The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master...

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The success of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

A total of 552 different drivers characterized the 16th edition of the championship held in 2025. The Champions are Van Walstijn (KZ2), Van Langendock (OK), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Palacio (OK-NJ), Perico...
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo
Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin close to the OK title at Viterbo

Parolin Motorsport continued to enable frontrunners in both OK and Mini categories to fulfil their potential in the last round of the WSK Super Master Series at Viterbo, despite constantly changing...
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025
The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master...

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The champions of the WSK Super Master Series 2025

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series 2025 in Viterbo are: Perico (MINI Gr.3), Bergman (MINI U10), Palacio (OK-NJ), Hoogendoorn (OKJ), Van Langendock (OK virtual champion) and Van Walstijn (KZ2).
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Livestream: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series
The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final...

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

The sun is back in Viterbo for the final heats of the WSK Super Master Series

All qualifying heats have been run. The final stages with TV Live streaming will be on Sunday, March 16th: Prefinals from 10:00 and Finals from 13:00.
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo
Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK...

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Rain makes the first heats of the WSK Super Master Series trickier in Viterbo

Heats on Friday were wet after the dry weather in the morning. The conclusion of the heats will be on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday, March 16th.
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo
Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master...

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

Pole positions of the WSK Super Master Series have been awarded in Viterbo

The quickest at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo were Frasnelli (OKJ), Orlando (OK-NJ), Ratajski (MINI Gr3), Schniegenberg (MINI U10), Orlov (KZ2) and Burnett (OK).
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Results: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo
Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

Live timing: Round 5 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Leopard Circuit Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series. Just days after the spectacular and packed fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series in...
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series
All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

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

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

All set for the grand finale of the WSK Super Master Series

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is ready to host the fifth and closing round of the WSK Super Master Series, next Sunday, March 16th with the Finals that will award the titles in all categories.
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta
Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior...

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin dominates in OK and OKN-Junior at Franciacorta

Parolin Motorsport had a highly satisfying weekend at Franciacorta in the fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series where again over 400 drivers were competing. This weekend the weather was fine and...
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo
The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates...

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The WSK Super Master Series inaugurates the renewed circuit of Viterbo

The Leopard Circuit Viterbo is gearing up to host the final round of the WSK Super Master Series next March 12 - 16 with about 250 drivers ready to fight for the titles in all the categories.
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish
Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after...

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

Sodikart solidly in the WSK lead after another double podium finish

At Franciacorta, on the Italian circuit that will host the FIA Karting World Championship in October, the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series featured an incredible field of 90...
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master...

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The winners of the fourth and penultimate round of the WSK Super Master Series are Pasquali (MINI U10), Lazaro (MINI Gr.3), Crisan (OKJ), Costoya (OK), Girardello (OK-NJ) and Hiltbrand...
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final
The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master...

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series is ready for the Final

A total of 45 qualifying heats have been run to narrow down the 405 drivers present in Franciacorta. Live coverage on TV and Live Streaming on Sunday, March 9th from 9:30 (Prefinals) and 13:00...
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta
The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super...

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The initial heats of the WSK Super Master Series in Franciacorta

The first day of the fourth round awarded the first emotions on the track with qualifying practice and the initial heats. Heats will end on Saturday, while the final stages will follow on Sunday,...
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series
The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been...

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The new Pole Position Trophies have been awarded in Franciacorta at the WSK Super Master Series

The pole position went to Pasquali (MNINI U10), Nanni (MINI GR.3), Blandino (OK-NJ), Walz (OKJ), Kamyab (OK) and Hiltbrand (KZ2).
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super...

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Results: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track
Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK...

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Live timing: Round 4 of the '2025 WSK Super Master Series' at the Franciacorta Karting Track

The fourth round of the WSK Super Master Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track is full-packed in all categories. The classifications of MINI U10, MINI Gr.3, OK-NJ, OKJ, OK and KZ2 after the first...

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track

Livestream: 2024 WSK Open Series Round 1 at the Franciacorta Karting Track Read more

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and racing spectacle achieved in the recent championship with its four thrilling rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, WSK Promotion continues its brilliant streak in 2024 with the opening of the WSK Open Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track, where 250 drivers are expected to compete.

The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge

The heats of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta defined the protagonists of the final challenge Read more

After the heats, the lead is held by Van Walstijn (KZ2), Forè (KZ2 Masters), Perico (MINI U10), Pilipenco (MINI Gr.3), Manni (OKNJ) and Marchesi (OKN). The final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, April 7th.

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series

The initial qualifying heats of WSK Open Series Read more

The first qualifying heats name the initial protagonists of the Franciacorta weekend. The remaining heats will be run on Saturday, while the Final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, April 7th.

 

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta

The quickest in qualifying practice of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta Read more

Qualifying practice of the opener of the WSK Open Series have taken place. Qualifying heats of all the categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2 will follow shortly. The final stages will be on Sunday, April 7th. 

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

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

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and racing spectacle achieved in the recent championship with its four thrilling rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, WSK Promotion continues its brilliant streak in 2024 with the opening of the WSK Open Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track, where 250 drivers are expected to compete.

