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.
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...

Exciting finals at the WSK Super Master Series round 2 in Lonato (I)

Exciting finals at the WSK Super Master Series round 2 in Lonato (I) Read more

Red-Hot Finals in Lonato (BS) at WSK Super Master Series - 2nd round. wins to Renaudin (F – Sodi-TM KZ2), Patterson (GB – KR-IAME OK), Day (GB – Exprit-Vortex OKJ) and Al Dhaheri (ARE – Parolin-TM 60 Mini). Next round in Muro Leccese (le) from march 7th to 10th.

LIVESTREAMING Round 2 of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato on SundayLIVESTREAM

LIVESTREAMING Round 2 of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato on SundayLIVESTREAM Read more

The wait is mounting for the Live streaming scheduled for Sunday, February 24th. Following the final day of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series on Sunday LIVE!  February 24th is going to be quite exciting and Prefinals and Finals will be entirely available through live streaming starting from local 11:30.

Special guest in Lonato: former Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso visit the WSK

Special guest in Lonato: former Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso visit the WSK Read more

The spectacle on track will live its top moment with the Finals to be held in the afternoon and the challenges for the classifications will finally be on. Such an event has aroused the interest also of former F.1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, who was on track today in Lonato following qualifying heats carefully.

WSK Super Master Series rd. 2 - qualifying heats at Lonato

WSK Super Master Series rd. 2 - qualifying heats at Lonato Read more

WSK Super Master Series in Lonato (BS): Lammers (NL – Sodi-TM KZ2) and Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) on top in qualifying. good start for Eyckmans (B - Parolin-TM 60mini) and Minì (I – Parolin-TM OK).

WSK Super Master Series rd. 2 - timing practice and qualifying heats at Lonato (BS)

WSK Super Master Series rd. 2 - timing practice and qualifying heats at Lonato (BS) Read more

Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Renaudin (F – Sodi-TM KZ2), Ten Brinke (NL – FA Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Bohra (SGP - Parolin-TM 60mini) flying in WSK Super Master Series. Exciting qualifying heats in the evening.

Live-timing and results round 2 WSK Super Master Series 2019 at the South Garda Karting in Lonato

Live-timing and results round 2 WSK Super Master Series 2019 at the South Garda Karting in Lonato Read more

The second act of the title quest of WSK Super Master Series 2019 is held this weekend at the South Garda Karting in Lonato (BS). This circuit is going to provide the first chance to bounce back after the opener at the Adria Karting Raceway during the first weekend of February. The drivers of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini will contest their second of the 4 rounds of the series that will continue with the races in Muro Leccese (March 10th) and Sarno (March 24th). KZ2 will be at the debut of the season before the closer to be held in Sarno. Follow the results via de live-timing.

Nearly 350 entered to the WSK Super Master Series, second round at Lonato (I)

Nearly 350 entered to the WSK Super Master Series, second round at Lonato (I) Read more

Nearly 350 entered drivers to WSK Super Master Series: it’s a great spectacle at the 2nd round in Lonato (I). International manufacturers and teams and their drivers coming from the 5 continents to challenge each other in KZ2, OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini.

Second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato (I)

Second round of the WSK Super Master Series in Lonato (I) Read more

WSK Super Master Series heading to Lonato (I) for the second round of 2019 from february 21st to 24th. KZ2 will join OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini this time around. With the finals on sunday 24th. Time to bounce back at WSK Super Master Series.

Leonardo Marseglia debuts with BirelART at the Winter Cup

Leonardo Marseglia debuts with BirelART at the Winter Cup Read more

The 24th Winter Cup at South Garda Karting sets the stage for the Leonardo Marseglia’s debut in KZ2 with the Red Army from Lissone. Another season is about to start, but this season Leonardo Marseglia will have more new stimuli: new team and different category for him!

Gabriel Bortoleto: "Karting is a mandatory step to become a professional racing driver, it is the most important school"

Gabriel Bortoleto: "Karting is a mandatory step to become a professional racing driver, it is the most important school" Read more

The Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto has grown in karting with CRG: he has been part of the Team Gamoto in 60 Mini, then moved to the CRG Factory team of OK Junior in 2017. 

New Sodi strategy for international racing for 2019

New Sodi strategy for international racing for 2019 Read more

After its successes of last season in KZ2 in the European Championship and the WSK Final Cup, as well as the victory in the 24-Hour Karting at Le Mans as part of the FIA ​​Karting Endurance Championship, Sodikart has decided to increase its international ambitions along three axes to highlight its presence in competition in the short and medium term.

