Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series
Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the...

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

Modena Kart places two drivers on the final podium of the WSK Euro Series

The 2025 WSK Euro Series ended on a high note for Modena Kart. In May in Viterbo, the Italian team had already celebrated exceptional 2nd and 3rd places for Albert Tamm and Gioele Girardello in OK-N...
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions
The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The WSK Euro Series 2025 Champions

The Finals of the second round at the Cremona Circuit awarded the titles to Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Zulfikari (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya...
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025
All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the...

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

All is set for the grand finale of the WSK Euro Series 2025

The weekend that is underway at the Cremona Circuit is the 2025 title decider. The Final stages on Saturday, July 5th with Prefinals and Finals available in TV Live Streaming.
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona
Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of...

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and initial heats of the WSK Euro Series have been run in Cremona

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the second and decisive round of the WSK Euro Series have been run at the Cremona Circuit. The final heats will follow on Friday, while the Finals with TV...
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 2 at the Cremona Circuit

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. In Cremona, the entry list is also particularly...
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series
International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the...

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

International Karting on track at the Cremona Circuit for the WSK Euro Series

The second and decisive round will see over 250 drivers making it to the track from 53 countries. Up for grabs are the titles of all categories. The Finals, with TV Live Streaming coverage on...
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series
About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s...

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

About 250 drivers expected in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Euro Series

The Final of the WSK Euro Series will take place at the Cremona Circuit after the victories in Viterbo’s round one claimed by Costoya (OK), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N), Xie (OK-NJ),...
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second...

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Subscriptions accepted for the second round of the WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The closing round of the WSK Euro Series will award the titles of OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI U10 at the Cremona Circuit next July 1-5.
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo
Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps...

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport Srl: Parolin sweeps the board in OK and Mini at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport took a double win at the first round of the WSK Euro Series at Viterbo in Italy from 14th to 17th May with Christian Costoya in OK and Elton Hedfors in Mini. Costoya took advantage...
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series
The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the...

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The winners of the opening round of the WSK Euro Series

The opening event of the WSK Euro Series at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo was won by Hedfors (MINI Gr.3), Godschalk (MINI U10), Xie (OK-NJ), Domain (OKJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N) and Costoya (OK).  
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the...

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream PreFinals and Finals of the 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo
Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in...

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

Ready for WSK Euro Series final phase in Viterbo

The heats end with final phase qualification on Saturday 17th May. Prefinals from 9:50am and Finals from 1:30pm on Live TV Streaming.
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series
Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

Winners of the Viterbo WSK Euro Series

The first heats highlight several protagonists. Friday the conclusion of the heats, Saturday 17th May the final phase.
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo
WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at...

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

WSK Euro Series pole positions at Viterbo

Qualifying practice at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo kicked off the first round of 2025 WSK Euro Series. The finals on Saturday 17th May.
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at...

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round...

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: 2025 WSK Euro Series Round 1 at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

After the thrilling and spectacular first part of the season with the five rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, the time has come for the highly anticipated start of the WSK Euro Series. The first...
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo
The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series...

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The protagonists of the WSK Euro Series on track in Viterbo

The participation is great in all categories at the opener of the series to be held at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17.
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start
The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The WSK Euro Series 2025 is at the start

The first round of the series will take place at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo next May 13 - 17, with categories MINI, OK-NJ, OK-N, OKJ and OK on track.  

The 2019 season begins on a solid foundation for Parolin Racing Kart

The 2019 season begins on a solid foundation for Parolin Racing Kart Read more

Parolin Racing Kart has already made an impression at the very beginning of the 2019 season. Excellent results have been achieved in the USA as part of the Florida Winter Series, with four victories at Homestead Miami, as well as in Indonesia for the opening of the IAME Asia Series. In Europe, they competed in the WSK Champions Cup at Adria and Parolin has already taken two podiums in all three categories, a positive sign for the brand's ambitions to progress its drivers from Mini to OK.

WSK Champions Cup season 2019 saw the first promising drivers coming to the fore

WSK Champions Cup season 2019 saw the first promising drivers coming to the fore Read more

WSK Champions Cup named the first top drivers of 2019 karting season: Barnard (GB – KR-IAME OK), Dunne (IRL EXPRIT-TM OKJ) and Filaferro (I – TONY KART-TM 60MINI) are the winners in Adria.