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

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

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. Following the important participation success and racing spectacle achieved in the recent championship with its four thrilling rounds of the WSK Super Master Series, WSK Promotion continues its brilliant streak in 2024 with the opening of the WSK Open Series at the Franciacorta Karting Track, where 250 drivers are expected to compete.

Iron Dames welcomes two young talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, to its racing family

Iron Dames welcomes two young talents, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, to its racing family Read more

Iron Dames, the pioneering and successful project founded by Deborah Mayer to promote and support women in sports, is proud to announce the addition of two talented youngsters, Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger, both aged 12, to its ranks.

It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta

It is WSK Open Series time at Franciacorta Read more

With 260 drivers for the opening round of the WSK Open Series to be held during the weekend of April 7th at the Franciacorta Karting Track. The categories on track are MINI, OKNJ, OKN and KZ2.

Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief Technician of the Kalì Kart Team

Mariano De Faveri appointed Chief Technician of the Kalì Kart Team Read more

The growth of the technical sector continues within the official Kalì Kart Racing Team. The Tinini Group team, in fact, has announced the arrival of Mariano De Faveri with the title of full-time Chief Technician starting from April.

WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the opener in Franciacorta from April 3rd to 7th

WSK Open Series with 250 drivers at the opener in Franciacorta from April 3rd to 7th Read more

The opener of the WSK Open Series will take place at the Franciacorta Karting Track with categories MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters. 

Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team

Sam Woolley joins the Kalì Kart Team Read more

The Kalì Kart Racing Team is pleased to welcome Sam Woolley who will join the team for the OK Junior category. The English driver was born in Urmstom, Manchester in September 2010 and began racing go-karts at the age of 8 in the Mini categories, achieving many notable results at national level. His first international experiences were made in the X30 Junior category in which, at the beginning of this season, he won the Hivern Cup Spain and obtained P2 in the Winter Cup of Valencia.

Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series

Calendar change for the WSK Euro Series Read more

The WSK Euro Series’ round of Sarno will be postponed from May 26th to September 29th. 

Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open Series

Subscriptions accepted to the WSK Open Series Read more

The opener of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta on April 7th. The second round will be in La Conca on Saturday, May 11th. The events are open to categories: MINI, OKNJ, OKN, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters.

Tony Kart closed the “Master Series” with a victory and three podiums

Tony Kart closed the “Master Series” with a victory and three podiums Read more

During the concluding round of the WSK Super Master Series, the VTM engine secures victory in the MINI Gr.3 final. The VTZ and VTS units achieve podium placements in the KZ2 and OK classes.

Kart Republic: A sensational collection of podiums and a title at Sarno

Kart Republic: A sensational collection of podiums and a title at Sarno Read more

The WSK Super Master Series came to a close at the Naples International Circuit in Sarno. As was the case at the three previous events in Lonato, Cremona and Franciacorta, many drivers equipped with KR chassis proved to be competitive. KR Global Motorsport Company is delighted to have counted no fewer than 10 drivers on the podium, either thanks to their performances in the Finals or at the end of the series. In addition to the victories in OK-Junior and Mini U10 at the foot of Vesuvius, the Italian brand took one Champion title and three runner-up titles.

Parolin on the podium in Sarno with Modena Kart and Orlov

Parolin on the podium in Sarno with Modena Kart and Orlov Read more

At the end of the WSK Super Master Series, Parolin Motorsport can look back on a very positive start to the 2024 season in every category. At Sarno, the Bassano del Grappa team's level of performance was confirmed by Costoya, who finished 3rd despite retiring in the Prefinal, while Girardello put in a solid performance in the Mini class. Modena Kart Racing put in a very good performance with Orlov on the podium in KZ2 and Carfagna in OK-N Junior.

WSK's most prestigious title goes to Romania thanks to Bogdan Cosma Cristofor

WSK's most prestigious title goes to Romania thanks to Bogdan Cosma Cristofor Read more

On Saturday 2nd March, Bogdan Cosma Cristofor became the new WSK Super Master Series Champion in OK-N Junior. The young Romanian hopeful has once again achieved the objective he set himself. After three consecutive podium finishes, including two victories, in the first three rounds of the prestigious WSK Promotion series, the Forza Racing driver arrived in Sarno for the final round with a good lead, and he managed to clinch the title without a hitch.

New KZ2 overall classification of the WSK Super Master Series

New KZ2 overall classification of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

Behind the champion Bertuca, some positions changed due to an error in the system that did not count the result of Sarno’s Prefinal-B: the second place goes to Kajak, the third to Leuillet, the fourth to Vasile and fifth to Orlov.

Birel ART concludes WSK Super Master with a win and two titles

Birel ART concludes WSK Super Master with a win and two titles Read more

Birel ART Racing's excellent start to the season came to fruition in Sarno with very positive results in the WSK Super Master Series. Despite wet and changeable weather conditions for the Final stages, Ean Eyckmans took a convincing victory in OK that confirmed him as the series' 2024 champion, while Cristian Bertuca brilliantly secured the KZ2 title.

All the champions of the WSK Super Master Series!

