Subscriptions to the WSK official collective Tests and Super Master Series open on January 1st, 2025
Subscriptions to the WSK official collective Tests and Super Master Series open on January 1st, 2025

Subscriptions to the WSK official...

Subscriptions to the WSK official collective Tests and Super Master Series open on January 1st, 2025

Subscriptions to the WSK official collective Tests and Super Master Series open on January 1st, 2025

Season 2025 by WSK Promotion will kick off from the La Conca circuit with official collective testing from January 15th to 18th and the opening round of the WSK Super Master Series.
1.000 wishes to the 1.000 WSK drivers of 2024
1.000 wishes to the 1.000 WSK drivers of 2024

1.000 wishes to the 1.000 WSK drivers of...

1.000 wishes to the 1.000 WSK drivers of 2024

1.000 wishes to the 1.000 WSK drivers of 2024

WSK Promotion President Luca De Donno sends his Christmas wishes to the 1.000 drivers from 64 Countries that contested the 12 rounds of the WSK 2024 season. In total, 3.191 drivers were verified.
WSK Promotion’s technical partners for 2025
WSK Promotion’s technical partners for 2025

WSK Promotion’s technical partners for...

WSK Promotion’s technical partners for 2025

WSK Promotion’s technical partners for 2025

Tyres, fuel and clothing providers for season 2025 have been decided.
The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting calendar
The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting calendar

The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting...

The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting calendar

The official, updated WSK 2025 Karting calendar

Some novelties were added to the WSK Promotion 2025 Karting calendar.
OK success concludes positive season for VictoryLane
OK success concludes positive season for VictoryLane

OK success concludes positive season for...

OK success concludes positive season for VictoryLane

OK success concludes positive season for VictoryLane

Racing in the FIA Karting OK and OK-Junior categories for the first time in 2024, the VictoryLane team rounded off its season in style with victory for Rocco Coronel at Cremona in the final round of...
Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with two podiums
Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with two podiums

Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with...

Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with two podiums

Tony Kart finishes the 2024 season with two podiums

In the last round of the WSK Final Cup in Cremona, the Tony Kart Racer 401 RR finishes the OKJ final in second place, with Ilie Tristan Crisan. Third position, instead, for the Tony Kart Rookie in the...
Birel ART masters the field in KZ2
Birel ART masters the field in KZ2

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2

Birel ART masters the field in KZ2

Birel ART shone again in Las Vegas with a fine victory at the SKUSA Supernats XXVII. Daniel Vasile (Italkart) won the Pro Shifter category, continuing from Matheus Morgatto's domination until two...
An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi
An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi

An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi

An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi

An exceptional 2024 season for Sodi

With the last race weekend of the year having just ended with a winning double in KZ2 at Cremona, it's time to look back on a simply fantastic season for the French brand, which is also the...
Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Final Cup
Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Final Cup

Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team...

Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Final Cup

Positive weekend for the CRG Racing Team at the WSK Final Cup

A long and positive racing season for the CRG Racing Team came to an end with the 2nd Round of the WSK Final Cup on the Cremona track. This last international event of the year confirmed the great...
A season full of victories and podiums for Energy Corse
A season full of victories and podiums for Energy Corse

A season full of victories and podiums...

A season full of victories and podiums for Energy Corse

A season full of victories and podiums for Energy Corse

Since its splendid podium finish in the OK World Championship, Energy Corse has put in a string of top-class performances. Winner of the Rok Superfinal, the Industrial Trophy and the Italian...
The WSK Final Cup 2024 ended with 705 verified drivers
The WSK Final Cup 2024 ended with 705 verified drivers

The WSK Final Cup 2024 ended with 705...

The WSK Final Cup 2024 ended with 705 verified drivers

The WSK Final Cup 2024 ended with 705 verified drivers

The champions of the WSK Final Cup 2024 have been decided in Cremona: Orlando (OKNJ), Marchesi (OKN), Di Pietrantonio (MINI U10), Frasnelli (MINI Gr.3), Baglin (OKJ), Van Langendonck (OK) and Orlov...
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Livestream: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK...

