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

WSK Euro Series Viterbo: 100% Sodi...

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

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

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

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for...

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

The WSK Super Master Series is ready for its third round

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

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first...

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

The WSK Euro Series crowned its first winners

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

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

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

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

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

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series...

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

All the finalists of the WSK Euro Series in Viterbo

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

The sun comes out only for the first...

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

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

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

The pole positions of the WSK Euro...

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

The pole positions of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

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

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

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

Lenovo Kalì Kart heads to Viterbo for...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic...

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

More successes in WSK for Kart Republic in Sarno

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

A strong presence at the forefront for...

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

A strong presence at the forefront for Modena Kart

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

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

The CRG Racing line chassis 2026

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

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins...

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

Parolin Motorsport celebrates Sarno wins for Hoogendoorn and Burgess

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

Sodikart confirms its supremacy at...

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

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

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

The first round of the WSK Euro Series...

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

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

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

The second round of the WSK Super Master...

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

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

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

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

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

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

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

Opening of registrations to the WSK Final Cup

Opening of registrations to the WSK Final Cup Read more

WSK Promotion opens the registrations for the WSK Final Cup, the closing event of the year 2019, scheduled in the weekend from november 14th to 17th. At the Adria Karting Raceway, the racing categories will be KZ2, OK, OKJ and 60 Mini. Online entry forms are available on the official website wsk.it.

Wave of success for Parolin at Lonato, with a double podium in 60 Mini

Wave of success for Parolin at Lonato, with a double podium in 60 Mini Read more

The WSK Open Cup organised at the South Garda Karting circuit started well for the Italian brand Parolin. Its chassis for the Mini classes remains the current benchmark and a look at the result of the 60 Mini Final is enough to be convinced. Almost 40% of the finalists were equipped with a Parolin, half of them in the top 10. The two members of the Parolin Racing Kart team, Rashid Al Dhaheri and Anatoly Khavalkin, made it to the Final podium.

Turney on the podium at First appointment of the WSK Open, good races for Hiltbrand and Travisnutto on Tony Kart

Turney on the podium at First appointment of the WSK Open, good races for Hiltbrand and Travisnutto on Tony Kart Read more

Joseph Turney conquers the third place in the first appointment of the WSK Open Cup, where the Tony kart Racing Team is present with a new line-up. At the South Garda Karting in Lonato, the Tony Kart Racing Team drivers are among the protagonists of the exciting first round of the WSK Open Cup. After the free practices raced on wet, the Tony Kart-Vortex duo is at the top also under the sun in the last two days.

Final races at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

Final races at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

After hard-fought finals at the 1st round of the WSK Open Cup at Lonato (I), KZ2 victory goes to Palomba (I-Birelart-TM). Barnard (GB-KR-IAME OK), Antonelli (I-KR-IAME OKJ) and Tsolov (BG-Parolin-TM 60 Mini) gain the first round. The closing round is scheduled in Castelletto (I), on November 10th.

Livestream: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

Livestream: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

The race for the victory gets underway this weekend at South Garda Karting, Lonato (near Brescia), with the number of entrants climbing to 280 drivers with drivers hitting the track for free practice from today in the KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini Categories.

Qualifying heats day at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato

Qualifying heats day at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato Read more

In the 1st round of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I), Palomba (TM KZ2), Smal (RUS-Tony Kart-Vortex OK) and Antonelli (I - KR-IAME OKJ) Are in pole for the final day. Tomorrow, after the last 60mini heats, prefinals and finals will be streamed.

Timing practice and first heats at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

Timing practice and first heats at the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

The WSK Open Cup is underway at South Garda Karting, Lonato. On pole position is Pollini (I - Formula K-TM KZ2), Smal (RUS - Tonykart-Vortex OK), Antonelli (I - KR-IAME OKJ) and Tsolov (BG – Parolin-TM 60 Mini) Event Streamed Live On Sunday 27th.

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

Results: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

The race for the victory gets underway this weekend at South Garda Karting, Lonato (near Brescia), with the number of entrants climbing to 280 drivers with drivers hitting the track for free practice from today in the KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini Categories.

