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.  
The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master...

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

A total of 552 different drivers characterized the 16th edition of the championship held in 2025. The Champions are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Van Langendock (OK), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Palacio (OK-NJ), Perico...
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport continued to enable frontrunners in both OK and Mini categories to fulfil their potential in the last round of the WSK Super Master Series at Viterbo, despite constantly changing...
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 in Viterbo are: Perico (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Palacio (OK-NJ), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Van Langendock (OK virtual champion) and Van Walstijn (KZ2).

Livetiming and results: WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F)

Livetiming and results: WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F) Read more

The second round of WSK Euro Series is underway at the circuit of Angerville (France) with drivers of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini on track. The circuit is quite challenging and weather is mixed, drivers and engineers have therefore to challenge each other on temperatures that are not spring-like yet, despite the sun shining until the end of qualifying today.

Green lights in Angerville on the new WSK challenge

Green lights in Angerville on the new WSK challenge Read more

WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F): the quickest are Patterson (GB - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Marenghi (I – TONY KART-TM 60mini). Live-streaming on Sunday, April 28th.

Second round of the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F)

Second round of the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F) Read more

The second round of WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F). The challenge among the leaders of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini will be on from April 25th to 28th. Appointment with the WSK live streaming on Sunday 28th.

WSK Euro Series, rd. 1: the Video Gallery from Sarno

WSK Euro Series, rd. 1: the Video Gallery from Sarno Read more

The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Euro Series - opening event in Sarno. The complete footage of the Finals at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli have been uploaded for you to watch.

Alex Powell Racing 2019 - Speed, consistency and a podium at the foot of Vesuvius

Alex Powell Racing 2019 - Speed, consistency and a podium at the foot of Vesuvius Read more

The kart racer Alex Powell has just started a new challenge in the 2019 season with the WSK Euro Series. More international than ever, this competition started on March 29th to 31st at the Sarno circuit in Italy with another great performance from the young Jamaican hopeful in the 60 Mini Category. After a magnificent pole position, consistent and effective progress in the Qualifying Heats and Prefinal, Alex demonstrated all his fighting spirit and ended up mounting the second step of the podium at the foot of the famous volcano in the Naples region. The work done with the Energy Corse team has paid off again.

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series Read more

A great first round of the WSK continental series for the Engine Division of the OTK Kart Group, monopolizing the whole podium of the "Junior" category with the DJT engine.

WSK Euro Series - provisional standings after the 1st round in Sarno (I)

WSK Euro Series - provisional standings after the 1st round in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Super Master Series heading to Angerville (F) on April 28th with the new leaders: Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini). Puhakka (FIN - Tony Kart-Vortex) to defend the lead in KZ2 at Lonato on June 23rd.

Parolin Racing Kart - Valiant performances at WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Parolin Racing Kart - Valiant performances at WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

Despite all their talent and constantly competitive equipment, the Parolin Racing team drivers have not been able to achieve results that matched up to their expectations during the first event of the WSK Euro Series at Sarno. The intensity of the races that took place at the foot of Vesuvius this weekend was accompanied by various setbacks that sometimes weighed heavily in the results. However, there were good performances to the credit of the Parolin drivers.

Birel ART - Coluccio returns to the podium in OK

Birel ART - Coluccio returns to the podium in OK Read more

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at Sarno was marked by a reinforcement of the official Birel ART training in KZ2, rewarded by the presence of three drivers in the top 10 overall. In OK, Luigi Coluccio completed a very nice meeting by taking a 2nd position in the Final as well as the Championship.

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team Read more

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team, with the victories of Puhakka (KZ2) and Bedrin (OKJ). The Tony Kart Racer 401R is also in the first position in the senior class with Beganovic of the Ward Racing team.

Troubled final in Sarno for Alex Irlando

Troubled final in Sarno for Alex Irlando Read more

On occasion of the first round of the WSK Euro Series, Alex Irlando makes a huge step forward with his BirelART-TM. Constantly on top from Friday, Alex Irlando couldn’t take home the big prize in Sarno because of a not perfect set-up with new tyres on Sunday afternoon.

Sodi Racing Team - Neapolitan double podium at the opening of the WSK Euro Series

Sodi Racing Team - Neapolitan double podium at the opening of the WSK Euro Series Read more

A week after Bas Lammers' crowning in the WSK Super Master Series, Sodi drivers once again shone on the Sarno circuit for the first round of the WSK Euro Series. Bas Lammers and Anthony Abbasse confirmed the performance of the French chassis by both mounting the Final podium after tough battles. With four Sodi in the top 10, the French brand achieved the best team score.

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - rd.1 in Sarno (SA)

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - rd.1 in Sarno (SA) Read more

The first winners in WSK Euro Series in Sarno (SA): Puhakka (FIN – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini) heading to the next round of Angerville (F) as leaders on april 28th.

Livestreaming WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli

Livestreaming WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli Read more

The presence of WSK cameras will capture all the racing action on the closing day, Sunday, March 31st. The appointment with the live-streaming of Prefinals and Finals of all categories will begin at 10:00. All drivers already started to challenge each other in qualifying practice and heats to secure a place for the decisive races on Sunday.

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno (I)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno (I) Read more

New names to the fore hunting for the win in the opener of WSK Euro Series: in Sarno (SA), Pole Positions to Camplese (I – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Van T’Hoff (NL – Exprit-TM OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Al Azhari (ARE – Parolin-TM 60 Mini).

The first round of the WSK Euro Series has started in Sarno (I)

The first round of the WSK Euro Series has started in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series kicking off from Sarno (I) with qualifying practice. on top Camplese (I – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Patterson (KR-IAME OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Powell (JA – Energy-TM 60mini).

Livetiming and results WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli

Livetiming and results WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli Read more

The International Circuit Napoli is about to stage an important comeback: WSK Euro Series, organized by WSK Promotion, will be back in this season for four rounds. The opener will take place in Sarno this weekend, just one week after the end of WSK Super Master Series on the same track. International Karting will stay on the Circuit Napoli from Friday, March 29th to Sunday, March 31st for the first of the series four rounds that will visit Italy and France.

Alex Irlando doubles his effort in Sarno

Alex Irlando doubles his effort in Sarno Read more

Alex Irlando returns to the Circuito Internazionale Napoli to get past the disappointment of the last Super Master Series event.

The three Italian rounds of WSK Euro Series granted the title of Italian Championship for categories OK and OK-Junior

The three Italian rounds of WSK Euro Series granted the title of Italian Championship for categories OK and OK-Junior Read more

Regarding season 2019, ACI Sport's Sporting Commission decided that the Italian Championship of the two International categories OK and OK-Junior will take place during the three Italian rounds of WSK Euro Series organized by WSK Promotion.

WSK Euro Series at the starting blocks in Sarno (I)

WSK Euro Series at the starting blocks in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series will be valid as Italian OK and OKJ Championship. Drivers on track from March 28th to 31st competing for categories KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini.

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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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