All the champions of the WSK Super Master Series! Read more

The 2024 titles went to Schaufler (OKJ), Eyckmans (OK), Cosma Cristofor (OKNJ), Perico (MINI U10), Calleja (MINI Gr.3) and Bertuca (KZ2). 

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FIA Karting World Champions to be decided at the Flying Finn Race
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FIA Karting World Champions to be decided at the Flying Finn Race

Some of the greatest talents in karting will compete in Finland this weekend for the 2019 FIA Karting World Championship in the OK and OK Junior categories. Organised by AKK, the Finnish ASN, the Flying Finn Race will take place at the PowerPark circuit at Alahärma near Kauhava. It will be the first time that the prestigious titles have been decided in Finland, a country with a rich history in what is a historic and important area of motorsport. 

Many of those competing will have dreams of making it from karting in Formula 1, following in the footsteps of Finnish heroes like Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen and Valtteri Bottas. Even top-level Finnish rally drivers Esapekka Lappi and Teemu Suninen honed their skills in international karting competition.

More than 200 drivers, among them some of motorsport’s most exciting young talents, will take part across the two classes this weekend, representing 44 countries and five different continents. Finland is by far the best represented nation at its home event, with almost 50 drivers entered.

 

OK: The champion defends his title

After his triumph at Kristianstad in Sweden one year ago, Italian driver Lorenzo Travisanutto returns to the Nordic region to defend his crown. Since that, the Kart Republic driver has also won this year’s FIA Karting European Championship title, which he secured at Le Mans in France in July.

Second to Travisanutto over the four-round European series and tipped to be among the leaders once more is his young compatriot Gabriele Mini, the Parolin driver who has impressed on his step up to senior level after finishing second in last year’s world championship in OK Junior. The favourites also include a pair of British talents, Dexter Patterson and Taylor Barnard, driving Kart Republic equipment under the patronage of the Sauber Junior Team and Rosberg Racing Academy respectively.

The top 10 on the entry list, based on the final standings of the European Championship, also includes two Finnish drivers, Juho Valtanen and Nikolas Pirttilahti. Valtanen (of the local Kohtala Sports team) is looking to improve upon his third-place finish in the same event in Britain two years ago, having won another Finnish national title this season. Pirttilahti – a team-mate of Travisanutto – will hope to continue his strong debut season in the OK class. In all, there are 21 drivers from Finland set to compete in OK.

- Our goal is to get brighter medal this time, after bronze in 2017. It’s very possible, if everything goes well and we have a problem-free weekend. So far everything has gone well. In the rehearsal race weekend, we were quick and got good test kilometres. We know for sure that we have a good package. The track is very cool: It’s very quick and different compared to many others. I personally like it a lot. There will be many quick drivers for sure: I would guess that the top 10 from the European Championship will also be quick here, Valtanen says.

Other names to look out for include Pedro Hiltbrand, the 2016 champion, the Red Bull junior driver Harry Thompson and Sebastian Montoya, the son of grand prix winner Juan-Pablo.

 

OK Junior: Taponen takes on Amand and the rest

Having clinched the FIA European Karting Championship title at Le Mans, Franco-Finnish driver Marcus Amand (born in Oulu) will bid for another major triumph on his other home soil. His chances looking good, driving for the same VDK Racing squad that won the title in 2018 with Victor Bernier and 2016 with Victor Martins.

Tuukka Taponen is one of those most likely to stop him. The Kohtala Sports driver won the first round of the European series in Angerville in April and finished fourth overall, as well as claiming the Finnish OK Junior crown. He leads a total of 28 drivers flying the flag of Finland in OK Junior: almost a quarter of the field.

- The rehearsal race weekend showed that the speed is there. Our aim is set high. I have driven here in Alahärmä a lot when I was younger and of course now before this weekend, so I have done plenty of laps here, Taponen says.

Another favourite is the Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, runner-up in the European champion, driving for Rosberg Racing Academy and already on the books of the Formula 1 champions Mercedes as a junior driver. The Dutch driver Thomas Ten Brinke was third after Le Mans, leading the charge for Ricky Flynn Motorsport.

 

Amusement Park closing festival - The Grande Finale

In addition to the World Championship sports, on Saturday the PowerPark will have an astonishing park closing festival with fireworks and amazing evening party with some of the hottest Finnish artists. And there is even more entertainment on Sunday before the finals as The Finnish Air Force’s aerobatics team, the Midnight Hawks, will make a spectacular display in the sky to celebrate the finals.

Schedule

Friday 6 September
08:00 - 16:35 Free Practice
16:45 - 18:40 Qualifying Practice

Saturday 7 September
08:00 - 09:40 Warm-up
09:45 - 18:20 Qualifying Heats

Sunday 8 September
08:00 - 09:40 Warm-up
09:45 - 13:40 Qualifying Heats
15:05 - 17:00 Finals

Entries

Please find the OK entries here
Please find the OKJ enries here

 

Finnish FIA Karting World Championship Medalists

2017 Juho Valtanen, bronze
2009 Aaro Vainio, silver
2000 Heikki Kovalainen, bronze
1995 Kimmo Liimatainen, bronze
1993 Risto Virtanen, bronze

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