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Livestream: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

With all the qualifying heats completed at the Cremona Circuit in San Martino del Lago, everything is set for the final phase of the WSK Final Cup to crown the champions in the MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ,...
All set for the final stages of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
All set for the final stages of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

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

All set for the final stages of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

All set for the final stages of the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

With all the qualifying heats completed at the Cremona Circuit in San Martino del Lago, everything is set for the final phase of the WSK Final Cup to crown the champions in the MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ,...
The initial heats of the WSK Final Cup highlighted some surprises at the Cremona Circuit
The initial heats of the WSK Final Cup highlighted some surprises at the Cremona Circuit

The initial heats of the WSK Final Cup...

The initial heats of the WSK Final Cup highlighted some surprises at the Cremona Circuit

The initial heats of the WSK Final Cup highlighted some surprises at the Cremona Circuit

After qualifying practice, the first heats of the weekend in Cremona provided the first direct on-track challenges. The heats will end on Saturday and the final stages will follow on Sunday.
Rocco Coronel surprises! Great battles in qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Cremona
Rocco Coronel surprises! Great battles in qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Rocco Coronel surprises! Great battles...

Rocco Coronel surprises! Great battles in qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

Rocco Coronel surprises! Great battles in qualifying practice of the WSK Final Cup in Cremona

The second and decisive round of the WSK Final Cup has begun at the Cremona Circuit. The event sees the MINI, OKNJ, OKN, OKJ, OK, and KZ2 categories on the track in a particularly interesting...
Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final...

Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Results: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

All is set at the Cremona Circuit for the concluding event of the WSK Promotion season and the decisive round of the WSK Final Cup. After the opening round in Lonato, this event will determine the...
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit
Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK...

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

Live timing: Round 2 of the 2024 WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit

All is set at the Cremona Circuit for the concluding event of the WSK Promotion season and the decisive round of the WSK Final Cup. After the opening round in Lonato, this event will determine the...
A total of 350 drivers expected also in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Final Cup
A total of 350 drivers expected also in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 350 drivers expected also in...

A total of 350 drivers expected also in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Final Cup

A total of 350 drivers expected also in Cremona’s second round of the WSK Final Cup

The closing act of the WSK Promotion season, the WSK Final Cup at the Cremona Circuit, features another entry success after the opener in Lonato.
Parolin Motorsport: Double podium in WSK Final Cup at Lonato
Parolin Motorsport: Double podium in WSK Final Cup at Lonato

Parolin Motorsport: Double podium in WSK...

Parolin Motorsport: Double podium in WSK Final Cup at Lonato

Parolin Motorsport: Double podium in WSK Final Cup at Lonato

At the first round of the WSK Final Cup in Lonato, the Modena Racing Kart team took two podiums for Parolin Racing Kart. Alessio Piccini finished 3rd in the KZ2 Final, while Alessandro Truchot...
Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato
Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

Birel ART on top of KZ2 at Lonato

The first round of the WSK Final Cup at Lonato saw the Birel ART Racing Team welcome a number of newcomers alongside some familiar faces at a well-attended meeting.

WSK Super Master: Al Dhaheri Champion in OK-Junior, Costoya 3rd in Mini

WSK Super Master: Al Dhaheri Champion in OK-Junior, Costoya 3rd in Mini Read more

The fourth and final round of the WSK Super Master Series was very satisfying for the Parolin Motorsport team. The success of Rashid Al Dhaheri in OK-Junior, dominating the Lonato meeting and winning the Championship, was not the only positive point of this competition.

Kart CRG - The WSK Master is over in Lonato

Kart CRG - The WSK Master is over in Lonato Read more

Despite the ongoing Covid emergency, the WSK Master Series took place regularly and for the CRG team, it was an excellent test bench, to measure the work done during the winter from a technical point of view and to allow new drivers to get the right feeling with the chassis and the team staff.

James Wharton - A race full of lessons learned

James Wharton - A race full of lessons learned Read more

Two weeks after his performance in KZ2 at the WSK Euro Series, James Wharton returned to the Lonato circuit, as well as to his OK kart, in order to prepare for the upcoming European events. The last round of the WSK Super Master Series allowed the Australian to demonstrate his fighting spirit in a difficult context and his 24-place improvement from Qualifying to the Final did not go unnoticed.

