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.

Live streaming from France: Exciting fights in WSK at Angerville

Live streaming from France: Exciting fights in WSK at Angerville Read more

Travisanutto (I - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Bergstrom (I – PAROLIN-TM 60Mini) to the fore in qualifying at the 2nd round WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F).

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F) Read more

Travisanutto (I - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Bergstrom (I – PAROLIN-TM 60Mini) to the fore in qualifying at the 2nd round WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F).

Livetiming and results: WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F)

Livetiming and results: WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F) Read more

The second round of WSK Euro Series is underway at the circuit of Angerville (France) with drivers of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini on track. The circuit is quite challenging and weather is mixed, drivers and engineers have therefore to challenge each other on temperatures that are not spring-like yet, despite the sun shining until the end of qualifying today.

Green lights in Angerville on the new WSK challenge

Green lights in Angerville on the new WSK challenge Read more

WSK Euro Series Round 2 qualifying in Angerville (F): the quickest are Patterson (GB - KR-IAME OK), Ten Brinke (NL – FA KART-VORTEX OKJ) and Marenghi (I – TONY KART-TM 60mini). Live-streaming on Sunday, April 28th.

Second round of the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F)

Second round of the WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F) Read more

The second round of WSK Euro Series in Angerville (F). The challenge among the leaders of categories OK, OK Junior and 60 Mini will be on from April 25th to 28th. Appointment with the WSK live streaming on Sunday 28th.

WSK Euro Series, rd. 1: the Video Gallery from Sarno

WSK Euro Series, rd. 1: the Video Gallery from Sarno Read more

The WSK Video Archive has been updated following the WSK Euro Series - opening event in Sarno. The complete footage of the Finals at the Circuito Internazionale Napoli have been uploaded for you to watch.

Alex Powell Racing 2019 - Speed, consistency and a podium at the foot of Vesuvius

Alex Powell Racing 2019 - Speed, consistency and a podium at the foot of Vesuvius Read more

The kart racer Alex Powell has just started a new challenge in the 2019 season with the WSK Euro Series. More international than ever, this competition started on March 29th to 31st at the Sarno circuit in Italy with another great performance from the young Jamaican hopeful in the 60 Mini Category. After a magnificent pole position, consistent and effective progress in the Qualifying Heats and Prefinal, Alex demonstrated all his fighting spirit and ended up mounting the second step of the podium at the foot of the famous volcano in the Naples region. The work done with the Energy Corse team has paid off again.

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series

Vortex triple win in KZ2, OK and OKJ in Sarno on the WSK Euro Series Read more

A great first round of the WSK continental series for the Engine Division of the OTK Kart Group, monopolizing the whole podium of the "Junior" category with the DJT engine.

WSK Euro Series - provisional standings after the 1st round in Sarno (I)

WSK Euro Series - provisional standings after the 1st round in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Super Master Series heading to Angerville (F) on April 28th with the new leaders: Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini). Puhakka (FIN - Tony Kart-Vortex) to defend the lead in KZ2 at Lonato on June 23rd.

Parolin Racing Kart - Valiant performances at WSK Euro Series in Sarno

Parolin Racing Kart - Valiant performances at WSK Euro Series in Sarno Read more

Despite all their talent and constantly competitive equipment, the Parolin Racing team drivers have not been able to achieve results that matched up to their expectations during the first event of the WSK Euro Series at Sarno. The intensity of the races that took place at the foot of Vesuvius this weekend was accompanied by various setbacks that sometimes weighed heavily in the results. However, there were good performances to the credit of the Parolin drivers.

Birel ART - Coluccio returns to the podium in OK

Birel ART - Coluccio returns to the podium in OK Read more

The first round of the WSK Euro Series at Sarno was marked by a reinforcement of the official Birel ART training in KZ2, rewarded by the presence of three drivers in the top 10 overall. In OK, Luigi Coluccio completed a very nice meeting by taking a 2nd position in the Final as well as the Championship.

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team Read more

The WSK European Series starts under the best auspices for the Tony Kart Racing Team, with the victories of Puhakka (KZ2) and Bedrin (OKJ). The Tony Kart Racer 401R is also in the first position in the senior class with Beganovic of the Ward Racing team.

Troubled final in Sarno for Alex Irlando

Troubled final in Sarno for Alex Irlando Read more

On occasion of the first round of the WSK Euro Series, Alex Irlando makes a huge step forward with his BirelART-TM. Constantly on top from Friday, Alex Irlando couldn’t take home the big prize in Sarno because of a not perfect set-up with new tyres on Sunday afternoon.

Sodi Racing Team - Neapolitan double podium at the opening of the WSK Euro Series

Sodi Racing Team - Neapolitan double podium at the opening of the WSK Euro Series Read more

A week after Bas Lammers' crowning in the WSK Super Master Series, Sodi drivers once again shone on the Sarno circuit for the first round of the WSK Euro Series. Bas Lammers and Anthony Abbasse confirmed the performance of the French chassis by both mounting the Final podium after tough battles. With four Sodi in the top 10, the French brand achieved the best team score.

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - rd.1 in Sarno (SA)

Final races at the WSK Euro Series - rd.1 in Sarno (SA) Read more

The first winners in WSK Euro Series in Sarno (SA): Puhakka (FIN – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Beganovic (S – Tony Kart-Vortex OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Macintyre (GB – Parolin-TM 60mini) heading to the next round of Angerville (F) as leaders on april 28th.

Livestreaming WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli

Livestreaming WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli Read more

The presence of WSK cameras will capture all the racing action on the closing day, Sunday, March 31st. The appointment with the live-streaming of Prefinals and Finals of all categories will begin at 10:00. All drivers already started to challenge each other in qualifying practice and heats to secure a place for the decisive races on Sunday.

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno (I)

Qualifying heats at the WSK Euro Series in Sarno (I) Read more

New names to the fore hunting for the win in the opener of WSK Euro Series: in Sarno (SA), Pole Positions to Camplese (I – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Van T’Hoff (NL – Exprit-TM OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Al Azhari (ARE – Parolin-TM 60 Mini).

The first round of the WSK Euro Series has started in Sarno (I)

The first round of the WSK Euro Series has started in Sarno (I) Read more

WSK Euro Series kicking off from Sarno (I) with qualifying practice. on top Camplese (I – Tony Kart-Vortex KZ2), Patterson (KR-IAME OK), Bedrin (RUS – Tony Kart-Vortex OKJ) and Powell (JA – Energy-TM 60mini).

Livetiming and results WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli

Livetiming and results WSK Euro Series at the International Circuit of Napoli Read more

The International Circuit Napoli is about to stage an important comeback: WSK Euro Series, organized by WSK Promotion, will be back in this season for four rounds. The opener will take place in Sarno this weekend, just one week after the end of WSK Super Master Series on the same track. International Karting will stay on the Circuit Napoli from Friday, March 29th to Sunday, March 31st for the first of the series four rounds that will visit Italy and France.

Alex Irlando doubles his effort in Sarno

Alex Irlando doubles his effort in Sarno Read more

Alex Irlando returns to the Circuito Internazionale Napoli to get past the disappointment of the last Super Master Series event.

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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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