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.  

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Over 250 drivers are expected at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the opening round of the WSK Euro Series that will take place from June 26th to 30th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK on the track. 

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 1 of the 2024 WSK Euro Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

Over 250 drivers are expected at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the opening round of the WSK Euro Series that will take place from June 26th to 30th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK on the track. 

The WSK Euro Series heads Franciacorta for its first round

The WSK Euro Series heads Franciacorta for its first round Read more

Over 250 drivers are expected at the Franciacorta Karting Track for the opening round of the WSK Euro Series that will take place from June 26th to 30th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK on the track. The second round will be on September 29th in Sarno. 

The WSK Euro Series in Sarno is back to the original date of September 29th. OK-N to be present in Franciacorta too.

The WSK Euro Series in Sarno is back to the original date of September 29th. OK-N to be present in Franciacorta too. Read more

Due to some scheduling issues, the second round in Sarno is moved back to the date of September 29th with the MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ and OK categories on track.

The WSK Euro Series round of Sarno has been anticipated to July 14th

The WSK Euro Series round of Sarno has been anticipated to July 14th Read more

The round of Sarno has been anticipated from September 29th  to July 14th with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK and KZ2 on track. The opening round in Franciacorta has been confirmed for June 30th. Entries accepted from May 31st.  

Another success for Tony Kart in the MINI category at Muro Leccese

Another success for Tony Kart in the MINI category at Muro Leccese Read more

On the occasion of the second round of the Italian ACI Karting Championship, held at the circuit of La Conca, their Tony Kart Rookie triumphs in Race 1 of the MINI Gr.3 with the rookie Achille Rea.

Birel ART triumphs in WSK Open Series with Bertuca

Birel ART triumphs in WSK Open Series with Bertuca Read more

The KZ2 class ended up with almost 90 drivers in the overall standings of the WSK Open Series. Cristian Bertuca, who finished 2nd in the first round at Franciacorta, gave Birel ART Racing victory and the title in the second round at La Conca. Bertuca, who has already won the WSK Super Master Series, confirms his competitiveness and that of Birel ART / TM Kart, while we still have to wait a month and a half for the start of the European KZ / KZ2 Championship.

Tony Kart leads the mini category: double success in Muro Leccese

Tony Kart leads the mini category: double success in Muro Leccese Read more

On the occasion of the second and last appointment of the WSK Open Series, their Tony Kart Rookie hits a wonderful double win with Leonardo Gorski, first in the MINI Gr.3, and Achille Rea, indisputable leader in the MINI Gr.3 U10.

Sodi increases its presence at the top of the KZ2 rankings

Sodi increases its presence at the top of the KZ2 rankings Read more

With almost a third of the field equipped with French chassis, Sodi was by far the most represented brand in KZ2 at La Conca for the second and final round of the WSK Open Series. A regular at the front, Emilien Denner was undoubtedly one of the protagonists of the meeting. A superb 2nd in the Final, he returned to 3rd in the Championship, while Senna Van Walstijn secured 2nd place. Thanks to Mattéo Spirgel and Giuseppe Palomba, the French brand placed four chassis in the top 10 of both the Final and the Championship.

The WSK Open Series crowned its champions in La Conca

The WSK Open Series crowned its champions in La Conca Read more

The winners of the WSK Open Series 2024 are: Niccolò Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10), Stan Ratajski (MINI Gr.3), Ilia Berezkin (OK-NJ), Karol Pasiewicz (OK-N), Cristian Bertuca (KZ2) and Davide Forè (KZ2 Masters).

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

The protagonists of the heats of the WSK Open Series in La Conca

The protagonists of the heats of the WSK Open Series in La Conca Read more

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series will award the titles on Saturday, May 11th at the International Circuit La Conca.

The final challenge of the WSK Open Series has kicked off

The final challenge of the WSK Open Series has kicked off Read more

Qualifying practice at the International Circuit La Conca launched the protagonists of the second round.

The WSK Super Cup will take place at Franciacorta

The WSK Super Cup will take place at Franciacorta Read more

Due to ongoing renovation works at the Viterbo Circuit not yet completed, the WSK Super Cup/National Trophy and the single round of the Italian KZN Championship will take place at Franciacorta on the same dates of September 6-8.

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Results: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca

Live timing: 2024 WSK Open Series Final Round at the International Circuit La Conca Read more

The International Circuit La Conca is gearing up to celebrate the champions of the WSK Open Series. The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10. The first event held last month at the Franciacorta Karting Track saw the OK-N and OK-N Junior categories take to the track together for the first time in a WSK Promotion weekend, established by FIA Karting to facilitate the entry of drivers into OK and OKJ.

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series in La Conca

The conclusion of the WSK Open Series in La Conca Read more

The grand finale of the series will take place on Saturday, May 11th with the title decider for KZ2, KZ2 Masters, OK-N, OK-NJ, MINI Gr.3 and MINI Gr.3 U10.

