The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato
The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup,...

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the WSK Final Cup, Round 3 in Lonato

The grand finale of the 20th season of WSK Promotion has just begun at Lonato's South Garda Karting with the third and final round of the WSK Final Cup. The latest entry list shows 405 drivers,...
Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round
Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK...

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

Kart CRG: Podium goal in the Final WSK Round

On Sunday, November 23rd, the Lonato circuit will host the last of the three WSK Final events, which will close the long 2026 International karting season. This important meeting will welcome as many...
WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026
WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with...

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion renews the agreement with VEGA and LeCont for season 2026

WSK Promotion is pleased to announce the renewal of the agreement for the supply of VEGA and LeCont tyres for the 2026 season, continuing the collaboration established many years ago with mutual...
A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup
A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 400 drivers expected in...

A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 400 drivers expected in Lonato for the grand finale of the WSK Final Cup

The third and closing round of the WSK Final Cup will get underway next November 18-23 at the South Garda Karting circuit. The closing challenge of the year will award the titles in all...
WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches
WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the...

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

WSK Final Cup: the first winners of the Vulcain watches

In the three WSK Final Cup events, in addition to the wonderful trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each round, the winners of each event are also awarded with precious Vulcain watches from...
Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia
Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at...

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

Kart Republic chassis wins in WSK at Cremona and in IAME at Valencia

After racking up victories at the opening round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta, Kart Republic continued its winning streak over the next two weeks. First at the major international IAME brand...
Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona
Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue...

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Birelart Racing and Bertuca continue their dominance at the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

The second round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup once again showcased the strength and consistency of Birelart Racing across every category. Cristian Bertuca’s second consecutive victory in KZ2...
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona
Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from...

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

Lenovo Kalì Kart Team one step away from the podium in Cremona

It was a very positive weekend for the Lenovo Kalì Kart Team at the Cremona circuit for the 2nd and penultimate round of the WSK Final. Davide Bottaro, who joined the Lenovo squad on the eve of the...
Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona
Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another...

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

Modena Kart Racing Team secures another podium finish in Cremona

After Gioele Girardello, Albert Tamm and Nojus Stasionis during this fabulous 2025 season, Modena Kart Racing Team has once again enabled one of its drivers to take the podium honours. In Cremona,...
The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit
The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Final Cup...

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

The second round of the WSK Final Cup has been spectacular at the Cremona Circuit

An exceptional challenge has been staged among the 336 drivers of the second round held of the series at the Cremona Circuit. Victory went to Godschalk (MINI U10), Ratajski MINI Gr.3, Ociepa (OK-N),...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 2 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...
WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages
WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying...

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

WSK Final Cup in Cremona: qualifying heats done, all is set for the final stages

The final stages of the second round of the WSK Final Cup will take place on Sunday, November 9th at the Cremona Circuit. Live on TV and Live Streaming Prefinals will start at 9:30, Finals at...
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.

LIVE-TIMING of the WSK Champions Cup at Adria Karting Raceway

LIVE-TIMING of the WSK Champions Cup at Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The Adria Karting Raceway, the big Motorsport venue located in the province of Rovigo, will house again the season opener of WSK Promotion’s season: the first round of the year is approaching fast as the WSK Champions Cup, series to be run in one event only, will take place this weekend from January 23th to 26th.

Birel ART Racing Team 2020: the drivers to keep winning!

Birel ART Racing Team 2020: the drivers to keep winning! Read more

After its world crown in 2019 to celebrate the brand's 60 years of existence, the Birel ART Racing Team is getting ready for more success in 2020. International high-level competition remains the scene of the most spectacular sporting and technical confrontations between the main chassis manufacturers, and Birel ART intends to showcase its skill by aiming for the top places in the four categories in which it is involved.

