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08-09 November 2025

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The Winter Cup

2025

The Grand Finale of the International Karting Season

Excitement is building for The Winter Cup 2025, 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 8 and Sunday 9 November 2025 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 2025 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 2025 will not be only about racing — it will also mark the official launch of the 2026 season.
Throughout the weekend, exclusive previews of the R-MAX and R-ONE Championship 2026 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 2025, 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, November 8 – 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.

Info Endurance rulebook Endurance Timetable

RUN ON THE TRACK WITH:

TBkart R-ONE

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

Discover the specs of the kart

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

SPRINT RACE

Sunday, November 9 – 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 rulebook Sprint 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

Designed to deliver high performance and maximum reliability, ensuring fun and safety for drivers of all skill levels.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

New Race Formats: More Action, More Adrenaline!

How does the Endurance race work? And how is the Sprint race structured?

Only 40 selected teams will have the chance to take part in the Endurance, the ultimate expression of endurance and strategy in karting. It’s a unique 8-hour challenge designed for cohesive teams and tactically minded drivers, where coordination, energy management, and vehicle reliability make all the difference. The big innovation is the CHANGE OPTION, an exclusive feature that allows teams to switch karts at strategic moments, adding unpredictability and tactical depth to the competition.

Meanwhile, only 120 drivers will have the opportunity to participate in the new Sprint format, an exclusive event created to deliver an even more intense and competitive racing experience. After optional free practice sessions, drivers move on to 5-minute HOT LAP qualifying, where precision and speed are crucial. Then come HEAT 1 and HEAT 2, each lasting 10 laps, followed by a possible Last Chance Qualifier and a 15-lap Final: fast-paced action and pure adrenaline all the way to the finish line.

For any questions or curiosities, contact us: our team is ready to help!

FAQ

The Winter Cup 2025 is open to amateur and professional drivers from all across Europe.
All you need to join one of the official categories is valid documentation and your own technical gear, as required by the official regulations.

In the Winter Cup Sprint, 15 official tickets for the Rotax Racing Club (RRC) International Finals 2026 in Genk, Belgium, are up for grabs.
The top three finishers in the SKJ category and the top three in the SK1 category will receive free entry to the event — an extraordinary opportunity to compete on one of the world’s most prestigious circuits.

In the Winter Cup Endurance, three €1,000 vouchers will be awarded to the top three teams in each category. The vouchers can be used toward the GOLD package for the 2026 season.

Registrations are completed online through the official IRK Promotion website.
Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email with full details about fees, regulations, and technical inspection schedules.

The categories for The Winter Cup Sprint are:

SKJ (Junior and Rookie)
SK1, divided by age and skill level: Young, Senior, Master, Expert

The categories for The Winter Cup Endurance are:

EK1
EK2
EK3

The categories are divided according to the criteria set out in the official regulations.

The minimum weight for The Winter Cup Sprint is:

SKJ: minimum weight (driver + equipment) 70 kg.
SK1: minimum weight (driver + equipment) 85 kg. The use of ballast is allowed to compensate for any weight differences.

The minimum weight for The Winter Cup Endurance is:

minimum weight (driver + equipment) 85 kg.

Any driver who fails to meet the minimum required weight will be penalized. The type of penalty depends on the race format:

Endurance: a specific penalty is applied, as stated in the official regulations.
Sprint: results in disqualification or placement at the bottom of the ranking.

To take part in the event, participants must provide:

LKR / ASI / ACI license (or an equivalent recognized license)
Valid medical sports certificate
Mandatory equipment: full-face helmet, racing suit, gloves, and karting shoes
Recommended: rib protector

Yes. Each driver must have a full-face helmet, racing suit (expired homologation is accepted), gloves, shoes, and a rib protector (recommended).
Failure to meet these requirements will result in exclusion from the race.

Throughout the weekend, races will be held using TBKART R-ONE for Saturday’s endurance race and TBKART R-MAX for Sunday’s sprint race.
Both models guarantee top performance and maximum safety on track.

No. Karts are assigned by random draw for each session (qualifying, heats, and final) to ensure fairness.

Yes, the video control system is a technology designed to record races, ensuring maximum transparency and fair play.
In the Sprint category, each kart is equipped with an R-MAX onboard camera that records the entire session, allowing for post-race reviews and verifications.
In Endurance races, however, the onboard recording system is not used — leaving room for strategy and teamwork to take center stage.