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.  

Timing practice at the WSK Euro Series - Night Event 4th round in Adria (I)

Timing practice at the WSK Euro Series - Night Event 4th round in Adria (I) Read more

Qualifying practice at WSK Euro Series Night Event: the quickest are Minì (I – Parolin-TM OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Kutskov (RUS – Energy-TM 60mini) ahead of qualifying heats in the season’s closer. Live streaming on Saturday 29TH

Final round of the WSK Euro Series in Adria (I)

Final round of the WSK Euro Series in Adria (I) Read more

Overnight Final Event in Adria for WSK Euro Series: The provisional leaders are Travisanutto (I – KR-IAME OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini) among the 180 entered drivers. Finish line on the Acisport OK and OKJ Italian Championship. Live streaming on Saturday night, June 29th.

Tony Kart is WSK Euro Series KZ2 Champion

Tony Kart is WSK Euro Series KZ2 Champion Read more

Marco Ardigò conquers victory and WSK Euro Series Title, proving the supremacy shown by Tony Kart during the KZ2 Championship. Simo Puhakka, winner of the 1st round, is second in the whole championship, while Nikita Bedrin springs forward to the third place of the OKJ rating.

Kremers close to victory at Lonato

Kremers close to victory at Lonato Read more

Birel ART Racing showed very convincing performance levels at the Lonato circuit in the WSK Euro Series, both in KZ2 with Marijn Kremers and Riccardo Longhi, as well as in OK with Luigi Coluccio and OK-Junior with Rafael Camara. Kremers was able to shine up until the end of the Final with a superb 2nd place that earned him a 3rd place finish in the WSK Euro Series.

Good race for Dante and Maranello Kart at the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

Good race for Dante and Maranello Kart  at the WSK Euro Series in Lonato Read more

Massimo Dante, Maranello Kart and team SG Race displayed a great level in the hard-fought WSK Euro Series in Lonato claiming a good P12.

Final victory of Ardigò in KZ2 - the provisional standings of OK, OKJ and 60 Mini after the 3rd round in Lonato (I)

Final victory of Ardigò in KZ2 - the provisional standings of OK, OKJ and 60 Mini after the 3rd round in Lonato (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series crowned Ardigò (I – Tony Kart-Vortex) as the winner of KZ2 in Lonato (I). The sprint to the finish in Adria (i) is getting ready for Travisanutto (I – KR-IAME OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini).

Alex Irlando grabs another top ten score

Alex Irlando grabs another top ten score Read more

Alex Irlando takes home another 10th in the WSK Euro Series, but now for him it’s time to back at school to finish his exams…

Podiums and performances in adversity for Alex Powell

Podiums and performances in adversity for Alex Powell Read more

A member of the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme, Alex Powell is continuing his brilliant career in the 60 Mini category. After two new podiums including a victory, the young Jamaican kart racer has positioned himself among the contenders for the Italian Championship with the Energy Corse team.

Final day at the third round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

Final day at the third round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato Read more

Ardigò (I – Tony Kart-Vortex) is again the king of KZ2 at WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I). The other winners, Patterson (GB – KR-IAME OK), Lindblad (GB – Exprit-TM OKJ) and Dedecker (B - Parolin-TM 60 Mini) will have to face the closing challenge in their categories in Adria from June 26th to 29th.

Positive weekend for Paolo de Conto in KZ2 at the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

Positive weekend for Paolo de Conto in KZ2 at the WSK Euro Series in Lonato Read more

The Italian driver made a great work with his new engine tuner (Tec-Sav) in view of the World Championship, collecting a lot of data and showing great performances.

Livestream of the Third round in WSK Euro Series at Lonato (I)

Livestream of the Third round in WSK Euro Series at Lonato (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series all set for a great weekend in Lonato (I): the penultimate round of categories OK, OKJ and 60 Mini and closer for KZ2 to take place from june 20th to 23rd.This event is valid as the 2nd round of ACI Sport Italian OK and OKJ Ch’ship. Live streaming on Sunday 23rd.

