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...
The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno
The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The finalists of the WSK Super Master...

The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The finalists of the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

The leaders after the heats are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Drummond (OK), Miron (OKJ), Bos (MINI U10), Mair (MINI Gr3) and Perico (OK-NJ). Prefinals and Finals on Sunday, February 8th.

Sodi a brilliant 2nd in the WSK Super Master with Irlando

Sodi a brilliant 2nd in the WSK Super Master with Irlando Read more

The 2018 WSK Super Master Series has just ended at the fast circuit of Sarno with a very positive result for the Sodi Racing Team. Alex Irlando made the colours of the French team shine at the highest international level by climbing to 2nd place in the KZ2 category. With four Sodi ranked in the top 10 of the Championship, the French brand confirms its ambitions before the start of the CIK-FIA European Championship.

WSK Super Master 2018: Parolin triumphs in OK-Junior and in 60 Mini

WSK Super Master 2018: Parolin triumphs in OK-Junior and in 60 Mini Read more

At the Sarno circuit, the last event of the WSK Super Master reaped a harvest of success for the Parolin Racing Kart team. The victorious double in the 60 Mini Final was accompanied by a double in the Championship, won by Martinius Stenshorne, while Gabriele Mini won in the OK-Junior ranking.

Sodi drivers attack hard in Adria

Sodi drivers attack hard in Adria Read more

Already winner in his last race of 2017 in Spain, Alex Irlando has continued his winning streak for the opening of the international season. The Italian champion is the leader of KZ2 in the WSK Super Master Series after brilliantly winning the Adria Final. He is closely followed by the French hopeful Adrien Renaudin from the CPB Sport team. Sodi has started the development of its OK equipment in a very encouraging first run.
 

Double victory at Sarno for Parolin

Double victory at Sarno for Parolin Read more

Thanks to Gabriele Mini and Tymoteusz Kucharczyk, Parolin Racing Kart was able to twice climb to the highest step of the podium of the WSK Super Master Series at Sarno, in OK-Junior and 60 Mini. This double success, which follows a series of exceptional performances since the beginning of the season, demonstrates once again the quality of the Parolin chassis within a very competitive environment.

Potential confirmed for Pizzi, great progress for Nepveu

Potential confirmed for Pizzi, great progress for Nepveu Read more

The WSK Super Master Series moved to Naples one week ahead of the original schedule to replace the Lonato event canceled because of the snow. Although this event was not scheduled in the programme, Birel ART Racing took the opportunity to continue to develop the equipment and drivers. Good performances rewarded everyone's efforts, especially in OK-Junior with Francesco Pizzi's 7th place. The first steps in European competition for Thomas Nepveu were also more than encouraging with an incredible 15th position in the Final.

Parolin chassis win OKJ and Mini classes in Sarno WSK SMS race

Parolin chassis win OKJ and Mini classes  in Sarno WSK SMS race Read more

It has been a very positive weekend for the Parolin chassis. At the WSK Super Master Series race on the Sarno track, brought in to replace the canceled round in Lonato, the manufacturer won in both the 60 and OKJ classes. Baby Race congratulates Minì and Kucharczyk for these amazing achievements.

Parolin wins OKJ and Mini classes in Sarno WSK SMS race

Parolin wins OKJ and Mini classes  in Sarno WSK SMS race Read more

It has been a very positive weekend for the Parolin chassis. At the WSK Super Master Series race on the Sarno track, brought in to replace the canceled round in Lonato, the manufacturer won in both the 60 and OKJ classes. Baby Race congratulates Minì and Kucharczyk for these amazing achievements.

Coluccio close to the win on the grip of La Conca

Coluccio close to the win on the grip of La Conca Read more

The La Conca circuit is known for the strong grip of its surface. This radical change has been negotiated by the Birel ART Racing Team, the chassis from Lissone adapting beautifully to these unusual circumstances. After pole position in OK and winner of his Prefinal, Coluccio was able to compete with the best during the whole meeting. A collision on the first round of the Final prevented him from completing his impressive demonstration.

Winter Cup, WSK... Podiums come one after the other for Energy Corse

Winter Cup, WSK... Podiums come one after the other for Energy Corse Read more

The 23rd edition of the Winter Cup at Lonato, like the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca, was another opportunity to demonstrate that the Energy Corse chassis and the team remain relentless international benchmarks. Very well represented in Lonato in the Finals in all categories, the Energy brand achieved a magnificent double in Mini Rok with the promising Italian Andrea Antonelli and Poland’s Karol Pasiewicz from the team Revolution Motorsport! And at the WSK in 60 Mini, Antonelli took another victory, while the Russian Kirill Kutskov, another member of the factory team, was on the third step of the podium!

Baby Race has tough weekend in WSK Super Master Series event at La Conca

Baby Race has tough weekend in  WSK Super Master Series event at La Conca Read more

It has been a difficult weekend for Baby Race in the third round of the WSK Super Master Series at La Conca track in Muro Leccese as the heavy grip on the Apulia circuit complicated things. In the Mini class, Coskun Irfan was among the absolute protagonists, finishing third at the end of the qualifying heats.

WSK Super Master Series resumes from La Conca

WSK Super Master Series resumes from La Conca Read more

As spring is kicking in, teams and drivers have been busy in Muro Leccese (I) this weekend for the pre-race tests of WSK Super Master Series. This is in fact going to be the venue of the third round of the series next weekend. The La Conca World Circuit will stage the International series –  that has started scoring very good participation figures, from March 15th to 18 after the forced suspension of one week ago due to the exceptional snow fallen on the circuit of Lonato. The classification fights have therefore been postponed after the kick off to the season held at the circuit in Adria (I), and will resume next weekend with the second of the four rounds of the WSK Super Master Series: the replay of the race of Lonato will in fact take place on April 1st at the International Circuit Napoli in Sarno (Salerno, Italy). The weekend of Muro Leccese will therefore be the first chance to bounce back following the results of the opener that shaped up the initial classifications of the four categories on track: OK, OK Junior, KZ and 60 Mini

Organiser to cancel 2nd round of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato due to ice on track

Organiser to cancel 2nd round of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato due to ice on track Read more

SUSPENSION OF THE RACE DUE TO SNOW AND ICE AT THE WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES IN LONATO (I). THE PROMOTER WSK PROMOTION WILL TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE RESCHEDULATION OF THE EVENT BEFORE THE END OF THE SERIES

WSK Super Master Series: Sodi kart drivers 'full attack' in Adria

WSK Super Master Series: Sodi kart drivers 'full attack' in Adria Read more

Already winner in his last race of 2017 in Spain, Alex Irlando has continued his winning streak for the opening of the international season. The Italian champion is the leader of KZ2 in the WSK Super Master Series after brilliantly winning the Adria Final. He is closely followed by the French hopeful Adrien Renaudin from the CPB Sport team. Sodi has started the development of its OK equipment in a very encouraging first run.

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2018 VORTEX triumphs
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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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