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.
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!
Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic...

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

Four victories for the Kart Republic chassis at Franciacorta!

The first of the three WSK Final Cup events ended on an extremely positive note for Kart Republic factory equipment and the teams that use it: 12 podiums including four victories, two triple wins and...
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta
Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple...

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin drivers deliver in multiple categories at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport began the 2025 WSK Final Cup with a weekend of strong performances and outright speed at Franciacorta. The team featured prominently across the Mini U10, OK-Junior and OK...
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca
Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup...

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

Birel Art wins KZ2 at the WSK Final Cup with Cristian Bertuca

The first round of the 2025 WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta confirmed Birel ART's strength across all categories. Cristian Bertuca won in KZ2, while the young Junior and Mini drivers also put in...
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the...

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The winners of the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

The finals of the first of the three events of the WSK Final Cup were won by Godschalk (MINI U10), Gorun (MINI Gr.3), Marchesi (OK-N), Palacio (OK-NJ), Baglin (OKJ), Pesl (OK) and Bertuca...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Final Cup Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup
All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final...

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

All set in Franciacorta for the final stages of the first round of the WSK Final Cup

After the heats, the best places are held by Denner (KZ2), Pesl (OK), Baglin (OKJ), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Perico (MINI Gr.3), Stasionis (OK-NJ) and Rossi...
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta
Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an...

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Qualifying practice kick off an excellent WSK Final Cup in Franciacorta

Pole positions were claimed by Pezzucchi (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Kralev (MINI U10), Devin (MINI Gr.3), Ociepa (KN-NJ) and Donanzan (OK-N). Qualifying heats will follow shortly. Prefinals...
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final...

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2025 WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The opening round runs from October 21st to 26th at the Franciacorta Karting Track with over 380 drivers. Entry lists are almost full in all categories, with a large turnout in the junior categories,...
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final
The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

The CRG Racing Team set for WSK Final

Engines are roaring to life at the Franciacorta circuit in Italy for Round 1 of the WSK Final, the international meeting that, as tradition dictates, closes the karting season. There will be three...
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final
The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut...

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

The Lenovo Kalì Kart Team ready to debut at the WSK Final

This week, from October 22 to 26 at the Franciacorta track, Round 1 of the WSK Final Series is scheduled to take place. For the official Kalì Kart team, it will be the first race featuring the new...
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education
WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership...

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

WSK Promotion announces its partnership with A’ksent Suisse Global Education

On the occasion of the WSK Final Cup at the Franciacorta Karting Track, scheduled from October 23 to 26, the new collaboration between WSK Promotion and A’ksent Suisse Global Education will be...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...
WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

WSK Promotion announces a prestigious partnership with Vulcain, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking...

Vulcain has been named the official partner of the WSK Final Cup and will present a timepiece to the winners in all categories.
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025
The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK...

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

The season’s Grand Finale is at the WSK Final Cup 2025

Great presence with over 360 drivers when ten days are left ahead of the first round in Franciacorta. The maximum number of drivers per category has been revised.     
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion
The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK...

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

The karting 2026 calendar by WSK Promotion

WSK Promotion annunces the calendar for the karting WSK events of 2026.

Tony Kart Racing Team with 16 drivers at the last act of the WSK Super Master Series

Tony Kart Racing Team with 16 drivers at the last act of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

At Sarno, for the WSK Super Master Series fourth round and season finale, Tony Kart Racing Team arrives with title chances in OKJ with Nikita Bedrin.

A Father's Day in "Formula 1 style" at the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno (I)

A Father's Day in "Formula 1 style" at the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno (I) Read more

Fathers and sons in the WSK Paddock in Sarno (I) on Father’s Day. Special dads working on March 19th too, to prepare the closer of WSK Super Master Series. Formula 1 dads will be back as teenagers reliving their karting days to prepare their sons at best. 

Fourth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno (I)

Fourth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno (I) Read more

The chequered flag on WSK Super Master Series 2019 in Sarno (I) from March 21st to 24th. The fourth and final round open to categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini to be joined by KZ2.

WSK Super Master Series, rd. 3: the Video Gallery from La Conca

WSK Super Master Series, rd. 3: the Video Gallery from La Conca Read more

The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Super Master Series round 3 in Muro Leccese. The complete footage of the Finals at the La Conca World Circuit have been uploaded for you to watch.  Simply click Play to watch the OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini category races.
 