Live timing: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

Live timing: Round 1 of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

The race for the victory gets underway this weekend at South Garda Karting, Lonato (near Brescia), with the number of entrants climbing to 280 drivers with drivers hitting the track for free practice from today in the KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini Categories.

The WSK Open Cup opens the season finale

The WSK Open Cup opens the season finale Read more

At the South Garda Karting, the Tony Kart Racing Team is lining up many newcomers to face the last races of the year in view of 2020. 

Back on track for the WSK Open Cup

Back on track for the WSK Open Cup Read more

The international appointments for the Kosmic Kart Racing Department start again, getting back on track this weekend at the South Garda Karting for the first round of the WSK Open Cup.

First round of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I)

First round of the WSK Open Cup in Lonato (I) Read more

The WSK open cup starts the final part of the season: from the 24th to the 27th of October, 250 drivers will race at Lonato in the first of 2 rounds in the KZ2, OK, OKJ and 60 Mini categories.

WSK Promotion announces its calendar for 2020 season

WSK Promotion announces its calendar for 2020 season Read more

The WSK Calendar for 2020 is ready. A programme of 12 International Karting Events is ready to be raced across the most prestigious Italian circuits from the start of the calendar year in January going through to november. And the WSK night race is back again to be held under lights during the Italian summer at Adria. 

Entries are now open for the WSK Open Cup

Entries are now open for the WSK Open Cup Read more

Entries are now open for the WSK Open Cup, which will be the first of two weekends for the 2019 series held on the 27th of October at Lonato and then on the 10th of November at Castelletto di Branduzzo. The official registration procedure is now open on the official site.

Condolences for Anthoine Hubert

Condolences for Anthoine Hubert Read more

The WSK circus remembers Anthoine Hubert with great affection today. The French driver has been the protagonist of karting races before becoming one of the strongest promises of Motorsport. The tragedy happened today in the FIA Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps made all WSK Promotion staff sad, as they got to know the young driver from Lyon at the beginnings of his career. 

Adria: Sensational victory in OK and the title in Mini

Adria: Sensational victory in OK and the title in Mini Read more

The 2019 WSK Euro Series ended on 30th June at the Adria Karting Raceway with a semi-nocturnal event marked by very hot weather. The overwhelming competitiveness of Parolin Racing Kart since the beginning of the season was rewarded with the win for Rashid Al Dhaheri overall in 60 Mini, while Gabriele Minì achieved a remarkable race in OK and dominated the Final stages of the competition.

Travisanutto (OK), Antonelli (OKJ) and Al Dhaheri (60Mini), together with Ardigò (KZ2) are the winners of the 2019 WSK Euro Series

Travisanutto (OK), Antonelli (OKJ) and Al Dhaheri (60Mini), together with Ardigò (KZ2) are the winners of the 2019 WSK Euro Series Read more

Chequered Flag on WSK Euro Series 2019 that celebrated the winners Travisanutto (I – KR-IAME) in OK, Antonelli (I – KR-IAME) in OK Junior and Al Dhaheri (ARE – Parolin-TM) in 60 Mini in Adria (I). Great sprints to the line of the final standings in the night at the Adria Karting Raceway.

WSK Euro Series Final top five for Alex Powell

WSK Euro Series Final top five for Alex Powell Read more

Used to podiums at the biggest international events, Alex Powell did not have the opportunity to realise his ambitions as he would have liked during the fourth and final round of the WSK Euro Series at Adria. Disappointed in a Qualifying Heat, the young Jamaican kart racer fought to climb back to 7th place in the 60 Mini category.

Final races at the 4th round - Night Event of the WSK Euro Series in Adria (I)

Final races at the 4th round - Night Event of the WSK Euro Series in Adria (I) Read more

Grand Finale of WSK Euro Series in Adria (I): Antonelli (I – KR-IAME) wins the race and title in OKJ. The OK Final goes to Minì (I – Parolin-TM), but the series to Travisanutto (I – KR-IAME), in 60 Mini Matveev (Energy-TM) wins the race and Al Dhaheri (ARE – Parolin-TM) the classification.