LINE-UP: Confirmed drivers for the Kosmic Kart Racing Department

LINE-UP: Confirmed drivers for the Kosmic Kart Racing Department Read more

Confirmed drivers and new entries for the Kosmic Kart Racing Department, who in 2020 will get on track in the main international competitions of the OK and OKJ categories.

LINE-UP! Tony Kart Racing Team presents it's new drivers line-up for 2020

LINE-UP! Tony Kart Racing Team presents it's new drivers line-up for 2020 Read more

After defining the starting line up and the races calendar for the 2020 season of the Tony Kart Racing Team, the squad is ready to get on track for all the main international events of the 60 Mini, OKJ, OK and KZ /KZ2 classes. The Tony Kart Racing Team also presents the list of official drivers for the 2020-season.

Charles Leclerc by Lennox Racing: a great line-up for a great start

Charles Leclerc by Lennox Racing: a great line-up for a great start Read more

Two months after the announcement of the launch of the Charles Leclerc chassis range produced by the Birel ART factory, the sporting season for the Lennox Racing team, which officially represents the colours of Charles Leclerc in racing, takes shape with a line-up of 11 drivers from seven different nations. Youth and experience are both represented within this exciting new challenge.

Work in progress for the CRG Racing Team

Work in progress for the CRG Racing Team Read more

The 2020 drivers line-up will be presented in January together with the racing programmes, that will include the participation to all the FIA events and the main international meetings.

Opening of registrations to the first 2020 WSK events

Opening of registrations to the first 2020 WSK events Read more

Registration about to start for the WSK Champions Cup and the WSK Super Master Series that are scheduled to kick off the 15th karting season by WSK Promotion, in a month’s time. Online registration will be available from January 3rd, on the website wsk.it.

The new Exprit Racing Team is born! led by the World Champion Patrik Hajek!

The new Exprit Racing Team is born! led by the World Champion Patrik Hajek! Read more

Everything is ready now, in view of the 2020 season, for the debut of the structure by OTK Kart Group: the Exprit Racing Team, taking the Exprit chassis officially onto the track in the CIK-FIA and WSK competitions led by the World Champion Patrik Hajek.

Another successful year for Energy Corse

Another successful year for Energy Corse Read more

From victory at the Winter Cup at the beginning of the season to successes in the WSK throughout the year, including a new European Championship, the Energy Corse brand and its official team completed a series of victorious meetings at the international level in 2019. All these trophies won by the drivers in the Energy Corse colours are the result of meticulous work to offer competitive equipment to the drivers, recognised technical knowledge and high quality racing team staff.

Line-up Sodi Kart Racing Team for 2020 season

Line-up Sodi Kart Racing Team for 2020 season Read more

After a highly successful 2019 season – whose highlights included Emilien Denner’s victory at the FIA Karting International Super Cup, Bas Lammers winning the WSK Super Master Series championship, Anthony Abbasse’s victory in the Winter Cup and victory in Le Mans 24-hour race, Sodikart has opted to bolster its international ambitions and raise its profile on the world karting competition stage. 

WSK Promotion has choosen the technical partners for the karting season 2020

WSK Promotion has choosen the technical partners for the karting season 2020 Read more

Vega Tyres is chosen for class KZ2, OK Junior and Mini, whereas Bridgestone and Lecont for class OK. Panta will be the single supplier for fuel. The season is scheduled to start with the WSK Champions Cup, on the weekend of 26th January, in Adria.

The new WSK Promotion calendar for the 2020 season is now official

The new WSK Promotion calendar for the 2020 season is now official Read more

The official WSK Promotion Calendar of the 2020 karting season has been announced. The season begins in january with the KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini categories on all the major Italian circuits and in all the  events of WSK Euro Series. main event at Adria with the night event on july 26th.

WSK Final Cup: the Video Gallery from Adria.

WSK Final Cup: the Video Gallery from Adria. Read more

The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Final Cup in Adria. The complete footage of the Finals at the Adria Karting Raceway has been uploaded for you to watch. Simply click Play to watch the KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini category races.