The 2021 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series

The 2021 Champions of the WSK Super Master Series Read more

The WSK Super Master Series 2021 titles eventually went to the Dutch Marijn Kremers (BirelART Racing/BirelART-TM Racing) in KZ2, the Brazilian Rafael Camara (KR Motorsport/KR-Iame) in OK, United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Al Dhaheri (Parolin Motorsport/Parolin-TM Racing) in OKJ and the Dutch René Lammers (Baby Race/Parolin-Iame) in MINI. 

Livestream: Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato

Livestream: Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato Read more

More than 300 drivers are expected to get on track for the closer of WSK Super Master Series next April 22 – 25, 2021 at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato. This event is going to be very high level due also to the stakes that are high as the 2021 titles for the categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 are still to be decided.

The winners of the heats of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato

The winners of the heats of WSK Super Master Series in Lonato Read more

Qualifying heats in Lonato named the main protagonists of the fourth and closing round of WSK Super Master Series in the four categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2. Prefinals and Finals on  Sunday, April 25th will enjoy live streaming coverage.

The WSK Super Master Series underway in Lonato

The WSK Super Master Series underway in Lonato Read more

Qualifying practice and the initial heats of the fourth and closing round of WSK Super Master Series have been run today with more than 310  drivers on track. Qualifying heats will continue on Saturday, April 24th, while the final stages with Live Streaming coverage will be on Sunday, April 25th for the four categories MINI, OKJ,OK and KZ2.

Results: Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato

Results: Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato Read more

More than 300 drivers are expected to get on track for the closer of WSK Super Master Series next April 22 – 25, 2021 at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato. This event is going to be very high level due also to the stakes that are high as the 2021 titles for the categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 are still to be decided.

Livetiming: Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato

Livetiming: Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato Read more

More than 300 drivers are expected to get on track for the closer of WSK Super Master Series next April 22 – 25, 2021 at the South Garda Karting circuit of Lonato. This event is going to be very high level due also to the stakes that are high as the 2021 titles for the categories MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 are still to be decided.

CRG Karting: Final round of the WSK Master in Lonato

CRG Karting: Final round of the WSK Master in Lonato Read more

This weekend the paddock of Lonato will be made up of more than 300 drivers and all the most important International Karting Racing Teams, that will take part to the final round of the WSK Master Series. 

The Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato

The Grand Finale of WSK Super Master in Lonato Read more

More than 300 drivers will make it onto the track for the fourth and closing round of WSK Super Master Series at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato. The fight for all the 2021 titles of MINI, OKJ, OK and KZ2 is on thanks to the 153 points that are up for grabs in this round. 

Parolin back to winning ways in Lonato

Parolin back to winning ways in Lonato Read more

For the launch of the WSK Euro Series at Lonato, the tough competition, especially in the rainy Final stages, made the meeting particularly challenging for the drivers. The return of Al Dhaheri meant victory in OK-Junior for Parolin Motorsport, while the performances of Celenta in KZ2, Rinicella in OK and Costoya in Mini showed the competitiveness of the team in all categories. Parolin Racing Kart was the most represented chassis brand in Mini and ranked second in all categories, while it was the only one to win in two different categories in Lonato with Parolin Motorsport in Junior and Baby Race Driver Academy in Mini.

Two podiums for Vortex in the WSK Euro Series

Two podiums for Vortex in the WSK Euro Series Read more

The OTK Kart Group engines, on the occasion of the first round of the championship at the South Garda Karting in Lonato, are close to victory and get the top-3 position twice (despite the rain) in the final races of the KZ2 and OKJ categories.

Kosmic almost reaches the podium in Lonato

Kosmic almost reaches the podium in Lonato Read more

On the occasion of the first round of the WSK Euro Series, Luigi Coluccio, running with the Kosmic Kart Racing Department, is among the fastest drivers in the OK category and fights for the podium in the Sunday's final, under the rainy weather.

Expectations not lived up to in Lonato for Leclerc by Lennox Racing despite the potential it has shown

Expectations not lived up to in Lonato for Leclerc by Lennox Racing despite the potential it has shown Read more

The team proved to be competitive once again in the first round of the WSK Euro Series, but some problems affected the final results. A race which saw variable weather and some misfortunes did not allow all the drivers of the Leclerc by Lennox Racing team to achieve the excellent results that were within their reach. However, the CL chassis manufactured by Birel ART and powered by TM Racing once again showed its speed, in both dry and wet conditions, in all classes, from MINI to KZ2.