Switches on top of WSK Super Master Series classifications, after the 3rd round in Muro Leccese (I)

Switches on top of WSK Super Master Series classifications, after the 3rd round in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Switches on top of WSK Super Master Series classifications. Patterson (GB – KR-IAME OK), Eyckmans (B – PAROLIN-TM 60 MINI) and Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) leading the charts after the round in Muro Leccese (LE). KZ2 to join the closer on March 24th in Sarno with Lammers (NL – SODI-TM) on top.

Excellent performances for Vortex on the third round of WSK Super Master Series

Excellent performances for Vortex on the third round of WSK Super Master Series Read more

In Muro Leccese, Vortex conquers two steps of the podium in OKJ in a weekend full of high-level performances

Another victory with panache for Alex Powell

Another victory with panache for Alex Powell Read more

Alex Powell is continuing his success in karting. Two weeks after mounting the top step of the podium at the Winter Cup in Lonato, the young Jamaican repeated his success at the third round of the WSK Super Master Series in Southern Italy. On the way the Energy Corse team driver completed a convincing recovery from 8th place, demonstrating once again all his determination in a very competitive 60 Mini category!

Bedrin takes podium position at La Conca for Tony Kart Racing Team

Bedrin takes podium position at La Conca for Tony Kart Racing Team Read more

Nikita Bedrin continued showing a great pace at the International Circuit La Conca and took his maiden podium of 2019 during the third round of WSK Super Master Series.

Alex Irlando makes his bones in OK at La Conca

Alex Irlando makes his bones in OK at La Conca Read more

On his homesoil Alex Irlando challenges a strong field in OK and takes home a 12th, proving, once again, to be a complete driver. Back at home, back with direct drive karts: the WSK Super Master Series weekend held at Kartodromo La Conca has been a positive one for Alex Irlando.

Superb OK win in the rubber at Muro Leccese

Superb OK win in the rubber at Muro Leccese Read more

The third event of the WSK Super Master Series took place at La Conca in very strong grip conditions. Parolin chassis demonstrated their exceptional versatility by enabling their drivers to achieve top results at all levels. The success of Parolin was magnificently highlighted by the remarkable victory by Gabriele Mini in the prestigious OK category.

Antonelli impresses with Rosberg Racing Academy

Antonelli impresses with Rosberg Racing Academy Read more

The progress of the young drivers of the Rosberg Racing Academy is confirmed at every race. As well as ensuring the ideal preparation for the upcoming FIA Karting European Championship, the performance and victory were there. At the third round of the WSK Super Master Series in Muro Leccese (Southern Italy), Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved another great success in OK-Junior with his KR-IAME in Ravenol branding. In OK, Taylor Barnard remains a regular in the top five ...

Podium Pedro Hiltbrand in WSK Super Master Series La Conca! Bad luck for Haverkort and Bortoleto!

Podium Pedro Hiltbrand in WSK Super Master Series La Conca! Bad luck for Haverkort and Bortoleto! Read more

Nice trial for Pedro Hiltbrand at the WSK Super Master Series’ 3rd meeting on the La Conca circuit in Muro Leccese, where he was among the major protagonists of the OK category until reaching the podium with a nice 3rd place.

Final races at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I)

Final races at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Victory to Minì (I – Parolin-TM OK), Antonelli (I – KR-IAME OKJ) and Powell (JA – Energy-TM 60 Mini) in the third round of WSK Super Master Series in Muro Leccese (I). The next and closing round to take place in Sarno (I) from March 21st to 24th.

LIVESTREAMING Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series, International Circuit La Conca in Muro Leccese on Sunday LIVE

LIVESTREAMING Round 3 of the WSK Super Master Series, International Circuit La Conca in Muro Leccese on Sunday LIVE Read more

The wait is mounting for the Live streaming scheduled for Sunday, March 10th. Following the final day of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series on Sunday LIVE! March 10th is going to be quite exciting and Prefinals and Finals will be entirely available through live streaming starting from local 10:30.

