The Winter Cup

2026

The Grand Finale of the International Karting Season

Excitement is building for The Winter Cup 2026, the international event by IRK Promotion that will close the season with a weekend full of adrenaline, competition, and new highlights.

The event is scheduled for Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 at the prestigious Lenovo South Milano Circuit in Ottobiano (PV) — one of the most renowned tracks among enthusiasts and a benchmark for TBKART – IRK Promotion events.

The 2026 edition promises to be a true international hub for karting, featuring drivers and teams from across Europe and a renewed format designed to deliver a unique show both on and off the track.

But The Winter Cup 2026 will not be only about racing — it will also mark the official launch of the 2027 season.
Throughout the weekend, exclusive previews of the R-MAX and R-ONE Championship 2027 formats, regulations, and innovations will be unveiled.

Teams and drivers will have the chance to discover in advance the key updates and strategies that will shape the upcoming racing year, in an atmosphere of great enthusiasm and networking.

With The Winter Cup 2026, IRK Promotion reaffirms its commitment to promoting karting at both national and international levels, delivering an event that blends competition, entertainment, and sporting growth.

A must-attend event for anyone who lives and breathes karting.

LOCATION

Lenovo South Milano Circuit, Ottobiano PVInfo Google Maps® ➝

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FORMAT

TWO DAYS OF PURE KARTING:

Experience the thrill of an Arrive & Drive race with the exclusive TBKART fleet: just bring your racing gear, we’ll take care of everything else.

ENDURANCE

Saturday, December 5 – Endurance Team Race (8 hours)

Saturday kicks off with a spectacular 8-hour endurance team race featuring the TBKART R-ONE.
Strategy, reliability, and teamwork will be crucial to victory in an exciting format designed for true karting enthusiasts.

InfoEndurance rulebookEndurance Timetable

RUN ON THE TRACK WITH:

TBkart R-ONE

Honda 390cc 18hp engine | Racing braking system, Axle ⌀50 mm.

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Designed to deliver maximum control for an intense, safe, and perfectly balanced driving experience for all teams on track.

SPRINT RACE

Sunday, December 6 – The Winter Cup Sprint Race

Sunday will feature the individual sprint race The Winter Cup with the powerful TBKART R-MAX.
A top-level event with drivers from all over Europe — a unique opportunity to become part of international karting history.

Info Sprint rulebookSprint Timetable

RUN ON THE TRACK WITH:

TBkart R-MAX

Rotax Engine 125cc 23cv | Racing brake system, Axle ⌀50 mm.

Discover the specs of the kart