The ROK Cup Superfinal is the year-end event for drivers from around the world in the ROK category, meeting at the historic South Garda Karting facility in Lonato, Italy over October 13-17. More than 400 drivers from over 35 different countries are set to compete in the 10 categories.

Drivers from the United States have gained success over the event that has been running since the mid-2000s. Drivers to win includes Derek Wang (Expert Plus – 2024), Ariel Castro (Expert Plus – 2023), Vivek Kanthan (Mini ROK – 2022), Renato Jader David (Expert – 2022/2020), Alex Powell (Mini ROK – 2019), current NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch (Mini ROK – 2017) and former F1 driver Logan Sargeant (Mini ROK – 2011). Canada has seen its share of success, including victories by Jayden Francisco (Mini ROK U10) last year and Jensen Burnett (Mini ROK – 2021).

The ROK Cup Superfinal 2026 begins on October 13 with practice for all 10 classes. Wednesday features final practices, followed by qualifying and the opening round of heat races. Heat races continue Thursday and Friday before grids are set for the Prefinals Saturday morning. The main events will then be held on Saturday afternoon.

New for the ROK Cup Superfinal 2026 is the addition of VLR ROK and VLR ROK Junior invitational categories. The engines will be distributed by drawing, similar to Mini ROK and Mini ROK U10 divisions.

The ROK Cup USA contingent of 60 drivers includes drivers from countries across North, Central, South America and Spain. Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Nicaragua join the 14 drivers from the United States of America and seven from Canada. Among the list includes title winners for the Florida Winter Tour, ROK Sonoma, ROK Fest West, PanAmerican program, KartStars Championship, Canadian Karting Championship, and Latino American program.

“It is incredibly rewarding to see karting across the Americas continue to grow and create more opportunities on the international stage,” stated Ursula Ustariz of ROK Cup USA. “As the ROK Cup USA representative, I have the privilege of bringing 60 drivers from 12 different countries to Lonato, Italy, to represent their nations at this year’s ROK Cup Superfinal.”

“I’m extremely proud to be part of organizing this opportunity for these drivers to compete at this level. Their participation reflects the talent, preparation, and dedication of their families, teams, and karting communities. I would also like to thank all the ROK and Vortex representatives across the Americas for their hard work throughout the year in organizing their championships and creating these opportunities for our drivers.”

EKN will be providing daily recaps for the results of drivers from the USA and Canada throughout the ROK Cup Superfinal 2026. Below is the list of drivers representing ROK Cup USA at this year’s event.

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