WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.
WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New...

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

Ahead of the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, scheduled at the Cremona Circuit from July 8th to 11th, WSK Promotion announces an important update to the Sporting Regulations.
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls...

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

The Sodikart Racing Team leaves Lonato with a strong result. At the South Garda Karting circuit, the venue for the second round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series, the team secured a top-two finish in KZ2...
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series...

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The victory of the second round of the WSK Euro Series went to Orlov (KZ2), Zulfikari (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N). The third...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the...

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

At the end of the heats, the best classified are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Scognamiglio (OK-N). The final...
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK...

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The pole positions in Lonato were secured by Orlov (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N). The heats will follow.
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the...

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

The second round of the WSK Euro Series is underway at the South Garda Karting circuit with a full packed international paddock. The final stages will be on Saturday, April 18th, with TV Live...
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series,...

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

About 300 drivers will be at the start of the second round. Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Lamberto Ferrari (OK-N), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), Mair (MINI Gr.3), and Miras (U10) are leading...
Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov
Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with...

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

Energy triumphs in the WSK in OK with Krutogolov

The Energy Corse team has once again confirmed its place amongst the international elite of karting. Lev Krutogolov is the new WSK Super Master Series champion in OK, one of the most competitive and...
One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta
One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

One-two finishes, podium places and a...

One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

One-two finishes, podium places and a title for Kart Republic at Franciacorta

The WSK Super Master Series came to a close at Franciacorta following five rounds held between late January and late March. At every event, the Kart Republic colours were on the top step of the...
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship
Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the...

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Sodikart wins KZ2 title and sweeps the podium at the 2026 WSK Super Master Series Championship

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK
Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and...

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Modena Kart: Victory at Franciacorta and double series podium in the WSK

Luigi d’Ascoli capped off a thoroughly successful WSK Super Master Series for Modena Kart Racing Team with a victory. At Franciacorta, the young Italian secured the runners-up title in the OK-N...
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series
The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super...

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2026 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

In the closing race at Franciacorta, the titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Krutogolov (OK), Pizzonia (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), Pace (MINI Gr.3), Perico (OK-NJ).  
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event
WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta:...

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta: a great and spectacular karting event

The fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series promises spectacle at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The final stages will be broadcast through the Live Streaming on Sunday, March 22nd.
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises
The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master...

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The first heats of the WSK Super Master Series had some surprises

The initial heats have taken place at the Franciacorta Karting Track and will continue on Saturday. The final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, March 22nd.
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super...

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice of the WSK Super Master Series 2026 in Franciacorta

The pole positions in the fifth and closing round went to Orlov (KZ2), Hoogendoorn (OK), Di Pietrantonio (OKJ), Hedfors (OK-NJ), Warakitsupachok (MINI Gr.3), and Simone (MINI U10). The initial...
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK...

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Final Round of the 2026 WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fifth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series confirms the massive success of the championship organized by WSK Promotion. Once again, it presents an extraordinary international event with...

The WSK Final Cup 2020 scheduled for December 13th in Adria has been canceled

The WSK Final Cup 2020 scheduled for December 13th in Adria has been canceled Read more

The decision has been taken after a careful analysis of the current situation to safeguard the good health of all the participants in the championships devised and organized by WSK Promotion.

The first finalists of the WSK Open Cup have been defined in Adria

The first finalists of the WSK Open Cup have been defined in Adria Read more

Heats on Thursday defined the names of the protagonists of Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup that will contest Prefinals on Saturday. Drivers will get on track again on Friday, November 27th to run the heats of Round 2.   

The WSK Final Cup will be held in Adria

The WSK Final Cup will be held in Adria Read more

Due to the persisting Covid-19 sanitary emergency, the event scheduled for December 10-13 at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno will be relocated to the Adria Karting Raceway in the same date.   

Results: WSK Open Cup Round 1 & 2 at the Adria Karting Raceway

Results: 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 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.

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
/ Categories: CIKFIA, WSK, Technical

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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