World Karting Rankings 2026
OK — 323 drivers
About the World Karting Rankings
World Karting Rankings (WKR) is an independent, global ranking system for competitive kart racing. It aggregates official results from international and national championships – including the FIA Karting European Championship and World Cup, WSK, ROK Cup, Rotax MAX Challenge, IAME, and dozens of national series – and ranks 4797 active drivers from 98 countries across 62 categories such as OK, OK-Junior, KZ, KZ2, Mini 60, X30, Rotax MAX and ROK Cup.
Each driver’s WKR Rating is calculated by a transparent, deterministic algorithm based on finishing positions, the strength of the field, and the tier of each event. The rankings are updated continuously as new race data is collected and validated. WKR is powered by AI for data collection and validation, while the rating itself is computed by a fixed, reproducible formula.
Frequently asked questions
What is World Karting Rankings?
World Karting Rankings (WKR) is an independent, global ranking system for competitive kart racing. It ranks over 4797 active drivers from 98 countries across 62 categories, based on results from international and national championships.
How is the WKR Rating calculated?
The WKR Rating is calculated by a transparent, deterministic algorithm that weighs each driver's race results by finishing position, the strength of the field, and the tier of the event. The same results always produce the same rating, so the ranking is fully reproducible.
How often are the rankings updated?
The rankings are updated continuously. New race results are collected every week and the full ranking is recalculated daily.
Which championships are included?
WKR aggregates results from the FIA Karting European Championship and World Cup, WSK, ROK Cup, Rotax MAX Challenge, IAME series, and many national karting championships across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania.
How many drivers and categories are ranked?
WKR currently ranks over 4797 active drivers from 98 countries across 62 categories, including OK, OK-Junior, KZ, KZ2, Mini 60, X30, Rotax MAX and ROK Cup classes.
Is World Karting Rankings official?
No. WKR is an independent, unofficial ranking system and is not affiliated with the FIA or any national karting federation.