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I)

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

All set for the final day in Muro Leccese at the third round of WSK Super Master Series: Valtanen (FIN – Kosmic-IAME OK), Lindblad (GB – Exprit-TM OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60 Mini) on top after qualifying heats.

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - timing practice and qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I)

WSK Super Master Series rd. 3 - timing practice and qualifying heats in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Aiming to the victory at the World Circuit La Conca: Patterson (GB – KR-Iame OK), Lindblad (GB – Exprit-TM OKJ) and Irfan (GB – Parolin-TM 60 Mini) to the fore today in qualifying of WSK Super Master Series. Heats will continue tomorrow. Finals on Sunday 10th.

Results and livetiming WSK Super Master Series 2019 round 3 in La Conca

Results and livetiming WSK Super Master Series 2019 round 3 in La Conca Read more

The third round of the WSK Super Master Series 2019 is held this weekend at the track of La Conca in Muro Leccese. The drivers of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini will contest their third of the 4 rounds of the series. Follow the results via de live-timing.

Qualifying practice at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I)

Qualifying practice at the WSK Super Master Series - rd.3 in Muro Leccese (I) Read more

Stopwatches ticking at the world circuit La Conca for qualifying practice and heats ahead of the third round of WSK Super Master Series. Decisive races for OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini from Muro Leccese (I) on Sunday, March 10th.

OK seasonal debut for Alex Irlando

OK seasonal debut for Alex Irlando Read more

On his home soil, the Apulian circuit of La Conca circuit near Lecce, Alex Irlando will make his debut in the OK class with BirelART.  After the big steps forward shown during the last round of the WSK Super Master Series in the KZ2 class, Alex Irlando jumps on the direct drive TM-powered BirelART to fight in the OK class in La Conca, Lecce (ITA).

Tony Kart Racing Team ready to battle at the International Circuit La Conca

Tony Kart Racing Team ready to battle at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The good pace showed by the Tony Kart drivers in the prior WSK races, makes our Racing Team confident to battle for victories in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series that will take place in Muro Lecese, in one of the most iconic race tracks in the world, from 7th to 10th of March.

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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"
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INTERVIEW: Paolo De Conto: "This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way"

Paolo De Conto’s 2018 went through two key moments that affected his chances to enrich his and CRG’s (the brand to which he has been connected for five years now) prize lists. This is what he highlights drawing the balance of the season:

“Following a chronological order, the first episode has been the Steward’s decision that stripped me of the European KZ title. A title that the Team and I (deservedly) won on track. This has been a decision I cannot share, understand nor accept in any way, considering that it sanctioned an overtaking move with a slight contact, on a rival that was experiencing technical difficulties and that did not file an appeal for the move. A unappealable 10s time penalty modified the result of the track stripping us of an important title like the CIK-FIA European Championship. The fact that the title went to CRG anyway with Jorrit Pex does not change an unfair punishment. The second episode happened in qualifying at the World Championship in Genk when the water pipe broke and I had to start the Final from the back of the grid. Starting behind in such a difficult and high level race made it all more difficult and prevented us from defending the title at best.”

The balance is positive nevertheless...
“Obviously the performance of our Road Rebel chassis has set the reference for the whole season and our partnership with TM for engines has been excellent again. As I said, some episodes did play against us this year, but performance has always been there and not getting what we had the potential to achieve makes us stronger to bounce back next year.”

Tell us about your relationship with CRG and your targets for next year.
“CRG is one of the most important outfits in the world and is the market leader of KZ worldwide. It is an honour and a pride for me to be part of this team and to contribute to the success of this brand being part of the Racing Team. CRG is the history of karting and a company projected to the future. Next year I will contest again the FIA Karting Championships and some International events in KZ. The target is to bring the KZ World Championship back home. Next year it will take place in Lonato, that is only one km from our headquarters: it is certainly going to be a great event.”

Looking ahead, this year you made your debut as coach in your karting school...
“This is a project that involved and excited me a lot. It is a way to transfer the experience I built in 18 years of karting to young drivers that are starting along my same path. So far we started with a pilot project at the Raceland circuit in Vicenza, but we will most probably go bigger thanks also to the direct involvement of CRG.”

Paolo De Conto started competing on karts in 1998. He won 2 KZ World Championships and a European Championship with CRG. Last year he launched his karting schoold: the De Conto Academy.

 

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