Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship
Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec...

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swedish driver Elias Adestam has been confirmed as the first overseas driver for the 2022 GB4 Championship, after confirming his place on the grid with Fortec Motorsport.
CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis
CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

CRG presents the new FIA homologated...

CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

Following the inspection by the FIA technicians at the Factory headquarters in Italy in October, CRG has officially presented the newly homologated chassis for the International categories...
Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos
Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at...

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

On the occasion of the Champions of the Future and the FIA Karting World Championship for OK-OKJ categories, Tony Kart Racing Team reveals the new livery that the Tony Kart chassis will wear starting...
Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition
Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Successful introduction of the new FIA...

Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca
Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

On the occasion of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, the OTK Kart Group’s engines are present in the decisive races of the OK and OKJ categories in a good number, other than...
Vortex, first podium of 2021
Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021

OTK Kart Group's engines are back on track on the occasion of the WSK Champions Cup at the Adria Karting Raceway, showing once again top performances.
Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz
Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected...

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Klettwitz: Saturday's ADAC GT Masters race at the Lausitzring was suspenseful right up to the last few metres. The Audi pairing of Max Hofer (21, AUT) and Christopher Haase (33, GER, both...
TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment
TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity...

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

During the past 12 months, there has been significant discussion from the karting industry and some competitors regarding the parity between engines in the TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted Classes. The...
Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager
Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan...

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

The Rental Kart division within CRG plays a very important role and is becoming increasingly central to the company’s commercial policies. For many years the Rental sector has been a booming...
Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno
Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

The engines of the OTK Kart Group pushed Freddie Slater into second place in the final of the OKJ class while in OK, Joseph Turney achieved third position.
Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany
Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

The sales network of OTK chassis for Germany is welcoming a new dealer: AK-Racing.
12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History
12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

The vortex-engines.com website is now enriched by an important page: the Milestone section, recalling our first 25-year-history through the most winning engines.
CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021
CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to...

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

The CIK-FIA homologation process for chassis, brakes and bodywork, which represents about 110 products and about 50 manufacturers from 10 countries, is due to start on 1st August 2020. However, due to...
Vortex 25th Anniversary
Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary

From the World Championships conquered one year after its début, to the Rok Cup universe: the OTK Group engines division left an indelible mark in karting during its first 25 years, conquering over...
Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th
Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates...

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Italy is currently among the countries most affected by Coronavirus and the consequences that this global emergency is generating on karting are both sporting and productive. Italy represents an...
Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020
Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop...

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Run is in their DNA. Their sense of civility and of responsibility towards all their employees and families leads us to take important measures.
Homologation withdrawn for three helmets
Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

The FIA Motorsport Safety Department and Motorsport Australia have advised the cancellation of three different helmets previously approved under the 8859-2015 Standard due to safety reasons.
Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria
Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

Vortex; First, second and third place in...

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

The karting season starts with a victory for Vortex during the first round of the WSK Super Master Series run at the Adria Karting Raceway. Pedro Hiltbrand wins in OK, while Ugo Ugochukwu is second in...
LeCont gains ground at all levels
LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels

A quick overview of the international karting landscape confirms the progress of LeCont tyres around the world. Over time, the quality of LeCont products has become more and more important in racing,...
OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED
OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED

OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic,...

OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED

OTK New Mini 2020 – Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed CIK FIA HOMOLOGATED

For the first homologation of the Mini CIK-FIA international class, OTK Kart Group (Tony Kart, Kosmic, Exprit, Redspeed) is introducing the new 2020 Mini Rookie chassis, renewed in materials, frame...

Vortex introduces the new homologated engines

Vortex introduces the new homologated engines Read more

The Engine Division of the OTK Kart Group unveils the engines that will be protagonists on the track from 2023: VTZ (KZ/KZ2), VTS (OK), VTS-N (OK-N), VTJ (OKJ) and VTM (MINI).

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship

Swede Elias Adestam joins Fortec Motorsport for 2022 GB4 Championship Read more

Swedish driver Elias Adestam has been confirmed as the first overseas driver for the 2022 GB4 Championship, after confirming his place on the grid with Fortec Motorsport.

CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis

CRG presents the new FIA homologated chassis Read more

Following the inspection by the FIA technicians at the Factory headquarters in Italy in October, CRG has officially presented the newly homologated chassis for the International categories and for the major Brand Trophies. The CRG range of chassis with FIA homologation, which we remind you is mandatory to participate in all the official International and National competitions for the OK, KZ categories and for the most important single-make Trophies such as Rotax, X 30 or ROK, will consist of 5 Racing chassis.

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos

Tony Kart introduces the 2022 livery at Campillos Read more

On the occasion of the Champions of the Future and the FIA Karting World Championship for OK-OKJ categories, Tony Kart Racing Team reveals the new livery that the Tony Kart chassis will wear starting from 2022.

Successful introduction of the new FIA Karting Body Protection in Competition

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca

Vortex records the weekend in La Conca Read more

On the occasion of the second round of the WSK Super Master Series, the OTK Kart Group’s engines are present in the decisive races of the OK and OKJ categories in a good number, other than gaining once again the access to the final race in the MINI class.

Vortex, first podium of 2021

Vortex, first podium of 2021 Read more

OTK Kart Group's engines are back on track on the occasion of the WSK Champions Cup at the Adria Karting Raceway, showing once again top performances.

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz

Hofer and Haase win rain-affected thriller at the Lausitzring ahead of Indy Dontje and Maxi Götz Read more

Klettwitz: Saturday's ADAC GT Masters race at the Lausitzring was suspenseful right up to the last few metres. The Audi pairing of Max Hofer (21, AUT) and Christopher Haase (33, GER, both Montaplast by Land Motorsport) won by a margin of only 0.147 seconds ahead of Indy Dontje (27, NL) and Maximilian Götz (34, GER) in the Mercedes-AMG of Mann-Filter-Team HTP-Winward. Robert Renauer (35, GER, Precote Herberth Motorsport), partnered this time by Klaus Bachler (29, AUT), kept his title hopes alive with a P3 finish.

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment

TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted parity weight adjustment Read more

During the past 12 months, there has been significant discussion from the karting industry and some competitors regarding the parity between engines in the TaG 125 and TaG 125 Restricted Classes. The data obtained from the recently introduced electronic Scrutineering Records, when matched with the official results from official timing system have provided Karting Australia with the ability to better assess the parity within these Classes.

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager

Rental Kart: 3 Questions to Euan Jeffery, CRG's sales manager Read more

The Rental Kart division within CRG plays a very important role and is becoming increasingly central to the company’s commercial policies. For many years the Rental sector has been a booming market and the karts for this sector, compared to the past, are products with high technological content.

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno

Vortex twice on the podium in Sarno Read more

The engines of the OTK Kart Group pushed Freddie Slater into second place in the final of the OKJ class while in OK, Joseph Turney achieved third position.

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany

Otk Chassis Dealers Network Germany Read more

The sales network of OTK chassis for Germany is welcoming a new dealer: AK-Racing.

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History

12 Engines That Wrote Vortex History Read more

The vortex-engines.com website is now enriched by an important page: the Milestone section, recalling our first 25-year-history through the most winning engines.

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021

CIK-FIA 2020 Homologations extended to 2021 Read more

The CIK-FIA homologation process for chassis, brakes and bodywork, which represents about 110 products and about 50 manufacturers from 10 countries, is due to start on 1st August 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most nations in Europe and around the world are facing production difficulties and it will be difficult, if not impossible, for all manufacturers to complete the development of their new products and put them into production before August. In light of these exceptional circumstances, the CIK-FIA has decided to strongly support the industry and the future of karting by automatically extending the validity of all currently homologated products (chassis, brakes, bodywork) for one year until 31st December 2021. Manufacturers will therefore have the possibility of homologating a new product or to re-homologate it during the 2021 homologation process.

Vortex 25th Anniversary

Vortex 25th Anniversary Read more

From the World Championships conquered one year after its début, to the Rok Cup universe: the OTK Group engines division left an indelible mark in karting during its first 25 years, conquering over 100 international titles and, especially, the satisfaction of thousands of karting fans.