Qualifying heats day at the third round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I)

Qualifying heats day at the third round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I) Read more

Qualifying heats of WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I): Puhakka (FIN – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Patterson (GB – KR-IAME OK), Wharton (AUS – FA Kart OKJ) and Dedecker (B - Parolin-TM 60 Mini) on top. 

First qualifying day at the WSK Euro Series - Rd. 3 in Lonato (I)

First qualifying day at the WSK Euro Series - Rd. 3 in Lonato (I) Read more

Surprising results in qualifying at WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I): quickest times to Puhakka (FIN – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Patterson (GB – KR-IAME OK), Ugochuckwu (USA – FA KART OKJ) and Tsolov (BG - Parolin-TM 60 Mini).

Livetiming and results of the Third round in WSK Euro Series at Lonato (I)

Livetiming and results of the Third round in WSK Euro Series at Lonato (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series all set for a great weekend in Lonato (I): the penultimate round of categories OK, OKJ and 60 Mini and closer for KZ2 to take place from june 20th to 23rd.This event is valid as the 2nd round of ACI Sport Italian OK and OKJ Ch’ship. Live streaming on Sunday 23rd.

Tough luck for Maranello Kart and Federer at the European Championship in Sarno

Tough luck for Maranello Kart and Federer at the European Championship in Sarno Read more

Fabian Federer had to retire from the Final of the KZ2 European Championship after hitting several technical problems connected to the very high temperatures. The next round on track for Maranello Kart is WSK Euro Series in Lonato next June 23rd.

Over 310 entries to the third round of the WSK Euro Series at Lonato (I)

Over 310 entries to the third round of the WSK Euro Series at Lonato (I) Read more

Over 310 drivers in the entry list of WSK Euro Series, penultimate appointment, that will get underway from June 20th to 23rd for categories KZ2, OK, OKJ and 60 Mini in Lonato (I). Live streaming feed will be available on Sunday.

Third round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I)

Third round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series all set for a great weekend in Lonato (I): the penultimate round of categories OK, OKJ and 60 Mini and closer for KZ2 to take place from june 20th to 23rd.This event is valid as the 2nd round of ACI Sport Italian OK and OKJ Ch’ship. Live streaming on Sunday 23rd.

One win and two more top six results for Alex Powell

One win and two more top six results for Alex Powell Read more

Alex Powell's last two races in Italy and France have further proved that the young and talented Jamaican kart racer remains one of the top drivers in the 60 Mini category. In mid-April at Lonato, Italy, Alex finished 5th in the prestigious Andrea Margutti Trophy. Two weeks later, the driver from the Energy Corse team scored significant points at the WSK Euro Series in France at Angerville, near Paris, thanks to a 2nd place in the Prefinal and a 6th in the Final. Between these two events, Alex went to Florida, to the Homestead circuit in South Miami, where he won brilliantly in Mini Swift.

WSK Euro Series - new provisional standings after the 2nd round in Angerville (F)

WSK Euro Series - new provisional standings after the 2nd round in Angerville (F) Read more

Travisanutto (I – KR-IAME OK), De Haan (NL – Energy-TM OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini) on top at halfway through the WSK Euro Series' Campaign after round 2 in Angerville (F). on June 23RD in Lonato (I), the 3rd round will be the closer of KZ2, that is currently led by Puhakka (FIN - TONY-VORTEX).

Al Dhaheri returns to WSK Euro Series with 2nd at Angerville

Al Dhaheri returns to WSK Euro Series with 2nd at Angerville Read more

On their first expedition out of Italy this season, the 60 Mini drivers discovered the French circuit of Angerville at the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Again well represented in the 8-12 age group, the Parolin chassis again demonstrated outstanding performance as the weather complicated the grip of the track. Al Dhaheri was on the podium in 2nd and Al Azhari finished 4th. Gabriele Mini' did not have an easy weekend in OK, but he managed to maintain his position in the WSK Euro Series standings.

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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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