Birel ART Racing team: Another KZ2 victory and an excellent level of performance in Lonato

Birel ART Racing team: Another KZ2 victory and an excellent level of performance in Lonato Read more

The WSK Euro Series started this weekend on the Lonato circuit in a contrasting weather situation. After the sunshine of the first days, rain and coolness accompanied the Final stages. Birel ART Racing showed very good competitiveness in all categories. Kremers dominated KZ2 in all weather conditions, there was no shortage of good performances in OK, Macintyre was 5th in OK-Junior and Van Langendonck was 4th in Mini.

CRG secures podium finish in KZ2 with Jeremy Iglesias at the WSK Euro

CRG secures podium finish in KZ2 with Jeremy Iglesias at the WSK Euro Read more

The weekend of the WSK Euro Series in Lonato has just ended and it has been characterized by the rain that heavily influenced the results of the final day on Sunday. Despite this, the Frenchman Jeremy Iglesias got an excellent second place in the final of the premier class, which represents the first podium for him with the CRG colours.

Double podium for Tony Kart on the occasion of the WSK “Euro”

Double podium for Tony Kart on the occasion of the WSK “Euro” Read more

In the opening round of the WSK Euro Series, at the South Garda Karting of Lonato, two out of four are the categories in which Tony Kart Racing Team reaches the top 3 list. Not only, in KZ2 class also with an amazing comeback of 23 positions.

Wet and hard-fought Finals at the opener of WSK Euro Series

Wet and hard-fought Finals at the opener of WSK Euro Series Read more

The victories of the first round of the series in Lonato went to the Brit Arvid Lindblad in OK, the Czech Jindrich Pesl in MINI, the Dutch Marijn Kremers in KZ2 and United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Al Dhaheri in OKJ.    

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A Father's Day in "Formula 1 style" at the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno (I)
Bas Kaligis
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A Father's Day in "Formula 1 style" at the WSK Super Master Series in Sarno (I)

On track with dad.
Parents are always a nice backstage to the preparation of karting races as they are always careful in taking good care of their kids during the races. In WSK Super Master Series very special dads every season follow their children. Some of these had their say in Formula 1 and are now going again through the same steps, but this time around as coaches of their heirs. In the past, Jos Verstappen was taking good care of his very young Max (in the photo above), Jean Alesi was coaching his son Giuliano, and Michael Schumacher was bringing on track the young Mick. These three have been the most important VIP presence in WSK races, but this year several “special” guests will be at the WSK Promotion events. All of them will be busy on track in Sarno for the closing event of WSK Super Master Series.

In Sarno for WSK on Father’s Day.
They stay put behind the scenes but do not lose sight of their kids not even for a second during the whole racing weekend. This applies to all the mums and dads at WSK events, even when the parents are particularly famous. Today, this week celebrates fathers and brings the parent-manager under the spotlight for once: some dads are mostly very discreet, but their fame cannot be ignored. A remarkable presence in season 2019 is that of Riccardo Patrese, who accompanies his son Lorenzo in OK Junior (above). Patrese has been Karting World Champion in 100 class A back in 1974, before reaching Formula 1. He was runner up in the Formula One World Championship in 1992 on Williams behind Nigel Mansell.

Jarno Trulli has been another Karting World Champion in Formula K back in 1991 and now he is a constant presence in the WSK paddock since he is following his son Enzo in OK Junior (above, father and son during a technical briefing). In F.1. Trulli was sixth on Renault in 2004, the same year in which he won the Monaco Grand Prix. 

Alexander Wurz moved his early steps in karting too and he was eighth in the 1998 F.1. World Championship on Benetton. The Austrian driver is back to karting now next to his son Oscar (in the photo above), who is competing in WSK’s 60 Mini. 

Jan Lammers competed in F.1. for Shadow and ATS in the early 80s before taking the win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988. Nowadays the Dutch driver is preparing his son René, who is competing in 60 Mini. (in the photo above)

Another VIP-dad is Luca Badoer. He was Italian Karting Champion in International 100 back in 1988 and competed in Formula 1 in the 90s. His son Brando is a young promise competing in WSK’s OK Junior. Above, Luca sharing technical information with Brando.

 

 

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