 

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

Podium for Tony Kart at the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta Read more

At the first appointment of the WSK Promotion series, their Tony Kart Rookie powered by Vortex engine achieved second place in the MINI Gr.3 with the Racing Team driver Oliver Sini.

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2

Victory, double podium and a revelatory team effort for Sodikart in KZ2 Read more

The 2024 WSK Open Series kicked off in Franciacorta with a large field of 82 drivers in the KZ2 category and a sensational overall result for the Sodikart brand: victory for Senna Van Walstijn, two Sodi chassis on the podium and six in the top 12! The French team, with the support of CPB Sport, provided their drivers with particularly high-performance equipment for this major international event.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta.

All the winners of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta. Read more

The victory went to Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Berezkin (OK-NJ), Marchesi (OK-N), Truchot (MINI Gr.3) and Perico (MINI Gr.3 U10).

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Formula 20000: Historic races for karts are now part of the French scene!
Bas Kaligis
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Formula 20000: Historic races for karts are now part of the French scene!

At the end of September 2018, a race called the “20,000 Revs per minute” reserved for karts with bodywork, powered by 100 cc air-cooled engines from the period 1986 to 2003, took place at Le Mans as a curtain raiser to the famous 24 Heures Karting. The aim was to test the formula and it has to be said that for a premier it couldn’t have been a bigger success!

And this initiative will have a follow-up in 2019. Formula 20000 has been created and is determined to build on this show of enthusiasm. The FFSA (French Motor Sports Federation) has agreed to the staging of five historic races and entrusted Romane Didier’s (who was behind this revival) agency, future racing commm, to look after the promotion. They will provide a raft of occasions to enjoy maximum pleasure while recalling the glorious past of the category and the exploits of its outstanding champion drivers from the late eighties to the early noughties.

The great era of air-cooled 100 cc motors is synonymous with extreme sensations. The tuners were real wizards who managed to extract mind-boggling revs, over 20,000 rpm, from these little engines, hence the name Formula 20000 for this new historic category without rev limiter, clutch or starter. In other words, kart racing in its rawest, purest state!

In that period blessed by the motor racing gods drivers of the calibre of Emmanuel Collard, Jarno Trulli, Fernando Alonso, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jenson Button, Robert Kubica, Kimi Raikkonen, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, this list is far from exhaustive, learned the ropes.

When two periods of history join forces

The calendar includes three events at which Formula 20000 will share the same paddock as the regularity events organised by the Rétrokart Association, which are aimed at the oldest karts without bodywork built from the early days right up to the end of the 1980s. Formula 20000 races are the ideal complement to these pioneers, and these karts with bodywork built between 1986 and 2003 are the missing link that France was lacking to tell the full story of this branch of motor sport.

The Formula 20000 series and the Rétrokart Association will feature together on the programme at Marcillat-en-Combraille in Auvergne, then on the Mirecourt circuit in the Vosges and on the Laval track in the Mayenne department. The first two circuits mentioned above have a rich past from a national point of view and the world championships organised in Laval are still in everybody’s memory.

Formula 20000 will then return to Le Mans in the prestigious setting of the international 24 Heures Karting to celebrate the anniversary of the first 20,000 revs/minute event. And finally, the season will end in a blaze of glory in Valence, a resurgent circuit that has hosted two world championships.

The technical side of Formula 20000

As 2019 is a launch year, it’s been decided to begin by letting all the karts complying with the base definition of the category, ranging from the Yamaha KT 100S to the Formula Super A to come and join in the fun. While waiting to draw up more precise regulations when the series is really up and running like the many excellent championships that are held in countries bordering France, diversity will be the watchword in 2019. The regulations of the era will serve as references and guidelines as summed up in the following paragraphs:

- Chassis and engines: years 1986 to 2003 (the final year for air-cooled engines in the category in France).

- Chassis complying with CIK norms with bodywork in keeping with the look of the era, rear brake only.

- Air-cooled 100 cc engines (with 5% tolerance) without clutch, starter, rev limiter.

- Diaphragm carburettor and Airbox as used during the period.

- Weight: 145 kg minimum with a 155-kg class for heavier drivers.

- Hard and medium tyres.

- Driver’s equipment complying with the current FFSA regulations.

- Minimum age: 18. Foreign licensed drivers can take part provided they have obtained an authorisation from their ASN to participate in a national event organised in a foreign country.

Calendar:

- Marcillat-en-Combraille, Allier, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May

- Europa Vintage in Mirecourt, Vosges, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

- Coupe des As in Laval, Mayenne, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August

- Les 20000 tours/minute in Le Mans, Sarthe, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September

- Valence la Roche-de-Glun, Drôme, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October

Just two months to go before the kick-off in Marcillat. Time to start upping the revs!

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