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th

Coronavirus emergency: CRG activates some safety measures CRG factory closes from march 16th to 20th Read more

Italy is currently among the countries most affected by Coronavirus and the consequences that this global emergency is generating on karting are both sporting and productive. Italy represents an unparalleled world centre in terms of production chain and, at the same time, many competitive events of international importance such as the WSK races are held in our country. It is therefore clear how the current emergency has an impact on the whole world of karting.

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020

Corona crisis: Birel ART factory stop temporarly from 16th till 20th march 2020 Read more

Run is in their DNA. Their sense of civility and of responsibility towards all their employees and families leads us to take important measures.

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets

Homologation withdrawn for three helmets Read more

The FIA Motorsport Safety Department and Motorsport Australia have advised the cancellation of three different helmets previously approved under the 8859-2015 Standard due to safety reasons.

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria

Vortex; First, second and third place in Adria Read more

The karting season starts with a victory for Vortex during the first round of the WSK Super Master Series run at the Adria Karting Raceway. Pedro Hiltbrand wins in OK, while Ugo Ugochukwu is second in OKJ and Jimmy Helias third in Mini.

LeCont gains ground at all levels

LeCont gains ground at all levels Read more

A quick overview of the international karting landscape confirms the progress of LeCont tyres around the world. Over time, the quality of LeCont products has become more and more important in racing, especially as the Italian brand has always placed great importance on its relationship with its customers.

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Vortex and Aron 2018 European Champions of the OKJ category in France
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Vortex and Aron 2018 European Champions of the OKJ category in France

Paul Aron brought the Vortex engines to the top at the Essay circuit, becoming the 2018 European Champion in the OKJ category.

OKJ - DDJ Engine

The final act of the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship for the OK and OKJ single-speed categories has given great satisfaction for the Vortex engines, on track on the weekend of August 2nd-5th at the French circuit of Essay. In fact, the transalpine track has rewarded the work done by Paul Aron, who thanks to a prodigious management of the final in the OKJ category managed to conquer the 2018 European Champion title. His weekend started with the fifth time in qualifying, from which he was able to put on the board two second positions and a third place that allowed him to jump from the seventh box in the decisive race. Here the Estonian driver of the Ricky Flynn Motorsport team kept his rivals at bay and crossed the checkered flag in a fifth position, enough to get on the top step of the podium and the Championship standings. Moreover, Vortex has also received other important successes, starting from the choice of DDJ engines by 28 drivers out of 67 cheked (42%). In the eliminatory heats the author of the pole position (46''274) Nikita Bedrin (Tony Kart Racing Team) and Kai Askey (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) have distinguished themselves for having gained three victories each, followed by the single victories of Luca Griggs (Lennox Racing Team), Zak O'Sullivan (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) and the two drivers of the Tony Kart Racing Team, Laurens Van Hoepen and Josep Maria Martì. With these results, four drivers brought the Vortex engines to the Top 10 completing the qualifying heats, namely Bedrin, Askey, Aron and O'Sullivan. In the final, however, five drivers arrived in the top ten list equipped with our DDJ: in the order, Zak O'Sullivan, the 2018 Champion Paul Aron, Kirill Smal, Thomas Ten Brinke and Dino Beganovic.

OK - DDS Engine

Excellent performance of the Vortex engines also in the Senior category, where our DDJ represented the choice of 28 drivers out of 64 in the entry list on Friday (44%). Among these the most concrete was the British Harry Thompson (Ricky Flynn Motorsport), author of the second timing in the qualifying (45''369) and of four heats gained which granted him the second place at the end of the final category, sufficient to be sure to gain the 2018 European Vice-Champion Title in the OK category. During the weekend, also Nicklas Nielsen (KSM Schumacher) and Rasmus Joutsimies (Ward Racing) shone, good to put on the bulletin board two wins and a success in the eliminatory heats, respectively. Together with Zane Maloney (Ricky Flynn Motorsport) these three drivers confirmed the competitiveness of the Vortex engines and hit the Top 10 at the end of the qualifying heats. Equipped with our DDS engines, Tijmen Van der Helm (KSM Schumacher) added to the final, for a total of five drivers out of ten keeping well high the name and the performance of our DDS branded Vortex engines.

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