Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026
Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup...

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

Changes regarding the next WSK Final Cup 2026

The three rounds of the WSK Final Cup will have some changes. KZ2 will take place in two rounds, to be held in Lonato and Viterbo. The round in Lonato has been moved to November 18-22. Entries...
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place
Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned...

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Hedfors and Modena Kart crowned champions in the WSK Euro Series; d’Ascoli takes a podium place

Following a double podium finish in the WSK Super Master Series in 2026, the Modena Kart Racing Team has added another line to its already impressive list of achievements by winning the WSK Euro...
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series
Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport...

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

Title and hat-trick in KZ2: CPB Sport and Sodi clinch the 2026 WSK Euro Series

At the Cremona circuit, Max Orlov claimed the Championship ahead of his team-mates Dion Van Werven and Jenson Graham following a masterful Final race. Sodi chassis secured a one-two-three finish in...
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions
The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026...

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The WSK Euro Series crowns the 2026 champions

The 2026 titles went to Orlov (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Miras (MINI U10 sub-judice), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N).
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series
The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s...

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

The finalists at the Cremona Circuit’s third and closing round of the WSK Euro Series

After the heats held on Thursday and Friday, the top spot is held by Orlov (KZ2), Dergunov (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Miras Y Munoz (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Costea (OK-NJ), Marchesi and Giudice (OK-N).
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 3 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

During the weekend of July 8–11, great international karting by WSK Promotion returns with the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, which will award the 2026 season category titles at...
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit
The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at...

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of WSK Euro Series at the Cremona Circuit

The pole positions of the third round go to Orlov (KZ2), Mazepin (OKJ), Firhand (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Godschalk (MINI Gr.3), Pezzutto (OK-NJ), and Marchesi (OK-N).
The WSK Euro Series awards the 2026 Championship’s titles at the Cremona Circuit
The WSK Euro Series awards the 2026 Championship’s titles at the Cremona Circuit

The WSK Euro Series awards the 2026...

The WSK Euro Series awards the 2026 Championship’s titles at the Cremona Circuit

The WSK Euro Series awards the 2026 Championship’s titles at the Cremona Circuit

The third and final round of the WSK Euro Series will take place from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th at the Cremona Circuit with about 280 drivers. Decisive duels are expected in all categories.
WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.
WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New...

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

WSK Euro Series Regulation Update: New qualifying rules and introduction of the Anti-Launch System.

Ahead of the third and final round of the WSK Euro Series, scheduled at the Cremona Circuit from July 8th to 11th, WSK Promotion announces an important update to the Sporting Regulations.
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship
Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls...

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

Sodikart one-two in KZ2, Orlov pulls clear in the championship

The Sodikart Racing Team leaves Lonato with a strong result. At the South Garda Karting circuit, the venue for the second round of the 2026 WSK Euro Series, the team secured a top-two finish in KZ2...
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato
The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series...

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The great spectacle of WSK Euro Series in Lonato

The victory of the second round of the WSK Euro Series went to Orlov (KZ2), Zulfikari (OK), Babicek (OKJ), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Hedfors (OK-NJ), and Giudice (OK-N). The third...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato
All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the...

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

All is set for the final stages of the second round of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato

At the end of the heats, the best classified are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), El Gahoudi (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), and Scognamiglio (OK-N). The final...
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.
The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK...

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The start to the second round of the WSK Euro Series. Qualifying practice results.

The pole positions in Lonato were secured by Orlov (KZ2), Babicek (OKJ), Arias (OK), Burgess (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr.3), Schniegenberg (OK-NJ), Scognamiglio (OK-N). The heats will follow.
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro...

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2026 WSK Euro Series at the iconic South Garda Karting circuit

The spotlight shifts to Lonato for the WSK Euro Series, picking up where the first round left off on February 14th at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo. All categories will be in action, ranging from the...
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series
Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the...

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

Great participation in Lonato for the second round of the WSK Euro Series

The second round of the WSK Euro Series is underway at the South Garda Karting circuit with a full packed international paddock. The final stages will be on Saturday, April 18th, with TV Live...
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato
It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series,...

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

It is the time for the WSK Euro Series, the second round will be in Lonato

About 300 drivers will be at the start of the second round. Van Werven (KZ2), Firhand (OK), Orlando (OKJ), Lamberto Ferrari (OK-N), Schniegenberg (OKNJ), Mair (MINI Gr.3), and Miras (U10) are leading...

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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Rotax South Africa - Reaction to webinar of Kart Working Group presentation by MSA on 17 November 2020
Bas Kaligis
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Rotax South Africa - Reaction to webinar of Kart Working Group presentation by MSA on 17 November 2020

We have been inundated by calls and WhatsApp’s expressing surprise, disappointment and objections to this presentation.

Rotax South Africa is also not supportive of the strategy presented last night as it does not consider the wishes of the karters in general and more specifically the Rotax owners that represent over 70% of all karting starts this season. The proposals are also Gauteng-centric, where we prefer to factor in the voices of all the regions around the country.

Over the last 20 years, we have always believed in talking to the Rotax karters and building consensus on how best to run the series. For this reason, we had on several occasions asked MSA and the KWG to hear the views of the karters all around the country before making top-down decrees on the future of the sport. We struggle to understand why they insisted on keeping their drafts so secretive and not factoring in any input from the actual karters.

We believe a key factor in the success of the ROTAX series has been stability. People have come to expect and rely on this from the series.  Announcing a wide-ranging and secretive set of changes that do not have popular support just 6 weeks before the start of the new year is not something that we can get behind.  If we were to make big changes, we should be looking to 2022 and more importantly making sure that the karters want these changes. Even Formula 1 has frozen regulations for 2021 due to the current environment.

It is important to add that while Ed Murray served as an elected non-executive board director of MSA from September 2017 until he resigned in October 2020, not once during this period was he present during any discussions on karting.

The success of karting all around the country is the sole aim of Rotax and EMR. We will continue to attempt to engage with MSA to make sure that the karters voices are heard. So we ask you to drop us a note at jennifer@kart.co.za or WhatsApp 082 294 7485 and briefly state your objections as well as approval of positive points of the KWG proposal.  

 

Major concerns we have heard so far seem to include: 

  • Culling two successful Rotax national classes with 15year+ track record of good international, national & regional racing without any notice or rational reason (Junior Max and DD2 masters are well-loved and supported countrywide and many competitors around the country already have equipment and plans for 2021)
  • Killing opportunities for South African youngsters to race at the Rotax World Finals – free of charge
  • Moving away from proven age limits (and Global regulations more broadly)
  • Combined national race weekends (leading to knock-on issues such as days of sitting around doing nothing + extra hotel cost, cancelling successful classes to make time for less successful ones, etc.)
  • Increasing the number of national events to five for the majority of competitors (those who only want to do one series) while pleasing the minority (those who participate in both Rotax and Rok) by reducing the number of Nationals for them from 8 to 5.
  • With COVID and current economic hardships perhaps a three-round National is a better solution? Allow both Series to continue independently and for those that want to do both, it will only be six rounds?

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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