Livestreaming WSK Champions Cup Adria Karting Raceway

Livestreaming WSK Champions Cup Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The Adria Karting Raceway, the big Motorsport venue located in the province of Rovigo, will house again the season opener of WSK Promotion’s season: the first round of the year is the WSK Champions Cup, series to be run in one event only. The livestreaming scheduled for the closing day of Sunday, January 27th will cover all the WSK Champions Cup races live. 

WSK Champions Cup: the racap of the qualifying day

WSK Champions Cup: the racap of the qualifying day Read more

The recap of the qualifying day of the WSK Champions Cup. Have a look to the video clip about the races of today at the Adria Karting Raceway. Enjoy the event!

Qualified for the victory hunt in WSK Champions Cup.

Qualified for the victory hunt in WSK Champions Cup. Read more

Thompson (GB – FA-VORTEX OK), Wharton (AUS FA-VORTEX OKJ) and Irfan (GB – PAROLIN-TM 60MINI) on top in qualifying of WSK Champions Cup at the Adria Karting Raceway.

WSK Champions Cup - first qualifying day at Adria (I)

WSK Champions Cup - first qualifying day at Adria (I) Read more

The quickest drivers in qualifying kicked off WSK Champions cup: at the Adria Karting Raceway Barnard (GB – KR-IAME OK), Wharton (AUS FA-VORTEX OKJ) and Orlov (RUS – PAROLIN-TM 60MINI) to the fore. Prefinals and finals next sunday.

LIVE-TIMING WSK Champions Cup @ Adria Karting Raceway

LIVE-TIMING WSK Champions Cup @ Adria Karting Raceway Read more

The Adria Karting Raceway, the big Motorsport venue located in the province of Rovigo, will house again the seasonopener of WSK Promotion’s season: the first round of the year is approaching fast as the WSK Champions Cup, series to be run in one event only, will take place this weekend from January 24th to 27th.

Kosmic Racing Department unveils his drivers for 2019 season

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Kosmic Racing Department will be composed by six drivers that will represent our colors in OKJ, OK and KZ2 among the most competitive karting series in the world.

LINE-UP 2019 Tony Kart Racing Team: 16 drivers line-up among Mini, OKJ, OK and KZ categories

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The Tony Kart Racing Team is ready to get back in action in the most competitive karting series (FIA Karting & WSK) for 2019 season, with sixteen drivers line-up among Mini, OKJ, OK and KZ categories. A season that as usual, is composed by WSK and FIA Karting competitions, which we will be represented by sixteen drivers. Some of them are a newcomers in Tony Kart’s family while others are popular faces for the Tony Kart Racing Team in this world.

Strong ambitions for Suleiman Zanfari in 2019 with the Belgian team VDK Racing

Strong ambitions for Suleiman Zanfari in 2019 with the Belgian team VDK Racing Read more

After a very convincing international season among the best hopefuls in 2018, the young Moroccan driver Suleiman Zanfari has increased his ambitions for 2019. Perfectly mastering his subject in OK-Junior, he will set out to score results in a double programme dedicated to the European and World FIA Karting events as well as the German DKM Championship.

American Enzo Scionti with the factoryteam of CRG to a decisive year

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The top ranked American driver in 14th place in the FIA Karting ​​Junior World Championship, the young Texan Enzo Scionti had to face many setbacks last year. His 2019 season promises to be on a better foundation with CRG, the famous Italian brand which enabled him to achieve his best results in 2018, therefore offering him the opportunity to make very interesting progress.

WSK Champions Cup will open the 14th season of WSK Promotion in Adria.

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The Adria Karting Raceway, the big Motorsport venue located in the province of Rovigo, will house again the season opener of WSK Promotion’s season: the first round of the year is approaching fast as the WSK Champions Cup, series to be run in one event only, will take place next week from January 24th to 27th.

2018 VORTEX triumphs

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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.

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Rosberg Racing Academy steps up its efforts for young karters

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Tony Kart Racing Team in the difficult conditions of the last round of the WSK Final Cup

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The last round of the WSK Final Cup of the Kosmic Racing Department comes to an end.

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KartSport New Zealand’s first ‘Virtual Club Day’ a great success! 3-time former NZ Kart champion Chris van der Drift 8th place and Brendon Hartley 11th
Mitchell Koolen
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KartSport New Zealand’s first ‘Virtual Club Day’ a great success! 3-time former NZ Kart champion Chris van der Drift 8th place and Brendon Hartley 11th

KartSport New Zealand’s first ‘Virtual Club Day’ was held on Easter Sunday evening and its success – on all sorts of different levels – means more are already being planned, says the organisation’s National President.