Intense WSK Final Cup in the rain

Intense WSK Final Cup in the rain Read more

During the last 2019 appointment, at the Adria Karting Raceway, the drivers of the Kosmic Kart Racing Department show all their potential and tenacity under unpredictable conditions, fighting also against a bit of bad luck.

Hiltbrand Leads A Tony Kart Podium

Hiltbrand Leads A Tony Kart Podium Read more

In the WSK Final Cup run on the Adria Karting Raceway, Pedro Hiltbrand wins in the OK category ahead of Joseph Turney and Lorenzo Travisanutto. In OKJ, Nikita Bedrin ends on the second step of the podium.

Double Parolin podium in Mini and OK-Junior with Khavalkin and Kucharczyk

Double Parolin podium in Mini and OK-Junior with Khavalkin and Kucharczyk Read more

The WSK Final Cup, the last international event of the 2019 season, was marked by wet and cool weather on the Adria circuit, with a constantly slippery surface. The Parolin Racing Kart team were not lacking good performances with Rashid Al Dhaheri's pole position in 60 Mini and Anatoly Khavalkin's 2nd place, Tymoteusz Kucharczyk's 3rd place in OK-Junior and Hugo Sasse's excellent results in OK.

Final races at the WSK Final Cup of Adria (I)

Final races at the WSK Final Cup of Adria (I) Read more

Season finale with the WSK Final Cup: the winners are Lundberg (S – Luxor-TM KZ2), Hiltbrand  (E – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Matveev (RUS – Energy-TM 60Mini). The next event of WSK Promotion is scheduled next year on 20th january with the WSK Champions Cup.

Livestream of the WSK Final Cup at the Adria Karting Raceway

Livestream of the WSK Final Cup at the Adria Karting Raceway Read more

It is the end of a demanding and challenging season: the WSK Final Cup is the last event of the 14th kart racing season promoted by WSK. The venue of the race is Adria (Italy); 230 drivers are expected to take part in the event, all of them eager to give their best and to show their skills of promising and talented protagonists of Motorsport. Next weekend, from 14th to 17th November, the Adria Karting Raceway is welcoming the four categories, KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini, which are taking part in the single race test.

The video recap from the qualifying heats day at Adria (I)

The video recap from the qualifying heats day at Adria (I) Read more

Qualifying heats at the Adria Karting Raceway. After the rainy racing day of yesterday, 26 races more were held today and the recap of the qualifying phase is available for you to watch.

Qualifying heats at the WSK Final Cup in Adria (I)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Final Cup in Adria (I) Read more

At the WSK Final Cup in Adria, good qualifying for Travisanutto (I – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Luyet (CH – CRG-TM KZ2), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Matveev (RUS – Energy-TM 60 Mini). Grand Finale tomorrow with live streaming of the event from 9:30 a.m.

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FIA Karting World Champions to be decided at the Flying Finn Race
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FIA Karting World Champions to be decided at the Flying Finn Race

Some of the greatest talents in karting will compete in Finland this weekend for the 2019 FIA Karting World Championship in the OK and OK Junior categories. Organised by AKK, the Finnish ASN, the Flying Finn Race will take place at the PowerPark circuit at Alahärma near Kauhava. It will be the first time that the prestigious titles have been decided in Finland, a country with a rich history in what is a historic and important area of motorsport. 

Many of those competing will have dreams of making it from karting in Formula 1, following in the footsteps of Finnish heroes like Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen and Valtteri Bottas. Even top-level Finnish rally drivers Esapekka Lappi and Teemu Suninen honed their skills in international karting competition.

More than 200 drivers, among them some of motorsport’s most exciting young talents, will take part across the two classes this weekend, representing 44 countries and five different continents. Finland is by far the best represented nation at its home event, with almost 50 drivers entered.

