Champions Cup: Barnard champion in OK, Spina in OKJ, Khavalkin in Mini

The first titles of 2020 awarded in Adria at the WSK Champions Cup: Barnard champion in OK, Spina in OKJ, Khavalkin in Mini Read more

The WSK Champions Cup in Adria awarded the first titles of 2020 at the end of a hard-fought weekend with 170 drivers on track. The winner of OK was Taylor Barnard (KR-Iame-Bridgestone/Team Rosberg), that of OK-Junior Alfio Andrea Spina (KR-Iame-Vega/Team KR), and Mini’s Anatoly Khavalkin (Parolin-TM Racing-Vega/Team Parolin). 

A slight rain complicates heats of WSK Champions Cup in Adria

A slight rain complicates heats of WSK Champions Cup in Adria Read more

A big battle has been fought in qualifying heats to secure the best places for the final stages of the WSK Champions Cup that are about to take place in Adria on Sunday, January 26th. The quickest were Ten Brinke in OK, Lindblad in OKJ and Gladysz in Mini.
 

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Marco Parolin discusses the situation of karting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitchell Koolen
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Marco Parolin discusses the situation of karting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

Founded in 1994 by Albino Parolin, the Parolin Racing Kart brand is based in northern Italy, in the Veneto region. The chassis produced in its Bassano del Grappa factory are regularly at the forefront of international competition. In addition to its racing team, Parolin Racing Kart is also involved in promotional formulae and rental karting. In charge of marketing for the family business, Marco Parolin discusses the situation of karting in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How are you experiencing the current situation?

Personally, I have to admit that I'm lucky, because both my family and our employees are doing well. Of course, we are all looking forward to the time when we can get back to our normal routine, even though we understand that it can't be done overnight. The health issue is still ongoing, and it will probably take some time to resolve definitively. Despite the critical situation, I want to maintain a positive attitude.

How do you think the resumption of racing could go?

It's difficult to predict when we'll be able to resume international competition at the moment. Our karting community is global, and the logistical aspect is now one of the biggest obstacles. We still don't know how each country will regulate travel and public events, so we just have to wait and try to outline possible scenarios, which the organisers are already doing. Specific hygiene measures and social distancing may be necessary at the first events. I hope that at least national karting will take less time to get back on the grid, of course with all the necessary precautions.

 

What are the current priorities for international karting?

In these uncertain times, stability of technical rules is an important factor in containing costs. As a chassis manufacturer, I appreciated the decision by the CIK-FIA to extend the validity of the current chassis homologation until 2021. We need to assess whether this can be applied to engine homologations for the following year, in order to protect the value of the equipment that customers have already purchased and to avoid additional development expenditure for manufacturers. Now is not the time to prepare new products, this is not the main concern of users and teams.

We must not underestimate the economic impact that this epidemic could have on karting. We must adopt a flexible attitude with regard to what the future holds. It is very likely that travel will remain much more complicated in the near future. The development of timetables must take this new constraint into account. The race format could also be a subject of reflection for the difficult times ahead.

What consequences can you imagine for karting in the years to come?

In the short term, I think that some people will be more careful in managing their budgets. I think this could have a negative impact on the arrival of new drivers to the world of racing. The karting community will probably have to be more reassuring, attractive and easier to access. These are things that we are quite capable of doing.

Despite an understandable concern about travel, I am sure all the drivers are looking forward to getting back on the track. As karting is an individual sport without physical contact, the purity of the competition will not be directly affected by the health protection measures needed. The relaunch of the races may force us to face some difficulties at first, but I remain completely optimistic for the years to come, because I believe in the value of karting and the passion it arouses.

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