Livestream of the WSK Euro Series Night Event at the Adria Karting Raceway

Livestream of the WSK Euro Series Night Event at the Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The International karting night got underway. This is the final moment for the classification that, thanks to the powerful floodlights of the Adria Karting Raceway, will get the final battles of WSK Euro Series literally under the spotlight. A total of 160 drivers from 37 different countries will be present for this race.

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
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2018 VORTEX triumphs

The 2018 season will be remembered for the World Title in KZ. Besides the World Championship in the master class, other two great successes stand out, the one in the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup and the CIK-FIA European Championship in OKJ.

OKJ – DDJ ENGINE
The presence of the DDJ in the cadet class has been important throughout the whole season and in the CIK-FIA European Championship, a driver powered by Vortex conquered the Title. The future European Champion, Paul Aron (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), made his début on the International Circuit of Naples (Italy) with a brilliant success, continuing his climb to the continental Title centering another victory, on the occasion of the third round, in Ampfing (Germany). The consecration for DDJ and Aron was in France, with a great performance that allowed the young Estonian to conquer the prestigious title. In addition to the victory in the European Championship, the DDJ engines reached the upper positions of the rankings in each round and they have been actually chosen by the 36% (average value on the four tests) of drivers. Besides Aron, other drivers brilliantly stood out throughout the European Championship, stepping onto the podium, such as Askey (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), Griggs (Lennox Racing Team) and Smal (Ward Racing), without forgetting the pole positions conquered by Bedrin (Tony Kart Racing Team) in Essay and by the already mentioned Smal at PFI. On the occasion of the World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), even though they did not manage to reach the podium due to some unlucky events, the Vortex drivers showed the DDJ engines’ potential. The best lap obtained in the Final by Smal proved this and the trust of teams and drivers placed in Vortex engines reached an important result, with the 42% of DDJ engines at the beginning of the event. The great season was completed by the victories achieved in other important International events, such as the WSK Series. At the beginning of the season, Aron won two prestigious one-shot races, the WSK Championsh Cup (Adria Karting Raceway) and the Winter Cup (South Garda Karting). Still in the WSK series, during the Open series in the South Garda appointment, the podium was completely Vortex with Smal, Ten Brinke and Bedrin, ending the race in this order.

OK – DDS ENGINE
In the OK category, the DDS engines obtained good results with Stanek, who opened the CIK-FIA Europena Championship winning the Title on the Neaples Circuit (Italy). On the European championship, Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team) and Thompson (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) reached the second step of the podium in England and France, respectively. With the second place in France, Essay, Thompson also obtained the second place in the overall rating of the European Championship. Just a few of unlucky circumstances prevented the drivers powered by Vortex to stand out also in the CIK-FIA World Championship in Kristianstad (Sweden), which however recorded the amazing record of DDS engines at the start, with the 49% of drivers branded Vortex. In the WSK series, Nielsen (Schumacher Racing Team) won the Champions Cup race-event at Adria and reached the second position in the WSK Super Master, obtaining three victories.

KZ2 – RKZ ENGINE
The 2018 season ends with a fantastic result, the third World Title within the whole Vortex history, won in the shifter category. The incredible victory of RKZ arrived with Hajek (Kosmic Kart Racing Dep.) on the Belgian circuit in Genk in a successful weekend fot the Vortex engines. Besides the World Championship, the RKZ won the CIK-FIA International KZ2 Super Cup with Viganò (Tony kart Racing Team), conquering also the third step of the podium with Vidales (Tony Kart Racing Team). In the European Championship, Ardigò (Tony Kart Racing Team) centered the third position in the opening race in Salbris (France), fighting for the Title until the end. Ardigò obtained also the first victories of the season, with the WSK Super Master Title (3 partial victories) and the victory at the enf of the season in the Macao Grand Prix of KZ.

ACADEMY TROPHY
Also this year, Vortex (DDJ engines) was supplier, together with Exprit (chassis) of the Academy CIK-FIA Trophy. The CIK-FIA Trophy, reserved for young emerging drivers, with the single supply system, proved to be a technical and organizational success, thanks also to the incredible work carried out on the tracks and in the factory by Vortex technicians.

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