 

“Without a doubt,” said Graeme Moore this morning. “I thought my phone was going hot on Sunday afternoon as we were putting the finishing touches to the event together. But yesterday and even earlier today (Tuesday) it’s just been ballistic with people wanting to tell me how good it was.”

Like every other admin body of a sporting organisation here and around the world KartSport New Zealand was left in a quandary once the true ramifications of the COVET-19 virus hit home. Even before the lockdown, for instance, the jewel in the local sport’s crown, the annual National Sprint Championship meeting over the Easter weekend had to be called off, and once the lockdown was in place karters were effectively stranded at home in their bubbles for four weeks.

 

While he and his fellow Executive members have been using the time - and the internet and various face/time apps – to keep on top of admin across the club-based organisation, Moore says he couldn’t help think that the karters themselves – the people on whose behalf he and the other officials were doing the work – were missing out. It didn’t help, either, that every time, he says, he tuned into the TV news at 6.00pm there would be a story about how F1, IndyCar or the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship was launching some sort of ‘e-series’ on an ‘iRacing’ platform.

Enter Travis Smith, a keen young karter and Tech Officer from Dunedin. Smith is also right into his Sim racing and on hearing his Dad, KartSport New Zealand’s National Technical Officer Colin Smith, discussing the possibility of ‘doing something on iRacing’ with Graeme Moore, immediately put up his hand to help. The result was the inaugural KartSport NZ ‘Trophy Truck’ race meeting at the Laguna Seca circuit in northern California. The event included practise and qualifying sessions before 3 x 5-lap heat races and a reverse grid 20-lap final complete with one compulsory pitstop to have enough fuel to make it to the end.

Though it was only promoted on KartSport NZ’s Facebook page it attracted a 48-strong field which included everyone from first-time SIM racers to Le Mans 24 Hour race winner Brendon Hartley, currently (conveniently) ‘locked down’ with his wife at his home in Taupo. KartSport New Zealand and sponsors Carter’s Tyre Service, and the Giltrap Group covered the cost of hosting the event on the iRacing ‘network’ and it was live-streamed on the KartSport NZ Facebook page.

Because, Moore says, he is acutely aware of the financial strain many typical KartSport families are now under thanks to the COVET-19 lockdown entry costs per driver were kept to a minimum – hence the use of the generic ‘Trophy Trucks’ rather than some sort of virtual Kart. “Obviously karts would have been a better ‘fit,’ but the Trophy Trucks provided us with a pretty much level playing field in terms of set-up, plus because of that they are one of the cheapest options on the iRacing program.”

“Now that we’ve run our first club day we will look at our options going forward. One of those might well be to go to a virtual kart if we can access a simple, cost effective option but in the meantime we will stick with the cheaper options on iRacing, it is "Club Day racing after all".

As it turned out the race was won by 18-year-old Sim specialist Angus Claasen, from Hamilton who led home karter and similarly experienced young Sim racer Max Donnelly from Whakatane. Classen, who is one of the country’s best young track cyclists, said he took up Sim racing a year or so ago and is now a regular on the iRacing platform. He said he enjoyed his first KartSport NZ ‘club meeting’ and reckons he will definitely be back for more. ‘Yes,’ he said, ‘I had a good time out there against some pretty cool drivers and I particularly liked the fact that the car was kept simple and had a fixed set up. It made the racing close and gave all the competitors an even chance.”

Three-time former NZ Kart champion Chris van der Drift, who went on to enjoy a stellar international career in single-seater racing cars in Europe and latterly in Porsches in the Carrera Cup Asia championship series before returning home to live and race out of Hamilton, was the best of the sport’s Pro drivers in 8th place with Brendon Hartley 11th and Tom Alexander 12th.

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KartSport NZ ran its first iRacing ‘virtual club day’ on Easter Sunday evening. Here is a screen shot from inside eventual winner Angus Claasen’s Trophy Truck.

Christian Hermansen from Palmerston North, 3x NZ Minisprint speedway champion and Goldstar series karter getting to grips with his new Sim set up. Christian started the final from grid 42 and finished 7th.

Le Mans 24 Hour race winner and former F1 driver Brendon Hartley, currently back ‘home’ in lockdown in Taupo, was one of the current stars on the world motor racing stage to contest the inaugural KartSport New Zealand Virtual Club Day on Easter Sunday evening. (Red Bull sim)

Photo credits: KartSport New Zealand/iRacing

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