Energy Corse: A strengthened and energetic team to start 2019

Energy Corse: A strengthened and energetic team to start 2019 Read more

More than ever, Energy Corse justifies its status of a benchmark team in international karting, with an extensive race programme and a line-up of talented drivers in the main categories. The training of the youngest drivers, as well as the fight for podiums, will always be on the agenda for the team led by Mick Panigada.

WSK Super Master Series, rd. 1: the video clips from Adria

WSK Super Master Series, rd. 1: the video clips from Adria Read more

Adria Karting Raceway, Adria (I), January 31st - February 3rd, 2019 An overview of the WSK race weekend at the Adria Karting Raceway. The video recap about the opening event of the WSK Super Master Series is available. If you like, choose also your favorite video clip from the play list of the whole event, from last weekend at the Adria Karting Raceway. Enjoy the show!

Powell places himself among the best

Powell places himself among the best Read more

On the Adria circuit, the first of four WSK Super Master Series 2019 events further highlighted Alex Powell and his Energy Corse team's level of performance in the 60 Mini Karting category. However, the unpredictable weather that prevailed in northern Italy in early February complicated the task of the young and talented Jamaican. Ranked 2nd in his Prefinal and 4th in the Final, Alex Powell was able to manage the situation to be among the favourites of the series already.

The Academy of Nico Rosberg shows potential: Barnard and Antonelli close to the podium

The Academy of Nico Rosberg shows potential: Barnard and Antonelli close to the podium Read more

Already well established after the WSK Champions Cup, the Rosberg Racing Academy stayed at the Adria Karting Raceway in early February for the start of the WSK Super Master Series. The preparation of 2019’s young drivers continues for a season full of promise. Following Barnard's victory a week earlier, the performance was still there for the KR-IAME equipment in the Ravenol colours, with two more top sixes and narrowly missed podiums for Taylor Barnard in OK and Andrea Kimi Antonelli in OK-Junior.

Challenging start for Kosmic Racing Department in Adria

Challenging start for Kosmic Racing Department in Adria Read more

The 2019 season has finally started for Kosmic Racing Department in Adria Karting Raceway. A tricky condition with rain during qualifying practice and eliminatory heats but dry conditions during Sunday’s finals affected our driver’s performances in the first round of WSK Super Master Series.

Rain conditions don’t stop Tony Kart Racing Team in the first meeting of the WSK Super Masters Series

Rain conditions don’t stop Tony Kart Racing Team in the first meeting of the WSK Super Masters Series Read more

A wet qualifying and eliminatory heats set the first round of WSK Super Master Series in Adria Karting Raceway.  Despite been a season opener, our Racing Team drivers already showed a great pace and battled for top positions. 

Al Dhaheri wins 60 Mini in the challenging WSK Super Master at Adria

Al Dhaheri wins 60 Mini in the challenging WSK Super Master at Adria Read more

In the first event of the WSK Super Master Series, the Adria track remained wet and slippery until the Prefinals. In these winter conditions, the Parolin chassis once again demonstrated their versatility on all terrain, allowing many drivers to express their talent. The superb victory for Rashid Al Dhaheri in Mini, and the performances of Brando Badoer in Junior and Gabriele Mini' in OK, brought great satisfaction to the Parolin Racing Team.

Challenging the WSK classification leaders

Challenging the WSK classification leaders Read more

The first round of WSK Super Master Series has defined the initial classifications of OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini last Sunday at the Adria Karting Raceway. Points have been scored at the end of qualifying heats on Saturday and after Prefinals and Finals on Sunday: three are therefore the chances to collect some points in each racing weekend and all the points of the four rounds count.

Birel ART Racing Team strong in WSK: Camara wins in OK-Junior as the season starts at Adria

Birel ART Racing Team strong in WSK: Camara wins in OK-Junior as the season starts at Adria Read more

The resumption of racing was not easy for the drivers from the Birel ART Racing Team during the first meeting of the WSK Super Master Series at the Adria Karting Raceway. As demonstrated by the great victory from Rafael Camara in OK-Junior, the team worked well during the winter and the equipment is already very competitive. 

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
Bas Kaligis
/ Categories: CIKFIA, WSK, Technical

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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