 

OK: The champion defends his title

After his triumph at Kristianstad in Sweden one year ago, Italian driver Lorenzo Travisanutto returns to the Nordic region to defend his crown. Since that, the Kart Republic driver has also won this year’s FIA Karting European Championship title, which he secured at Le Mans in France in July.

Second to Travisanutto over the four-round European series and tipped to be among the leaders once more is his young compatriot Gabriele Mini, the Parolin driver who has impressed on his step up to senior level after finishing second in last year’s world championship in OK Junior. The favourites also include a pair of British talents, Dexter Patterson and Taylor Barnard, driving Kart Republic equipment under the patronage of the Sauber Junior Team and Rosberg Racing Academy respectively.

The top 10 on the entry list, based on the final standings of the European Championship, also includes two Finnish drivers, Juho Valtanen and Nikolas Pirttilahti. Valtanen (of the local Kohtala Sports team) is looking to improve upon his third-place finish in the same event in Britain two years ago, having won another Finnish national title this season. Pirttilahti – a team-mate of Travisanutto – will hope to continue his strong debut season in the OK class. In all, there are 21 drivers from Finland set to compete in OK.

- Our goal is to get brighter medal this time, after bronze in 2017. It’s very possible, if everything goes well and we have a problem-free weekend. So far everything has gone well. In the rehearsal race weekend, we were quick and got good test kilometres. We know for sure that we have a good package. The track is very cool: It’s very quick and different compared to many others. I personally like it a lot. There will be many quick drivers for sure: I would guess that the top 10 from the European Championship will also be quick here, Valtanen says.

Other names to look out for include Pedro Hiltbrand, the 2016 champion, the Red Bull junior driver Harry Thompson and Sebastian Montoya, the son of grand prix winner Juan-Pablo.

 

OK Junior: Taponen takes on Amand and the rest

Having clinched the FIA European Karting Championship title at Le Mans, Franco-Finnish driver Marcus Amand (born in Oulu) will bid for another major triumph on his other home soil. His chances looking good, driving for the same VDK Racing squad that won the title in 2018 with Victor Bernier and 2016 with Victor Martins.

Tuukka Taponen is one of those most likely to stop him. The Kohtala Sports driver won the first round of the European series in Angerville in April and finished fourth overall, as well as claiming the Finnish OK Junior crown. He leads a total of 28 drivers flying the flag of Finland in OK Junior: almost a quarter of the field.

- The rehearsal race weekend showed that the speed is there. Our aim is set high. I have driven here in Alahärmä a lot when I was younger and of course now before this weekend, so I have done plenty of laps here, Taponen says.

Another favourite is the Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, runner-up in the European champion, driving for Rosberg Racing Academy and already on the books of the Formula 1 champions Mercedes as a junior driver. The Dutch driver Thomas Ten Brinke was third after Le Mans, leading the charge for Ricky Flynn Motorsport.

 

Amusement Park closing festival - The Grande Finale

In addition to the World Championship sports, on Saturday the PowerPark will have an astonishing park closing festival with fireworks and amazing evening party with some of the hottest Finnish artists. And there is even more entertainment on Sunday before the finals as The Finnish Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Midnight Hawks, will make a spectacular display in the sky to celebrate the finals.

Schedule

Friday 6 September
08:00 - 16:35 Free Practice
16:45 - 18:40 Qualifying Practice

Saturday 7 September
08:00 - 09:40 Warm-up
09:45 - 18:20 Qualifying Heats

Sunday 8 September
08:00 - 09:40 Warm-up
09:45 - 13:40 Qualifying Heats
15:05 - 17:00 Finals

Entries

Please find the OK entries here
Please find the OKJ enries here

 

Finnish FIA Karting World Championship Medalists

2017 Juho Valtanen, bronze
2009 Aaro Vainio, silver
2000 Heikki Kovalainen, bronze
1995 Kimmo Liimatainen, bronze
1993 Risto Virtanen, bronze

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