WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini
WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi...

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi podium in KZ2 and solid performances in Mini

The first round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series took place from 11th to 14th February at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, Italy. Marked by extreme weather conditions, alternating between heavy rain, sunny...
The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round
The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for...

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

Over 310 drivers are expected at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo for the third round of the series next February 18 - 22.
The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners
The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first...

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo went to Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), and Lamberto Ferrari...
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo
All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series...

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

The front runners after qualifying heats are: Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Gorski (OKJ), Miras (U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg and Nanni (OKNJ), Giudice (OK-N). The final stages on Saturday,...
The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series
The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The sun comes out only for the first...

The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The sun comes out only for the first heats of the WSK Euro Series

The initial heats highlighted a lot of protagonists. The closing qualifying heats will continue on Friday, and the final stages will follow on Saturday.
The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo
The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro...

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

At the Leopard Circuit Viterbo, the pole positions were set by Orlov (KZ2), Kornder (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Francisco (MINI U10), Ferguson (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The event will take place from Wednesday, February 11th, to the final stages on Saturday,...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series 2026 hitting the track in Viterbo

Free practice kicked off the first round of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages will have TV Live Streaming coverage on Saturday, February 14th.
Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season
Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for...

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for the first race of the season

The wait is over for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team: on Saturday, February 14, the team will compete in Round 1 of the WSK Euro Series, the first race of the season. This important international event,...
Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno
Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at...

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

Tony Kart: Pole, Victory and Podium at WSK in Sarno

The Tony Kart Racing Team faces the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, taking third place in OK class with Jindrich Pesl, who sets the fastest time in the qualifyings. The Racer 401 T...
More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno
More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic...

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

From Mini to KZ, KR chassis performed well in all categories during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. This was clearly the Italian brand's goal for this trip to the Sarno circuit,...
A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart
A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for...

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

The concept of ‘team’ took on its full meaning once again in Sarno for Modena Kart during the second round of the WSK Super Master Series. The nine drivers entered by the Italian team all...
The CRG Racing line chassis 2026
The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

In almost all national markets, the 2026 karting season is already getting underway. It has also had an international prologue with the first WSK meetings, before entering the heart of the season with...
Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess
Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins...

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin delivered another strong weekend in the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, converting pace into race victories, podium finishes and significant forward progress across multiple categories and...
Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2
Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at...

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at Sarno: Victory and one-two finish in KZ2

After a remarkable start to the season at La Conca, with a triple victory in the KZ2 category, the Sodi Racing Team and its partner CPB Sport set up their facilities at the Circuito Internazionale di...
The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14
The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

The first round of the WSK Euro Series...

The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

The first round of the WSK Euro Series 2026 in Viterbo next February 11 - 14

Around 260 drivers are expected in the opening round of the series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo. The final stages on Saturday, February 14th, will be with the TV Live Streaming coverage.
The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists
The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

The second round of the WSK Super Master...

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

The second round of the WSK Super Master Series launches new protagonists

In Sarno the victories went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr3), and Perico (OK-NJ).
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno

Following the extraordinary season opener of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 at the La Conca International Circuit on January 25th, the second round is already at the starting blocks, scheduled to...

Sodi and Bas Lammers on the WSK podium at Lonato

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

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

Very good performance for Parolin at Lonato

Very good performance for Parolin at Lonato Read more

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

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

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

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

Splendid finals excite the WSK Euro Series 2020

Splendid finals excite the WSK Euro Series 2020 Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO - WSK Super Master Series Winners Interview

VIDEO - WSK Super Master Series Winners Interview Read more

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

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

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

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

WSK Euro Series, the situation after Round 1

WSK Euro Series, the situation after Round 1 Read more

The opener of WSK Euro Series in Sarno defined the initial protagonists at the end of good duels for the win. The championship will end on September 20th at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato.

Sodi Racing Team - Pole position and podium at Sarno: Sodi on the attack again

Sodi Racing Team - Pole position and podium at Sarno: Sodi on the attack again Read more

The CPB Sport team had the upper hand for the resumption of competition at the beginning of July in Italy. After an interesting 6th place at Adria, Adrien Renaudin showed his true potential at Sarno by taking pole position in KZ2 in the WSK Euro Series before finishing 2nd in the Final. The performances of the other drivers in Paul Bizalion's team confirmed Sodikart's top position in international competition.

Sarno: performance and setbacks in WSK Euro

Sarno: performance and setbacks in WSK Euro Read more

The  second  event  of  this  return  to  competition  confirmed Parolin  Racing  Kart’s  excellent  level  of  performance  in  all three  categories  at  the  opening  of  the  WSK  Euro  Series  in Sarno.

Exprit, The Debut At The Wsk Euro Series Is Giving Great Sensations

Exprit, The Debut At The Wsk Euro Series Is Giving Great Sensations Read more

The drivers of the Exprit Racing Team fight hard on the binding track in Sarno during the first round of the WSK Euro Series, managing to compete with the best all weekend long.

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.

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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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